Ideal/Recommend Camera Bag for Sony F828

King Tiger · 1st July 2004

Base on extensive reseach, this is my ideal Camera Bag for Sony F828.

Crumpler STAMP CLAIMER
WxHxD*:: 8x8x5 inches
Enough to fit F828, one battery, one filter and cleaning kit only.
Suitable for normal shooting without the need of other accessories.

Crumpler Tall E
WxHxD*:: 10x12x5 inches
Enough to fit F828, a few batteries and filters, Sony Flash, 2 X Sony Converters, cleaning kits.
Suitable for casual street photography for the whole day.

Lowepro Backpack Rover AW II
size (exterior):
13W x 8D x 21H in. (33 x 20.5 x 53.5 cm)
top compartment size (interior):
11W x 5.5D x 11H in. (28 x 14 x 28 cm)
bottom compartment size (interior):
11W x 5.5D x 10H in. (28 x 14 x 25.5 cm)
Enough to fit F828, lots of batteries and filters, Sony Flash, 2 X Sony Converters, cleaning kits, personal accessories like clothing, water bottle and Tripod.
Suitable for overseas backpack for cameras, long duration carrying of heavy accessories and tripods.

Any feedback and comment are most welcome.
I may consider to purchase the Lowepro Backpack for my incoming holiday.

ricleo · 1st July 2004

i had the Stamp Claimer, but found it too small for my liking, and mind you, i'm using the smaller F717. So... the Tall E would be a better bag. Something in between the Stamp claimer and the Tall E would be the Crumpler Budgie smuggler. same size, just shorter than the "Tall E"

I prefer Sling bags like the crumpler ones compared to camera backpacks because of the easier access to camera when using sling bags. IF you use a back pack, you have to stop walking, put down the backpack, open up and take out the camera. With a sling bag, you just flip the cover open while walking and whip out the camera. Much faster and more convenient

bernards · 1st July 2004

I bought a Safrotto Backpack from TCW (The Camera Workshop) for $110 only. It looks exactly like the Lowepro one. Works great with the tripod holder too. Comes in three sizes, S, M or L. I have the S one. Just enough for my kit and an extra Lomo LC-A + Flim, P100 or DVD cam. Now on hindsight, a little more extra space would be better, maybe a M will serve me better.

Even better! It'll fold into a messenger bag. The whole backpack area will fold away!

Not over yet! The should strap will transform into a waist strap for even more accessories and add-on pouches. It can be hooked as a waist strap in backpack mode to keep your backpack more stable.

It's cheap, full featured and good quality. Do check it out before commiting to those branded bags that cost a whole lot more. There are a few variants as well.

http://www.safrotto.com/bag_f.php

As for Crumpler bags. They are hard and tend to swing a lot and hit your bum. Not versatile too.

1st July 2004	#1
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,978	Ideal/Recommend Camera Bag for Sony F828 Base on extensive reseach, this is my ideal Camera Bag for Sony F828. Crumpler STAMP CLAIMER WxHxD:: 8x8x5 inches Enough to fit F828, one battery, one filter and cleaning kit only. Suitable for normal shooting without the need of other accessories. Crumpler Tall E WxHxD:: 10x12x5 inches Enough to fit F828, a few batteries and filters, Sony Flash, 2 X Sony Converters, cleaning kits. Suitable for casual street photography for the whole day. Lowepro Backpack Rover AW II size (exterior): 13W x 8D x 21H in. (33 x 20.5 x 53.5 cm) top compartment size (interior): 11W x 5.5D x 11H in. (28 x 14 x 28 cm) bottom compartment size (interior): 11W x 5.5D x 10H in. (28 x 14 x 25.5 cm) Enough to fit F828, lots of batteries and filters, Sony Flash, 2 X Sony Converters, cleaning kits, personal accessories like clothing, water bottle and Tripod. Suitable for overseas backpack for cameras, long duration carrying of heavy accessories and tripods. Any feedback and comment are most welcome. I may consider to purchase the Lowepro Backpack for my incoming holiday.

1st July 2004	#2
ricleo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eastern Singapore Posts: 2,061	i had the Stamp Claimer, but found it too small for my liking, and mind you, i'm using the smaller F717. So... the Tall E would be a better bag. Something in between the Stamp claimer and the Tall E would be the Crumpler Budgie smuggler. same size, just shorter than the "Tall E" I prefer Sling bags like the crumpler ones compared to camera backpacks because of the easier access to camera when using sling bags. IF you use a back pack, you have to stop walking, put down the backpack, open up and take out the camera. With a sling bag, you just flip the cover open while walking and whip out the camera. Much faster and more convenient

1st July 2004	#3
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 884	I bought a Safrotto Backpack from TCW (The Camera Workshop) for $110 only. It looks exactly like the Lowepro one. Works great with the tripod holder too. Comes in three sizes, S, M or L. I have the S one. Just enough for my kit and an extra Lomo LC-A + Flim, P100 or DVD cam. Now on hindsight, a little more extra space would be better, maybe a M will serve me better. Even better! It'll fold into a messenger bag. The whole backpack area will fold away! Not over yet! The should strap will transform into a waist strap for even more accessories and add-on pouches. It can be hooked as a waist strap in backpack mode to keep your backpack more stable. It's cheap, full featured and good quality. Do check it out before commiting to those branded bags that cost a whole lot more. There are a few variants as well. http://www.safrotto.com/bag_f.php As for Crumpler bags. They are hard and tend to swing a lot and hit your bum. Not versatile too.