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phil beale

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7 Apr 2005 - 12:48 PM

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I'm looking at buying a Crumpler photo bag can anyone recommend which to go for. I need it to hold 2 slr bodies Cannon 100-400 IS plus 2 other smaller lenses and all the other bits that seem to collect at the bottom of a camera bag. I currently use a Lowepro S&F system but looking for something a bit less obvious I'm carrying camera gear.

I've ordered the catalogue but haven't seen many in the shops to have a play to see what would best suit my needs. I'm looking at the shoulder bag type as i find taking the rucksack type of to change a lens each time a pain.

Any tips or advice appreciated

Phil

philwig

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7 Apr 2005 - 1:08 PM

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I have a couple of crumpler bags. The big shoulder one is a "December Quarter" which will hold the stuff you list. What can I say... it works the way it looks. Well built, different styling from more traditional bags. Too heavy to carry much when fully loaded.

dannyg

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7 Apr 2005 - 1:12 PM

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I was looking into buying a crumpler but i ended up getting a lowepro because it was at a killer price at Focus. But after looking on the crumpler stand and emptying them out for a look i decided that the "Loyal Chap" would be the fella for me. I've got a 300D with battery grip the 18-55, a 100-400L, a 50mm F1.8, a 28-90 and a film body and it would have done me fine.. I ended up with the Lowepro Nova 5 AW for just short of 50...half the price of the crumpler

Hope this helps

phil beale

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7 Apr 2005 - 2:45 PM

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Thanks for all the comments. I mainly use the rover light S&F with lens pouches on the side for additional lenses i carry so i can quickly change without having to remove the rucksack each time and find it good when shooting all day.

one of the reasons for looking at the crumpler is I'm attending the British F1 again this year and found the rover light a bit awkward and very bulky with the lens pouches hanging off the side also a lot of the day is sat in the grandstands.

And I was looking for something when walking around that didn't say whack me over the head and nick my camera gear.

By the sounds of it the Loyal Chap may be the one to go for i normally try to cut the camera gear down to the bear essentials when attending F1 or taking shots in busy areas and store and additional gear in the car in case i need it.

Any more comments welcome

phil

bigufe

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7 Apr 2005 - 6:41 PM

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I carry about as much gear as you, Phil, plus a laptop. I'm also as insightfully paranoid as the next person about someone nickin' my L's. I have a 'shrinkle', which is really comfortable and comes in muted colours (dividers and laptop pouch are standard)

bigufe

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7 Apr 2005 - 10:53 PM

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They'll just nick yer weapons too, mate.

Rhythm

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8 Apr 2005 - 3:56 AM

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I'm a Crumpler user but not for my camera. I picked up a Super Snipe from Ebay for 15 but didn't realise I'd have to spend in the region of 40 for the insert that makes it suitable for camera use.

However, the "third leg" (oo-er) makes it an unbelievably comfy and stable bag to use for my clothing on the commute to work (I cycle in). It's by far the best courier bag I've ever used.