Case for F828

sleeper · 28th June 2004

Hi guys, was wondering what you thought of the sony custom fit leather case for the F828?

I know most if not all of you carry full sized camera bags with space to store the external flash, charger, x-drive, spare batteries, memory cards and so on......

i know i'll be getting more accesories for the camera in time but for the moment im only gonna be carrying the camera around....and i don't want to be lugging around a huge bag........
All i'm looking for at the moment is a small form fitting case which can store a spare battery and the lens hood.

also saw the lowepro toploader 70AW anyone using this case? is it as bulky as it looks on the website?

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 28th June 2004

i got the FHB... not bad as it snugs well with the camera & best of all, fits the aluminium case... den i like to grip with the leather...

snowspeeder · 28th June 2004

I don't think its an economically feasible idea to get the leather case. It's only a matter of time you'll be getting at least some of the accessories. For that, you will need a little room to put them in. Perhaps you can one of those crumpler bags "King Tiger" is using. It's small and looks great. Cost a little over a hundred of I'm not wrong. I'm also tempted into getting one of those, as there may be times whereby carrying a backpack with all the accessories don't seem like a good idea.

sleeper · 28th June 2004

Originally Posted by snowspeeder

I don't think its an economically feasible idea to get the leather case. It's only a matter of time you'll be getting at least some of the accessories. For that, you will need a little room to put them in. Perhaps you can one of those crumpler bags "King Tiger" is using. It's small and looks great. Cost a little over a hundred of I'm not wrong. I'm also tempted into getting one of those, as there may be times whereby carrying a backpack with all the accessories don't seem like a good idea.

erm which model is "king tiger" using? anyone?

artyboy · 28th June 2004

i agree that u shld get a proper bag with room to spare if you intend to get the optional flash units and more batts etc. im using the accessory kit semi-hard case (which comes with protective filter & spare batt) and it's just sufficient for the f828 with a spare batt, cleaning cloth/blower brush and lenshood, and thats it nothing else can get in. for me, its a matter of meeting my needs - i've grown tired of those SLR-and-lenses+flash unit lugging days. but of course once my photo-fanatic days come back again i'll be getting those lowepro/crumpler bags, theres no way of getting around it if you want to expand yr hobby. cheers!

King Tiger · 28th June 2004

Originally Posted by sleeper

erm which model is "king tiger" using? anyone?

Hi Sleeper

Same like what you have been thinking, at the begining, I look for a small bag
which can store only my F828, spare battery and lens hood.
But later found that it is too small as I am getting more accesories for my camera.
Most of my shooting require Flash, if not, teleconverter, hence, I end up buying another bigger bag and as the small bag was no longer use to me and I sell it away at lower price.

The bag which I am carrying is Crumpler Bag Model : Tall E, it cost SGD $100 at Cathay Photo, locate at Peninsula Plaza or Marina Square.
If fully loaded, I estimate it can have storage for F828, F32X Flash, 2 teleconverters, 8 AA size recharge batteries, 1 FM-50 Sony batttery, 2~3 filters, cleaing kits.
Total weight full load would not be more than 3 kgs.
A bag not so big and not so small, suitable for a casual street photography whom do not need to carry everything.
Hope this help you.

http://www.crumplerusa.com/images/pr...1_w_stuffb.jpg

http://www.crumplerusa.com/images/pr...1_hcsstuff.jpg

http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/...ges/te005b.jpg

snowspeeder · 28th June 2004

Originally Posted by King Tiger

Hi Sleeper

Same like what you have been thinking, at the begining, I look for a small bag
which can store only my F828, spare battery and lens hood.
But later found that it is too small as I am getting more accesories for my camera.
Most of my shooting require Flash, if not, teleconverter, hence, I end up buying another bigger bag and as the small bag was no longer use to me and I sell it away at lower price.

