Camera Bag - Safe Transport

[The Heff]

I've recently purchased a few new lenses so I am looking for two camera bags.

I need one camera bag to safely transport all of my kit in the boot of a car (the kit is linked in my signature and will soon include the 100mm macro lens).

I need a second bag, preferably a shoulder bag, to carry my DSLR and a couple of lenses. I can find a few bags that fit this criteria but I'm unable to gauge from the details whether my lenses would actually fit. Ideally it needs to hold a combination of lenses, the largest of which would be the 70-200mm f2.8 lens.

Budget: I'm not fussed, I'll pay for quality when needed.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: Camera Bag - Safe Transport

I like both Lowepro (link) and Tamrac (link) bags/cases. Both sites have a "bag finder" which is useful.
I use a Tamrac Pro8 for camera and lens, spare battery, memory cards, filters etc..
I also use a Lowepro Toploader Pro to transfer camera and one lens to when one lens is enough.

hope the links are useful

[The Heff]

Re: Camera Bag - Safe Transport

Thanks.

The Tamrac site opened up with the Apache 6 bag on the front page and that actually looks like or might be suitable for carrying my DSLR and a couple of my lenses.

[Roberto]

Re: Camera Bag - Safe Transport

Spooky - I was looking at the Apache 6 yesterday in a local store. Have to say I was impressed.

I'm looking for a new bag myself - I want a shoulder-bag and preferably one that doesn't shout "CAMERA BAG"!

I had a short-list of 2 up until yersterday: The Lowepro Event Messenger 50 & ThinkTank Retrospective 50 - the latter being favourite. Then the Apache leapt onto my list.

One problem is trying to find a store that has them all in stock so you can do a direct comparison.

I think they'll all hold my CSC and 3 lenses, memory cards/batteries, iPad, Kindle & Bose NC headphones for travelling.

IMO, the ThinkTank is the best made and the Lowepro looks most like a "camera bag". I need to take a closer look at the Tamrac though.

[Hereford_EOS]

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I too like the look of the Apache 6 bag, it's new for 2014.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2014/02/04/tamrac-launches-rugged-looking-photo-messenger-bags

Sells for £99.00 which is not bad when you have expensive gear inside.
Price is about the same everywhere.

[anderson.council]

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Morris Photo are in Chipping Norton and they had a huge range of camera bags in stock when I last visited. They are in a warehouse on a trading estate and so have loads of room for stock. And, no, I have no relationship with them, just a satisfied customer.

Scott

[mikep]

Re: Camera Bag - Safe Transport

Hi

A while ago I bought on of these from Amazon. It's like a Billingham / Koolertron. Very well made, sturdy, roomy, and comes with removable inserts to hold your gear. £30. Sorted!

Mike

[The Heff]

Re: Camera Bag - Safe Transport

Having had a good look through the options I am settled on the Apache 6. :)

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: Camera Bag - Safe Transport

Having had a good look through the options I am settled on the Apache 6. :)

Looks good