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I'm curious what types of camera bags or cases you UM owners use. Any recommendations?

jasonparker wrote:I'm curious what types of camera bags or cases you UM owners use. Any recommendations?

I have a 1650 Pelican Case for my URSA Mini, the viewfinder, the shoulder mount kit, my matte box, follow focus, and batteries, cards, etc. I can fit a lot in my Pelican case for transport. Lenses are in another case. And, then I use a Cinebag for carrying all that I can fit into it on a shoot in more remote locations.

I found this at a hardware chain store:[url][/url]
http://www.bunnings.com.au/rhino-610-x-280-x-270mm-aluminium-checkerplate-tool-box_p6120223

I plan on lining it with foam.
I paid $500 for a similar case custom made 20 years ago.
There is also a plastic Pelican with similar dimensions there but I can't find it online anymore.

For quick local use I bought a Sachtler Dr. Bag 3.



It can carry the Ursa Mini while fully assembled; just loosen the extension arm and swing it back against the body. There's room for plenty of extras too. And it has "interior led lighting." Seriously. When will they make one with a massager and espresso machine?

Of course, for the truck or studio, I would use something more durable. I like those hardware store cases. That's my next stop.

That Sachtler Dr. Bag 3 - LED lighting? Cool!

Did you try the Dr. Bag 4? Was that one too big?

I am looking also for a case for the mii fully equiped (battery, lens, shoulder kit and viewfinder + 6 cine lenses, some audio, batteries etc... And I find this : Think Tank Photo Logistics Manager 30 - Rolling Gear Case : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/9 ... lling.html


Everything fit inside ! I am pretty happy with
Cheers

Planning on using the Pelican 1510 Carry On hard case so I can keep gear with me when I fly. This will handle my lenses, but need to see if it will be big enough for carrying the camera as a carry on piece on airlines. According to B&H Photo, it meets the new regulations, 22" X 13.88" X 9."

http://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/wa ... case/1510/

http://img.pelican.com/img/products/pro ... case-l.jpg

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Pricey but good stuff. I've used them before:

http://www.jasoncases.com/store/product ... lackmagic/

If you're interested in custom stuff, I've used these guys to cut custom foam for my Pelican Storm iM2600 case that I use for my Schneider Xenon lenses:

http://www.carrycasesplus.com

Check out their MyCaseBuilder option. It's surprisingly affordable.

Actually I just realized today, the weight of the Pelican 1510 is well over 13 lbs with foam. That doesn't leave room for very many lenses. The SLR Magic APO lenses are about 3 lbs so I could only carry three lenses (this year's 25, 50, 85mm) if the carry on weight limit is 22 lbs (Air Canada's limit).

I found this list of size and weight limits especially important to know for international flights:

http://honeymoons.about.com/od/airlines ... -limit.htm

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we using sony case, with quick release plate

Peli 1510. URSA mini on shoulder kit, bmd EVF, hand grip and top handle, 2 Sigma Lenses, bmd Video Assist, 2 Anton Bauer batteties, Peli Cfast card case, light meter, Tiffen ND filter, hex keys and screw drivers

Thanks, Dan. Please tell me more about the separators you have.


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rick.lang wrote:Thanks, Dan. Please tell me more about the separators you have.

sure. http://trekpak.com/pelican-1510/

Very nice. So with two Pelican 1510 carry on cases, I'll be able to travel with the URSA Mini 4.6K with BMVF, shoulder mount, a few SLR Magic APO lenses or a Fujinon ENG servo zoom, batteries. Only concern is weight so I may have to avoid Air Canada. I wanted to keep camera gear in my possession or I would not travel by air with them.


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jasonparker wrote:That Sachtler Dr. Bag 3 - LED lighting? Cool!

Did you try the Dr. Bag 4? Was that one too big?

I wanted to keep things as slim as possible. The assembled camera fits perfectly in the 3, with room to spare. Of course, not with a big zoom lens.

So far, I love having the camera in a bag, assembled and ready to shoot.

The other significant advantage is low weight. The bag is light.

I will post some pics when I get a chance.

I'm also using a Peli 1510 to carry the camera with me on the plane.
It's quite tight but it fits like that, so I just have to connect the EVF and the handle and I'm ready to shoot.

Matt White wrote:

jasonparker wrote:That Sachtler Dr. Bag 3 - LED lighting? Cool!

Did you try the Dr. Bag 4? Was that one too big?

I wanted to keep things as slim as possible. The assembled camera fits perfectly in the 3, with room to spare. Of course, not with a big zoom lens.

So far, I love having the camera in a bag, assembled and ready to shoot.

The other significant advantage is low weight. The bag is light.

I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Sounds great. Looking forward to the pictures. Have you travelled with it as an airline carry on?

