camera bags

[swooc]

I remember seeing pics of this really nice vintage leather camera bag some guy picked up at a thrift store in here. It looked like any other leather messenger bag, very discreet. Ever since i saw those pics i've been looking really hard for one, still no luck.

I don't know about you guys, but the first thing i see a crumpler bag is that guy must be carrying an SLR.

[masuerte]

^^Yeah, that Zing seems usefull. It's been brought up a few other photog forums. People liked the idea about it and I saw overall positive testimonials from users. One person said that it's blackness makes it easy to look invisible even if your backpack is open.

Oh and vitaminian do you do alot of candid shots? I find that I've been keeping my point and shoot digi handy for those type of moments... wish I could be more brave with shooting my slr.

[Vitamian]

Oh and vitaminian do you do alot of candid shots? I find that I've been keeping my point and shoot digi handy for those type of moments... wish I could be more brave with shooting my slr.

Indeed, my camera is a small Leica screwmount which enables me to take pictures quite quickly. I also preset the lens for an aperture/distance and thus just have to look through the viewfinder--not dissimilar to this setup:

[arevalo]

Billingham if you don't mind the price.

All my bags are Domke.

Luigi leather case for the Leica ... but I like how it feels naked.

[swooc]

i gave up looking for a decent looking camera bag so i just shove it in my messenger bag.

[l3ootlegs]

NIKON x PORTER..

Billingham model

[anthonyhong]

Domke had this really nice one, discontinued now. I use one by Mekko, its a Domke rip off, although an excellent rip off and is actually built better than the Domke

With the camera stored sideways with the lense off, its fucking thin, and looks like any other messenger bag

[quacks]

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/

I think these are pretty low profile...

Otherwise Crumpler gets the job done too.

[corter]

I use this monster...kinda sucks but holds everything I need for portable studio/lighting/event/etc. If I'm just going out, or on vacation, I just have a little canon bag I stick a few lenses and a flash into.

[haptronic]

no dslr for me...so this bag suits...fits my camera and a travel tripod....a dslr would fit no problem and there are bigger bags in the maxpedition versipack series...

i have it in black and removed the labels...looks like a gear bag so not so stealth...well except that the concealed weapon carry pocket/modular holster accessory could hold a surprise if one was so inclined...

[hobonick]

i've got a kata T-214 and absolutely love it.

[aizan]

i've heard mixed things about Artisan and Artist.

http://www.artisanandartist.com/

Luigi makes custom leather cases.

http://leicatime.com/a000-CustomCases.htm

Luxecase makes one with a zipper on the top.

http://luxecase.com/front/php/product.php?product_no=68&main_cate_no=31&display_group=2

[toldey]

I use a Lowepro Phototrekker AWII to hold all my gear. Its a bit big and a bit heavy..50lb'ish w/ everything I normally take on a day cruise w/ all the buddies on the bmx bike. However, I also use a Lowepro Reporter as a small shoulder bag when just walking around if I am shooting w/ one camera one lens, etc.

[magicy]

my girlfriend found this at savers, vintage camera in vintage case. The camera needs repair but the case is outstanding.

camera-

camera in case-

I dont think the pictures really do it justice. but its the best i have.

[Gabriel]

nice, you could fit a digital camera in it maybe?

I just throw mine in a backpack usually with a towel, a bottle of water, and an apple.

[Leugwai]

the billingham hadley's look decent, but id prefer all leather.

i was looking at leather square-ish (i like the style) & nonsquare-ish bags on ebay, with belt(s) that secure the flap. Where can i find some to purchase in nyc maybe or online?

id like the bag to be not too bag and not too thick. I only need enough room to store up to 2 lenses, my phone, and my ipod. If im not using it to carry the 2 lenses, i'd want to be able to use it to carry my everything things and a little junk.

[the bandanna almanac]

Here is my Nikon X Porter I bought a few years ago. It has stood up well, with my loving care. Not sure if they make this one anymore.

[chim]

I just got a Domke F-3x in the mail, i like the size and fit but am worried about the unlined interior and lack of padding. This particular bag has zero outside padding, and the interior is just rough canvas. I have a D80 18-135 and a 55-200 that i throw in there, along with a prime lens. Im worried about the roughness of the bag putting unnecessary wear on my gear. I know a lot of you guys are Domke users, anybody have any opinions on that?

I'm contemplating returning this for a Crumpler 5 or 6 million dollar home.

[deadpan]

I just got a Domke F-3x in the mail, i like the size and fit but am worried about the unlined interior and lack of padding. This particular bag has zero outside padding, and the interior is just rough canvas. I have a D80 18-135 and a 55-200 that i throw in there, along with a prime lens. Im worried about the roughness of the bag putting unnecessary wear on my gear. I know a lot of you guys are Domke users, anybody have any opinions on that?

I'm contemplating returning this for a Crumpler 5 or 6 million dollar home.

If it has no interior padding at all I presume you've got one without the inserts/dividers. You can buy them separately, and I would suggest you do to save your gear from knocks.

[ericdw]

yeah, only certain bags come with padded compartments. i tried out the f3x but when i actually put in the "grab and shoot" compartment (http://www.adorama.com/DMFA210.html), it was too small for padded compartments for lenses.

the f4f is perfect size for that compartment and a double lens compartment (and comes with them included). from the outside, it doesn't look much bigger than the f3x

[deadpan]

the f4Af is perfect size for that compartment and a double lens compartment (and comes with them included). from the outside, it doesn't look much bigger than the f3x

Fixed it for ya...and agreed- I have an F4AF and it's a really handy size bag

[ericdw]

just came across this site

http://www.cambags.com/

has reviews of just about every major brand's full line

also has pics of each bag loaded and says exactly what it fits

[rome1]

^^checked that site, good stuff,

Helped a lot in figuring out what I was looking for...

[Mich]

I got the Domke F-6 today as a birthday gift from my gf.

Really great bag, comes pretty close to being perfect, easy access to all my stuff, and i love the canvas low profile look of it.

I could easily pack my DSLR (lens attached) along with 4 lenses and a flash in the main compartment.

[Clockwork_killa]

These ballistic nylon bail out bags would make an excellent day bag, I reckon you could get in at least a dslr body+lens along with 2 lenses plus a (flash)gun and all the accessories you might need. If only they shipped outside the US!!

[rome1]

nice pickup on the F-6 I recently picked up the F-4 pro bag for carrying less stuff around. I use a J2 bag when I need a ton of stuff to go with me. Best bags out there hands down.

[M4TM]

OK, so what kind of bag are you guys using now? i'm thinking about getting one of those porter x nikon joints... even though i don't shoot nikon...

[rome1]

Snagged this for 70 bucks BLOTTO Zoom pack couldn't pass it up and finally wont have to carry my board when hiking.

[call_me_diamond]

If youre into tactical, this thing looks pretty bad ass.

you can also add on a jelly roll for lens carry

available here:

http://www.gearbunker.com/Forward-Observer-TM-molle-slr-camera-casebag_p_17.html