SR400AW or 7 Million?

[teddysaur]

I can't decide what to get between these two. Price wise about the same. SR400AW seems slightly bigger. What is your say?

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by teddysaur I can't decide what to get between these two. Price wise about the same. SR400AW seems slightly bigger. What is your say?

If design matters, get the Crumpler. Also, Crumpler's padding is better than lowepro.

[calebk]

I have the SR and am gonna sell it soon.

What I like:
Roomy
Lots of compartments for everything
6 sliplock attachment loops (I haven't even used up 2 of them)
Metal D-rings
Rain Cover
Quick Access Zip
Splash-proof canvas

What I dislike:
Boxy; for a stealth bag, it sure screams "CAMERA BAG HERE. STEAL ME!"
Doesn't hug the hip well
Padding less than desirable, compared to Crumpler
Partitions are horribly hard to configure at first (because there's velcro EVERYWHERE)
On the whole, it just looks ugly.

On hindsight, I'd go for the crumpler.

[hohoho32]

Crumpler la.

I'm usin the 7mil now. Reason coz its the most inconspicuous cam bag ard so most pple on the street wont know there's something exp inside.
Not really applicable to our safe city but it wont attract unwanted attention when you're overseas.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by hohoho32 Crumpler la. I'm usin the 7mil now. Reason coz its the most inconspicuous cam bag ard so most pple on the street wont know there's something exp inside. Not really applicable to our safe city but it wont attract unwanted attention when you're overseas.

Not entirely true. Crumpler is pretty well known, particularly in Aussie and some parts of Europe, and the idea is that if you've got a nice big crumpler, there's probably something nice, big and expensive inside.

My stealth bag of choice is still Domke's J-series.

[teddysaur]

Alternatively, they see crumpler and think what a pain to steal with all the strong belt and thick padding.

My only draw back is that body + 70-200 can't be fitted well inside

[paradigm]

Originally Posted by teddysaur Alternatively, they see crumpler and think what a pain to steal with all the strong belt and thick padding. My only draw back is that body + 70-200 can't be fitted well inside

get the 7 million dollar home ...

[mtunlinn]

Get the crumpler. The padding is much better than the SR. It can fit body with attached 70-200 (hood reversed) horizontally. You have to put other accessories below the body and 70-200(they might not be easily accessible but depends on how you configure). It comes with more than enough dividers.

p.s. "It" means crumpler.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by mtunlinn Get the crumpler. The padding is much better than the SR. It can fit body with attached 70-200 (hood reversed) horizontally. You have to put other accessories below the body and 70-200(they might not be easily accessible but depends on how you configure). It comes with more than enough dividers.

There is one thing about the Stealth Reporter that is quite frustrating. It's how many (or rather, how few) dividers come with it. Also, the dividers are indeed very much thinner and flimsy-feeling compared to the Crumpler's.

[hohoho32]

Originally Posted by calebk Not entirely true. Crumpler is pretty well known, particularly in Aussie and some parts of Europe, and the idea is that if you've got a nice big crumpler, there's probably something nice, big and expensive inside. My stealth bag of choice is still Domke's J-series.

REeally ah?!!

Wah. I bought this bag coz i tot most pple will think its just another common bag on the street... and it really looks nicer than most other camera bags.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by hohoho32 REeally ah?!! Wah. I bought this bag coz i tot most pple will think its just another common bag on the street... and it really looks nicer than most other camera bags.

Well...that's kinda true.

Crumpler is a "branded" bag brand. Domke bags don't even look like they have a brand on them til you look carefully.

[FilterFunk]

Originally Posted by calebk Well...that's kinda true. Crumpler is a "branded" bag brand. Domke bags don't even look like they have a brand on them til you look carefully.

i agree on the Crumpler part.. thats why we got v.good copies like Bagman(s)..
but for those who recognises Domke bags.. you will be able to determine which model is it without getting too close too..

[jmmtn4aj]

Originally Posted by calebk Well...that's kinda true. Crumpler is a "branded" bag brand. Domke bags don't even look like they have a brand on them til you look carefully.

And the thieves who recognise a Domke will KNOW that there is something expensive inside, as opposed to just thinking MAYBE with a Crumpler

[night86mare]

Be more careful and it doesn't matter what bag you're using, really.

I mean, if you're so worried use plastic bag lor.. Then everyone can see the camera anyways and.. Voila, plastic bag easy to steal!

[Yatlapball]

You don't have to worry so much about thieves. Because your thieves that have access to a fence for stolen camera gear are often more familiar with the bags and designs than you.

I own both the SR400 and 7mil home. And... I still like the SR more. More compartments and better suited for travelling.

And anyway, they don't target you when you are just carrying a bag. They will often wait till your camera is actually out of your bag before hitting.