Fashionable Camera Bags [Archive]

ayong

23-Mar-07, 03:46pm

I need a bag to carry around especially to concert gigs. However i find my Lowpro computrekker and the slingshots are either too big and too small. I needed a medium range and prefably quite fashionable and wanting to stay away from the generic lowpro and crumplers lables.

i needed something to fit for the following

2 bodies (D2x and D70)
17-35mm
70-200mm
50mm
1x speedlight

and heaps of storage compartment for batteries and flash cards

Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Ayong

rancho

23-Mar-07, 04:17pm

pfft... crumpler karachi outpost or stfu ;D

invisage01

23-Mar-07, 04:57pm

Crumpler :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/372462314_95c2371fd0.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iainau/372462314/

i love mine.. took it all round europe.. you can get all sorts of different sizes and colours :)

ayong

23-Mar-07, 05:06pm

pfft... crumpler karachi outpost or stfu ;D
i knew someone is gonna mentioned crumpler :P

i didn't mind the look of that. as i said, i wanted an alternative other than the crumpler of lowpro lables :P

Royal

23-Mar-07, 05:08pm

I really think Crumpler is going to be your best bet.

Skat

23-Mar-07, 07:35pm

You know, They have much cooler bags for Cannon.

:P

ayong

23-Mar-07, 07:48pm

You know, They have much cooler bags for Cannon.

:P

lrn2spell canon :P

Skat

23-Mar-07, 08:51pm

lrn2spell canon :P

Oh crap.

Spectrum

24-Mar-07, 12:14am

My bag:

http://www.fotolab30.com/xcart/images/thumbnails/t_4943.jpg

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Rover_AW_II.aspx

Contains:
- 1 x SLR body, with vertical grip and lens attached
- 2 x Additional lenses
- 1 x flash
- 1 x Extension Tube
- 1 x Teleconverter
- 1 x Flash extension cable
- 1 x Remote Shutter Release
- 1 x (Useless) Stofen OmniBounce
- 2 x Filter Pouches (Hoya/Cokin)
- 2 x Cokin Holders
- 1 x Stopwatch (for those 30+ sec exposures)
- 1 x Torch
- 1 x Battery Charger (and 12 AA batteries)
- 1 x Manfrotto micro tripod
- 1 x Rain poncho thing
- 1 x Tripod (strapped to the outside)

....two primary compartments: the bottom camera section being fully-padded with adjustable dividers, while I've reinforced the outer section with custom MDF panel inserts; and the top half is essentially empty.

Sorry, it's a Lowepro. ;)

ayong

24-Mar-07, 03:23am

Sorry, it's a Lowepro. ;)

Gah.. i have a lowepro computrekker, does pretty much the same thing..

I need something fashionable :P

Scootie

24-Mar-07, 09:49am

yeah, always tricky. most camera bags look like camera bags, except the crumplers, which look like crumpler camera bags (I love my crumpie)

you could do the 'bucket' option from crumpler, which is an insert for a regular sling bag so ou could then get whatever sling you wanted. I think you can buy inserts from lowepro too.

if your crumpler objection is just about the styles they happen to have not suiting you then you can get them to custom make something for you.

otherwise I dunno, maybe get some inserts and get someone to sew them into a cooler bag and make your own :)

ayong

25-Mar-07, 12:33pm

if your crumpler objection is just about the styles they happen to have not suiting you then you can get them to custom make something for you.

No that is what im talking about.. but, is there such thing as custom make camera bag places anywhere in aus?

Scootie

26-Mar-07, 10:39am

No that is what im talking about.. but, is there such thing as custom make camera bag places anywhere in aus?

Crumpler down here will custom make one, they have a specific custom store, but I think if you go into the actual crumpler stores they can take the orders and stuff. I assume that the closer you are to a standard bag the less it costs, and they'll have limitations on logo placement etc, but they can probably construct something specific. maybe even call the crumpler custom store in fitzroy (number should be on the crumpler site) and talk to them.
they'll probably let you sketch out what you want and fax it to them, they should be able to make up custom divider designs etc.

dastrix

26-Mar-07, 12:13pm

Grab one of the Lowepro stealth shoulder reporter bags, im using a mini trekker AW works fine with a 5D, Grip,16-35, 135, 50, 24-70 & 70-200 plus hoods, 580ex, cards, filters the lot.