Matt White wrote:For quick local use I bought a Sachtler Dr. Bag 3.



It can carry the Ursa Mini while fully assembled; just loosen the extension arm and swing it back against the body. There's room for plenty of extras too. And it has "interior led lighting." Seriously. When will they make one with a massager and espresso machine?

Of course, for the truck or studio, I would use something more durable. I like those hardware store cases. That's my next stop.

Hey Matt! I'm eyeing the same bag, wondering if it could fit the camera with the EVF, follow focus, and mattebox (6" rods). Just so I could use any of my Rokinon lenses that would be in another bag. Do you think it'll fit? Could you post some pics of the camera in the bag?

I think I'll go with the Pelican 1514, which is a bare 1510 with optional 1515 dividers added to it. I'm concerned about foam breaking down over time. The TrekPack dividers are cut by the purchaser, whereas the Pelican dividers may easier to reconfigure.


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/330238-REG

http://img.pelican.com/img/products/pro ... ders-l.jpg

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Here is a shot of the camera in the bag.

There is a fabric strap that can secure the camera in place. It is not in use here.

It has a Contax Zeiss 28-85mm lens on it, which is fairly small. I packed some items in front of the lens to keep the camera from sliding around. With a longer lens that wouldn't be needed.

All the basic accessories fit, plus two extra lenses, and there is still plenty of room for more stuff, even more gear mounted on the camera itself.

When I was out shooting I left the extension arm on, but had to fold it back and collapse some of the dividers. But it fit. I think going forward I will just remove it. That is a fast mod to make.

I am not certain if a matte box would fit; a narrow one might. Even then, you could remove the battery. But if the matte box is wide, the dividers right have to go. I can check when I get back to my studio after the weekend.

Sorry, no batteries yet to test the lighting system.

Even with the top handle and viewfinder installed, there is room on top when the bag is closed, so I expect a mic would fit, too, if it were mounted wisely.

timbutt2 wrote:... I use a Cinebag for carrying all that I can fit into it on a shoot in more remote locations.

Tim, what model is that Cinebag? Is it a backpack or a soft bag with shoulder strap? Thanks.


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Egorvoronin wrote:we using sony case, with quick release plate

These cases are great. I remember using them back in the day with Sony 537, 637 & D30 cameras. Rock solid and a great way to protect the gear inside.

But, where can you buy these anymore?

When I'm really travelling light, and want a flight friendly carry on bag, I'll use my Think Tank Airport Accelerator II. It's the largest camera bag that you can still carry onto the plane. The quality is outstanding and after about six years of use - with sometimes nearly 20kg in the bag - it's never lost a stitch or had a problem of any sort.

I will have to dismantle the camera a little to make it all fit, but there'll also be room for a few Contax lenses, spare batteries and an extras like a RF lapel kit and cleaning accessories.

The inside is configurable and it has a removable laptop bag perfect for my MacBookPro 15". As well as being a shoulder bag, it also has a harness that sits on your hips that can easily be packed away when not in use.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8 ... Black.html

When I don't have to travel so light, I'll be able to drop the whole camera into my HPRC2760. There'll be plenty of room for my Fujinon HD ENG x17 lens, dual v-lock battery charger, lenses, mics and LED light.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1 ... _with.html

Thanks for the quick pic Matt!

rick.lang wrote:

timbutt2 wrote:... I use a Cinebag for carrying all that I can fit into it on a shoot in more remote locations.

Tim, what model is that Cinebag? Is it a backpack or a soft bag with shoulder strap? Thanks.


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Sorry, it's the CB23 DSLR/HD Backpack from CineBag:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/874536-REG

In the pouch in front of the laptop compartment I squeeze my matte box in with eyebrows. I also fit an extra battery in the top pouch. Media cards go in a small side compartment, and lens cleaning supplies in the other small side compartment. In the large side compartment I fit the 15mm rods and a large screw driver (flathead) in with the shoulder pad. That covers what's not seen in my photo for the most part. I can fit a lot in the backpack.

If I also carry a small DSLR carry bag I can get 3 more lenses, 4x4 filters, 1 extra battery, and my follow focus. So I'm carry 3 bags: CineBag, DSLR Bag, and Tripod Bag. It's heavy, but has all that I need. Although, I need to find a way to carry more batteries since the URSA Mini still eats 2X more power than the BMCC 2.5K. Yet, easier to pack in the CineBag than the 2.5K due to all the 2.5K accessories.

Tim, that does look very good for a sole operator trekking off road. So many compartments I'll probably forget what I put where!

If you are in the market for a new battery since the technology has changed in the last year or less to give you twice the power for the same volume or half the volume for the same power. I believe Cinegears has a relatively compact 250WH battery using the new technology which will power the URSA Mini pretty much all of a shooting day. The major Ciné batteries seem to all be using the new cell technology now in their latest models. If you prefer the older and heavier batteries, they are generally still available.


