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what crumpler bag is comparable to the domke 5xb bag?
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kshapero
South Florida Man
I don't know but they all rock.
sirius
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Hey Joe, Vistek has a big selection of Crumpler bags. You can go try them out. I really like the new stylings of the Lowpro bags too.
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that's what got me started, looking at the vistek site earlier.
i have decided to keep 2 separate rd1 kits, one body, 3 lenses in each kit, but i need another smaller bag. i like the domke 5xb but wanted to change things up a bit and try another brand.
__hh
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You should look into the Million Dollar Home series - a 3 or 4 Million Dollar Home would be a good start.
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i was thinking more like the 6 or 7, judging only from the photos on the web.
__hh
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I have the 7 MDH bag, it fits the following:
5D w/ grip and 24-70mm lens
70-200mm L IS
16-36mm L
580EX flash
and room for more....
For your needs to carry an RF body and 3 lenses, I can't see you needing anything beyond 5.
5D w/ grip and 24-70mm lens
70-200mm L IS
16-36mm L
580EX flash
and room for more....
For your needs to carry an RF body and 3 lenses, I can't see you needing anything beyond 5.
capitalK
Warrior Poet :P
Not much good to you out west, but there's a Crumpler store on Queen West in Toronto that, for obvious reasons, has a great selection.
kxl
Social Documentary
Joe - check out the Urban Disguise line of bags.
I've had the UD 30 for a while, and it's a great small bag for camera gear, film and other things, like a book, notebook, bottled water and personal effects... It looks small but you'd be amazed by how much you can fit in there.
I just got a larger UD 35 today for my DSLR/laptop -- again a smallish looking bag that will actually hold a DSLR a 70-200mm zoom, a couple of other lenses and a laptop.
I've had the UD 30 for a while, and it's a great small bag for camera gear, film and other things, like a book, notebook, bottled water and personal effects... It looks small but you'd be amazed by how much you can fit in there.
I just got a larger UD 35 today for my DSLR/laptop -- again a smallish looking bag that will actually hold a DSLR a 70-200mm zoom, a couple of other lenses and a laptop.
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i was thinking crumpler because they can be found locally.
Timmy P
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5 Million Dollar Home will be more close to the bill, 6 & 7 million are getting closer to a bit too large personally.
To put it in perspective, the 5 million can be divided into about three discrete parts (Only two if you put an DSLR with lens attached though), while the 6 million goes up to about 4 parts & the 7 million goes up to about 5 & has depth to go higher.
Also, make sure they're the NEW ones, they've changed a lot now & are much, much, much better than they used to be. The new ones have a velcro silencer & double buckles, the old only have 1 buckle.
I'd check out the Aus site so you can see all the latest models & what they hold
http://www.crumpler.com.au/Lite/English/Products/5-Million-Dollar-Home-MD0507A.html?image=4
To put it in perspective, the 5 million can be divided into about three discrete parts (Only two if you put an DSLR with lens attached though), while the 6 million goes up to about 4 parts & the 7 million goes up to about 5 & has depth to go higher.
Also, make sure they're the NEW ones, they've changed a lot now & are much, much, much better than they used to be. The new ones have a velcro silencer & double buckles, the old only have 1 buckle.
I'd check out the Aus site so you can see all the latest models & what they hold
http://www.crumpler.com.au/Lite/English/Products/5-Million-Dollar-Home-MD0507A.html?image=4
thomasw_
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Joe I could sell you a "mint -" condition million dollar bag. Let me know.
sienarot
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Here Joe, I just took a quick snapshot for you. Maybe this will help you out.
That is my 5MDH with my M6 and 40/1.4 in there. The camera and lens take up less than half the inside compartment. I can also fit my Hasselblad and light meter in there along with several rolls of film.
The 6MDH jumps up quite a bit in size, so in my opinion, the 5MDH is the biggest of the portable, walkaround Crumpler camera bags. I have two 7MDH bags, one of which is always preloaded with three or four lenses, a DSLR (two if I really cram it in), two flashes, and swamp water of cords and batteries and adapters. The 6MDH bag isn't that much smaller than the 7MDH.
But I do love Crumpler bags. I own five! 😀
That is my 5MDH with my M6 and 40/1.4 in there. The camera and lens take up less than half the inside compartment. I can also fit my Hasselblad and light meter in there along with several rolls of film.
The 6MDH jumps up quite a bit in size, so in my opinion, the 5MDH is the biggest of the portable, walkaround Crumpler camera bags. I have two 7MDH bags, one of which is always preloaded with three or four lenses, a DSLR (two if I really cram it in), two flashes, and swamp water of cords and batteries and adapters. The 6MDH bag isn't that much smaller than the 7MDH.
But I do love Crumpler bags. I own five! 😀
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thanks derrick.
i plan on keeping the rd1 with lens attached and 2 more lenses in the bag. a couple of extra batteries and sd cards, cloth and that's pretty much it.
in truth the domke 5xb is perfect but, like i said before, i just want a change.
the crumpler 5 looks good.
by the way, i have 5 domkes...
i plan on keeping the rd1 with lens attached and 2 more lenses in the bag. a couple of extra batteries and sd cards, cloth and that's pretty much it.
in truth the domke 5xb is perfect but, like i said before, i just want a change.
the crumpler 5 looks good.
by the way, i have 5 domkes...
sienarot
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In that case, the 5MDH is more than enough. That's almost exactly what I usually keep in mine: M6 with lens mounted, plus 2 more lenses and aux finders, and 4-6 rolls of film. Even with all that stuff, there's enough room to put in a snack bar or two for longer outings.
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i'm looking forward to a hands on tomorrow at vistek.
sirius
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Six!
I think you need to start an absurd contest with a domke prize.
I think you need to start an absurd contest with a domke prize.
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
I had the six and gave it away to a friend who now uses it to carry around his D700...
The thing was to big and uncomfortable .... I carry a bag everywhere ,the six was just to bulky .... I really like and use the Artisan & Artist bags ....
The thing was to big and uncomfortable .... I carry a bag everywhere ,the six was just to bulky .... I really like and use the Artisan & Artist bags ....
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with some hesitation, i went with the crumpler 5 this afternoon.
it was not love at first site and i may just get another domke 5xb down the road. but it's ok and i may grow into it as i use it.
the first thing i noticed when walking with it is that the clip straps hit the bag and make a noise as i walk. i doubt that i would keep them both locked while shooting so i may just cut them off and stick with the velcro alone.
i like that it's a bit wider than the 5xb, the rd1 with lens and hood glides into and out of the bag easier and that's a good thing.
it was not love at first site and i may just get another domke 5xb down the road. but it's ok and i may grow into it as i use it.
the first thing i noticed when walking with it is that the clip straps hit the bag and make a noise as i walk. i doubt that i would keep them both locked while shooting so i may just cut them off and stick with the velcro alone.
i like that it's a bit wider than the 5xb, the rd1 with lens and hood glides into and out of the bag easier and that's a good thing.
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the silencers are just smaller patches of noisy velcro.
maybe i can duct tape the straps.
maybe i can duct tape the straps.
