camera bags

[xcoldricex]

so i know there's a lot of photographers on here.. what do you use to tote your SLR around? i don't really want a bag that screams I HAVE A CAMERA IN HERE. so anyone have recommendations on a dope non-camera bag looking camera bag?

[ayn]

Crumpler makes some good bags, I got the 4 million home bag from a guy here on superfuture, I use that to carry my camera around town, but it only fits the SLR and one lens, can't even fit a flash in there. I can kindda fit my wallet and my cellphone in there too so it's pretty good for hauling my camera around in the city.

I have a Tamrac backpack that fits pretty much all my portable photo gears + my 15" powerbook... it screams CAMERA BAG but it's great if I need all my gear with me... Not sure what the exact model is but it is similar to this one.

[canice]

domke makes classy looking canvas camera bags. i want the f-2 in olive.

or try a vintage shop for a leather hard case.

or buy an SLR case that will fit just the body and one medium sized lens, and stick it in whatever bag you happen to be carrying. i do this most days, but it's useless if you're on a shoot and having to switch equipment all the time.

mostly, however, being a photographer means being doomed to life of horrible style.

unless you're carl.

[ayn]

also check out lowepro's "stealth" series...

[drapygo]

I was searching for a camera bag too, I think the headporter tank bag (shoulder bag) works good, but, I could be wrong cause it might be smaller in real life. But, you can get a camcorder bag, those work fine.

[bleedxslow]

I'm carting a lowepro mini-trekker. Got a 10d, 70-200L, 24mm, 50mm, fish eye, 2 vivitar 285's, radio slaves, and misc junk in there. Lots of room!

[bph]

i second domke.

super heavy duty canvas, and all military spec hardware.

i use an f-6, which looks like a pretty typical camera bag, but they make a few that are styled more like messenger/portfolio bags.

[sidneylo]

http://www.tamrac.com/5746.htm

Tamrac Velocity 6. I especially love the fashionable pics they provide. But their Velocity series has a nice range from super small to larger shoulder strap bags that rotate forward when you need to use your camera.

The 6 holds a dSLR (w/o grip) with attached lens and one small spare lens. Good for day-to-day carrying around if you want to snap pics throughout.

[retrored]

i had the domke pictured, but ended up giving it to my sister. it got very little use because of its size. so i would recommend using something smaller if it for city photography.

[xcoldricex]

mostly, however, being a photographer means being doomed to life of horrible style.

unless you're carl.

you could always get the $$$$ visvim fisherman vest

domke's look great.

[kumo]

Billingham, classy and lasts forever. the smaller shoulder bags doesn't look like a camera bag at all.

[Swych]

I carry a Billingham too.

They were made originall as tackle bags for fishing equipment, and now make fully padded (adjustable) insides. They outer material is also water resistant.

[bph]

yeah, billinghams are amazing, but kinda $$$

[hollaforadolla]

why dont you just put your slr in your backpack? and not run around so the contents dont clang

or you can put it in a backpack with a towel

[Kane]

I have a Crumpler Next Venue that I've been using for the last 3-4 years, which I bought even before I got my SLR. It's beautifully padded (more than necessarily so) and I've even removed some internal padding and structure so it's less fat. I run lean on my gear (D70, 35mm F/2, Kit 18-70mm, Flash) and I can stash my huge wallet, a spare Tee, and my secret compartment is empty and willing.

This setup is great, but if I had to redo it, I wouldn't go this route. I'd probably get a close-fitting SLR bag and perhaps individual padded lens sleeves for the different accessories, and dump it all into a larger non-camera bag.

It'd be cheaper (paid about $300+ for the bag + shipping from .au) and way more versatile. As it is, I can't shove a jacket or lunch in the bag, and I'm finding that I really don't want to haul everything around all the time (don't need outboard flash when I'm shooting in bright daylight, won't need a zoom lens if I'm playing peoplewatcher with my 50mm or 35mm).

[Kane]

Eh, what do you guys think of the new Lomo Leather Bag?

http://shop.lomography.com/shop/

[Carl]

domke is the way to go.

[fndmybetterhalf]

i used a small Quantaray aluminum case cuz i move it around alot and im clumsy and smack it around places

[likewtfyo]

i was thinking of a bagpack that would be able to fit a macbook pro 15" and a D80 dslr. something that wouldn't look too squarish

any suggestions. i'm still 19 and i wanna look smashing baby!

[notesee]

It's pretty cool but I don't know if it'd house anything more than a large point-n-shoot...

I'm still getting the lomo sidekick though when I buy my dslr because I plan on only having one or two lenses to carry with me.

I think I'm going to invest in a sidekick too. The grey canvas lite one.

[masuerte]

sup all... I found a camera bag.

I hated everything that showed up on google when I typed in camera bags (specifically for dslr). I wasn't feeling the super expensive top of the line bags from billingham (.com) or even the domke or national geographic bags. I wanted a bag that was meant to store my camera in all the time, but looked somewhat sophisticated and/or low profile.

I have a 2-part solution. Part one is simple, just wrap the current cam in padding/towel while carrying it in one of my backpacs or messenger bags for long hauls and uber-discretion.

For the days where I'm gonna seriously shoot and look the part I found this:

This sucker practically landed in my lap one day. I found out my dad bought an old slr and case from a garage sale and this sucker is pretty classy. Just have to clean up the dust/dirt inside and add some pads and I'm good to go.

[baladoongdoong]

nice camera bag il say! IF U EVER WANNA SELL IT, haha...look for me!!! its cool!

[steph]

There's Fogg too, but they're extremely expensive, and look awful until they've worn in a little.

[deadpan]

I've got a Domke F4AF for when I need a camera handy. They wear in really nicely too as they're canvas. easily fits a d2x + a lens. Pouches on the sides, front and back for filters, lenses, flash etc.

[yamakazi18]

i use a small tamrac bag that fits 2 lenses and my dslr...but my nikon neckband hangs out and you can definitely tell it's a camera in there...

[aaronS]

if your low on cash get an army surplus bag and sew a towel into it. i gotta a bag that holds my 20d with lens on it plus a pocket for another lens and a pocket for accessories for around 10 bucks. plus it doesn't look like a camera bag, it looks like shit so its less likley to get stolen

[Vitamian]

I don't carry a camera bag, but then the camera I usually carry is small enough to be unobtrusive.

Also, I like to have it handy for taking pictures of people in a quick flick.

[realmyth83]

im using crumpler...same as ya, I dont wanna ppl see im carrying a SLR...and so my crumpler works well.

[corned beef]

this is the camera bag I have here which was passed down from my dad. It looks mighty goofy on your back so I don't use it much, and I just put my SLR in my regular backpack most of the time. Still, it's a useful bag, fits two or 3 decent sized lenses as well. The brand is Lowepro.

[seoulfully]

hey all, anyone have or have thoughts on this:

ZING neoprene camera case

i was thinking about picking one up for when i didn't want to carry my crumpler around, but rather just wanted my daily messenger bag.