ayong

26-Mar-07, 12:46pm

Mandar

27-Mar-07, 09:13am

ayong, you reckon the slingshot bags are too small? If you look at the new 300AW you might like that for your kit, i find its nicely low profile and not too bulky and easy to use/carry.
I just ordered the new Slingshot 300 AW.. i was waiting for a decent sized slingshot to come out, and this one will fit my camera, 4 lenses and flash unit just fine.
Plus it can store the cam with a 70-200 attached, so thats handy.

dastrix

27-Mar-07, 10:35am

Heard ALOT of people complaining about the 300AW, shoulder design is bad for large SLR/70-200 as all the weight is on one side... Think you may find a backpack style is better..
Great concept, but poor in reality.

ayong

27-Mar-07, 11:24am

i need something like a box bag.

Miliux

09-Apr-07, 05:37pm

I'm gonna go to Clark Rubber...purchase a block of foam and cut it out in a shape so i can slot my camera in. Then fit it in my small backpack.

I just hate buying camera bags because there's an exponential risk of getting it stolen.

ayong

11-Apr-07, 11:35am

great idea. once you are done, show me what it looks like :P

Miliux

11-Apr-07, 08:53pm

Actually, i think i would just buy a camera backpack. I'll probably be travelling around Europe with my widescreen laptop + DSLR.

oh_mandy

12-Apr-07, 09:48am

i have the same bag as you spectrum, tis good.

arradius

12-Apr-07, 09:59am

How much are specialist backpacks? I am getting horrid back problems from my over the shoulder bag. Probably because I have my k10d with a 15-50 on it and a 70-300mm zoom in the same bag.

Miliux

12-Apr-07, 07:59pm

I've just bought this bag.

http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/Resources/CartResources/207_res/b207_o10311_ai640.jpg

http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/Resources/CartResources/207_res/b207_o2.jpg

at a very good price too! $170 bucks RRP:$295

ayong

13-Apr-07, 01:27pm

nice buy..

Amytron

13-May-07, 05:00pm

Crumpler down here will custom make one, they have a specific custom store, but I think if you go into the actual crumpler stores they can take the orders and stuff. I assume that the closer you are to a standard bag the less it costs, and they'll have limitations on logo placement etc, but they can probably construct something specific. maybe even call the crumpler custom store in fitzroy (number should be on the crumpler site) and talk to them.
they'll probably let you sketch out what you want and fax it to them, they should be able to make up custom divider designs etc.

Just to set matters straight.... We do have a custom bag shop in Melbourne, where you can custom design your own design onto the front flap of a number of messenger style bags, and the considerable embarrassment laptop bag.

Unfortunatly there is no option yet to custom design any of the photography bags.

good news for sydney siders though, a Crumpler custom shop will be in town by the end of the year.

If you are looking for something good looking to take out with you, I'd go for a million dollar home. Best to bring your gear into one of the stores where the staff can help you decide which would be the best for you.

ayong

13-May-07, 07:15pm

Just to set matters straight.... We do have a custom bag shop in Melbourne, where you can custom design your own design onto the front flap of a number of messenger style bags, and the considerable embarrassment laptop bag.

Unfortunatly there is no option yet to custom design any of the photography bags.

good news for sydney siders though, a Crumpler custom shop will be in town by the end of the year.

If you are looking for something good looking to take out with you, I'd go for a million dollar home. Best to bring your gear into one of the stores where the staff can help you decide which would be the best for you.

hrm.. i may have sway my decisions in getting a crumpler.

p.s is the crumpler store situated in newtown?

Bracko

13-May-07, 08:29pm

yeah, across the road and about 100m toward the city from the bank hotel.

got myself a day pack and a 3million dollar home i think (whatever the 3rd post is for.... enough to fit an SLR with lens and an external flash or 2nd lens.

Amytron

14-May-07, 09:35pm

hrm.. i may have sway my decisions in getting a crumpler.

p.s is the crumpler store situated in newtown?

Crumpler Stores in Sydney are located at:

Newtown - 305 King Street
Chinatown - 714 George Street
Bondi Beach - 84 Gould Street

I'm assuming you are in syd?

BoNITa__

23-May-07, 01:32am

A little late for reply, but anyway:

This is a good Army look Shoulder Bag:

Domke Avail. in Sand, Blue, Black.

http://i10.tinypic.com/6g9yuci.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/521cw07.jpg

Wouldn't it be nice to have a backpack bag that slings too.

ayong

23-May-07, 08:24am

that is cool? where can you get them?

