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EDIT: Sorry, nevermind.
 
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Oh boy the start of another "nevermind" or "deleted" thread!
 

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I want a big bag for my 3 bodies and 6 lenses
What is the use of such a large bag ? You can only miss many good images while changing lenses, the photons will abandon you before you will be able to capture them. I much prefer the smallest bag possible, basically for lens tissue, a filter and a few rolls of film.
 

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I have a big bag that I really enjoy a Tamrac Pro something from the late 1980s. Wonderful bag. I've been trying to find a small bag that will handle a nice body with a medium length lens and an extra lens, two or three rolls of film, a series of filters, a small notebook and a pen. Just ordered a Tamrac Explorer to try. Very reasonable price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/360498306084?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

What do you use? (Ok there's a question......)
 

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Well everyone knows about Santa and his bag ...
 

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... For Sunday afternoon shooters its not such a big deal unless you are a hiker, biker or skydiver (as they used to say, "don't forget to pull the dark slide and the ripcord.")

I am into cordless bungee jumping so I do not worry about the pesky equipment like ripcords. I only have to deal with the camera equipment. You should try cordless bungee jumping, you get a lot of coverage and you can really make a big impression!
 

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You guys slay me...I hope to keep this going because you are making me laugh so hard...
I have three bags. One is useless and pretty much stores stuff I'm not using at the moment. One is a porter case that I use when I travel for a job. One is like a backpack...handy for hiking, etc., and also not looking like I am carrying a bunch of camera equipment!
 

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Back in the 80s I was shooting a lot of tennis and noticed a guy from OS using an Adidas Camera bag. I just had to get my hands on one - and I did, special order through my local Athlete's Foot store. Wasn't cheap for the time, but it was a great bag and you'd *never* suspect it held camera gear (unless you picked it up!!).

Still have it, although it hasn't been used in a quite a while; basic dividers and 3 pockets - but the leather trim and 3-stripes are certainly not Lowepro branding standard. :D
 

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Does anyone know of any pocket-sized bags that will hold my 5x7 rig with a few dozen holders and some lenses, it doesn't need to take the tripod.
I've been looking for one for a long time, but nothing seems to quite work.
 

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Tamrac 750 and 752
 
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What I just ordered for a camera bag is a "fly fishing shoulder gear bag" I have had one like it for many years worked just fine. Water proof and it does not advertise "I am carrying expensive camera equipment"
:whistling: :laugh:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400327455041?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1180

Unless you've got a couple Dolly Vardens hanging out of it it's still going to say "cameras". Especially if you have one of same hanging on your neck. (A camera, not a Dolly Varden.) :smile:

s-a
 

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I've got a domke F-5xb and I couldn't love it more for street shooting. I leave the camera over my shoulder and the bag holds three lenses on my other side, across my body. It's perfectly-sized for three SLR lenses. The only lens I can't fit is my 80-200 f/2.8. It's just barely not deep enough to fit.

If I need something to carry more gear, I have a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home. It fits anything I'd need for a serious outing while still not getting in my way.

And then if I really need to lug some stuff out somewhere and use it as a sort of "mobile base," I have a CaseLogic photo backpack. I can lug tons of kit around in it, but it's more of a "take it to your location and stay there" sort of thing. I'll often load it up in my trunk if I'm driving somewhere so I know I have everything.

All of them work, but the Domke is my favorite because it's so weightless and fast to get in and out of.
 

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What I just ordered for a camera bag is a "fly fishing shoulder gear bag" I have had one like it for many years worked just fine. Water proof and it does not advertise "I am carrying expensive camera equipment"
:whistling: :laugh:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400327455041?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1180

Well? How is it?

For the last six months or so I've been using a ginormous Domke messenger bag with a waxed finish to carry two cameras with lenses mounted. A bit overkill, but so easy to slip a body in and out without having to wrestle with partitions. (Years ago I would have stuffed the bag with gear and broken my clavicle hauling so much unnecessary crap around. Somehow, in the intervening years, I got smart. No, really.)
 

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