Camera bag suggestions for 300D + 2 lens

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Morning all.

I got 28-135 IS USM & 50mm f1.8 canon lenses for my 300D over the weekend (birthday pressies, from me to me ;) ).

The trouble is, my lowepro bag is no longer suitable, so I need something else to carry them in. I'm trying to decide whether to get something to carry them altogether, or a smaller bag big enough for the camera + zoom, and a lens case.

I'm also looking at the Crumpler range, but curious as to whether they are any good.

Anyone have any suggestions ?


btw - it looks like the problem I first posted about was the fault of the lens, no troubles with the new ones.
 
crumpler bags are very good, ive got 2 and they've put up with some abuse with no signs of damage and no water ingress, both rather comfy as well when worn for long periods
 
Yeah, thats a nice looking bag. The sling bags also look pretty nice, so I might have to revise my 'no backpack' stance ;) I'm trying to shortlist so I can go into a store with an idea and try some out.
 
I like backpacks. I have a Lowepro mini trekker which I replaced with a Computrekker AW. However, if I'm out and about walking then I transfer what I think I need into the mini trekker. It's small, light and easy access works for me, plus I have the pockets for anything else I need such as maps, drinks etc.
 
I have a Lowepro Rezo 180, holds all my kit plus whatever else I throw in it!
 
So many choices ... ;) I've left it a bit late. I go away next week and need a new bag. Not a lot of time to shop around.

The Rezo's look good too, similar to the crumpler pretty boy. The 180 looks a lot bigger than the 160.
 
I've got the micro trekker 100 - fits my D70 with 70-300mm VR attatched and the kit lens beside it, plus all my lens caps etc. There's easily enough room for 1 more lens as well. Warehouse Express do next day delivery if you order before 4pm so no problems with getting it on time :)

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/?photo/lowepro/trekker.html#100
 
Ewan said:
I've got the micro trekker 100 - fits my D70 with 70-300mm VR attatched and the kit lens beside it, plus all my lens caps etc. There's easily enough room for 1 more lens as well. Warehouse Express do next day delivery if you order before 4pm so no problems with getting it on time :)

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/?photo/lowepro/trekker.html#100
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It should be able to store it all, but access to it probably isn't too fast, is it?
 
Well, I went to the camera shops yesterday arvo, looked around and ended up ordering a crumpler bag. I am a sucker for the fancy looks ;) The bags do look functional and capable though. I'll post when it arrives and I've tried it out.
 
I posted a few links to bags I found on eBay recently; here they are if you are still looking;

Here's a nice offer on one that Gem make.

... and an even better Tamrac one...
 
make sure you shop for the best price once you have decided on the one you want. I bought a slingshot 100 recently - the cheapest place turned out to be Currys at £35, Jessops had it for £70 (with a small rebate from lowepro i think but it was still significantly more expensive).
 
I've always thought that Jessops was more expensive to be honest. I purchased a filter from them at £13 - then contacted Kerso who sold me three similar ones for £6 each!!
 
jessops have the min-trekker AW for £109, it's £69 everywhere online, that's the bag i want next anyway :)
 
Slapo said:
It should be able to store it all, but access to it probably isn't too fast, is it?
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Not really - I use it for walks (so it needs protection and waterproofness, which it has) and cycling (so it needs to be a rucksack). But if you're just strolling in normal conditions and need to be snapping street candids or wildlife then yes a shoulder bag would probably be better.
 
Ewan said:
Not really - I use it for walks (so it needs protection and waterproofness, which it has) and cycling (so it needs to be a rucksack). But if you're just strolling in normal conditions and need to be snapping street candids or wildlife then yes a shoulder bag would probably be better.
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Thanks, I was wondering whether there wasn't a super secret opening for quick access somewhere :D
I do need to pull it out quickly (sounds nasty, huh ;) ) quite often, so I guess the Slingshot was the right decision for me.
 
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