Amytron

23-May-07, 05:22pm

Thats a really cool bag! So many people what a good quality camera bag that doesn't LOOK like a typical camera bag!

Anthony, I had another idea.... Have you seen how the Bucket inserts work? This could be cool for when you are out and about. The bucket inserts fit into the regular messenger style bags.....

This is the bucket: http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/Resources/CartResources/253_res/th_b253_o10417.jpg
http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/Resources/CartResources/253_res/b253_o10417_ai403_thumb.jpg
http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/Resources/CartResources/253_res/b253_o10417_ai405_thumb.jpg

and this particular size fits in these bags:
http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/Resources/CartResources/300_res/b300_o10660.jpg
http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/Resources/CartResources/181_res/b181_o10518.jpg

it also fits in the western lawn but not as well as the others.

Miliux

25-May-07, 10:54pm

After using my Crumpler backpack for a few weeks now, i can say WOW!

The bag is really well designed. If you check the bag, it is in a S shape so all the big weights are close to your back....to improve comfort.

BoNITa__

26-May-07, 03:56am

ME thinks up to this moment..

DOMKE Rules.

Next is the Cumpler Backpack *esp. for travelling & in plane*

The only thing with Domke is that is a shoulder bag &

if you carry too heavy things on either of your shoulder, soon
your shoulder will be f*ck & it will always feel stiff & achy.

Although Domke have a Backpack solution, as follows:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/bonniebonitabonnie/DMFA100.jpg

I am torn in between the Domke / Cumpler Backpack

One Looks Unlike a camera bag esp. the sand color.

Another gives good support but i think it gonna be a little hassle when you try to take
your camera out all the time. esp when you traveling.

You may buy it Online? But most probably its located @ the states.

http://www.shopzilla.com/8B--Electronics_Cases_Bags_-_SEARCH_GO--Find%20it!__cat_id--11510500__keyword--domke%20f2__search_box--1__sfsk--1%2C

Although at where i am now..

The fakes sell for 30 USD :D
Worth it?

:rainman: . . . TomorroW. getting my 1st DSLR . .:drool: . . Its like as if its Xmas :bow: :bow: :bow:RoCK On NiKon :rock:

Miliux

16-Sep-07, 06:53am

If you are ever thinking of buying Samsonite or Crumpler bags, i beg of you to not buy it in Australia. There are so much better selections in Netherlands online store that it makes the Melbourne based company a joke. No Aussie pride at all.

There are very nice white ones in the Dutch store.

limuel_inc

16-Sep-07, 11:06am

Patopeaking

17-Sep-07, 01:34pm

I have a Lowepro Slingshot 100

Amytron

21-Sep-07, 05:34pm

Donnie Darko

21-Sep-07, 05:45pm

crumplers build material and quality are really fantastic... even the straps are nice and smooth compared to other average computer bag straps...

dont take my word for it, go have a look at the range instore... bloody huge

Miliux

22-Sep-07, 10:25pm

:slap: interesting comments...... 'no aussie pride at all'

Some from Netherlands Crumpler store...
http://www.crumpler.nl/files/products/PB2500-003/image_small1160249290.jpeg

http://www.crumpler.nl/files/products/PB2500-001/image_small1175258038.jpg

http://www.crumpler.nl/files/products/SS-033/image_small1180702038.jpg

http://www.crumpler.nl/files/products/PBBP-XL-001/image_small1174399189.jpg

Aussie versions are pretty much boring Khaki coloured.

Amytron

15-Nov-07, 01:07pm

Sorry, I just didn't understand your previous comment about 'no aussie pride at all'? You mean you have no aussie pride at all? And about 'melbourne based company a joke'? I don't quite understand your wording?

White bags, interesting..... will look 'great' once it gets dirty.

The european Crumpler designs are really great, but from what I understand, they are quite a bit more expensive then the Australian desgined ones.

ayong

15-Nov-07, 01:35pm

i think i'm sold to crumpler bags!! amy prepare to close your shop down for my visit :zabiela:

Amytron

15-Nov-07, 02:41pm

i think i'm sold to crumpler bags!! amy prepare to close your shop down for my visit :zabiela:

psst: the chinatown store is closing in just over a week, if you go down there, you might get get reductions on stock in store.

ayong

15-Nov-07, 03:17pm

:-0

might go down there tonite? where is it located? more importantly what time does it close tonite?