The bag which I am carrying is Crumpler Bag Model : Tall E, it cost SGD $100 at Cathay Photo, locate at Peninsula Plaza or Marina Square.
If fully loaded, I estimate it can have storage for F828, F32X Flash, 2 teleconverters, 8 AA size recharge batteries, 1 FM-50 Sony batttery, 2~3 filters, cleaing kits.
Total weight full load would not be more than 3 kgs.
A bag not so big and not so small, suitable for a casual street photography whom do not need to carry everything.
Hope this help you.

http://www.crumplerusa.com/images/pr...1_w_stuffb.jpg

http://www.crumplerusa.com/images/pr...1_hcsstuff.jpg

http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/...ges/te005b.jpg

Now I'm really tempted. Think I might just go down to CP to take a closer look at the bag. Indeed it is very useful for daytime/street photography when not all the accessories are needed.

snowspeeder · 29th June 2004

I've finally succumbed to temtation of the dark side. Got myself a crumpler bag similar to King Tiger's, except that mine is black/dark grey. Surprised that such a little back has so many compartments. But my Lowerpro backpack will still remain on active-duty pending on the type of field trip.

sleeper · 29th June 2004

wow you move very fast...within 20 hours you've got tempted, and bought a crumpler.......i'm also thinking of getting a crumpler bag now......still deciding btw the snauros and the stamp claimer..........just waiting for the camera to arrive at my doorstep first so i can take it down to the shop to look at the fit.....

King Tiger · 29th June 2004

Originally Posted by snowspeeder

I've finally succumbed to temtation of the dark side. Got myself a crumpler bag similar to King Tiger's, except that mine is black/dark grey. Surprised that such a little back has so many compartments.

Good Choice, you will defintely like it.

King Tiger · 29th June 2004

Originally Posted by sleeper

i'm also thinking of getting a crumpler bag now......still deciding btw the snauros and the stamp claimer

Snauros might be too tight to fit in the F828, if you only need a bag to store your F828 plus a few small accessories like battery, cleaning cloth, and filter.
I would 100% recommend Stamp Claimer, slightly bigger in size and fit the F828 comfortably well.
Trust me, cos I use it before.

And trust me, you will sell it away once other accessories start coming in.

sleeper · 30th June 2004

Originally Posted by King Tiger

Snauros might be too tight to fit in the F828, if you only need a bag to store your F828 plus a few small accessories like battery, cleaning cloth, and filter.
I would 100% recommend Stamp Claimer, slightly bigger in size and fit the F828 comfortably well.
Trust me, cos I use it before.

And trust me, you will sell it away once other accessories start coming in.

ah.......we'll see how first lah........in the great list of what to buy, after the camera there are 6-7 more heavy weight items waiting....so it might be a few years before i purchase any accesories.......but then again that was what i said bout my bike....

snowspeeder · 30th June 2004

Originally Posted by sleeper

wow you move very fast...within 20 hours you've got tempted, and bought a crumpler.......i'm also thinking of getting a crumpler bag now......still deciding btw the snauros and the stamp claimer..........just waiting for the camera to arrive at my doorstep first so i can take it down to the shop to look at the fit.....

Haha...i guess speed is both my greatest strength and also getting my wallet burnt fast.
The crumpler is quite comfortable to carry around, although in terms of having all the accessories around, I would still prefer using my lowepro backpack which rests on both my sholders for added support. Then again, if I'm shooting indoor, carrying the backpack and walking around looks weird. So that's where the crumpler comes into place.

bernards · 30th June 2004

Originally Posted by sleeper

Hi guys, was wondering what you thought of the sony custom fit leather case for the F828?

I know most if not all of you carry full sized camera bags with space to store the external flash, charger, x-drive, spare batteries, memory cards and so on......

i know i'll be getting more accesories for the camera in time but for the moment im only gonna be carrying the camera around....and i don't want to be lugging around a huge bag........
All i'm looking for at the moment is a small form fitting case which can store a spare battery and the lens hood.

also saw the lowepro toploader 70AW anyone using this case? is it as bulky as it looks on the website?

I bought the 'leather' case. It's pretty useless and gets in the way all the time. Looks good if you are the minialist type. Now, I have the bottom piece always attached to the cam. The top piece is in a cupboard somewhere.

