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Bob Zimmerman · February 8th, 2002, 10:23 AM

I was looking on line at Tamrac's website. It looks like they have some nice camera bags that are designed for the XL1. No one around here carries them. I'd have to order one. Does anyone have one or can tell me a good bag. Any good on line place to buy camera bags?

Chris Hurd · February 8th, 2002, 01:06 PM

There's a review of a Tamrac bag for the XL1 by Don Palomaki on the Watchdog website, in the Articles section.

Bob Zimmerman · February 8th, 2002, 03:13 PM

thanks chris

Ken Tanaka · February 9th, 2002, 12:55 AM

The Tamrac bag looks like it would do the trick for a carry-on type of trip.

I've become very partial to PortaBrace cases. Their design and workmanship is far better than any others I've used.

If you are using an XL1 and want a good bag to schlep to a local shoot you should take a look at their "Quick Draw" case for the XL1. It lets you keep the camera intact and the back expands to easily accommodate an MA-100.

http://www.portabrace.com/Details/CC/ccdetail/ccdetail.htm

They have several other bags and packs designed for the XL1/XL1s. Take a look through their "Mini DV Gallery" for details.

You can buy most of these bags at B&H. (bhphoto.com) They will probably be a bit more $ than Tamrac but they are expertly crafted and will probably outlive the camera.

John Locke · February 9th, 2002, 01:06 AM

I have the Kata bag for the XL-1 which also allows you to keep the lens and body intact with the MA-100 attached, plus enough room for my 3X lens and other stuff. It's still very compact because it's a soft case.

They claim it's carry-on size, but once you fill the side pockets it's just a tad over the limit.

Kata bags are really comfortable, the shoulder straps are great. And one of the things I like most is the yellow interior. Until I got this bag, I'd never realized how often I fumbled around in a black interior bag looking for little black stuff.

On a side note...I also have the Kata Banana 10 (smallest size) production bag. This is really great for day trips. Has just enough room to carry all your essentials, but is still small enough not to be a hassle.

Ken Tanaka · February 9th, 2002, 01:45 AM

What a clever idea! You're right, John. We're aways fumbling for some little black thing in a bag.

February 8th, 2002, 10:23 AM	#1
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	carry bag I was looking on line at Tamrac's website. It looks like they have some nice camera bags that are designed for the XL1. No one around here carries them. I'd have to order one. Does anyone have one or can tell me a good bag. Any good on line place to buy camera bags?

February 8th, 2002, 01:06 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	There's a review of a Tamrac bag for the XL1 by Don Palomaki on the Watchdog website, in the Articles section. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 9th, 2002, 12:55 AM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The Tamrac bag looks like it would do the trick for a carry-on type of trip. I've become very partial to PortaBrace cases. Their design and workmanship is far better than any others I've used. If you are using an XL1 and want a good bag to schlep to a local shoot you should take a look at their "Quick Draw" case for the XL1. It lets you keep the camera intact and the back expands to easily accommodate an MA-100. http://www.portabrace.com/Details/CC/ccdetail/ccdetail.htm They have several other bags and packs designed for the XL1/XL1s. Take a look through their "Mini DV Gallery" for details. You can buy most of these bags at B&H. (bhphoto.com) They will probably be a bit more $ than Tamrac but they are expertly crafted and will probably outlive the camera. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 9th, 2002, 01:06 AM	#5
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	I have the Kata bag for the XL-1 which also allows you to keep the lens and body intact with the MA-100 attached, plus enough room for my 3X lens and other stuff. It's still very compact because it's a soft case. They claim it's carry-on size, but once you fill the side pockets it's just a tad over the limit. Kata bags are really comfortable, the shoulder straps are great. And one of the things I like most is the yellow interior. Until I got this bag, I'd never realized how often I fumbled around in a black interior bag looking for little black stuff. On a side note...I also have the Kata Banana 10 (smallest size) production bag. This is really great for day trips. Has just enough room to carry all your essentials, but is still small enough not to be a hassle. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

February 9th, 2002, 01:45 AM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Ha! A Yellow Interior... What a clever idea! You're right, John. We're aways fumbling for some little black thing in a bag. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 8th, 2002, 03:13 PM	#3
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	thanks chris