Ronniebootwest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I need to replenish my photo stocks in order to make more PTE Slide Shows but I recently upgreded my camera and associated lens to a Canon. I now find that I need some help with carrying all the gear around. Can anyone point me to a web site link where I can get a 'two wheel trolly' that is purpose made for carrying photographic gear around?I am in the UK, so it would be helpful if this equipment was available in this country, although it is not essential.Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveharris Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Ron,Try http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/I have found them excellent for all sorts of photo bits & pieces.Cheers,Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conflow Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Hi Ron,B&H Photo Video (New York) have what you want starting at $150 ~ (£75).They are called "Camera Rolling Cases". I have dealt with this Firm for some years and they have an excellent 'Delivery System.Apart from the above, the 'Link' below will give you an idea of whats available.I'm sure Jessops will have the same item by "Brand Name" which name you could look up on the Web to find the U.K Supplier.Brian.Conflow.B&H PhotoVideo:-http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/191/Cam...ling_Cases.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Cox Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 MY SUGGESTIONhire a "carrier"one that will do housework as well:)ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conflow Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Yo Ken - that's too much like maintainance !!! Brian.Conflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Evans Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Cheap golf cart works great and you can leave your tripod and lens attached. I use this when things are tight and when I've got lots of room I have a little red Radio Flyer wagon which works great. Makes all the kids at the zoo jealous - LOL..Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Beckham Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 RonYou should have thought about that before buying a Pro camera. If you can't handle that Canon 1Ds mk2 I will take it off your hands for a few quid. I could carry that and my 1Ds and save changing lenses.I'll give you £500 for it, no questions asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Arrrr So there is a disadvantage of owning the RR of digital SLRs. I'm still envious. The camera backpack has worked well for me in many different situations.Sorry Barry I'm going to up your offer £501. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronniebootwest Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Barry,Sorry mate, £500 won't cut it Its not the weight of the camera so much (I hade a 1D Mark II before so I am aware of the weight) it is more that all the gear together, e.g. camera, spare back-up body, 2 lens, tripod, Flash, bag etc when all combined take a lot of room and make it quite difficult to get the shots.By the way, I will consider giving you 50p for each of your tutorials, based on your above offer.Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Beckham Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Ron.Done, I get your 1Ds Mk2 for £500 and you can have a copy of every tutorial at 50p each. When can I come over and collect.Seriously, IFA has the answer, I turned away from backpacks for years because you have to take them off and put them down every time you change lenses. I didn't want to do that, but that is a small price to pay for ease of carrying gear in a backpack.I have used a backpack style for some years now and would not go back to a standard bag. When your kit is supported across both shoulders you almost forget its there. When you are taking pics at least the heaviest bit of kit is then in your hands and the rest is easily supported.B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ome_toon Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Ron,Perhaps this is what you're looking for? http://www.naneupro.com/products/m-m700/#At least the price is a lot more appealing than Lowepro products ($199) and the quality is quite okay, as far as i've seen other bags of this brand.Greetings,Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conflow Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hi Ron,Following on from my B&H PhotoVideo suggestion (above) and knowing that you're a guy who gets things done...Pop down to Lidl or Aldi or Woolworths and pick up a 'Roller Flight Case' whichcome in all sizes from £20. (Make sure it has an alloy frame and alloy telescopic handles) then go to B&Q and pick up a 4'x4' piece of ¼" WP.Plywood (WP:Waterproof) and some Resin-Wand a lenght of quadrant ¼"x¼" Beading. Chop up the WP to fit into the case, and glue Beading into the corners ~ line the Camera Section with Sponge. Now you have an Airline go-anywhere 'custom-made' Roller Case built for the job.Doing it this way means you can 'tailor-make' the compartments to suit your Camera Hardware.Sounds like a good Saturday afternoon project...Brian.Conflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Cox Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 still think a carrier is best or a trained goat c/w cartgoat will both mow the lawn and fertilize it ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegee Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 B&Q sell a nice green one with two wheels but no cover - not much good in the rain but great in the garden.Plenty of room for all those little Canon gadgets.DaveG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Beckham Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I hope forum members agree with me, that the older gentlemen Like Ron should be made to have a medical examination before being allowed to purchase a Canon 1Ds MkII I am only thinking of his health of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I hope forum members agree with me, that the older gentlemen Like Ron should be made to have a medical examination before being allowed to purchase a Canon 1Ds MkII Definitely Barry.By the way I just noticed your heading in that direction. Happy Birthday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Beckham Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Definitely Barry.By the way I just noticed your heading in that direction. Happy Birthday!!! I have been rumbled, I though that if I did a lot of work on my mug shots in Photoshop I could pass as 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronniebootwest Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 UPDATE:I have now found a very nice little trolley that solves all my problems. It is called an 'Insert Trolley' and is available from here: http://www.fotosense.co.uk/shop/Kata_Bags/...3169&tabID=It is small light and collapsible and works just perfectly.Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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