Camera Bag

[cgratti]

I am looking for a camera bag, for when my DRebel finally comes in. Any suggestions? I need it to hold 2 cameras and maybe an extra lens, plus all the extras (Flash cards, film [for my 35mm rebel], batteries, and lens cleaning stuff) Any suggestions? I want to stay in the price reange of under $150 if I can, but I definately dont want a CHEAP bag.

What bags seem to hold up the best after use?

[nosquare2003]

Do you have any long lens? A shoulder bag or a backpack? Anyway, my favourite brand is Lowepro and you may check their products in their website.

[cgratti]

Do you have any long lens? A shoulder bag or a backpack? Anyway, my favourite brand is Lowepro and you may check their products in their website.

not at the moment, but I am sure within a year I will....

[CoolToolGuy]

Take a look at the Tamron 608, 610, 612, or 5608, 5610, 5612. They have space for two bodies with lenses mounted, ready to grab and go. I have the 5612, and so far it is working well. I've only had mine for a couple months, so I can't vouch for long-term durability, but it is very well made. The 5000 (5608, 5610, 5612) series is less heavy-duty (and cheaper), but still very nice.

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Rick 8)

[cgratti]

Take a look at the Tamron 608, 610, 612, or 5608, 5610, 5612. They have space for two bodies with lenses mounted, ready to grab and go. I have the 5612, and so far it is working well. I've only had mine for a couple months, so I can't vouch for long-term durability, but it is very well made. The 5000 (5608, 5610, 5612) series is less heavy-duty (and cheaper), but still very nice.

Have Fun
Rick 8)

How much was your bag? $$US

[CoolToolGuy]

Take a look at the Tamron 608, 610, 612, or 5608, 5610, 5612. They have space for two bodies with lenses mounted, ready to grab and go. I have the 5612, and so far it is working well. I've only had mine for a couple months, so I can't vouch for long-term durability, but it is very well made. The 5000 (5608, 5610, 5612) series is less heavy-duty (and cheaper), but still very nice.

Have Fun
Rick 8)

How much was your bag? $$US

B & H has it for $109. But it is a BIG bag. If you don't have a lot of extras (flash, battery pack, lenses), the 5610 or 5608 may be better for you. Check out www.tamrac.com

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Rick 8)

[Belmondo]

cgratti:
I've tried an assortment of camera bags of just about every shape or size you can mention. I've been happiest with the hard cases (like Zero Halliburton or Pelican). They offer the most protection for the equipment, and are very adaptable. Unfortunately there are tradeoffs, not the least of which is they are not necessarily convenient like toploaders or backpacks. Ultimately, I settled on a backpack and two Z-H aluminum cases. The backpack holds my 10D with BG-ED3, 24-70L, 2X and 1.4X extenders, and the 70-200 f/4, plus a bunch of extras (batteries, QR plates, lens cleaning equipment, and so forth). I keep the second body and the remaining lenses in the two Halliburton cases.

[IanD]

cgratti:
I've tried an assortment of camera bags of just about every shape or size you can mention. I've been happiest with the hard cases (like Zero Halliburton or Pelican). They offer the most protection for the equipment, and are very adaptable. Unfortunately there are tradeoffs, not the least of which is they are not necessarily convenient like toploaders or backpacks. Ultimately, I settled on a backpack and two Z-H aluminum cases. The backpack holds my 10D with BG-ED3, 24-70L, 2X and 1.4X extenders, and the 70-200 f/4, plus a bunch of extras (batteries, QR plates, lens cleaning equipment, and so forth). I keep the second body and the remaining lenses in the two Halliburton cases.
All those cases and you can still manage to drop the 100-400 :lol: :lol: :oops: :lol: :lol:

[Belmondo]

All those cases and you can still manage to drop the 100-400 :lol: :lol: :oops: :lol: :lol:

Need I point out that if we go forward with this adoption business, you have just 'dissed' your father. On the other hand, "Mom" would probably agree with you. :lol:

[IanD]

All those cases and you can still manage to drop the 100-400 :lol: :lol: :oops: :lol: :lol:

Need I point out that if we go forward with this adoption business, you have just 'dissed' your father. On the other hand, "Mom" would probably agree with you. :lol:
This is going to be harder than I thought. Do I suck up to Mom or Dad :?: :lol: :lol:

[Belmondo]

This is going to be harder than I thought. Do I suck up to Mom or Dad :?: :lol: :lol:

Whichever one you're talking to at the time. If we're together, then it's Mom. Just common sense, boy. :shock: :lol:

[IanD]

This is going to be harder than I thought. Do I suck up to Mom or Dad :?: :lol: :lol:

Whichever one you're talking to at the time. If we're together, then it's Mom. Just common sense, boy. :shock: :lol:
OK I think I got the plan down pat.....Thanks Pops :!: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Vegas Poboy]

I am looking for a camera bag, for when my DRebel finally comes in. Any suggestions? I need it to hold 2 cameras and maybe an extra lens, plus all the extras (Flash cards, film [for my 35mm rebel], batteries, and lens cleaning stuff) Any suggestions? I want to stay in the price reange of under $150 if I can, but I definately dont want a CHEAP bag.

What bags seem to hold up the best after use?

For me personally one bag does not do it all for me, I understand money is tight right now but try to figure out where & how & far & how much you're going to be carrying to a shoot. Believe me as you go on the more equipment the bigger the bag. If you're planning on one major bag then go with a backpack. If you plan on being a journalist then I would suggest a shoulder bag.
I use the Domke J2 shoulder bag for general everyday shooting it's lightwieght & quick access plus everything drops right into its place. It holds all of my digital gear with spare room.
I also own a Lowepro Rover for light travel & hiking. Then there is my Lowepro Photo Treker AW & this carries all of video & manual film base equipment. Last but not least for those shoots where you don't want alot with you I carry the Velocity 7 made by Tamrac. Again it's hard to purchase just one do it all bag. I would also suggest taking your gear into a camera shop & loading the bag up to see how your equipment will fit before making a purchase. As much as I dislike shopping @ Ritz they do carry a large assortment of bags if there is'nt a local proshop in your area.
Good luck & Congrats on the new camera

[Jesper]

Last weekend I was in a shop looking for a camera bag, and I found some bags made by Crumpler (http://www.crumplerusa.com/). Those bags look really nice - they don't immediately look like photo bags from the outside, which is nice because you probably don't want the world to know that you're carrying a bag full of expensive equipment, and they're very strong. They have a range of shoulder bags, backpacks and other stuff.

[motophoto]

Im all about the Domke F1x (little bit bigger)

I have gone through all kinds of bags, from lowerpro to tarmac, none of them compare to the Domke.

Plus, it does not look like a "Camera" bag, which is good since it wont attract a lot of attention when you are out and about.