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GTogs
5th of May 2005 (Thu), 19:51
I currently have a Lowepro Nova 3 AW bag, with the addition of my new lenses, I have out grown it. :)

I have the following lenses along with a DRebel and Speedlite 420:
EF 17-40 f/4L
EF 70-200 f/4L
EF 85 f/1.8
EF 50 f/1.8 Mark II
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR DI
Tamron 1.4x
Tamron 2.0x
Tamron 28-300 XR LD f/3.5-6.3

Plus cleaning supplies and Cards.

I also intend to add a longer lens in the future, something like a Sigma 80-400 or EF 100-400L

I've thought about another Lowepro or possibly a Domke.

What would be some recommedations that would allow for growth.

Togs

Citizensmith
5th of May 2005 (Thu), 22:00
Making a recommendation on a bag isn't easy. Get rid of the 28-300 though, that'll free up some room.

Do you really want to carry everything with you all the time? If so, get the biggest damn bag you can find. Something with wheels may be a good idea. It's the only way to make sure you have room for future theoretical purchases.

Me, I prefer several smaller bags with specific uses.

Jmagru
5th of May 2005 (Thu), 22:54
At Glazer's excellent camera store in Seattle, I recently inspected their dozens and dozens of various bags from various lines and settled on an M-Rock bag for my new 20D, lenses and strobe.

The M-Rock prices are competitive with Lowepro, and the useful extra features and high quality in M-Rock's line makes them my bags of choice. Check them out here: http://www.m-rock.com/

GTogs
6th of May 2005 (Fri), 04:22
Citizensmithm - I don't intend on carring everything all the time. Mostly I was looking at using it when travelling so I had everything I need and wasn't lugging a number of bags around. Actually the 28-300 has produced a number of good photos and provides a lot of flexibility when only carrying one lens!

Jmagru - thanks for the link! I will check them out.

Cayenne
6th of May 2005 (Fri), 09:29
The crumpler December Quarter might be the right bag for you. They make great bags, just not sure if this particular model is big enough to carry all of your stuff or not.

keithkorg
6th of May 2005 (Fri), 13:30
the new crumpler bags are out now-they have some bigger bags also

www.crumplerusa.com

Phil300z
6th of May 2005 (Fri), 13:52
Sent you an e-mail with an offer for a bag I'm trying to sell. Let me know what you think!

Thanks,
Phil

Citizensmith
6th of May 2005 (Fri), 16:40
I don't intend on carring everything all the time. Mostly I was looking at using it when travelling so I had everything I need and wasn't lugging a number of bags around.

In that case I'd definitely look at the Lowepro bags with wheels. You are accumulating a lot of heavy kit and not having it on your back may be a good thing.

GTogs
6th of May 2005 (Fri), 19:01
[QUOTE=Citizensmith]In that case I'd definitely look at the Lowepro bags with wheels. QUOTE]

Do you have one or any suggestions?

Citizensmith
7th of May 2005 (Sat), 09:23
How about something like the Roadrunner AW. It's plenty big, has wheels as well as backpack straps, and comes with a rain cover. If there is a decent size camera shop near you it would definitely be worth looking in to see what they have and get an idea of how large you'd like and what kind of features you want to have.

the.digital.guy
7th of May 2005 (Sat), 09:59
I LOVE my Canon 1EG Professional Gadget Bag.
Bought it from B&H:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=200009&is=REG

GTogs
7th of May 2005 (Sat), 12:27
Citizensmith / the.digital.guy Thanks for the suggestions!

We have a camera shop in town which has a pretty good selection, but couldn't find anything I was really sold on.