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loana0320 · **camera bag -** 06-28-2007, 10:30 PM

ok so which camera bag do you recommend... I will be carrying around when I go to shoots of course not for daily but for shoots two bodies the 85mm the 50mm the 24mm and the 70-200mm oh yeah and the 580ex flash LOL.. goodness gracious I been in a shopping spree lately and just bought this.. oh yeah and bought the flip it Demb Flash Diffuser but that's a small item.... anyhow I am busting out my camera bag just with two bodies and the 50mm and the 24mm right now as I have not gotten the rest of the items yet... so what should I get?

dbphotos · 06-28-2007, 10:36 PM

Domke F2 for a soft case or a Pelican case if you want a larger hard case on rollers.

loana0320 · 06-28-2007, 10:36 PM

Thanks David I will do a search on those!

JRW · 06-28-2007, 10:48 PM

I have a lowepro mini trekker which works great. I also have a larger Stealth Reporter 650 for when I have a laptop.

I would really recomend looking at the Think Tank Photo gear: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/.

Heck, if you decide you are interested in a gently used Mini Trekker, PM me with an offer, and I will get something from TTP ;)

loana0320 · 06-28-2007, 10:52 PM

Thanks so much John! I will look at all of those :D I am looking at the crumpler bags too right now!

jhom · 06-29-2007, 09:14 AM

A question you might ask yourself is the type of bag you want, backpack, shoulder, roller, beltpack, etc. In each category, there are many excellent options. Personally, I like the Think Tank products.

Cerbera LM · 06-29-2007, 09:20 AM

FWIW this is how I stuff my Stealth Reporter 500. Didn't say what your two camera are but this should give you an idea what size of bag you need to look at. Didn't list it but do have Flip-It in my bag also, very easy to store.

A camera bag thread worth looking thru http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=36952

loana0320 · 06-29-2007, 09:36 AM

oh wow Thanks for all the responses :d
I have the canon xt and the 30D
I am leaning towards a "messenger" I think that's what they are called.... so I can have easy access to lense changing, why none of this bags look femenine LOL.... will head on that thread Thanks again!

kachina · 06-29-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerbera LM

FWIW this is how I stuff my Stealth Reporter 500. Didn't say what your two camera are but this should give you an idea what size of bag you need to look at. Didn't list it but do have Flip-It in my bag also, very easy to store.

A camera bag thread worth looking thru http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=36952

We have the exact same gear except for the flash bracket and rocket blower. I am looking for a bag as well so thanks very much for posting the pic.

jhom · 06-29-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by loana0320

oh wow Thanks for all the responses :d
I have the canon xt and the 30D
I am leaning towards a "messenger" I think that's what they are called.... so I can have easy access to lense changing, why none of this bags look femenine LOL.... will head on that thread Thanks again!

You might want to consider one of the Think Tank Urban Disguise bags. http://thinktankphoto.com/feature_ca...rbnDsgs_UD40_1

loana0320 · 06-29-2007, 10:04 AM

oh decisions decisions!

shutterdrone · 06-29-2007, 03:46 PM

The problem I have with the urban disguise bags is that, while they may not look like camera bags - they look (to me, at least) just like normal laptop bags. Which makes them a theft target as much as if they had a big Tamron or Canon logo on them.

Compare http://thinktankphoto.com/feature_ca...rbnDsgs_UD40_1 to http://www.targus.com/us/product_det...sku=CUCT02UA15 (being pretty much like every "business" laptop case out there)

I know that you didn't specify that you were looking for a bag that didn't look like a camera bag, but the company seems to make a point of showing how this line of bags reduce your likelihood of being a theft target. They're probably great bags, but they certainly look like something anyone would want to steal. (I'm not sure if you were saying that you'd only carry it to shoots, or also use it as a daily bag. For only going to shoots, heck, you could use anything, right? A big giant pelican case would work =)

The crumpler seems like a better option if worries about theft (assuming thieves don't start associating their bright colors and logos with cameras) come into play, the "dreadful embarassment" model in a dark color or the "cashmere blazer" seems to qualify for holding a couple of cameras, being a messenger-style, and (if added) not looking too much like something holding lots of money in equipment. That, or the domke bags are very low-key and much more affordable, it seems =)

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loana0320 · 06-29-2007, 05:08 PM

Thanks so much!!!! I would want to use it for daily as it seems Ia m carrying my cameras everywhere plus three kids and a diaper bag lmao.... it adds up LOL I just never know when I will need my camera nd I like to have it handy and I do not leave it in the car afraid of someone stealing it even though I lock it or the heat in houston scares me too LOL

venchka · 06-29-2007, 11:01 PM

You might want to think about two containers. One nice sturdy unit for transporting, dragging around, in and out of the car, etc. And a second container for when you're actually shooting. Once you start shooting, about half of your stuff is in your hand. At that point you need a smaller bag with a lens or two, cards & batteries, etc. So, maybe think about a travel bag/box/backpack/wheeled gizmo, Pelican case even. A second soft bag for shooting.

venchka · **Simplify -** 06-29-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by loana0320

... it seems Ia m carrying my cameras everywhere

Be brave. Limit yourself to one body+one lens. You may change daily if you like. I would suggest a week or even a month with one lens+one body. You learn to think differently. You learn to see and not worry about your hardware. Of course I mean for your personal time. The same principle carries over into commercial activities as well. K.I.S.S.