Camera Backpack

photo2k · 27th May 2006

Hello,
The Lowepro backpack price is quite steep. Anybody know where I can get cheaper camera backpack from other brand.
Thanks

solarii · 27th May 2006

Actually Lowepro's prices are among the most reasonable. They're not steep, considering the quality you're getting. Most average at around $120 brand new. 2nd hand they go for under $100. If you want something that can hold a laptop, prices are closer to $200 brand new. Which is still reasonable.

U can shop ard... nobody talks about the cheapo brands much because they're not that much cheaper, but quality-wise they're still far off.

I suspect you might not be looking in the right places..... some shops like to *chop* you if they can.....

smtan24 · 27th May 2006

Originally Posted by photo2k

Hello,
The Lowepro backpack price is quite steep. Anybody know where I can get cheaper camera backpack from other brand.
Thanks

You could always buy the camera bag inserts from perly:

http://perlyinc.com/store/index.php?...4f2c7aa421841e

photo2k · 27th May 2006

Thank you for the help.
I may have been looking at the wrong place.

photo2k · 27th May 2006

Do you know where is the best place to shop for backpack ?

Thanks

smtan24 · 27th May 2006

Originally Posted by photo2k

Do you know where is the best place to shop for backpack ?

Thanks

I bought mine from Aik Seng at Luck Plaza.

Russ · 27th May 2006

Lowepro's list prices appear high but you should be able to get quite a bit off the list price - about 40% I think.

solarii · 27th May 2006

Originally Posted by photo2k

Do you know where is the best place to shop for backpack ?

Thanks

There's a shop at the basement of Sim Lim Sq IIRC.

I just get mine from Cathay. They probably aren't the cheapest, but I don't feel like walking ard and dealing with idiots shops who think I have no idea how much stuff costs, and try to quote ridiculous prices.

At least Cathay doesn't try these kinda stuff... everytime I go they quote me the ACTUAL price of items and they have a pretty decent selection.

+evenstar · 27th May 2006

well, CP is the local distributor of Lowepro bags...

most bags are under the $180 mark, unless you're getting real big ones...

Venom81 · 28th May 2006

Originally Posted by solarii

There's a shop at the basement of Sim Lim Sq IIRC.

I just get mine from Cathay. They probably aren't the cheapest, but I don't feel like walking ard and dealing with idiots shops who think I have no idea how much stuff costs, and try to quote ridiculous prices.

At least Cathay doesn't try these kinda stuff... everytime I go they quote me the ACTUAL price of items and they have a pretty decent selection.

I second that. CP

zha · 28th May 2006

Can try at TK.

You get to choose between Lowepro's and Crumpler's.

ExplorerZ · 28th May 2006

Originally Posted by solarii

Actually Lowepro's prices are among the most reasonable. They're not steep, considering the quality you're getting. Most average at around $120 brand new. 2nd hand they go for under $100. If you want something that can hold a laptop, prices are closer to $200 brand new. Which is still reasonable.

U can shop ard... nobody talks about the cheapo brands much because they're not that much cheaper, but quality-wise they're still far off.

I suspect you might not be looking in the right places..... some shops like to *chop* you if they can.....

haha i tot lowepro bag was expensive in the past until i saw back like crumple

now all my camera bag or pouch are from lowepro

drewdam · 28th May 2006

try not buy camera bag from one of SLS accessories chain, a lowepro Novo 1 AW cost diff of $12 from what's CP is selling after deduction.

coolman · 28th May 2006

For Lowepro, may refer to the pricelist contributed by fellow Cser.
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...hlight=lowepro

The CompuDayPack look quite resonable priced.

jdredd · 29th May 2006

remember osmeone mentioning that urban equipment had camera backpacks which were quite cheap from sports connection, but apparently no stock..

jefflyc · 31st May 2006

Hi, just OT, is the lowepro orion aw can be detach into separate backpack & waist pouch?
thks. Can get at CP?

dragos · 31st May 2006

u spend quite a lot on a cam and stuff, isn't it logical to spend on stuff to protect them?

Robin · 31st May 2006

Speaking of Lowepro bags......anyone knows how much the new D650 AW is going for these days......?

27th May 2006	#1
photo2k Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 72	Camera Backpack Hello, The Lowepro backpack price is quite steep. Anybody know where I can get cheaper camera backpack from other brand. Thanks

27th May 2006	#2
solarii Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bt. Timah Posts: 1,375	Re: Camera Backpack Actually Lowepro's prices are among the most reasonable. They're not steep, considering the quality you're getting. Most average at around $120 brand new. 2nd hand they go for under $100. If you want something that can hold a laptop, prices are closer to $200 brand new. Which is still reasonable. U can shop ard... nobody talks about the cheapo brands much because they're not that much cheaper, but quality-wise they're still far off. I suspect you might not be looking in the right places..... some shops like to chop you if they can.....

27th May 2006	#4
photo2k Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 72	Re: Camera Backpack Thank you for the help. I may have been looking at the wrong place.

27th May 2006	#5
photo2k Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 72	Camera Backpack Do you know where is the best place to shop for backpack ? Thanks

27th May 2006	#7
Russ Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 1,613	Re: Camera Backpack Lowepro's list prices appear high but you should be able to get quite a bit off the list price - about 40% I think.

27th May 2006	#9
+evenstar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,453	Re: Camera Backpack well, CP is the local distributor of Lowepro bags... most bags are under the $180 mark, unless you're getting real big ones... __________________ the SEARCH FUNCTION is there for a reason. USE IT!

28th May 2006	#11
zha Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Eastside Singapore Posts: 342	Re: Camera Backpack Can try at TK. You get to choose between Lowepro's and Crumpler's.

28th May 2006	#13
drewdam Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,491	Re: Camera Backpack try not buy camera bag from one of SLS accessories chain, a lowepro Novo 1 AW cost diff of $12 from what's CP is selling after deduction.

28th May 2006	#14
coolman Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 171	Re: Camera Backpack For Lowepro, may refer to the pricelist contributed by fellow Cser. http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...hlight=lowepro The CompuDayPack look quite resonable priced.

29th May 2006	#15
jdredd Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,273	Re: Camera Backpack remember osmeone mentioning that urban equipment had camera backpacks which were quite cheap from sports connection, but apparently no stock..

31st May 2006	#16
jefflyc Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 129	Re: Camera Backpack Hi, just OT, is the lowepro orion aw can be detach into separate backpack & waist pouch? thks. Can get at CP?

31st May 2006	#17
dragos Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Apex Circle Posts: 1,360	Re: Camera Backpack u spend quite a lot on a cam and stuff, isn't it logical to spend on stuff to protect them? __________________ http://www.apexcircle.com Paranormal @ http://hellgates.com/

31st May 2006	#18
Robin Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tanah Merah Posts: 646	Re: Camera Backpack Speaking of Lowepro bags......anyone knows how much the new D650 AW is going for these days......?