Crumpler 5 or 6 million dollar home?

[bsw845]

I've searched and read a few reviews of each and even some youtube reviews but still I don't know if I should go with the 6MDH or 5MDH. Right now I'm leaning towards the 6MDH. I intend on using my setup causually so no need for big flashes and 5 lens kits so its likely my collection will not expand much more than the following items that I intend to carry:

Canon T2i
18-55mm IS lens
55-250mm IS lens
Battery charger/cord
Spare Battery
Spare SD card

I'd appreciate any advice offered...thanks...

[StageOne]

You'll have no issues fitting that list in a 5MDH. I use a 5 and carry the following, 40D with 24-105, smaller prime 35 f2 and either a 70-300 or flash. It makes for a great small travel bag. I looked at the 6MDH, but it was noticeably bigger and I was looking for the smallest bag I could get away with.

[bsw845]

Thanks StageOne. Would you say the contents are really snug? I guess I wouldn't mind some flexibility to fit a few more items if need be (iphone accessories etc) or maybe even another lens if the lens itch gets me worse. Maybe I'm answering my own question. Thanks again.

[speedline_fc]

If you ever plan on getting a grip, the 5MDH wont fit a gripped body (at least not without some creative divider layout). At least thats what I remember when I looked at the 5MDH and 6MDH myself.. I ended up going with the 6MDH for my gripped 30D at the time.

[dizzye36m3]

For your current gear list, 5MDH should be fine.

[StageOne]

My stuff fits pretty snug, but I would imagine the front pocket could hold an iphone or smaller accessories. I'm not familiar with the 55-250, but I think its close to the 70-300, maybe just a bit shorter, so you may have a little more room up top.

For some comparison pics, check out cambags.com. It may give you a better visualization of what will fit or not fit.





Thanks StageOne. Would you say the contents are really snug? I guess I wouldn't mind some flexibility to fit a few more items if need be (iphone accessories etc) or maybe even another lens if the lens itch gets me worse. Maybe I'm answering my own question. Thanks again.

[bsw845]

Thanks dizzy, speed, and stage. Stage, that cambag.com site provides the visuals I needed to make my decision. Looks like 5mdh will fit my needs.

[The Moose]

The 6MDH is not even close to overly large so if you went for it just for the future, I'm sure you'd know it's a good size too.

[AKHOO]

When I had a 500D (not long ago, sold it to my brother in Feb 2010), I loved using the 5MDH. In the 5MDH I could carry a gripped 500D with two lenses (usually 35L and and one of 85L/135L) and the 270EX flash. I usually leave the charger at home - carry some spare SD cards and a rocket blower and small cleaning kit.

[bsw845]

Thanks AKHOO and MOOSE, I decided to go with the 5MDH. Found it on REI.com with 20% off plus free shipping to my nearest store. Total price was $73.94 (paid CA tax). Thanks again for the help on the bag dilema.

[dche5390]

I found that I could fit a lot into my 6MDH. The problem is how to wear it comfortably with all the gear within!

Testing the bag is a must. I find that bags such as the 6MDH don't sit well with my butt or back and neck!

[ticklemestephen]

im currently debating between the two as well, about to pull the trigger but i cant decide!

which mdh would be better for the following gear:
5d
35l
85l
135l
spare battery
charger
rocket blower
spare cf cards

thanks!

[bohdank]

The 6 would be comfortable. You'll be able to get at enerything without having to put the bag down.

[wrecksimple]

I've got a 5mdh, and I usually can fit my ungripped 7d and two lenses comfortably. You can definitely fit more, but I shoot concerts and need to switch between lenses quickly, so having my gear fit snugly is a little bit too time consuming to get out for my needs!

[ticklemestephen]

i purchased the 6mdh today. thank you guys for the feedback!

[arcticfox3]

Hey I posted a review here: http://photography-on-the.net/....t=889488 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=889488&highlight=arcticfox3).

The 5MDH would fit everything nicely for you only with either of the lens is mounted on the camera.

[ticklemestephen]

im currently debating between the two as well, about to pull the trigger but i cant decide!

which mdh would be better for the following gear:
5d
35l
85l
135l
spare battery
charger
rocket blower
spare cf cards

thanks!

i wanted to let anyone who is interested in the 6 mdh with my current setup. the items do not fit comfortably in the 6 mdh.

i just got the bag today and i was able to fit the body, the 35, 135, and the 85, but there was no room for the 85 hood. when i was trying to close the bag, the velcro sticks out on the bottom so its a really tight fit. i will be exchanging the bag for the 7 mdh instead.

