Camera bag suggestions?

Goodyear said:
Domke bags are luidcrously expensive in the UK. I got my F-5XB in Copenhagen after not finding it anywhere in the UK at that time, and it was equally silly-expensive.
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Why not buy a Danish book bag and wrap your fragile stuff with Domke Wraps?
 
back alley said:
i have a billingham s3 that i bought used. it's a great bag, small but fits a fair amount of stuff.
i use it for one body with lens attached and another lens + meter & film.

i think it's been discontinued.

i also use the m classic bag and it is great.
2 cameras + lenses, film, meter etc. lots of room but not that big really.

joe
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Another vote for the m-classics bag - I love it!
 
GeneW said:
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
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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
 
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.
 
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thpook said:
The bag that I used before that was a green waterproof diaper bag that I still use when I go into shady areas. It has like 10 pockets in the main compartment, and a separate zippered compartment that has a changing pad (which is great for kneeling on) that easily holds a bunch of magazines, and the whole thing cost like 30 bucks. I still use it for my MF cameras.
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OMG, I was just thinking of using a Diaper bag as a camera bag..a take with me anywhere bag, and be incogneto too.
 
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.
 

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trittium said:
I swear by crumpler. Very good protection, low key, and extremely comfortable to wear all day.
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Crumplers seem to advertise expensive electronic equipment in an expensive bag. The kids in the neighbourhood know it, I think.

Clarence
 
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
 
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?
 
Pablito said:
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?
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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).
 
Xmas said:
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
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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
 
StuartR said:
The Domke 803 is really great for this. The only issue is that a magazine has to be placed vertically and it sticks out a bit (it isn't quite wide enough to fit them on their long side).
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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. 🙂

The bag is canvas, very versatile, modular, doesn't look like a camera bag, deceptively capacious and well thought out.
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Word. Among the very best bags I've owned.


- Barrett
 
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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
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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