Camera Bags

[2WheelPhoto]

Tenba makes messenger bags! I have a camera body w/lens, 3 other lenses, 2 speedlights, a laptop and various other things in my tenba.

^^^she gave me this same advice and I'm glad I followed her direction

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I have a huge bag from Calumet that holds 70-200 f/2.8,400 f/5.6, 60mm f/2, 17-40f/4, 10-22, 580exII, Gripped 7D. Cards, better beamer, filters, kenko tube set, teleconverter, and other odds and ends like cable release, flashlight etc. I like it for long trips, and air travel in the US, but the messenger bag is the way to go when street shooting or walkaround shooting. Its less bulky, typically you can make due with less gear, and its much much lighter and discrete. I have this one.....Calumet BP1500 Large Backpack Its going for a GREAT price right now.

 

[SCraig]

I'm another fan of Lowepro. Good quality stuff and well thought-out.

I have quite a few bags but the two I use the most are a Lowepro Nova 5W and a Tamrac Pro-12. The Tamrac will hold two bodies with lenses, a couple of spare lenses, two speedlights, and a bunch of accessories. The Lowepro is about half that.

 

[molested_cow1]

I would think I need to know your photography behaviors and habits, like what do you shoot, where, how long do you carry your bag for, how do you want to access your gears, how often do you change lens etc.

For example, my needs are specific. I do street and hiking, so I walk a lot with my gears, but I also change lens very frequently, so side accessibility is crucial. I don't want the bag to be too bulky, but want extra space for a bottle of water amongst other accessories blah blah.

For me, I started with a regular "box" shaped shoulder bag. It holds everything I have and super easy access, but it puts way too much pressure on my shoulder.
Then I got a Lowepro backpack that holds way more than what I have plus a laptop. Then I realized that it's way too big and it doesn't make sense to carry laptop with it, just way too heavy. I only do this when I am flying and don't want to check my laptop and camera in to the luggage.

Then at a photography gear exhibition, I finally had the chance to see Kata bags in person and I bought 3N1-22. It's the perfect size for me with side access. The straps can also be converted from double to single, making it very versatile depending on how I need to access my gears. The compartment is just enough for what I need, and comes with a small rear compartment that I can use for water bag (it's meant for small laptops). I am very happy with the bag so far, too it on some long trips already. Solidly built, quality construction.

There is a latest version of the same bag. Same size, same compartment design, but way more expensive. The 3N1-22 is the previous gen product so they are marking down the price. I think the only difference is the color and material finish, as well as a new metal external spine to protect the bag from impact. The 3N1-22 also have such protection mechanism, but using a different material. I just thought the price difference is too big, so I went for the older version which looks great.

 

[Village Idiot]

I would think I need to know your photography behaviors and habits, like what do you shoot, where, how long do you carry your bag for, how do you want to access your gears, how often do you change lens etc.

For example, my needs are specific. I do street and hiking, so I walk a lot with my gears, but I also change lens very frequently, so side accessibility is crucial. I don't want the bag to be too bulky, but want extra space for a bottle of water amongst other accessories blah blah.

For me, I started with a regular "box" shaped shoulder bag. It holds everything I have and super easy access, but it puts way too much pressure on my shoulder.
Then I got a Lowepro backpack that holds way more than what I have plus a laptop. Then I realized that it's way too big and it doesn't make sense to carry laptop with it, just way too heavy. I only do this when I am flying and don't want to check my laptop and camera in to the luggage.

Then at a photography gear exhibition, I finally had the chance to see Kata bags in person and I bought 3N1-22. It's the perfect size for me with side access. The straps can also be converted from double to single, making it very versatile depending on how I need to access my gears. The compartment is just enough for what I need, and comes with a small rear compartment that I can use for water bag (it's meant for small laptops). I am very happy with the bag so far, too it on some long trips already. Solidly built, quality construction.

There is a latest version of the same bag. Same size, same compartment design, but way more expensive. The 3N1-22 is the previous gen product so they are marking down the price. I think the only difference is the color and material finish, as well as a new metal external spine to protect the bag from impact. The 3N1-22 also have such protection mechanism, but using a different material. I just thought the price difference is too big, so I went for the older version which looks great.

I had a 3n1-20 that had too boxy of a shape to it to sit comfortably on my back. I need something a bit more flat. I'd like to try a crumpler, but their back packs start at double the price of the Kata that I had.

 

[molested_cow1]

It's hard to get a "flat" camera bag because of the space that camera takes up. If you get a wider bag, it will still be just as "thick".

 

[Xzyk]

Looking for a camera bag to fit all my goodies. I currently have a 7D, Tamron 17-50mm, Sigma 50mm, few filters, and one extra battery.

I prefer a shoulder bag with a little room for more goodies in the future.

Thanks in advance.

I am in search of a camera bag as well. You might want to take a look at Think Tank Retrospective series.

These two would fit your "goodies" and more...
Think Tank Retrospective 20
Think Tank Retrospective 30

 

[cyngus]

the best bag out there is.. DAKINE Camera Bags and Packs from Backcountry.comhey thought of everything.. it will carry a pro body with extended battery on it.. 400mm lens..and literally everything else you can possibly think of.. tripods.. skies. snow board (if it is required haha) its weather proof.. zippers are rubberized so they don't freeze.. comes with a rain coat.. and like 30 compartments that are all magically HUGE... it zipps from the inside so no one walking behind you can get at your crap... and has 2 straps 1 around your waist and 1 around your chest to ease shoulder pressure and keep your back secure to your body..

i've used a lot of bags for teching and for shooting.. and this one takes the cake..

 

[Village Idiot]

the best bag out there is.. DAKINE Camera Bags and Packs from Backcountry.comhey thought of everything.. it will carry a pro body with extended battery on it.. 400mm lens..and literally everything else you can possibly think of.. tripods.. skies. snow board (if it is required haha) its weather proof.. zippers are rubberized so they don't freeze.. comes with a rain coat.. and like 30 compartments that are all magically HUGE... it zipps from the inside so no one walking behind you can get at your crap... and has 2 straps 1 around your waist and 1 around your chest to ease shoulder pressure and keep your back secure to your body..

i've used a lot of bags for teching and for shooting.. and this one takes the cake..

Too bulky. Not the best.

 

[fsquare]

If money wasn't an object I would get this

8 Million Dollar Home

but since i didn't feel like spending $200 on a new bag i just decided to buy a Tenba insert and use my old North Face waterproof messenger bag instead. Cost me $20. I don't carry around much gear though. Gripped body, 2 lenses, 2 speedlights, 13" macbook.

 

[DragonHeart]

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