[Viva-photography]

Go big.
I'd get the 7mdh or a domke f-6

Seriously. Go big when buying bags.

[bohdank]

i wanted to let anyone who is interested in the 6 mdh with my current setup. the items do not fit comfortably in the 6 mdh.

i just got the bag today and i was able to fit the body, the 35, 135, and the 85, but there was no room for the 85 hood. when i was trying to close the bag, the velcro sticks out on the bottom so its a really tight fit. i will be exchanging the bag for the 7 mdh instead.

I have no idea how you are packing it or how you have set up the dividers. I routinely pack a combination of 3 lenses from the following 17-40/28-75/85/135/70-200 and a gripped 5DII and have no problem with direct access to all the lenses. If I want an extra lens (almost all the time) I stack the 2 smallest lenses with a divider separating them. The bag comes with extra. There is no need for the velcro to completely be hidden when the bag is closed.

If you want a bag that will hold a lot more, look at the Lowepro Classified 200.

[ofafeather]

I've got a 5mdh, and I usually can fit my ungripped 7d and two lenses comfortably. You can definitely fit more, but I shoot concerts and need to switch between lenses quickly, so having my gear fit snugly is a little bit too time consuming to get out for my needs!

Do you know if I could fit a 70-200 2.8 mounted in the 5 or 6? I have a t1.

[bohdank]

Barely, in the 6. I would get a bigger bag.

[trossite]

I know this is an old thread, but didn't want to start a new one for this question.
I have a gripped T2i and would like a messenger style bag, like the 5mdh , to be able to hold the camera with a Tamron 70-300 VC USD attached (tip of lens to back of body is about 8.5in long).
I also have the Canon kit lens 18-55 IS that I want to put in the bag and will be getting a flash as well soon.

Will the 5mdh be too small for what I want to carry? Should I look at going up to the 6mdh and will that bag work for me.
I like the size of the 5mdh, but don't think it's tall enough to hold the camera w/ attached 70-300

I want this bag for walking around a city and on short trips.
I feel that I will be using my 70-300 more than the 18-55 and don't want to have to keep swapping it out ever time I put the camera away.
I have a Kata 3n1 10 that I have made work that allows the 70-300 attached, but can't quickly take it in and out of the bag.

Thanks for the help

[ofafeather]

I know this is an old thread, but didn't want to start a new one for this question.
I have a gripped T2i and would like a messenger style bag, like the 5mdh , to be able to hold the camera with a Tamron 70-300 VC USD attached (tip of lens to back of body is about 8.5in long).
I also have the Canon kit lens 18-55 IS that I want to put in the bag and will be getting a flash as well soon.

Will the 5mdh be too small for what I want to carry? Should I look at going up to the 6mdh and will that bag work for me.
I like the size of the 5mdh, but don't think it's tall enough to hold the camera w/ attached 70-300

I want this bag for walking around a city and on short trips.
I feel that I will be using my 70-300 more than the 18-55 and don't want to have to keep swapping it out ever time I put the camera away.
I have a Kata 3n1 10 that I have made work that allows the 70-300 attached, but can't quickly take it in and out of the bag.

Thanks for the help

Sorry can't help you with the 5MDH but the 6 works for my 7D w/70-300 VC attached. Crumpler lists the dimensions of the 5 as 8.7" high while the 6 is 9.8". You might have 1.1" of room to adjust but I'm not sure.

[StayLucky]

I was between the 6 and 7 MDH and went with the 7 because it's larger and I plan to get a couple more lenses in the future. I'd rather have room to grow than no room at all.

[trossite]

That is a good point StayLucky, which is how I chose my last bag even before I got the camera with just the kit lens.
I know by this time back in Oct. of what my kit was going to be, but didn't think that i might want the zoom lens attached most of the time

All the pics show my Kata with the lens on the bottom, body & small lens attached, and flash above.
This actually works pretty well, but if i'm walking around a city I don't want to have to keep taking the lens off the body everytime I want to put it away.

I really wish crumpler would post the internal dimensions of their bags on their website.

