Poptart
Screw Loose & Fancy-Free
Why not buy a Danish book bag and wrap your fragile stuff with Domke Wraps?Goodyear said:
GeneW
Veteran
Speaking of bags, the Lowepro Sideline Shooter was mentioned today on pnet. It looks like an interesting option: a small belt pack that one user says works well with RF's.
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Beltpacks/classic/Sideline_Shooter.aspx
Anyone tried this one?
Gene
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Beltpacks/classic/Sideline_Shooter.aspx
Anyone tried this one?
Gene
bmattock
Veteran
back alley said:
Another vote for the m-classics bag - I love it!
bmattock
Veteran
GeneW said:
No, but have tried a previous Lowepro attempt - Field and Stream, I think they called it. Word of warning. If you're as fat as I am and can't see your feet, this is not the kit for you - unless you like digging in certain crevises for your camera gear. Ugly mental image, huh? I paint such a lovely picture. Belt-gear works best for those who have hips as the widest part of their below-decks rigging. If your belly button is now a thin angry smile, not so much.
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
Hektor
Leicapile
I can recommend Fogg bags very strongly, they are made by a husband and wife team who have a very strong interest in their work, and are very beautifully made of high quality materials.
Some years ago I couldn't find exactly the right bag, and said so to Fogg, they offered to make one up to my specification and I will never part with it.
Nowadays their range is more varied and I have 3 others as well for various outfits.
A very strong recommendation if you are fussy and want something that is really good and durable and not immediately identifiable as a 'camera bag'
try here......... www.foggspecialistbags.com/
Regards, John C.
Some years ago I couldn't find exactly the right bag, and said so to Fogg, they offered to make one up to my specification and I will never part with it.
Nowadays their range is more varied and I have 3 others as well for various outfits.
A very strong recommendation if you are fussy and want something that is really good and durable and not immediately identifiable as a 'camera bag'
try here......... www.foggspecialistbags.com/
Regards, John C.
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arbib
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thpook said:
OMG, I was just thinking of using a Diaper bag as a camera bag..a take with me anywhere bag, and be incogneto too.
trittium
Well-known
I swear by crumpler. Very good protection, low key, and extremely comfortable to wear all day.
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Richard Black
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Ideal Bag?
Ideal Bag?
Bear with me, please. It is cold and sleety in N.W. Ok, the whole state, ok? So I thought I would rearrange me camera closet and pulled out all my cases, bags, what-have-you. I was surprised myself. Attached it a photo of most of them. I found a couple I use on my bicycle when I'm riding. The 2 largest contain a Yashica 124 and the other a Mamiya Sekor C330f with 55mm/135mm lenses, inherited that from my father. The green one in the back holds a Pentacon Six tl and the one next to it the 50/65/80 lenses to go with it. The backpack is used to travel for extended periods and the rest are local or short trips. As you can see, I have som unorthodox cases, the Starter, and the lunch pale, and a quilted handbag. Most people would not think twice about these because they are so unlike "camera bags". No logos re, Leica, Nikon, Canon, etc, and they hold a r/f and several lenses with a digital p&s, or one of the Minoltas with my favorite combo 28/50. I don't have A bag for each situarion, but I do have one that will work in most situations. I still look at new ones though. How many of us have GAS for equipment and bags. I didn't realize how many I have.
Did any of you see the tv show on Hallmark "Murder Woman Books"? The main character was using, I think, a Leica IIIg with a real Leica lens, 50mm. She had a crumpler bag.
Ideal Bag?
Bear with me, please. It is cold and sleety in N.W. Ok, the whole state, ok? So I thought I would rearrange me camera closet and pulled out all my cases, bags, what-have-you. I was surprised myself. Attached it a photo of most of them. I found a couple I use on my bicycle when I'm riding. The 2 largest contain a Yashica 124 and the other a Mamiya Sekor C330f with 55mm/135mm lenses, inherited that from my father. The green one in the back holds a Pentacon Six tl and the one next to it the 50/65/80 lenses to go with it. The backpack is used to travel for extended periods and the rest are local or short trips. As you can see, I have som unorthodox cases, the Starter, and the lunch pale, and a quilted handbag. Most people would not think twice about these because they are so unlike "camera bags". No logos re, Leica, Nikon, Canon, etc, and they hold a r/f and several lenses with a digital p&s, or one of the Minoltas with my favorite combo 28/50. I don't have A bag for each situarion, but I do have one that will work in most situations. I still look at new ones though. How many of us have GAS for equipment and bags. I didn't realize how many I have.
