New camera bag

My gear has outgrown my National Geographic Earth Explorer Midi shoulder bag (going on classifieds later), and as such I'm in the market for a new bag.

Needs to be able to hold K20D, Grip, 18-55, 50-200, DA 21mm, DFA 100mm and AF360FGZ, with room for a few other bits and bobs.

Any suggestions?

EDIT: Forgot to mention, would prefer something which didn't obviously scream "CAMERA BAG"

I like my LowePro 200AW slingshot, mainly for the swivel feature which means you don't have to take it off to change a lens. The single strap design might not be so comfortable on walks lasting a few hours though. You can fit in a camera with grip and stuff in a further 5 or 6 medium sized lenses.

I like the Lowepro slingshot very much too, but after 5 years or so it is starting to show its age, not badly though.

My big Billingham which must be getting on for 20 years still looks as good as new. You get what you pay for!

The Crumpler bags dont look like obvious camera cases.

As always, my vote goes to Billingham.

The Hadley Large might be worth looking at as they hug the body quite closely and are not so bulky and obtrusive as many other designs. Access is also very easy and quick, so not as much fiddling to get at the equipment.

I like the Lowepro Stealth Reporter bags. I use a D 100 AW (mainly as I had a load of their lens cases and it was heavily reduced on Amazon at the time), it isn't bulky or especially obvious. You get a shoulder strap and a sort of belt thing to keep it snug against you. Extra lens cases/pouches can be strapped on the ends of the bag, if you buy a set of the cinch straps you can attach a tripod too. I doubt this particular model would suit your needs but they do make larger versions.

I just wish they didn't have such ridiculously long names!

I've had a look at the Hadley Large and I like the idea of it, I just wish it didn;t look so..what's the word..traditional, I guess. Although I suppose there is the option of getting it in black.

I've a big Crumpler bag but it's very heavy for one shoulder when everything is in it. Also the quality of the Crumpler is pretty good, I find it better compared to the lowe bag I've.

I´m now looking for a bag for the camera and the two DA* lenses and a flash so slightly smaller then what you're looking for although not much.

Do you want a shoulder bag or a rucksack?

Oh yeah the Hadley looks very nice but I like the f/1.4 stop better but that's difference in taste more likely

Hadn't seen the f1.4 until just now. Very nice.

Yeah I like that bag very much, it's looks like it will fit the two DA* lenses and a flash perfectly but for long walks I'm actually looking at a rucksack.

When I use a specific camera bag (as opposed to just sticking the camera into the top of my daysack) I use a Black Lowe Alpine Primus AW - don't think it screams camera bag, more 'rucksack' - maybe not the most discreet bag but it is split into two sections, the lower section will hold my K7 with grip and a lens on and a couple of spare lenses. The top section will hold anything else - waterproofs, books, sandwiches, although I normally have a flashgun and a couple of big lenses in there (it will hold a lot of kit overall); the lower section has a side access to pull the camera out but when the grip is on I don't think the camera will fit through so need to use the normal bigger opening. The bag has a roll up raincover and the main access is through the side nearest your back making it reasonably secure from pickpockets and the like... It is comfy and excellent for roaming about the countryside but maybe a little hefty if you're wandering around town... It also has a couple of external straps to hold a tripod if needed. I have several Lowe Alpine bags for various reasons and always find them pretty good quality.

Hope that helps

Another vote for the Slingshot 200 here. Ok, it does shout camera bag but it's a bit of a tardis.

You can also hang a further 3 lens cases on the outside (the top front has to be small like the LC1, the other will take an LC2S and the side will take an LC3). Not the best of bags for a long hike. Managed to get all my cameras and lenses for the last "Down Under" trip in and on it. Doesn't look too big or heavy either as cabin luggage for flying (although mine was just a tad over 5kg :wink

Good value at a street price circa £60 imho.


Steve

I have a Lowepro Flipside 400 AW. Enough room for all your gear, your dog, and a small tribe of Pygmies. Waterproof cover, comfortable and loads of useful pockets. Can be had for seventy odd greenbacks.

I tend to use a collection of CCS lens cases and camera holsters most often. The number and sizes varied as required.
If off for a long walk then they are either in a normal rucksack or attached to the hip belt/ shoulder straps for easy access.
Off for a shorter walk then they attach to the camera holster, by velcro and small metal snaplinks or on a belt.
For moving them around, in and out to the car etc, I have a set of different sizes of very durable and expensive 'Bags for Life' from Tescos. Good camouflage, waterproof, durable and with the lenses all protected in their individual CCS bags, safe.

I like the Sling Shot type of bag that swings round so that you can get your gear out and use it as a support whilst changing lenses, I see there is one out now that can be carried with both shoulder straps which seems a great idea. I find the weight on one shoulder a bit too much for comfort so have my K20d with 50-135 mounted in a Holster type bag over my left shoulder and a LowePro 300AW on my back over my right shoulder with waist belt fastend, this spreads the weight nicely.