[StayLucky]

That is a good point StayLucky, which is how I chose my last bag even before I got the camera with just the kit lens.
I know by this time back in Oct. of what my kit was going to be, but didn't think that i might want the zoom lens attached most of the time

All the pics show my Kata with the lens on the bottom, body & small lens attached, and flash above.
This actually works pretty well, but if i'm walking around a city I don't want to have to keep taking the lens off the body everytime I want to put it away.

I really wish crumpler would post the internal dimensions of their bags on their website.

I'm able to fit my 50D with 15-85 attached. 430ex and 430exii in their pouches. Battery charger, triggers, a couple small notebooks, pixel pocket rocket and room for 70-200 2.8 and a 35 or 50mm to go in there down the road.

[trossite]

See that seems like a lot of room. Really the most I see wanting to carry around is my T2i gripped, 70-300 attached, a flash, and
currently i have the 18-55 kit lens, but next year might upgrade that to something in the same range that is a dedicated 2.8.
I have thought about getting the nifty fifty to play around with since it's cheap, but not sure yet.

So that's why i kinda want a smaller messenger bag since i don't see myself having a lot of gear, plus i really just want this for day trips walking around in a city where i might be pulling the camera in and out a lot.

I think the problem i'm running into is that the smaller bags or less wide aren't very tall and won't fit the body w/ attached 70-300.

[StayLucky]

See that seems like a lot of room. Really the most I see wanting to carry around is my T2i gripped, 70-300 attached, a flash, and
currently i have the 18-55 kit lens, but next year might upgrade that to something in the same range that is a dedicated 2.8.
I have thought about getting the nifty fifty to play around with since it's cheap, but not sure yet.

So that's why i kinda want a smaller messenger bag since i don't see myself having a lot of gear, plus i really just want this for day trips walking around in a city where i might be pulling the camera in and out a lot.

I think the problem i'm running into is that the smaller bags or less wide aren't very tall and won't fit the body w/ attached 70-300.

It it is a lot of room and a LOT of gear, not as much as some on these boards but it's a fair amount. Now, I may not always carry BOTH flashes and all lenses, but I'll always use the 7MDH. If I know without a shadow of a doubt I won't use either flash, or only one, I'll leave them or it at home. If I know I won't use a certain lens or lenses, I'll 'em at home. And conversely, if I know I'll need them, then I'll have the space for them. Plus, I'm a bigger guy and can carry around a bigger bag and it won't fatigue me or look goofy on me like a purse.

[Savas K]

The 7 is a lot larger than the 6. I put them near one another in the store. Bigger is better for accessibility. I can cram a bag, but it's harder to shoot out of and swap lenses with. Counterproductive, arising from a desire to look all neat with a smaller bag.

[Sirrith]

I'd say get the 6MDH, you dont think your gear list is going to expand at this time, but you never know later on. I was going to get the 5MDH, but got the 6 just in case, and I'm glad I did, now even the 6 has trouble fitting all my stuff sometimes :) and that was just about 4 months ago.

[Savas K]

But sometimes you might want to go with a few components, so having the smaller to fall back on is good.

[tigerotor77w]

Bump and a similar question. I have the 5 MDH right now and it works great for a XSi + 17-55 and 70-200, but I'm wondering if the 6 MDH will hold that kit + a Tokina 12-24.

I'd rather have a bag that doesn't stick out many inches from my waist (Domke?), but I'm also not sure if the F-803 is big enough. My body isn't gripped.

Any thoughts?

[bohdank]

The 6 will be no problem for the gear you have mentioned.

[tigerotor77w]

Cool, thanks!

[Castro]

May somebody help me out in deciding 5 or 6 MDH?, for I would appreciate it.

60D *Non-Gripped* - 85 f/1.8 with Hood - 30 f/1.4 with Hood - Giottos Rocket Blower (Medium) - *I might throw in the camera battery charger at times and a Flash, for I might buy one down the line*

[equach206]

For what you have, I think the 5MDH would work fine. I would definitely recommend trying to find somewhere local that carries the bags to see what you think of the size.

I too was stuck between the 5MDH and 6MDH until I had a look at them in a local camera store; the 6MDH looked much smaller than I thought from the outside, but had plenty of room inside for all my gear. I currently have a 50D (not gripped), 28-135, 55-250, 50 f/1.8, 430EX, rocket blower, charger, and a couple other accessories with a bit of room to spare in my 6MDH.

[Castro]

OK. Thank you for the info. equach206