I followed Moose's lead on the main bag and bought the Photo Runner 100
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/652586-REG/Lowepro_LP36125_PEU_Photo_Runner_100_Shoulder.html>
but the one I have is a different color as seen on B&H here
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/652586-REG/Lowepro_LP36125_PEU_Photo_Runner_100_Shoulder.html>
The small front pocket you see is the one I just recently described as
able to hold an Oly or Progo charger and a spare battery (or maybe 2
with the Progo charger)
B&H describes the Photo Runner as a shoulder bag but it also has a waist
belt which it the real reason I wanted it. I've never had a waist pack
before. Now I have to admit that I've never actually used it yet other
than trying it in the house. I've been so impressed with my 14-150
mZuiko as my do-it-all walk-around lens that I haven't felt the need yet
for anything other than camera and lens and a couple of spare batteries.
But, of course, I only have the 12-50 and some other minor accessories
so far. I don't have a 9-18 or 100-300 yet.
At the same time as I bought the Photo Runner I also bought an Ape Case
625 holster case which I love. They're cheap. There are 3 sizes seen
here
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=ape+case+holster&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=>
I think I may have bought one size too large but am not sure. I wanted
it to fit with the 14-150 with hood in working position while also
allowing space for a tripod QR plate + a simple grip handle. It fits
all of that with room to spare. It also holds a couple of spare
batteries in the front pocket and a rain cover tucked away in the rear
pocket. I'm sure it could also pack a couple other very small items if
needed. Almost forgot. It has 2 tiny flash card pockets under the lid.
It has a shoulder strap which I usually wear crossed over my neck so I
can sling the case across my back side and out of the way. It also has
a belt loop for wearing on your waist but I haven't found a suitable
belt yet and I think the belt loop should be higher up on the case.
Anyhow, wearing it across the neck and slung behind me seems to work
very well. An E-M5 and single lens is pretty light.
Chuck Norcutt
On 7/1/2013 3:48 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 7/1/2013 10:05 AM, Mike Lazzari wrote:
>> I like the Zing neoprene cases but they don't sell a small version.
>> Trying out the Optech cases but one is too big and the 4/3rd's case is
>> too small on the OMD with the bump on top. It fits but just barely and
>> is a bit of a pain to wrestle it in. Also not as cushiony as the Zing
>> cases. I want something for active use like backpacking. So what do you
>> use?
>
> I've tried an Op/Tech case, for the 60D, and had exactly the same problem,
> small case fit with difficulty and big was
> going to be very sloppy. I could see where even one that fit it would get in
> the way, so it went back.
>
> I use the old style Lowepro Photorunner* on my waist, often with the shoulder
> strap picking up part of the weight. E-M5
> with 14-150, 75-300 and a couple of smaller lenses will all fit in the main
> part, a spare Pen body, pancake lens,
> battery/card bag(s), extension tube(s), etc. fit in the surprisingly
> capacious side pocket.
>
> The E-M5 goes naked but for a strap in use, or is protected in the bag.
> Anything else is just too awkward for me in use.
> If it rains, I mount the 12-50 and let 'em get wet. Haven't tried a downpour
> as yet - I don't want to be out then - but
> light rain is only a problem in getting the front element spotted with drops.
>
> Hold That Bag Moose
>
> * Recently bought a back-up on the 'Bay. The new design isn't as good for my
> gear.
>
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