Did any of you see the tv show on Hallmark "Murder Woman Books"? The main character was using, I think, a Leica IIIg with a real Leica lens, 50mm. She had a crumpler bag.
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clarence
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trittium said:
Crumplers seem to advertise expensive electronic equipment in an expensive bag. The kids in the neighbourhood know it, I think.
Clarence
JonathanA
Member
I just ordered an Artisan & Artist bag which I think is probably the best looking bag I've seen. They can be ordered from Photo Village but are a little on the pricey side.
http://www.artisanandartist.com/bags/index.htm
http://www.artisanandartist.com/bags/index.htm
Xmas
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Clarence
If you dont have a brightly coloured Crumpler (?) then dropping it in a plastic shopper with coop (store name) on it seems safe during the day. But when you have a camera round your neck every one will know you dont have vegetables in the shopper.
Noel
If you dont have a brightly coloured Crumpler (?) then dropping it in a plastic shopper with coop (store name) on it seems safe during the day. But when you have a camera round your neck every one will know you dont have vegetables in the shopper.
Noel
Pablito
coco frío
Your bag requirements are shared by many. I think Crumpler is too "designer" to really be inconspicuous. M-classic is a great bag but a little tight for magazines and books in addition to the cameras, but I've done it. (Expensive new, but not as much as the Billingham) I also use the Domke (a few different ones) In my eternal quest for the perfect bag this will be my next purchase:
http://www.courierwareusa.com/level.itml/icOid/20
They look really, really good. Anyone try one?
http://www.courierwareusa.com/level.itml/icOid/20
They look really, really good. Anyone try one?
HAnkg
Well-known
I have a large one -great bag. I tossed the internal padding though, it was really heavy. I use domke inserts of various sizes instead and a big Domke shoulder pad (mailman pad or some name like that).Pablito said:
clarence
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Xmas said:
That's why I never carry a camera on my neck. My neighbourhood's a bit rough and I've had some bad encounters.
I need an innocuous bag that's smaller than my Safrotto (Domke) J-2 clone. I have a lowepro that will carry a camera and three lenses, but it's far too conspicuous for my liking. Plenty of the Domkes and Safrottos would fit my requirements but budget requirements mean I need to buy a used one.
Clarence
amateriat
We're all light!
I like to think that this is one of the reasons why Camera Arts moved to a smaller physical size. The magazine fits perfectly in my 803's long pocket now, with room to spare.StuartR said:
Word. Among the very best bags I've owned.
- Barrett
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Justin Low
J for Justin
Clarence, the Domke F5XBs sometimes come up on eBay for just under $40 each. I bought one, and it's a great bag.
peter_n
Veteran
I've used the Domke & it's Safrotto clone extensively (about 1 year each). My preference is for the Safrotto for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the stiff plastic panel under the handle on the Domke. The Safrotto doesn't have it and as a result is much more comfortable to wear.amateriat said:I like to think that this is one of the reasons why Camera Arts moved to a smaller physical size. The magazine fits perfectly in my 803's long pocket now, with room to spare.
Word. Among the very best bags I've owned.
- Barrett
sigma4ever
MF
You guys were talking about using diaper bags as camera bags earlier. Wouldn't you be a little suspicious if you saw a man (or woman) with a diaper bag and no kid? Plus, who really wants to take a diaper bag everywhere? I can see what you're saying, and it would probably be somewhat safer than bringing out the diamonds, but I would still much rather have my lowepro at my side.
Calvin
Established
I have been using the a Billingham Harley for years. It serves as a camera bag as well as a causal bag for daily use after you removed the insert. Recently, I bought a Delta one for keeping my RF for daily use. You gonna love it.
Calvin
Established
I have been using a Billingham Harley for years. Besides being a camera bag, it can be used as a causal bag after removed the insert. Recently, I bought a Delta one to keep my RF therein for daily use.