G9 owners carry case

As I am planning on adding a second strobe (Z-240), likely a close up wet lens add-on, larger strobe arms, wondering what you other G9 users use for taking the gear on plane trips and onto the boat. What I have been doing will not be quite large enough anymore.

There are plenty of inputs for big roller cases for the DSLR rigs but I am thinking the G9 OEM owners get by with smaller transport.

thanks for any input.

Dave

I got a Lowepro backpack for my G7/Ikelite kit, which fits everything nicely, and is within caryon size limits here (which can be quite strict). It's a vertex 200 AW, although you could possibly get away with smaller (I also had my 40D in it for topside on this trip to Vanuatu).

Here it is packed for that trip

As for on boats, I've got one of those soft eskys, that holds everything nicely, and offers some padding. Folds up fairly small for when you're travelling with it, and, it also keeps your beer cold when not diving.

Hope that's some help!

Ryan.

Thanks Ryan,

That is exactly the type of info I am after. I have been using a backpack for my gear as well but its not designed nor sufficient for the new tasks. The online pics look like the AW200 could be just what I am looking for. I use the Canon OEM case which will save some space... which will likely be consumed by my 300mm f4.0 for land pics.

Your pic did not come through, at least from this location view. Perhaps you could send it in a message to me, if you have time.

We sometimes take the little puddle jumpers, as at Fiji, and some Carib. locations. They will not accept anything bigger than a backpack for carry-on. We will be going through San Juan next Feb and it has a history and reputation for camera gear to 'get lost', so I have been hesitant to go the Storm roller direction.

Thanks again.

Any other suggestions/comments from others is welcome!

Dave

Hey Dave,

Try this one. Sorry, apparently linking facebook photos doesn't work! If it doesn't come up, pm me your email address and i'll send it to you.

I took this to Vanuatu this year, without an issue, just gotta make it look like the bag doesn't way more than the 5kg limit! Last year in Solomons I had a similar sized bag that I borrowed, no problems again there, and the plane for that internal flight was TINY!

Ry.

That pic came through perfectly.

Thanks for the information.

I was wondering if the AW200 would make it past the visual inspection for access to little planes and carry-on, etc. Glad to hear of your experiences. And I can see by your pic that there is space for a second Z-240 and the lenses that I like to carry as well.

:-)

thanks again,

Dave

I use a Scierra fishing tackle bag, size large, for carry on. Its lightweight, padded and has a waterproof base and easily complies with carry on dimensions. In it goes:

2 x G9 cameras and spare batteries

1 x Ike housing, short port and dual tray

1 x UWL 100 and dome unit

1 x UWL 100

2 x UCL close up lenses

2 x Z-240's

1 x Epson P-2000 and spare battery

Spare o-rings and maintenance kit

and a book...

AA's and ULCS arms go in the hold.

Incedently, I use a similar Scierra bag (size XL) for clothing. Once at destination, this becomes the preferred on-site carry bag for the assembled camera.

HTH, Tim

Dear Dave,

I get by with a Pelican 1400 case. The bag is small, light and cheap. Best of all, it's robust enough to bring along even on the smallest dive boat.

The contents are as follows:

1 x Cannon G9 camera with spare batteries and memory cards

1 x Canon WP-DC21 housing with DIY 67mm lens adapter (thanks to Brian for the great idea!) and a DIY hotshoe/flash cover/synch cord connector

2 x Inon Z240 type 3 strobes with diffusers, screw connectors and spare batteries

2 x Inon UCL 165 M67 close-up lenses (there is spare room for a 3rd lens)

2 x Inon fiber optic synch cords with a DIY connector

1 x Fantasea Nano focus light with hotshoe mount (great for night dives)

spare o-rings and a maintenance kit

emergency cash and my C-card!

I keep the tray, arms, lanyard and DIY lens holder in the dive bag.

Hope this helps.

Best fishes,

Mike

Dear Dave,

 

 

I get by with a Pelican 1400 case. The bag is small, light and cheap. Best of all, it's robust enough to bring along even on the smallest dive boat.

 

The contents are as follows:

 

1 x Cannon G9 camera with spare batteries and memory cards

1 x Canon WP-DC21 housing with DIY 67mm lens adapter (thanks to Brian for the great idea!) and a DIY hotshoe/flash cover/synch cord connector

2 x Inon Z240 type 3 strobes with diffusers, screw connectors and spare batteries

2 x Inon UCL 165 M67 close-up lenses (there is spare room for a 3rd lens)

2 x Inon fiber optic synch cords with a DIY connector

1 x Fantasea Nano focus light with hotshoe mount (great for night dives)

spare o-rings and a maintenance kit

emergency cash and my C-card!

 

I keep the tray, arms, lanyard and DIY lens holder in the dive bag.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

Best fishes,

 

Mike

Dear Dave,

I think you forgot to post your reply.

Best fishes,

Mike

thanks to everyone for all the information and feedback.

I was having my daughter married in Houston over the weekend and visited Houston Camera Exchange over the time there, on the suggestion of a friendly Wetpixer. (or would that be a wet-pixie?) Unlike my home area, HCE had every single bag and container I was considering.

I ended up with a Lowepro Computrekker Plus AW. It was the only bag that fit the needs and really felt good wearing it. It seems too large but is only slightly taller than the vertex so I am hoping there is no problem with puddle jumper planes.

The thinktank I was looking at (acceleration) allows easy stealing of the computer, in my opinion. Mine could not be zipped inside, only slipped in and easy to slip out. It also did not fit me well with the sternum strap acting as a bowtie and the waste belt being well above the waste, no matter how much I fiddled with the adjustment straps.

The vertex 200 is quite nice but did not fit me nearly as nice as the computrekker. The trekker is slightly less weight. The vertex has the computer away from your body so it was heavier to carry by a noticable margin over the computrekker, which has the computer next to your body. I had the luxury of taking gear and computer to the store and testing all kinds of setups.

If they did not have the computrekier to try, I would have gone with the vertex 200.

thanks again for all the support and suggestions. It helped a LOT!

Dave