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rick.lang wrote:Tim, that does look very good for a sole operator trekking off road. So many compartments I'll probably forget what I put where!

If you are in the market for a new battery since the technology has changed in the last year or less to give you twice the power for the same volume or half the volume for the same power. I believe Cinegears has a relatively compact 250WH battery using the new technology which will power the URSA Mini pretty much all of a shooting day. The major Ciné batteries seem to all be using the new cell technology now in their latest models. If you prefer the older and heavier batteries, they are generally still available.


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Looked into the battery. Interesting. I was starting to look at the new HyperCores from Switronix due to Marco's review. I've wish listed this battery and will keep it in mind. I'm very interested in the HyperCore Slims however.

One of the benefits of a fat battery instead of the slim is the extra weight will be helpful balancing the URSA Mini on one's shoulder when one has a hefty lens on the front even with a light matte box.


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I went with the Hypercore batteries. The weight is good. I thought about slim batteries, but now that I have felt the balance on the shoulder, I will stick with these.

rick.lang wrote:One of the benefits of a fat battery instead of the slim is the extra weight will be helpful balancing the URSA Mini on one's shoulder when one has a hefty lens on the front even with a light matte box.


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Yes, but the slims could have purpose for when doing aerial drone work.

I got this one :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1 ... _with.html

but I will also purchase a soft one to have when I am on set and do not have the time to break down a rigged camera.

Eli hershko wrote:I got this one :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1 ... _with.html

but I will also purchase a soft one to have when I am on set and do not have the time to break down a rigged camera.

I think that link is broken, could you re check?

timbutt2 wrote:

rick.lang wrote:...
Yes, but the slims could have purpose for when doing aerial drone work.

I agree there are uses for both fat and slim batteries. Cinegears also has a ~90WH slim to keep the 250WH fat company.

rick.lang wrote:

timbutt2 wrote:

rick.lang wrote:...
Yes, but the slims could have purpose for when doing aerial drone work.

I agree there are uses for both fat and slim batteries. Cinegears also has a ~90WH slim to keep the 250WH fat company.

I've noticed that the cinqegears batters are rated around 6 amp hours versus around 10 for the switronix hypercores. So, I wonder if this is how they can pack more watt hours in for the same size and weight as batteries with smaller watt hours. And, please forgive my ignorance here, but do you know what impact that amp difference has in the use of these batteries on cameras, monitors and LED lights?

Assuming a constant voltage, the 10Ah battery can sustain a current of 10 amperes for an hour. A 6Ah battery can represent a 6 amp current over one hour. So the 10Ah battery can have more devices, with a greater draw of current (more watts), connected to it.


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rick.lang wrote:Assuming a constant voltage, the 10Ah battery can sustain a current of 10 amperes for an hour. A 6Ah battery can represent a 6 amp current over one hour. So the 10Ah battery can have more devices, with a greater draw of current (more watts), connected to it.

Ah, I see. Thanks!
So, for example, I probably couldn't use the Cinqegear batteries to power my Litepanels Astra. Fair enough. But is 6 amps enough to run the Ursa Mini and EVF? Has anyone tested it?

Using a camRade Run & Gun Backpack large, plenty of room!

Jamie LeJeune wrote:

rick.lang wrote:Assuming a constant voltage, the 10Ah battery can sustain a current of 10 amperes for an hour. A 6Ah battery can represent a 6 amp current over one hour. So the 10Ah battery can have more devices, with a greater draw of current (more watts), connected to it.

Ah, I see. Thanks!
So, for example, I probably couldn't use the Cinqegear batteries to power my Litepanels Astra. Fair enough. But is 6 amps enough to run the Ursa Mini and EVF? Has anyone tested it?

I believe so, but please don't hang me. Anyone else verify 45 watts / 12 volts = 3.75 amps.

rick.lang wrote:

Jamie LeJeune wrote:

rick.lang wrote:Assuming a constant voltage, the 10Ah battery can sustain a current of 10 amperes for an hour. A 6Ah battery can represent a 6 amp current over one hour. So the 10Ah battery can have more devices, with a greater draw of current (more watts), connected to it.

Ah, I see. Thanks!
So, for example, I probably couldn't use the Cinqegear batteries to power my Litepanels Astra. Fair enough. But is 6 amps enough to run the Ursa Mini and EVF? Has anyone tested it?

I believe so, but please don't hang me. Anyone else verify 45 watts / 12 volts = 3.75 amps.

That's correct Rick... so 6 Ah / 3.75 A = 1.6 hours. This indicates the battery would last about an hour and a half on a 45 W /12 V device. Rick, I've been looking around and can't find the power consumption for the mini. Do you know it to be 45 W or is that an estimate?

