Perfect Rangefinder Transportation Device (Bag)?

About 6 months ago I found a leather Gladstone bag by the original manufacturer of the Deluth Pack AWOL bag. It was offered on eBay, for half the price charged by DP. I couldn't it last night.
 
So i decided to post some of my bags here.
If want to go out and shoot some serious staff, and need to take a bunch of stuff then I use my Lowepro photo trackker.

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if I want to use Large format camera, or want to shot so that my lenses are fastly accesiblle, then I use my Domke F2 shoulder bag.
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But both of them stand out when in public, so I have just bought a Timbuk2 Snoop bag. They have it 3 sizes, they all look just like a classic massenger bag, you can also custom choose colours (classic massanger, then you buy a separete Snoop inlet), ...I have just used it on my Taiwan trip and I loved it. It is practical, and you can stuff a lot of things inside. I have "S" size.
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nonot said:
What I mean to say here, is: What's the perfect rangefinder bag for you?
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The one which cushions the camera as much as possible without adding much weight to an already heavy cargo.


nonot said:
So what camera bag are you using with your RF equipment, and if you are happy with it, why?
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Crumpler 4 and 5 million dollar home. Because it's easy to carry, reasonably waterproof, and I can put my cellphone and keys on the side compartments.
 
I've recently discovered this bag:

http://www.lapolicegear.com/tabaoutbag.html

It's highly customizable, not too big, and with a couple inserts it works great for my 1 Leica/1 Rolleiflex combo plus additional stuff I'll need for the day (either to work or out to shooting). One of the cool features is there is a divider inside that comes out and even splits out do you can make three compartments on the inside.

The best part: $19.99.

Edit: Wanted to add that it looks big in the photo but it's really not too bulky.
 
i like the looks of that maxpedition gear slinger for right shoulder/left hip carry. plenty o' room for everything i might carry for a walking photo expedition, including, well, you know ...
thanks, andre, for the link.
 
Use the A&& 7100. Yes it does have Velcro which does not bother me, when shooting out on the street in crowds, I want to hear a sound if someone is attempting to get in my bag. I do have two and have my M9 & M6 TTL with lens mounted in one bag and a Mamiya 7 II and MP in the other at the moment. Each bag carries film, filters, cleaning kit, extra batteries, SD Cards, and a third lens if needed. Strap is wide and padded, front zipper pocket on from flap, another zippered storage compartment inside on top fold over section, along with two front pockets for storage. The main compartment is well padded on the bottom, all sides and has two moveable dividers. I find it to be discreet and comfortable to carry.

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I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a Domke F-10, after watching Matt's presentation. Now I can't decide between the olive vs. the ruggedwear. The water resistance of the ruggedwear seems a good idea, but it's been made clear here in RFF that the wax rubs off on clothing, car seats, etc. And one person said the ruggedwear/waxwear wears out faster than a regular Domke. I'm also thinking that this bag doesn't have any seal-down flaps to keep water out anyhow. It's a little open at the edges, I think. But it looks neat. So: any opinions on whether the ruggedwear is worth getting in the F-10?
 
Joakim Målare said:
It's a Courierware Incognito camera bag, size Mini. It's their smallest camera bag and it's the perfect alternative if you want something for two RF bodies with three lenses. I wasn't planning to fit everything in like this, but it turned out to be the perfect solution.
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Thanks for posting this bag. I've been half--assed looking for about a year for a good bag that fits my cameras and an iPad (and/or photo book) and this does the trick.
 
I just ordered the new Bare Bones Bag, I've owed the two previous iterations and been very happy with them...
 
Saul said:
Isn't this the same bag that figitalrevolution dude sells?
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Both are made by Courierware. The figitalrevolution dude just has a specifically designed bag not available on the Courierware site, but it's fairly close.

I have both the previous model of the BBB and a Courierware bag I use for my 15" Macbook Pro. They are extraordinarily well made bags, very light for what they can hold, and rather water resistant. I like the strap and flag design of the new BBB-E, and am seriously thinking of getting it.

One thing to note about the Courierware bags: they are very form-fitting. This is both good and bad. It's good because it holds well against the body. It's bad because if you have a lot of gear in the bag, because of the lack of rigid structure, it's difficult to "work out of the bag." So only carry what you need, and don't over-stuff the bag. If you keep it not so crowded inside, then working out of the bag is fine.

One thing about the BBB-E, it doesn't seem like it would have a lot of space to carry film. I wish the front pockets billowed out a bit, but in the Courierware bags I have, the front pockets are rather slender and cannot hold a bunch of film well.
 
seakayaker1 said:
Use the A&& 7100. Yes it does have Velcro which does not bother me, when shooting out on the street in crowds, I want to hear a sound if someone is attempting to get in my bag. I do have two and have my M9 & M6 TTL with lens mounted in one bag and a Mamiya 7 II and MP in the other at the moment. Each bag carries film, filters, cleaning kit, extra batteries, SD Cards, and a third lens if needed. Strap is wide and padded, front zipper pocket on from flap, another zippered storage compartment inside on top fold over section, along with two front pockets for storage. The main compartment is well padded on the bottom, all sides and has two moveable dividers. I find it to be discreet and comfortable to carry.

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do people reach in your bag?
 
jsrockit said:
Thanks for posting this bag. I've been half--assed looking for about a year for a good bag that fits my cameras and an iPad (and/or photo book) and this does the trick.
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Yes, what's appealing to me about this size is that everything fits precisely and there's no excessive space that allows things to tumble around. It's great for the cameras alone. With the iPad it might feel a little tight as I already mentioned in post #118, but I prefer it like that.

With a larger bag you're tempted to carry more, which is something you always regret at the end of the day. I have a feeling that I would be just fine with only my Ikon and a 50. A second roll of film is easily kept in a pocket. I just never seemed to get along with neck straps of any kind (I hate it when it gets in your face) and I don't have a better solution for getting my hands free when necessary, besides carrying a bag.

Neck strap, sling strap or bag - are those the only alternatives to carrying a camera with your hands free? Sure, a jacket works but not comfortably unless you take the camera apart - which means messing around with caps. And in the summer time? Hmmm...
 
celluloidprop said:
Weighing a BB-E and the Courierware Incognito one size up (XS rather than Mini). It's not that much bigger, just a bit more room for an iPad.
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well, and me too, and I think the XS would carry either a TLR or the Bessa III along with a rangefinder and lens better.
 
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