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cricketboy75

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 07:56

Does anyone know of a camera that has the following features?

- doesn't look like a camera bag.
- uses 2 shoulder straps.
- is comfortable.
- has space for a 40D, Canon 70-200 f/4 IS, Sigma 30 f/1.4 and Tamron 17-50 and space for other misc items such as a book, passport and sandwiches.
- is not a Crumpler. I feel that so many people have one now that it screams 'Camera Gear!'
- can be used as carry-on luggage.

JC4

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 08:01

No personal experience with them, but take a look at ThinkTank Changeup or Airport Checkin.

edit<add link>: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_products.html

jnick

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 08:02

Does anyone know of a camera that has the following features?
- is not a Crumpler. I feel that so many people have one now that it screams 'Camera Gear!'

Yeah, but to what extent? Maybe other photographers might know "Camera gear!" but any non-photographer user would most likely have no idea that it's a camera bag. Just my $.02

However, check out the Domke F-802. You'd have to buy the bag, the shoulder pad AND inserts, so it will cost around or more in the end then the Crumper 7MDH. However, check it out. It may be exactly what you're looking for (Discrete, high quality, and large on the inside.

cricketboy75

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 08:08

thanks for the advice so far guys. forgot to also mention that i'm looking for a backpack, not a messenger bag style. i already have a Lowepro Computrekker. It's great for travelling, but I'm off to Europe soon and am concerned that it looks too much like a camera bag, so will attract too much unwanted attention...

cricketboy75

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 08:09

Yeah, but to what extent? Maybe other photographers might know "Camera gear!" but any non-photographer user would most likely have no idea that it's a camera bag. Just my $.02

However, check out the Domke F-802. You'd have to buy the bag, the shoulder pad AND inserts, so it will cost around or more in the end then the Crumper 7MDH. However, check it out. It may be exactly what you're looking for (Discrete, high quality, and large on the inside.
yeah, not too sure. maybe i'm being too paranoid...maybe i should get travel insurance and not be too worried and theft. or i could always just take my G7, although i know that i won't be happy with the pics knowing i could use an SLR!

johnz

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 08:11

Well, i think that my most recent bag purchase does fit to that description.

Check out Kata DR-465 and DR-467. They are almost alike, except the 467 has space for a laptop and is a little bit wider.
See review: http://yamiya.multiply.com/journal/item/230

jnick

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 08:28

Whoops...totally missed the whole "2 shoulder straps" thing. My fault :p

I dont have too much knowledge in the backpack area, other then my Canon BG200, but that's a dead give away :D. However, I have heard great things about Kata.

Check out cambags.com for reviews :)

cricketboy75

24th of June 2008 (Tue), 08:31