The Duke

15-Nov-07, 04:57pm

I think it's the one on George St. Be careful though because it's a small store with no signs out the front (but it does have a large clear window). First time I was trying to find it I walked pass twice

The Duke

15-Nov-07, 05:00pm

It's 714A George St
02 9281 7276

Amytron

16-Nov-07, 01:38pm

^^ thats the one. Should be sign in the window advising of impending closing.

Bwen

16-Nov-07, 01:52pm

Has anyone had first hand experience with the Million Dollar Home by crumpler? I'm choosing between 4 and 5, how much extra room does the 5 one have compared to the 4?

Donnie Darko

16-Nov-07, 02:36pm

why dont you have a look.. in real life

The Duke

16-Nov-07, 03:27pm

Has anyone had first hand experience with the Million Dollar Home by crumpler? I'm choosing between 4 and 5, how much extra room does the 5 one have compared to the 4?

I've got the 6. It's absolutely great (for me).

Best thing to do is check it out yourself. Take your camera gear to the store and test each bag.

Bwen

16-Nov-07, 10:06pm

I've got the 6. It's absolutely great (for me).

Best thing to do is check it out yourself. Take your camera gear to the store and test each bag.
Don't have any bag atm :( looks like a plastic shopping bag will do before I can get into the shops sometime next week.

esseeayen

19-Nov-07, 05:12am

Hey just picked up a backpack from these guys:

www.bagmangear.com

very similar to crumplers from what i compared, and less then half the price!

The Duke

19-Nov-07, 07:58am

Don't have any bag atm :( looks like a plastic shopping bag will do before I can get into the shops sometime next week.

I first went to the store thinking I could judge the right bag from looking at it. But I ended up even more confused with which one to pick. Ended up returning again with my camera equipment in a backpack.

Amytron

23-Nov-07, 11:22am

Hey just picked up a backpack from these guys:

www.bagmangear.com

very similar to crumplers from what i compared, and less then half the price!

Bagman has actually copied some crumpler registered designs, and we are in the process of taking them (and some other 'copies') to court.

Amytron

23-Nov-07, 11:25am

Hey Guys

Just a shout out to anyone in Sydney who was interested in a Crumpler Camera Bag or Backpack (or any Crumpler bag for that matter).

We are closing our Chinatown store this weekend. Last day of trading is on Sunday.

If you go see my staff in the store, and mention this post, you can have 20% discount off any stock in the store.

There are limited camera backpacks left, so get in quick if you want to get one.

This applies to the chinatown store only, and only for the next 3 days.

The store address is 714A George street, and the number is: 92817276

hope this is ok mods....

please shoot me a PM with any questions.

justletgo

23-Nov-07, 11:39am

I just brought myself the Lowpro Slingshot 100 :thumb: love it. Its big enought for my D80 with my 18-135mm lens attached, my SB600 flash, my nifty 50 and any other small crap i care to carry..

ac1d3o3

23-Nov-07, 04:38pm

Hey just picked up a backpack from these guys:

www.bagmangear.com

very similar to crumplers from what i compared, and less then half the price!

have you received your bag yet?
how does it hold up?

esseeayen

24-Nov-07, 04:27am

have you received your bag yet?
how does it hold up?

Actually i got it directly from the camera house in brisbane city on george street, and yeah its great but i see now after seeing some crumpler bags that it is almost identical, apart from the inner camera part not velcroed in like in crumpler bags, and yes if i had the money i would have gone the crumpler route but i think i got this bag for like $70 which was MUCH less than the equivilent crumpler, and apparently the bagman has a 1-year warranty too!

Amytron

24-Nov-07, 10:06am

Crumpler and low-pro = lifetime warranty (which means as long as the original owner owns the bag, they'll replace or repair the bag).

I'm keen to hear how the bagman stuff is though. I'm always happy to give wraps to good design and practicality and value for money where wraps is due.....

jaebles

24-Nov-07, 07:31pm

I picked up one of the Crumplers from the Chinatown store today. Nice bit of bag, more than happy with the purchase.

