Camera bag...

mitsugirly · Jan 27, 2009

What is a good camera bag and size to get?

I really need something to store my new investment in before something happens to it.

I've been looking at Lowepro and some Tamrac bags. I thought about the Jill-e bags, but I think my husband would think it's a little to "girlish" for him to carry around when he needs to.

Even tho I don't have much at the moment (camera and 2 lens-plus the little extras like batteries/charger and cords), I plan on adding things and would like to get a bag that will hold several lens, filters etc. for the future.

I don't exactly know what size to get or what dimensions I should be looking for. I would like to try to find a decent used one on ebay or something for a good price.

Thanks for any thoughts and suggestions.

Oh I forgot...I want a regular bag, opening from the top, not a backpack type.

bikefreax · Jan 27, 2009

I bought the Lowe pro slingshot 300 off a place on ebay for $79.99 and it even had a $25 mail in rebate. I think the rebate ends this month. Nice bag with room for everything and then some. They have a smaller version the 200 but I needed the extra space.

OOOPs I saw you did not want a backpack. I have a Canon bag I am nor=t needing right now. Looks like this. It served it's purpose but I out grew it.
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100DG-Bag-SLR-Cameras/dp/B0000CCVC9[/ame]

Josh66 · Jan 27, 2009

I have a Domke F-2 that I like a lot.

It will comfortably hold 2 bodies and 4-6 lenses, plus filters and all your other accessories. The only down side is that a body won't fit with a lens attached.

mitsugirly · Jan 28, 2009

Do you guys have photos of them (especially the inside) and what are your prices?

I've did a lot of reserach last night and REALLY REALLY like the Tamrac Pro bag...either the pro 8 or pro 12. Maybe I should make a post requesting a bag for sale.

Let me know your prices...and photos. Any other suggestions on bags people like?

mitsugirly · Jan 28, 2009

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I have a Domke F-2 that I like a lot.

It will comfortably hold 2 bodies and 4-6 lenses, plus filters and all your other accessories. The only down side is that a body won't fit with a lens attached.

I just did a couple of searches on this bag...very nice. I like it. What color is it? It seems to come in different colors.

Dagwood56 · Jan 28, 2009

Not meaning to intrude on the original post, but is anyone familiar with the "Mary Farace Daypack Backpack from Adorama? It's in my price range at $55 and seems to be about the size I need, hard to tell from a magazine photo .... just wondering if anyone had any opinions of it. Thanks

mitsugirly · Jan 28, 2009

Dagwood56 said:
Not meaning to intrude on the original post, but is anyone familiar with the "Mary Farace Daypack Backpack from Adorama? It's in my price range at $55 and seems to be about the size I need, hard to tell from a magazine photo .... just wondering if anyone had any opinions of it. Thanks

It measures 14" x 12" x 6"
The main section has room for a compact digital SLR with lens attached, and 9 repositionable dividers allow you to customize the case for more lenses, a professional shoe-mount flash and accessories aplenty.
he 11" x 4.5" outer pocket has pockets for memory cards and lots of room for other gear, including manuals

Looks like it holds quite a bit.