Bags.....which one?
Discussion
I'm on a shopping role right now. 
My missus has agreed to buy me a camera bag for Christmas and since I'm about to take possession of a lovely new lens, I'd like to have a bag to fit all my gear which no only looks good, but is practical, and very hard wearing.
I currently have a Crumpler side bag which is superb since it fits all my old gear nicely and is as tough as old boots, but these days I seem to have a lot more kit and it's getting bigger too....
Basically, my criteria is as follows. I need a bag that will fit:
- Canon 40D body with a 17-40mm f/4L lens attached
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens
- EF 50mm f/1.8 lens (not particularly relevant but will upgrade to f/1.4 in time)
- Canon Speedlite 430EX
- Lens hoods for all lenses
- 2 spare batteries
- Spare batteries for flash
It should also have spare room for an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L that I'd like to purchase in the next year or so.
I also mentioned I'm after a tripod, so outside clips to carry this too would be handy.
Any ideas and recommendations?
My missus has agreed to buy me a camera bag for Christmas and since I'm about to take possession of a lovely new lens, I'd like to have a bag to fit all my gear which no only looks good, but is practical, and very hard wearing.I currently have a Crumpler side bag which is superb since it fits all my old gear nicely and is as tough as old boots, but these days I seem to have a lot more kit and it's getting bigger too....
Basically, my criteria is as follows. I need a bag that will fit:
- Canon 40D body with a 17-40mm f/4L lens attached
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens
- EF 50mm f/1.8 lens (not particularly relevant but will upgrade to f/1.4 in time)
- Canon Speedlite 430EX
- Lens hoods for all lenses
- 2 spare batteries
- Spare batteries for flash
It should also have spare room for an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L that I'd like to purchase in the next year or so.
I also mentioned I'm after a tripod, so outside clips to carry this too would be handy.
Any ideas and recommendations?
I can recommend the Naneu Pro urban range.
I have the U220, which is huge (like a suitcase) but comfortable to carry and will have all the space you need for the kit listed. The padded compartment used to house all your kit is removable, as is a padded compartment for holding a laptop (in a separate pocket). The lid of the camera compartment has 2 looped zips so you can access 2 parts of the compartment(for lens extraction) without having to open the whole lid. There is a side pocket and straps to take a tripod/monopod.
It is very well made and looks very strong and durable.
There is also a smaller version, the U120.
both available here
Hope this helps.
I have the U220, which is huge (like a suitcase) but comfortable to carry and will have all the space you need for the kit listed. The padded compartment used to house all your kit is removable, as is a padded compartment for holding a laptop (in a separate pocket). The lid of the camera compartment has 2 looped zips so you can access 2 parts of the compartment(for lens extraction) without having to open the whole lid. There is a side pocket and straps to take a tripod/monopod.
It is very well made and looks very strong and durable.
There is also a smaller version, the U120.
both available here
Hope this helps.
Check this site out:
www.cambags.com which shows varous bags with various amounts of gear and read owner's reports.
Best guide I've seen becuase it's so practical.
Malc
www.cambags.com which shows varous bags with various amounts of gear and read owner's reports.
Best guide I've seen becuase it's so practical.
Malc
kybo said:
I can recommend the Naneu Pro urban range.
I have the U220, which is huge (like a suitcase) but comfortable to carry and will have all the space you need for the kit listed. The padded compartment used to house all your kit is removable, as is a padded compartment for holding a laptop (in a separate pocket). The lid of the camera compartment has 2 looped zips so you can access 2 parts of the compartment(for lens extraction) without having to open the whole lid. There is a side pocket and straps to take a tripod/monopod.
It is very well made and looks very strong and durable.
There is also a smaller version, the U120.
both available here
Hope this helps.
These looks nice but they're too big and I don't like carrying a ruck-sack much. Especially in hot weather....I have the U220, which is huge (like a suitcase) but comfortable to carry and will have all the space you need for the kit listed. The padded compartment used to house all your kit is removable, as is a padded compartment for holding a laptop (in a separate pocket). The lid of the camera compartment has 2 looped zips so you can access 2 parts of the compartment(for lens extraction) without having to open the whole lid. There is a side pocket and straps to take a tripod/monopod.
It is very well made and looks very strong and durable.
There is also a smaller version, the U120.
both available here
Hope this helps.
Has anyone seen or used the Crumpler New Delhi 510?
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.as...
beanbag said:
kybo said:
I can recommend the Naneu Pro urban range.
I have the U220, which is huge (like a suitcase) but comfortable to carry and will have all the space you need for the kit listed. The padded compartment used to house all your kit is removable, as is a padded compartment for holding a laptop (in a separate pocket). The lid of the camera compartment has 2 looped zips so you can access 2 parts of the compartment(for lens extraction) without having to open the whole lid. There is a side pocket and straps to take a tripod/monopod.
It is very well made and looks very strong and durable.
There is also a smaller version, the U120.
both available here
Hope this helps.
These looks nice but they're too big and I don't like carrying a ruck-sack much. Especially in hot weather....I have the U220, which is huge (like a suitcase) but comfortable to carry and will have all the space you need for the kit listed. The padded compartment used to house all your kit is removable, as is a padded compartment for holding a laptop (in a separate pocket). The lid of the camera compartment has 2 looped zips so you can access 2 parts of the compartment(for lens extraction) without having to open the whole lid. There is a side pocket and straps to take a tripod/monopod.
It is very well made and looks very strong and durable.
There is also a smaller version, the U120.
both available here
Hope this helps.
Has anyone seen or used the Crumpler New Delhi 510?
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.as...
The issue us that it gets quite heavy!
D
If you like crumpler check out their rucksacks. I've got a Crumpler Pretty Boy BackPak coming my way for Christmas. I think you could squeeze all your gear in that and I personally find them a touch more stylish than the LowePro stuff, and they look less like a bag containing huge amounts of expensive camera gear (from a security perspective).
That New Delhi 510 looks rather nice though
That New Delhi 510 looks rather nice though
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