Now to fill it up.. :D

DuncanM

10-Feb-08, 06:41pm

Has anyone used the crumpler buckets? I need something that can fit my 350D + battery grip + 17-40L series, plus another lens or two. I want something I can out in my current backpack, and the crumpler buckets look the goods.

Also, it appears that the Newtown store is closed - please don't tell me I have to trek to Bondi?

Patopeaking

10-Feb-08, 07:20pm

^^ i thnk there is a store on George st in Haymarket

DuncanM

10-Feb-08, 09:12pm

Checked the website, it appears Strand Arcade is the place.

Klips

10-Feb-08, 09:19pm

I have a new fisheye, and as such have proven that, with mad lego skills, I can fit a lot into my bag. Its the Lowepro EX180 and I have a 40D + battery grip + fisheye + 17-85 + 50mm + 2 flashes + wireless triggers + assorted crap. I'll post a pic later if I can find another camera.

Amytron

18-Feb-08, 05:33pm

Checked the website, it appears Strand Arcade is the place.

Hi Duncan and others

Crumpler shops in Sydney:
The Strand Arcade in the city - Ground level
Bondi Beach - Gould Street (just off hall street)

Coming soon:
NEWLY RENOVATED CUSTOM BAG SHOPPE @ NEWTOWN!! (We are just closed for renovations, and will be reopening and launching the custom shoppe in mid-march. Stay tuned for details of our launch party!)
Full range will soon be available in Myer Sydney Central.

Bring your gear in and try it out.

DuncanM

18-Feb-08, 05:39pm

Hi Duncan and others
Coming soon:
NEWLY RENOVATED CUSTOM BAG SHOPPE @ NEWTOWN!! (We are just closed for renovations, and will be reopening and launching the custom shoppe in mid-march. Stay tuned for details of our launch party!)

Not much use to me given that I want a new bag before I go to Europe in March :(

I went in to Strand Arcade and dude was super helpful, especially given that it was 17.20 on a saturday evening.

Amytron

19-Feb-08, 11:15am

I went in to Strand Arcade and dude was super helpful, especially given that it was 17.20 on a saturday evening.

that dude was none other then one of itms favourite sons Mr Darko. :lol:

Bwen

11-Mar-08, 08:18pm

DuncanM

11-Mar-08, 10:15pm

The best I could find was the ortlieb slingit(?), with an insert from one of the ortlieb camera bags. I didn't end up getting it though, because the bag wasn't as big as I wanted. Worth checking out though, Mountain Equipment sell ortlieb stuff in Sydney.

Deception_

17-Mar-08, 01:35am

Hmm, any update on Myer carrying the Crumpler line?
Also, any deals on the million dollar home series? :)

killerhertz

21-Mar-08, 12:43pm

Hmm, any update on Myer carrying the Crumpler line?
Also, any deals on the million dollar home series? :)

Crumpler will be available in Myer @ the end of April. I've seen the space, and the plans for our VM and it looks really great :)

polo

25-Mar-08, 01:12pm

man, i hate big bags so i'm looking for something like this..

http://crimsondevotchka.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/vanguard-cairo-16-deluxe-kote-skin-large-holster-camera-bag.jpg

:lol:

Klips

25-Mar-08, 02:34pm

Bit of a bump on the thread, I was thinking of buying a new camera backpack mainly to fit my 13.3" Macbook and my 400D + lenses/flash/battery grip etc. I've had a look at the lowepro ones but has anyone had any experience with the camera + laptop bags? they all seem pretty big and i was looking for a relatively small one for my macbook to have a pretty snug fit. Having an additional tripod holding feature on the side would be a bonus too :)

are there any other brands out there?

I got the Lowepro Vertex 100 AW and it's a perfect fit for the macbook, but it is a big bag. That said, it's also a freaking nice bag, with durable looking zips, weather cover and lots of space. And a tripod holder :D.

http://media.skateboard.com.au/forum/images/gearweb.jpg

That's my current setup, and there's still heaps of room.

Bwen

25-Mar-08, 06:14pm

I got the Lowepro Vertex 100 AW and it's a perfect fit for the macbook, but it is a big bag. That said, it's also a freaking nice bag, with durable looking zips, weather cover and lots of space. And a tripod holder :D.

http://media.skateboard.com.au/forum/images/gearweb.jpg

That's my current setup, and there's still heaps of room.
Looks pretty good, will it fit my 400D + battery grip in the bag? (without taking the BG off everytime)