Boda Bag for the Working photographer

[garym5]

I wouldn't chuck €1500 worth of glass into any bag without the back caps on.. I don't understand why these bags are so popular.. If you have money to burn cleaning L glass and fixing broken lens mounts then yeah but I wouldn't just slap them on and off like that

[mettalliko]

i was looking to buy this one or the lowepro 200 this one is $200 vs lowepro for $54 off ebay,on the lowepro you can fit 3 lenses plus camera i think i i am gonna order both and try them

[MrCofeeboy]

looks like he just pulled the 70-200 straight off

[lgx22]

does it comes with sizes? rain cover? any other color? and then when will it be avaliable in asia, particulary in singapore? Lolz...

I hope it isn't too expensive .....

[Rients96]

he changes lenses very FAST!

[KeNuBort]

i wonder if it can fit an IPAD!!!

[Bently100]

He did it so fast that I had to slow it down to see him release the lens. There is still one problem-WHY did you not make it water PROOF for a downpour instead of just water resistant!

[JonnyC4u]

all because of cost. and truly getting something waterproof is really hard it involves way more seals on all the pockets and the annoying rubberized zippers.

[Bently100]

IS there no button on the camera that you have to push to release the lens? It looked like you just twisted the lens off without having to release it.

[rocket881]

His left hand pinky sneaks behind and pushes the lens release button.  Clearly he's practiced the move hundreds of times to get that quick and smooth.

[bentlybently]

OK, I see that. He is keeping the caps of the backs of the lesnes. What do you think of leaving that end of the lens unprotected and just stuck in the bag?

[rocket881]

@bentlybently I wouldn't be worried about it. The back glass is recessed, so if you keep the bag clean there won't be any direct contact. Small dust on the glass isn't a big deal. My only concern would be in an area with lots of sand, salt water/mist, or probably worst, pollen. Pollen is sticky and could be transferred from the bag interior to the lens to the sensor, requiring wet cleaning methods to remedy.

[Bently100]

but the delicate electrical contacts? I am to paranoid about my lenses. I would take the time to put on the cap!

[rocket881]

I don't think the contacts are as delicate as you think, I imagine the interior of the bag is soft fabric or smooth nylon. I definitely don't baby my equipment, don't intentionally bang it around but it's made to be used. If you were really worried, line the bag with some lint-free micofiber.

[Philscbx]

@Bently100

Delicate?

Contacts are scrubbed at every mount-dismount.

Very small moment the lens is in transition in working zone vs boarding plane in soccer tackle.

I panic if body cap is missing more so.

DUST on sensor can kill the tour. You want QUICK.

A wedding, a one time only event. You missed it, digging for gear.

This designer did a great job in real time. Heck Yeah!

A Gun Smoke challenge.

I'd loose digging in my Thinktank International.

[Bently100]

@Philscbx Sorry but I don't understand most of your comment.

[Philscbx]

@Bently100

You are in the drivers seat, so you have to steer and point out what it is that's so confusing.

[Bently100]

@Bently100 never mind. Happy shooting!

[aaronc608]

@Bently100 maybe you should buy a 1d and find out

[BarrackObamah]

gona be copied by china.

[whoppers1000]

dang! what about the back lens cover for the lenses? Heck, if, I owned those lenses, I'd spend an extra second or so putting on the lens cover, so as to protect from the dust?

[kineticsoul22]

Damn lol that's a fast switch lol

[instantvoid]

I don't feel safe with him putting his telephoto lens facing upwards (because of dust). The lens mount should be faced upwards and the lens opening should be at the bottom. =X

[brettmaxwell]

With the lens mount down dust can't fall into it. It's more important to keep dust out of mount than the front element because anything in the mount could easily make its way to the sensor.

[aaronc608]

@brettmaxwell this bag is designed for professionals thats why

[xiongba]

The bag is nice..dont see on B&H or Adorama though. Shirt is pretty cool too.

[Beatbot]

He changed the lens in 4 seconds. The heck.

[georgeakapierz]

really good rep

[JrGayle]

he isnt just a rep he is a bad ass photographer!!

[miniglickersss]

not looking while putting lenses on that fast not that smart

[nadtz]

Seriously? I've been changing lenses without looking for years. With modern mounts its pretty foolproof *given you know your gear*  If you have ever had to shoot in a very low light enviornment where you can barely see anyway, its always good to be able to things sans eyes.

[J40d]

I WANT THIS FRIGGAN BAG. It would be great at weddings!

[dakeyjake]

How much is the bag?

[J40d]

the Boda is 195, and the Boda Jr. is 165 on amazon!

[LennertG]

thats wayyyyyy too expensive..

[warrock556]

lol he is has a think tank airport roller......

[Philscbx]

@warrock556

Good eye, the one at his feet.

I have the same one.

[damonwebster]

It's a bag that you work out of , not really for transporting your gear. When you work with it, the cameras are on your shoulder/neck/hands and the bag is filled with the gear you'll need.

[azneric03]

wow he changes lenses pretty fast

[wisie]

and damages them at the same time.. Didn't put the rear lens caps on

[jbgimme]

top event photographers in the world don't leave their rear lens caps on during shoots, for quick access when quick access is a must... but maybe someone should tell them they're not doing it right either...

[maltijien]

Yeah, must been training in the wild wild west ! LOL

[jahanzebk91]

awesome !!!

a very handy bag ...

but one question ...

where do u put the camera ?!?!?

[aaronc608]

dont put it away!

[Marmit42424]

@jahanzebk91

Yea! Or your tripod?