Small bag for DSLR and small/medium lens ONLY?

photogmomma

Can anyone recommend anything? I just need something that will hold the camera with the smallish (Canon 28-105 or something similar) lens on it. Accessories (battery, cards) would be a bonus, but not necessary. Waterproof/resistant would rock, but isn't required...

Any recommendations that aren't pricey?

Thanks!

dgrinjackson

Maybe you'd like mine?
Hi PM,

I have a ThinkTank bag that I used for a similar inventory, but has seen very little use. You probably couldnt' tell the difference between mine and a new one. I loved the bag, but bought an extra flash, battery pack and the 100-400 lense right after I bought the bag and now it's just sitting next to my new bigger bag.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_SpdFrk.php

I was still sitting on the fence about whether or not to keep it for when I wanted to go a little lighter, but if you like it, I'd be willing to part with it for a discounted retail price.

Let me know at michael@jacksonfam.com. Good luck otherwise.

Mike

photogmomma

dgrinjackson wrote:

Hi PM,

I have a ThinkTank bag that I used for a similar inventory, but has seen very little use. You probably couldnt' tell the difference between mine and a new one. I loved the bag, but bought an extra flash, battery pack and the 100-400 lense right after I bought the bag and now it's just sitting next to my new bigger bag.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_SpdFrk.php

I was still sitting on the fence about whether or not to keep it for when I wanted to go a little lighter, but if you like it, I'd be willing to part with it for a discounted retail price.

Let me know at michael@jacksonfam.com. Good luck otherwise.

Mike

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Thanks so much! But honestly, all I really want is something like the Digital Holster 20. Literally only for the camera and a medium lens.... (If that's what you happen to have, definitely let me know!)

But you did point me to a bag that I'd like, though!

(I have a great LowePro bag, but really just want a single bag for dragging around without all the other lenses and stuff.)

Thansk again!

dgrinjackson

Oh, ya, I should have read a little closer. I love the ThinkTank bags so if you're looking at one of those I'd give them five stars.

Art Scott

I have Rezo 170AW by LowePro cost me $55 new...it is under a yr old and has been collecting dust as I decided to go with the LowePro 75AW's (2 of them)...the Rezo fits my KM7D with either the 24-70 2.8 or thje 28-200 3.5 - 5.6 with a little room left over...it has an all weather cover and also a microfibre lens cloth attached inside......linky above to lowes site for actual specs...haven't had toime to get my stuff that I need to turn loose of on here ...but will let this go for 45 including paypal (or postal MO) and shipping.......

claudermilk

How about something like Lowepro's OffTrail2? It does have a couple of lens cases, but those are Sliplock cases & removable. I started out with one & keep it for when I want to go really light. The ThinkTank and Kinesis stuff looks good & is fairly popular.

photogmomma

Thanks, Art and Claudermilk. So far I'm kinda getting into the Digital Holster 20. Exactly what I'm looking for. But the LowePro Offtrail 2 is pretty cool with detachable lens cases. I just don't really like belt bags. I have kids that hang out on my hips - that's enough weight there for me! ! But I may have to check it out in a store when I get to a larger town than my home town.

Thanks so much! Art, that isn't quite what I'm looking for, but thank you for the offer! Good luck selling it - and decided on a new camera. (I LOVE my 5D, for what it's worth. The 30D is awesome, too, but I love the FF of the 5d, among a few other differences.)

Dusty Sensiba

Check out Best Buy or Wal-Mart
I actually got a pretty good camera/one lens only bag from a local store (Can't remember if it was BB or W*M...)

Only like 20 bucks.

Might work for you.

Eric&Susan

I have this in blue:

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Toploading/classic/Topload_Zoom_2.aspx

It fits my 30D with 24-105 f4L attached with the hood reversed. In the front pocket I keep a few cf cards and an extra battery.

I like this bag because when all I want to take is my camera and a lens it is perfect size.

Eric

cmason

I tried a TON of bags in B&H, literally over an hour of stuffing my gear in bags. I was really leaning toward the Lowepro Stealth Reporter 100 or 200, but in the end bought the Tamrac Adventure 4 Messenger Bag:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425884-REG/Tamrac_553403_5534_Adventure_Messenger_4.html

It fits my XT with lens, an extra lens, and a flash (or another lens). It is a messenger bag style, so it doesnt scream " CAMERA". I also can just get my XT with 70-200 lens attached in the bag, which was something I could not do with the Lowepros.

It is a nice bag, and for $44, you can't go wrong...check it out.

hgernhardtjr

photogmomma wrote:

Any recommendations that aren't pricey?

So what's wrong sticking with Canon's own Zoom Pack 1000 holster? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/213184-REG/Canon_0360012_Zoom_Pack_1000_Holster.html

I've been using one for several years, it holds up very well, is nicely padded, has a good shoulder strap (and even has a waist belt if you want to go that route). The only negative is Canon's ugly black/olive color scheme and the emblazoned Canon label. Its only $25, and actually looks good when stuffed with the camera and lens (it will fit your zoom just fine, with room to spare).

photogmomma

Oh, jeez! ! I thought this would be easy! Now I have to really sit and look at all these bags. I'm headed to Colorado Springs this weekend so I'll have to find a camera store and try the ones they have out.

Thanks so much for all teh suggestions! Most helpful!! I'll let you know what I end up with - and how I like it!

Thanks!

Terrence

Check out http://www.shootsac.com. My be a good fit. If I didn't have three bags already, I'd get this for around-the-town usage.