Owner contribution
I wanted a case that would hold all of the equipment that I might want with me and was easy to transport. I wanted a roller bag, as that doesn't have to be put on my back. I looked at several different cases and selected the LowePro Pro Roller 1. This case meets airline sizing guidelines for carry-on luggage for all but small aircraft of commuter or feeder airlines. The bag is deep enough that you can do some layering of equipment. I keep cables and infrequently used components below one of the long lenses. The light meter and charges can be fit on top of the lenses. The bag has zippered compartments inside and outside. Those compartments aren't too useful as you cannot put anything bulky in them; they don't expand. There are more zippered compartments on the inside, which expand into the lens storage area. When you open the outer compartment zippers, you see an inner compartment that can be lifted out and replaced. I don't expect ever to need to do that. The case comes with pockets and loops to hold a tripod on each side of the case. The front of the case has some cords and clips; I use that to hold a folded reflector. I am very pleased with this case. Now that I have a place for everything, I misplace things less. I also don't have to worry about whether I have everything I need when I go out on a photo shoot. I just grab the case, knowing everything is there. The following list is how I have the bag packed for normal use. When taking a longer trip and/or travelling by air, I also squeeze in the Markins Q10L ball head and Nikon EN-EL3 and AA battery chargers, possibly leaving one small lens out to make room for the ball head. I also take with a tripod and Giotto Rocket blaster for cleaning the CCD; those go in a suitcase in checked luggage. I carry a Dell 700m in a separate case.