I believe that is the figure being estimated by others, including a comment from CaptainHook quite a while ago, with the Mini and the EVF. The Mini is definitely easier to power longer than the URSA. Even with both cameras using the BMVF and their respective DP monitor closed, the URSA has those two 5" screens and internal demands to satisfy. I'm guessing but the URSA may require a minimum of 55 watts and could be 60 watts with the 10" monitor in use. Still the Cinegears 6Ah should manage for at least an hour. I think if you want to power the URSA, the 10Ah battery would be preferable.

I haven't ordered the new 90/250 WH Cinegears batteries recommended by my dealer since they're easy to buy in Canada when my Mini ships. At that time I'll revisit the issue.

I'd prefer the battery to have accurate indicators of remaining recording time determined by operator usage. Time remaining to charge is convenient too but not as critical. But those features add to the price. Worth it to never be caught without power without warning.

I read that review of the Switronix and they look sweet. Also the last two models from Anton Bauer including their Ciné line are very nice. Those Ciné batteries look like AB designed them specifically for the RED Weapon though.


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Re: The Sachtler bag:

Matte box fits. Could fit longer rails and lens by removing the battery.

The led light actually turns out to be useful.

Love having the camera assembled and ready to shoot.

Matt White wrote:Re: The Sachtler bag:

Matte box fits. Could fit longer rails and lens by removing the battery.

The led light actually turns out to be useful.

Love having the camera assembled and ready to shoot.

Sold!

Jamie LeJeune wrote:Have you travelled with it as an airline carry on?

Not yet. I read some reviews at B&H that claimed many flights with it. I suspect it will be a tight fit on smaller planes. For flights, I would probably disassemble into a more compact bag or hard case.

I searched far and wide for a good budget-conscience (cheap) backpack for my mini and finally found this for just shy of $100: http://www.amazon.com/Evecase-Camera-Laptop-Travel-Backpack/dp/B00WQTLB0G

It has 5/5 stars and for good reason. You can shove tons of gear into it, it's fairly rugged, and very affordable. Take a look at what I'm able to pack inside.

I've been hauling it around for a few shoots now and it's help up perfectly although I suspect the handle on the top may eventually snap from the weight so I carry it mostly by the shoulder straps.

Best of all, it's nicely padded compartment on the bottom that fits the mini perfectly (with all parts removed aside from the battery plate).

EDIT: Forgot to mention there's a slot in the back that can fit a slim macbook air sized laptop also.

Dan Keeble wrote:Peli 1510. URSA mini on shoulder kit, bmd EVF, hand grip and top handle, 2 Sigma Lenses, bmd Video Assist, 2 Anton Bauer batteties, Peli Cfast card case, light meter, Tiffen ND filter, hex keys and screw drivers

Nice!

For a walkabout hiking case, I tried several backpacks on, with comparable volume, for fit to my body. This Lowepro (Pro Runner BP 450 AW II) actually felt the best on my back with the most comfortable shoulder straps so I didn't feel my arms were restricted in their movement which is very important when moving over uneven ground. Lots of features as illustrated on the website.

http://store.lowepro.com/ca/pro-runner-bp-450-aw-ii-ca


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I use 2x Craftright (Pelican lite) cases from I picked up from JayCar (in Australia).

One for brain, EVF, charger and shoulder mount kit. One for 3x glass, battery, LED, follow focus, 2x wireless audio kits, misc. bibs and bobs. They're good kit. Waterproof, dust proof, and perfectly sized so I for carry on luggage.

I loaded up that Lowepro Pro Runner BP 450 AW II backpack with everything I need for a walkabout shoot (you young folks can 'run and gun' but I'm too slow for that). Total weight of the bag including the kitted Mini and Fujinon Cine zoom is 25 lbs or just over 11 Kg. Actually a lot easier to carry that on my back than a 25 lbs bag of dog food on my shoulder. The backpack has two handgrips so I can hand carry it as well, but I prefer it on my back for a balanced weight.


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rick.lang wrote:I loaded up that Lowepro Pro Runner BP 450 AW II backpack with everything I need for a walkabout shoot (you young folks can 'run and gun' but I'm too slow for that). Total weight of the bag including the kitted Mini and Fujinon Cine zoom is 25 lbs or just over 11 Kg. Actually a lot easier to carry that on my back than a 25 lbs bag of dog food on my shoulder. The backpack has two handgrips so I can hand carry it as well, but I prefer it on my back for a balanced weight.


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Pic or it didn't happen

I'm still in my PJs on this quiet Sunday where the family is just getting up for breakfast at 2 pm. I was up about 6 am. Later Nick! If you mean just the full backpack, no problem, but what's the fun in that?


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