all-star sports photograph Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 <p>I'm going to be buying a rolling case here soon and looking for some insight from those that use a rolling style camera case. I'm looking at the Lowepro x200 , x300 and a few different Thinktank cases. I'm going to be calling B&H and Thinktank to ask questions but I wanted to get some feed back from those of you that are using one currently.</p><p>The gear that will be going into the case is as follows.<br>2x D300's with grips<br>300mm on the camera "main lens"<br>70-200mm<br>17-55mm<br>Nikon flash<br>Quantum Flash if it will fit<br>Quantum power pack<br>Pocket wizards<br>wet weather gear<br>and other goodies.</p><p>If anyone has a list of gear close to this, what case are you using to get it all around in? And do you have any pro's and con's about the one that you have or have tried?</p><p>My first concern is to make sure that the case is big enough to get it all in to keep from carrying multiple bags to game locations.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_zinn Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 <p>Maybe instead of a rolling case you need a light weight, folding dolly. I found an excellent one on line for around $35. (Magnacart on Amazon) It is very sturdy. Another thing is that the roll-on's vibrate like crazy on uneven surfaces. Larger, softer wheels are important.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 <p>Like Alan, I got a folding dolly.</p> <blockquote> <p>case is big enough to get it all in to keep from carrying multiple bags</p> </blockquote> <p>Just be careful that you don't exceed the the size limits for standard carry-on. One advantage of backpacks and shoulder bags is that there <em>sometimes</em> is more leeway on the very small feeder jets that now serve so many of us.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all-star sports photograph Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 <p>Thanks for the responses so far. However, in this case a folding dolly is not an option. My current camera bag is not large enough to carry all my gear in one bag and I need to get a larger bag to carry everything together. The Lowepro x300 and the Thinktank Airport Security V2.0 are looking to be my best options right now.And both are airport friendly in the event that I need to fly with my bag in the future.</p> <p>If anyone has any other suggestions or bits of info to help please let me know</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury_cohen Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 <p>Hi David,<br> The Pro Roller X300 is not considered carry-on size, however the X200 is, for most airlines.<br> Maury Cohen, Product Specialist - Lowepro/Daymen US</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_bubis Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 <p>I have a ThinkTank Airport TakeOff, which I love. Made well. Well cushioned. Can function (like the LowePro) as a backpack, as well as a roller, but without needing to be removed from a case. My only complaint is the lack of an integrated lock, which the Airport Security has.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all-star sports photograph Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 <p>Thanks for the replies. I appreciate the input.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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