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26-03-2009, 8:52 PM
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Hello.
I am in need of a messenger type bag to accommodate my Canon40D with Grip and Sigma 70-200 2.8; pref with room for other lenses.
Does such a thing exist?
I currently have the Crumpler Tallee (I think) and its too small for my needs.
Can anyone recommend anything?
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26-03-2009, 11:59 PM
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I use a Red Snapper sy618. Fits my D300 with sigma 24-70 attetched, a 70-200 standing on end, flash & 50mm. Plenty of pockets for stuff and a rain cover. Great bag IMHO linky | |
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27-03-2009, 5:29 PM
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Thanks, looked at RedSnapper before.. i think a little pricey for me, but i like the bag.. very Billingham-y
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27-03-2009, 6:11 PM
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Watch bags on Amazon over a few days because there is something really wrong with there pricing lol
I just bought one of these Lowepro Flipside 300 Photo Backpack - Black Lowepro Flipside 300 Photo Backpack - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
On Monday it was £33 great bargain I thought but couldn't make my mind up so pondered it overnight, Tuesday it was £49 damn and blast, the wife said she would pay for it for me but I said I will wait and keep checking on the price, Wednesday it was £39.20 that was good enough so bought it 
Its now £58 
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27-03-2009, 6:29 PM
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I just bought a Crumpler Messenger Boy 7500. It fits my 40D with 17-55 attached, 70-200 F2.8 IS, 430EX and 10-22 perfectly. I paid £69.99 for it from Jacobs only last week and I've used it twice already! Money well spent!
__________________ .......My flickr....... Canon - 40D | 400D | 10-22 | 17-55 F2.8 IS | 50 1.4 | 70-200 F2.8L IS | 100 Macro | 430EX | Manfrotto 055MF3 + 804RC2 | Velbon ULTRA LUX i F | Tamrac Expedition 8 | Crumpler Messenger Boy 7500 | |
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27-03-2009, 8:48 PM
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Originally Posted by allymac123  I just bought a Crumpler Messenger Boy 7500. It fits my 40D with 17-55 attached, 70-200 F2.8 IS, 430EX and 10-22 perfectly. I paid £69.99 for it from Jacobs only last week and I've used it twice already! Money well spent! | that sounds good.. still a little pricey for my liking but might pick up a used one at a decent price. Does the 40D with attached 70-200 fit in? The IS is bigger than my Sigma 70-200 so if yours fits then mine will!
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27-03-2009, 8:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JSW Watch bags on Amazon over a few days because there is something really wrong with there pricing lol
I just bought one of these Lowepro Flipside 300 Photo Backpack - Black Lowepro Flipside 300 Photo Backpack - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
On Monday it was £33 great bargain I thought but couldn't make my mind up so pondered it overnight, Tuesday it was £49 damn and blast, the wife said she would pay for it for me but I said I will wait and keep checking on the price, Wednesday it was £39.20 that was good enough so bought it
Its now £58
So keep looking daily and you might get a bargain | Thats a good idea thanks I best keep 'em peeled!
As well as my crumpler I do have a Tamrac Expedition 5 which is about right, size-wise but its just not as handy as a messenger bag would be.
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27-03-2009, 8:53 PM
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I recently picked up a Lowepro Vertex 100AW
Holds my body, 5 lenses, flasgun and a few bits and bobs with some space to spare. It also has a laptop sleeve that I actually use as a space for snacks and a waterproof. However, the main reason i went for this is the tripod holder, which holds my Manfrotto 190 nice and secure.
I picked mine up for a smidge under £60 from here
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28-03-2009, 9:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Liquid101 I recently picked up a Lowepro Vertex 100AW
Holds my body, 5 lenses, flasgun and a few bits and bobs with some space to spare. It also has a laptop sleeve that I actually use as a space for snacks and a waterproof. However, the main reason i went for this is the tripod holder, which holds my Manfrotto 190 nice and secure.
I picked mine up for a smidge under £60 from here | Its a nice bag.. wish I had seen that before I bought my Tamrac!!
I am after a quick access messenger style bag that would fit my gear but thinking that one doesnt exist below £60  | |
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28-03-2009, 9:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Liquid101 the main reason i went for this is the tripod holder, which holds my Manfrotto 190 nice and secure.
| same reason why i went for the vertex 200 plus it has loads of compartments and can take a 15.4" widescreen laptop
also just got the primus aw from wilkinson cameras for £49. will take a body plus 2 lenses and it has a seperate compartment above for more camera stuff or a jacket and personal things etc
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