As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!
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I have a Nikon D7100 and am just about at my rope's end with the current compact bag I usually carry in the parks with me. I usually just leave my 18-300mm lens on for the parks, so don't need anything too big - but I love my bag as it has just enough room for the camera with that huge lens, an extra battery, and my id.
What do you use to carry your DSLR in the parks? I also would like to bring my other lenses with me on my next trip to have my 50mm for low light situations, but also don't want to lug around 25lbs!
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I honestly have no advice, but am interested in what others have to say. Last trip I carried just the camera as I didn't have the extra lens. When the forecast called for rain, I left the DSLR behind and brought just the waterproof camera to the park.
I did buy a Vera Bradley purse for the camera, but I'm not sure I'll use it for that.
It's not the exact one I have, but it's close. It clips onto the camera strap so it can just hang when I'm using the camera. I usually pick one lens to bring into the park for the day, but I have a separate lens case if I need more. With this case and a long strap, I'm comfortable carrying it cross body style or throwing it into my regular bag. I also bring a large Ziploc bag in case I need to protect it from water. I feel I use it more this way because of the accessibility. Hope this helps.
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It's not the exact one I have, but it's close. It clips onto the camera strap so it can just hang when I'm using the camera. I usually pick one lens to bring into the park for the day, but I have a separate lens case if I need more. With this case and a long strap, I'm comfortable carrying it cross body style or throwing it into my regular bag. I also bring a large Ziploc bag in case I need to protect it from water. I feel I use it more this way because of the accessibility. Hope this helps.
I was thinking something like this.....wonder if it will fit my big lens?
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You are going to laugh or shake your head in disbelief, but Luke carries mine on his shoulder. He swears he hardly notices it. I've tried several different cases for touring use and have sent everyone back. I'm short so the backpack kind hit me all wrong. I already carry everything else in a crossbody D&B purse, so I'm not really sure I'd want another crossbody bag, too. So unless I find something miraculous, it'll be Luke's shoulder.
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It's not the exact one I have, but it's close. It clips onto the camera strap so it can just hang when I'm using the camera. I usually pick one lens to bring into the park for the day, but I have a separate lens case if I need more. With this case and a long strap, I'm comfortable carrying it cross body style or throwing it into my regular bag. I also bring a large Ziploc bag in case I need to protect it from water. I feel I use it more this way because of the accessibility. Hope this helps.
I'm ordering one of those soon.
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You are going to laugh or shake your head in disbelief, but Luke carries mine on his shoulder. He swears he hardly notices it. I've tried several different cases for touring use and have sent everyone back. I'm short so the backpack kind hit me all wrong. I already carry everything else in a crossbody D&B purse, so I'm not really sure I'd want another crossbody bag, too. So unless I find something miraculous, it'll be Luke's shoulder.
Looks like we all need to borrow Luke! At home on walks or at the zoo the DH carries my camera bag after it becomes too much for my neck. I usually carry my camera out & ready for use.
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