Camera Bag

[wyk_penguin]

I am looking for camera bags. Any suggestions?

I find the modern camera bages too suited for SLRs, being long and narrow, they aren't a good fit for RF gear. I have three lenses a 35mm, a 50mm and a 85mm together with one body (all FSU 😀 ). I carry 3 rolls of film (minimum), film picker, filters, sometimes I will also carry 1 flash (oh no, flash :bang: ). I don't want the bag to be too large and too obvious (i.e. camera bag like). What is your choice?

 

[Terence T]

If you don't want the bag to look like a camera bag, then you've narrowed yourself down to the Domke F-802/803, J-802 line. There have been many threads discussing these bags in the past, best to do a search.

 

[Film dino]

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6928
A previous thread, also hyperlinked at the bottom of this page, seems quite useful.

FWIW I use a black canvas Domke 803, with 2 additional pouches (slung on each end) & it comfortably holds 1 LTM & 1 M body with std/ medium- wide lenses attached, plus an additional 90mm, 6-8 rolls of film, a handheld meter, table tripod; odds & ends. Not enough room for a water bottle though. Doesn't scream out CAMERA BAG! (to my eyes at least)

David

 

[pshinkaw]

Try going to a hiking supply store. Mountain Miser or Lowe have large Fanny packs that also have shoulder straps. You can add closed-cell foam for strategic padding.

Wear it in back when you are on the move. Rotate it to the front like a kangaroo pouch when you are shooting.

-Paul

 

[BJ Bignell]

The Crumpler bags are nice; the "4 Million Dollar Home" may satisfy your needs.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8049

 

[Imagestreet]

Recommend the Domke F-802 (doesn't look like a camera bag and very practical) or the F6 (more traditional style bag but equally small, comfortable and discreet). Both hold a surprising amount of gear due to their minimal padding and scruff up beautifully after some use (think professional photojournalist) I like both of these bags so much I'm getting the bigger F-802 to carry my laptop to work - hope I can fit my Bessa R2a in it as well!

 

[Justin Low]

Billingham Hadley. Beautifully made, the padded insert provides excellent protection for the contents, and can be removed if you want to use the bag for other purposes.

Unfortunately, it's a little more expensive compared to either Domke or Crumpler bags.

 

[sljm]

U can try safrotto too, basically they are domke clones.

I have the CF700 which basically looks like the domke F-803 i think

http://www.safrotto.com