It goes down as one of the pieces of gear I wish I never bought.

bry'an · 30th June 2004

i use cheap cheap one. bought it at giant abt 12 sing. just nice to put in the cam and lens hood. and cf card reader.

pianodancer · 2nd July 2004

I'm also very tempted to get a bag for my F828, but a dedicated cam bag means I cannot carry other non-cam miscellaneous stuff, e.g. water bottle, notebook diary, MP3 jukebox, umbrella, etc. etc. you know what I mean.

Currently, I got a cheapo padded triangle-shaped casing for F828 with zip compartments to put batteries and filters and CF cards. Comes with strap, so I can carry the casing alone. For F32X, I am using the cloth bag that comes with it. And I just put them all in my cheap unpadded sling bag I bought at the Wallet Shop. It's a little messy, takes time to get my gear out, but I don't require 'operational-ready' mode all the time. And I also don't throw my bag around.

28th June 2004	#1
sleeper New Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 36	Case for F828 Hi guys, was wondering what you thought of the sony custom fit leather case for the F828? I know most if not all of you carry full sized camera bags with space to store the external flash, charger, x-drive, spare batteries, memory cards and so on...... i know i'll be getting more accesories for the camera in time but for the moment im only gonna be carrying the camera around....and i don't want to be lugging around a huge bag........ All i'm looking for at the moment is a small form fitting case which can store a spare battery and the lens hood. also saw the lowepro toploader 70AW anyone using this case? is it as bulky as it looks on the website?

28th June 2004	#2
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	i got the FHB... not bad as it snugs well with the camera & best of all, fits the aluminium case... den i like to grip with the leather... __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

2nd July 2004	#16
pianodancer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,547	I'm also very tempted to get a bag for my F828, but a dedicated cam bag means I cannot carry other non-cam miscellaneous stuff, e.g. water bottle, notebook diary, MP3 jukebox, umbrella, etc. etc. you know what I mean. Currently, I got a cheapo padded triangle-shaped casing for F828 with zip compartments to put batteries and filters and CF cards. Comes with strap, so I can carry the casing alone. For F32X, I am using the cloth bag that comes with it. And I just put them all in my cheap unpadded sling bag I bought at the Wallet Shop. It's a little messy, takes time to get my gear out, but I don't require 'operational-ready' mode all the time. And I also don't throw my bag around. __________________ Musician \| Photographer \| Blogger Facebook

28th June 2004	#3
snowspeeder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 35A East Coast Rd Posts: 3,436	I don't think its an economically feasible idea to get the leather case. It's only a matter of time you'll be getting at least some of the accessories. For that, you will need a little room to put them in. Perhaps you can one of those crumpler bags "King Tiger" is using. It's small and looks great. Cost a little over a hundred of I'm not wrong. I'm also tempted into getting one of those, as there may be times whereby carrying a backpack with all the accessories don't seem like a good idea.

28th June 2004	#5
artyboy Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 258	i agree that u shld get a proper bag with room to spare if you intend to get the optional flash units and more batts etc. im using the accessory kit semi-hard case (which comes with protective filter & spare batt) and it's just sufficient for the f828 with a spare batt, cleaning cloth/blower brush and lenshood, and thats it nothing else can get in. for me, its a matter of meeting my needs - i've grown tired of those SLR-and-lenses+flash unit lugging days. but of course once my photo-fanatic days come back again i'll be getting those lowepro/crumpler bags, theres no way of getting around it if you want to expand yr hobby. cheers!

29th June 2004	#8
snowspeeder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 35A East Coast Rd Posts: 3,436	I've finally succumbed to temtation of the dark side. Got myself a crumpler bag similar to King Tiger's, except that mine is black/dark grey. Surprised that such a little back has so many compartments. But my Lowerpro backpack will still remain on active-duty pending on the type of field trip.

30th June 2004	#15
bry'an Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 330	i use cheap cheap one. bought it at giant abt 12 sing. just nice to put in the cam and lens hood. and cf card reader.