Messenger-style camera bags come in five sizes: Glamour Photo Case (extra large), Harry Palmer Device (large), Oh Lord (medium), Home Stayer (small),
Messenger-style camera bags come in five sizes: Glamour Photo Case (extra large), Harry Palmer Device (large), Oh Lord (medium), Home Stayer (small), Steamer (extra small)
Features: Heavy Duty Padding, Multiple Internal Zip Pockets, Padded Shoulder Strap, Third Leg Stabilizing Strap, Quick Release Buckles, Adjustable and removable internal dividers.
I bought the budgie smuggler. It'sfairly small. My Nikon D70 with a medium telephoto, an extra battery w/charger, and filter wallet (holds 8) barely fit in the main compartment. Yeah that's it. I put my memory card wallet in the fromt pouch with a lens pen and the charger cord and thats all she wrote. However, the crumpler does make lens holders that attach rather safely to the outside. However, I'd recommend the Tamrac filter cases if you're gonna do that, as they are just as good and much cheaper. Some people say thet they don't like the stiff shoulder strap, or the stiff zippers/velcro. One person even said (on another review, not here) that she didn't like the bag because when she picked it up by the strap her SLR fell out. To this I say, close the flap and you won't drop your camera. Asfor the shoulder strap, zippers, and velcro being stiff, I take it as a sign of strength. And I like strength when I'm carrying $3000 of camera equipment around. Overall, I'd say go with a bigger version, but Crumpler is a good brand. If you have tons of gear, though, Maybe a Tamrac. It's what I end up using on long shoots.
Strengths:
*Super Padded and Strong! Go ahead drop it! It won't get hurt.
*Doesn't look like a camera bag, so it doesn't shout "Take me! I'm full of expensive equipment!"
These bags are great looking and well built, but they ALWAYS have less capacity than you expect. If you look at the reviews at Ebags, everyone buys the bags expecting to fit a particular camera, but it doesn't. It's a credit to Crumpler that most people keep the bags anyway simply because it's a nice product.
I bought the Hedge Diver, which from the outside is the size of an average SLR holster case, but it doesn't fit an SLR. I was hoping to fit my Konica Hexar AF inside, but instead will use it for something else.
The culprit lies in the heavy padding, which can be a blessing depending on what you're looking for. The Crumpler bags are incredibly thick and solid, and the materials are top notch. The stiffness of the padding makes it such that the bags are difficult to get in and out of quickly.
Nice attention to detail include an extra storm flap and film holders. IMO Crumpler bags are worth every penny for the construction alone, but look elsewhere if you're looking for speed and space.
p.s. If you keep an eye out for sales on Ebags or check out the 'Used' section at B&H (in which they sell Crumpler bags that are labeled used but are really new), you can find a good deal.
Strengths:
beautiful construction
cool color combos
extra protective
I bought the Crumpler Company Embarassment. Overall this is a great bag for several reasons. One, it looks like a messenger bag and doesn't scream out, "Photographer with an expensive camera". Two, it has a lot of room, with hidden pockets and room for several lenses and a pro DSLR or camera.
It's the perfect addition to my backpack so I can use this bag for day trips and in the street.
Strengths:
Strong material, flap that shields from rain, and a lot of room.
Weaknesses:
A little expensive, but worth the cost.
Similar Products Used:
Tamrac, LowePro
Customer Service:
E-Bags... a little disappointed because they shipped me the wrong color and I still waiting for the credt. But the new bag is great. Crumpler = n/a
I purchased the Glamour recently and really like it. The divider system is intended for a smaller camera body then the one that am useing (Canon 10D with grip), however I was able to customize the bag to work well with my setup. I'm able to place the camera in the center with the grip, and a 24-70 lens attached. There remains room for several more lenses and a flash.
Strengths:
Very good contstruction.
Strong materials.
Very comfortable to wear.
Does not appear to be a camera bag.
Excellent padding and protection.
Very water resistant.
Weaknesses:
Price and availablity. I think this bags price should be closer to $100.
Rating Reviewed by: Star Child(Unregistered User)
(Intermediate)
Review Date October 2, 2002
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
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Price Paid:
$60.00
from eBay
Summary:
I was initially drawn to these bags for their looks, which is to say that they're pretty damn hip looking, AND that they don't look like camera bags. A friend of mine bought a "Home Stayer" for those very reasons, but he hardly uses it because he found it couldn't carry his gear. Despite that, when I found an "Oh Lord" (one size larger) on eBay I didn't hesitate to pick it up.
Despite some misgivings, I'm extremely happy with it. It's definitely not a bag I'd want to do a professional shoot with, but for casual use it's perfect.
Strengths:
-This bag is built to take a s***-kicking. Very heavy duty, from the straps to the flaps to the zippers. I certainly don't worry about it getting scuffed or dirty.
-Looks great. YMMV on this one, but I think it's the best looking bag on the market for its size.
-Very comfortable to carry, at least in my experience. I read a review on a digital photography site somewhere that complained about it never sitting right, but I couldn't be happier. Even loaded to the max it's cushioned in exactly the right places and stays put on my shoulder.
-Doesn't look like a camera bag, so I have no qualms about travelling with it.
Weaknesses:
-Divider system sucks. This particular model is designed as a top-loader with a compartmented area on each side; however, my Elan 7/BP300 + Sigma 70-200 EX is slightly too big to fit in this way, so I had to reorganize. Unfortunately the dividers in the bag are only designed to fit one way... I spent half an hour playing with them, and eventually reconfigured it to fit all my gear (Elan 7, Sigma 70-200, Canon 50/1.8, Tokina 19-35/3.5-4.5, Speedlite 420EX, 8 rolls of film) but the bag is STUFFED this way. A more flexible divider system would have made storage more efficient..
-Price. This bag retails for $100+, which makes it quite expensive for the amount of stuff it carries (or can't carry).
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