Looking for a everyday shoulder bag

I have been looking at "all" the bag threads for hours and my head's spinning.

I plan to buy a large bag shortly to hold "everything", but I also need a new regular shoulder bag for everyday use.

It should be able to hold:
XI with a grip and lens attached, 480 flash and a couple of extra lenses (or at least one).

Maybe something along the line of the 5MDH bag?

Any feedback is welcome I have to go to bed...

Be more specific. Couple extra lenses doesn't say much. 5MDH could work, just depends. I found the Nova series is bigger than they let on. I have a 3, you can check my review in my sig. Maybe th 2 or 3 would be good for you.

I actually use my homemade bag now all the time. Guess I should sell the 3.

Domke F-3x perhaps.

I'm using the Crumpler 6MDH. Fits XTi+Grip, 24-70 f/2.8L, 70-200 f/2.8L IS, 85 f/1.8, 430 EX, plus a few accessories.

nutsnbolts wrote in post #4211532
Domke F-3x perhaps.

That would also be my thought. That or the F-803 Camera Satchel.

The Domke F-2 would also work well.

Domke F-3x

I love my 5MDH, I don't like to stuff my gear in, so I fit 20D, 430EX, and one of my lenses attached (see sig) and another very small lens like the 50mm 1.8. It is my everyday bag, with my 7MDH as my all gear bag. I love Crumplers, I looked at Domke, but they just didn't fit what I was looking for, and I think Crumplers are much better looking.

Thank you for all the replies.
I think I'll vsit my local Samy's and try some of these models out.

I have a Crumpler 5MDH with an XTi (no grip) with kit lens attached, 75-300mm lens, and space for an external flash or 50mm f1.8 currently. I normally carry the 50mm in a LowePro 1W attached to the outside of the bag to leave space for my keys, cell phone, etc inside the case. If you have a grip attached and more lenses than this, I would suggest starting with a 6MDH, I will be upgrading to one with my next lens purchase.

[QUOTE=dahl;4210109]XI with a grip and lens attached, 480 flash and a couple of extra lenses (or at least one).

Maybe something along the line of the 5MDH bag?
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Can you be more specific about what is the attached lens? How many extra lens will you bring along and what they are? Because if you are looking at 5MDH, these are important questions.

The 5MDH is a rather short bag, the longest lens you want to attached to XTi and still fit is probably 24-105L or 17-55IS (Even this one is a little stretch). If you put the flash on one side, then you can only fit another small lens on the other side. Small kens here means 50f1.8/f.14, 85f1.8, kit lens size.

I used to like Crumper quite alot, but after using them for a while, I found some flaws with 5 & 6 MDH:

1) very little space for other personal things, such as key, cell phone, paper, tickets ... unless you want to put them into the camera compartment.

2) Even if you just want to retreive some personal things in the front pocket, you need to open the flap and expose camera equipment. Older Crumpler has additional flap covering the camera compartment, but these two newer model do have it.

3) Handstrap sew on flap, so you need to make sure the flap is fully secured with the buckle before using the handstrap. My lowepro strealth reportor 300's hand strap is attached to the D-ring on the side, so I can put it up and go even the flap is not close at all.

4) At least for 6 MDH, it is actaully not very pratically use the space. My SR 300 is physically the same size as 6 MDH, but I can fit more in it.

5) the velcro on the flap gets annoying. I much prefer buckle or zipper because they can stay open or close securely.

After all the flaws, Crumpler actually cushion the camera quipment very well and looks very good outside.

eel

I use the Domke J-803. It is tough and holds as much as I would every want to carry in a shoulder bag. I don't like the fuzzy weird colours of the Crumplers, though they seem almost as well made as the Domke line-up.

Take a look at the Naneu Pro Lima. It fits everything in my gear signature plus a 420EX flash and it only cost me about $45. It's really well made, has lots of zipper pockets inside and out and doesn't look like a camera bag which I find to be advantageous when walking around in some areas.

http://www.naneupro.co​m/products/mo-l/

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dahl wrote in post #4210109
XI with a grip and lens attached, 480 flash and a couple of extra lenses (or at least one).

Maybe something along the line of the 5MDH bag?
quote]

Can you be more specific about what is the attached lens? How many extra lens will you bring along and what they are? Because if you are looking at 5MDH, these are important questions.

The 5MDH is a rather short bag, the longest lens you want to attached to XTi and still fit is probably 24-105L or 17-55IS (Even this one is a little stretch). If you put the flash on one side, then you can only fit another small lens on the other side. Small kens here means 50f1.8/f.14, 85f1.8, kit lens size.

I used to like Crumper quite alot, but after using them for a while, I found some flaws with 5 & 6 MDH:

1) very little space for other personal things, such as key, cell phone, paper, tickets ... unless you want to put them into the camera compartment.

2) Even if you just want to retreive some personal things in the front pocket, you need to open the flap and expose camera equipment. Older Crumpler has additional flap covering the camera compartment, but these two newer model do have it.

3) Handstrap sew on flap, so you need to make sure the flap is fully secured with the buckle before using the handstrap. My lowepro strealth reportor 300's hand strap is attached to the D-ring on the side, so I can put it up and go even the flap is not close at all.

4) At least for 6 MDH, it is actaully not very pratically use the space. My SR 300 is physically the same size as 6 MDH, but I can fit more in it.

5) the velcro on the flap gets annoying. I much prefer buckle or zipper because they can stay open or close securely.

After all the flaws, Crumpler actually cushion the camera quipment very well and looks very good outside.

eel

No. You don't know Crumplers well. And seriously, gotta go with Dr. Cox on this one. Why do men carry around this little pouches for cell phones? Perhaps the invention of the pocket was too much for them to carry keys, tickets, etc. Maybe we all should have purses like the ladies.

Sorry, it cracks me up when people mention stuff like this, but do you carry a purse around when your camera bag isn't with you? 'Cause if you don't, where's all that go normally and why can't it go there now?

Aniwho, back to my original statement, the 5MDH is larger than you think but the 6MDH is bigger and taller. Yes, you got to be specific when you ask questions, but you can get more in the 5MDH then he listed. Two small lens atop each other and I speak of 30 F1.4 and 50 F1.8/4 or 85 F1.8 and maybe tubes. I don't own an 85 so I'm not sure of size. Or 70-200 with hood. Check my review on it. Just Click the 7MDH link in my sig, it's in the same thread.

Also, if you need the space, the MDH's have slots on the side to attach pouches like their Thirsty Al's which are get for, "personal things, such as key, cell phone, paper, tickets" if need be. i use mine for camera batteries and a Large Bundle for additional lens or flash or anything really. It hold my 10-20 and 50 real well. I was just checking size.

Keys, cell phone, wallet, and the sort, well if I have cargos on, plenty of room, if not, wallet in back pocket, keys in the other, cell on one side and leaves one open. Go me!

I've been debating psychology all night, please forgive me for my upbeat sarcasm.

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Anyway you go please go with a CRUMPLER. I got a bunch of cases/bags/backpacks/s​lings and I was not completely happy until I got my THE DAILY xxl - 750.