Cheap good looking camera bag?

[Gershy13]

Hi Guys,

 

Im looking for a camera bag, that is good looking, easy to carry and take stuff out of, that can fit all my stuff.

 

I dont want a rucksack, but more of a carry bag..

I was looking at something like the Lowepro Event Messenger 150.

That is the type of bag i want.

 

The things i want to fit in:

Canon 650d with 18-55mm Kit lens attached, or with 55-250mm STM attached

18-55mm or 55-250mm (whichever one isn't attached)

A few batteries

50mm f1.8 STM

LCD Viewfinder

Yongnuo 565ex Flash

Canon charger

A few filters

 

Thanks

Gershy13

[Gershy13]

Check out lowepro, they do a great range of pro bags

Yup, im looking at them. But i dont know if they will fit all this, and also if they are too big to carry.

[ShadowCaptain]

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I was looking at something like the Lowepro Event Messenger 150.

 

 

Just get that its a great bag, mine arrives tomorrow

[Gershy13]

Just get that its a great bag

it seems a little big...  I just measured it, and its huge!

[ShadowCaptain]

it seems a little big...  I just measured it, and its huge!

 

No its not

 

[comicsansms]

Someone I know just bought a camera.

They bought a medium bag, and immediately after they left the store, they realised the bag was to small.

They returned it and got the big bag.

Bigger means better. 

[ShadowCaptain]

Bigger means better. 

 

Completely not true, depends on the gear you want to carry

 

If I am on a proper shoot I take a big bag, tripod, all my lenses and accessroies

 

if i am on holiday walking around on the beach I have a small messenger bag  with my camera maybe one or two things

[TheGeeker]

I use this. Not a messenger bag but I think it would work well for you. 

 

http://www.rei.com/product/849232/lowepro-photo-hatchback-16l-aw-camera-pack

[Gershy13]

I use this. Not a messenger bag but I think it would work well for you. 

 

http://www.rei.com/product/849232/lowepro-photo-hatchback-16l-aw-camera-pack

See thats more of a backpack... i dont want one of those... more like a shoulder bag...

[Gershy13]

Someone I know just bought a camera.

They bought a medium bag, and immediately after they left the store, they realised the bag was to small.

They returned it and got the big bag.

Bigger means better. 

I wish i could try it in store, then i will know exactly how big it is, and if it can fit all my stuff.

But i cant find any stores in the uk that sell that bag.

[TheGeeker]

See thats more of a backpack... i dont want one of those... more like a shoulder bag...

Ah ok.  The one in the OP looks very nice. 

[Gershy13]

Completely not true, depends on the gear you want to carry

 

If I am on a proper shoot I take a big bag, tripod, all my lenses and accessroies

 

if i am on holiday walking around on the beach I have a small messenger bag  with my camera maybe one or two things

I want a bag for holiday mainly...

[ShadowCaptain]

I want a bag for holiday mainly...

 

thats what I just bought one for haha, im going to cyprus

 

I just bought Koolertron bag but im swapping it for the lowpro 150, its pretty much perfect for what I want to carry

 

Any smaller and you will not be able to carry more than the camera and lens and nothing else

[Gershy13]

thats what I just bought one for haha

Which one did you get?

You live in the Uk dont you, do you know of any places where they sell lowepro bags? and i can go and try them?

[ShadowCaptain]

Which one did you get?

You live in the Uk dont you, do you know of any places where they sell lowepro bags? and i can go and try them?

 

Not sure, maybe Jessops / Currys / local camera shops

[Gershy13]

Not sure, maybe Jessops / Currys / local camera shops

hmm ok... i think i might have to go with one of the Event messenger bags... probably in black, because the grey one is disgusting! i just need to chose which size...

[Gershy13]

I just watched a review on the 150. And it looks like it might just about fit some of the stuff i want, but i dont like the whole velcro thing. I prefer a zip like design...

Might have to go and find another bag....

The price is ideal tho.

[ShadowCaptain]

hmm ok... i think i might have to go with one of the Event messenger bags... probably in black, because the grey one is disgusting! i just need to chose which size...

 

its green its nice I got black because it was £5 cheaper and I only need it for 10 days 

 

I just watched a review on the 150. And it looks like it might just about fit some of the stuff i want, but i dont like the whole velcro thing. I prefer a zip like design...

Might have to go and find another bag....

The price is ideal tho.

 

They never have zips, and you can silence the velco thats a unique feature of the bag

 

I actually dont know any camera bag with zips its very rare they are almost all velcro, press studd, straps or clasps (they might have a zip quick access panel though, and backpacks have zips)

[Gershy13]

its green its nice I got black because it was £5 cheaper and I only need it for 10 days 

 

 

They never have zips, and you can silence the velco thats a unique feature of the bag

LOL, i hate the colour... just my opinion tho.

 

 

I knew about the silence thing, but that clip is still there.

I currently have a Krisyo toploader style bag, i want something similar to that, just a bit wider, and taller, to fit more in it.

That has zips, and its nice and easy, so its not too loud, but still secure...

[ShadowCaptain]

LOL, i hate the colour... just my opinion tho.

 

 

I knew about the silence thing, but that clip is still there.

I currently have a Krisyo toploader style bag, i want something similar to that, just a bit wider, and taller, to fit more in it.

That has zips, and its nice and easy, so its not too loud, but still secure...

 

Those kind of top loaders do but rarely do messenger bags have zips, I find clasps easier and faster and still as secure

[Gershy13]

Those kind of top loaders do but rarely do messenger bags have zips, I find clasps easier and faster and still as secure

hmm ok, its a family camera, so i need to get the opinions of my brothers... and ill chose,

thanks for the help anyway!

[ALwin]

I would like to advise, if you are planning to buy at a shop (or even if you order online but there is a local shop that carries the bag you like) then go to the shop with the gear you intend to put in the bag and see how it all fits.  You may or may not find that the bag isn't suitable, you may find another ideal bag, etc.  But don't rely on the specifications (dimensions) of the bags as written on some website.  It is better to see for yourself if it can hold everything while giving you ease of use and access to your gear, before you buy.

[ShadowCaptain]

I would like to advise, if you are planning to buy at a shop (or even if you order online but there is a local shop that carries the bag you like) then go to the shop with the gear you intend to put in the bag and see how it all fits.  You may or may not find that the bag isn't suitable, you may find another ideal bag, etc.  But don't rely on the specifications (dimensions) of the bags as written on some website.  It is better to see for yourself if it can hold everything while giving you ease of use and access to your gear, before you buy.

 

100% Agree here, its also suprising how heavy a bag can get, or how cramped (or bulky) a bag can be too

[Gershy13]

I would like to advise, if you are planning to buy at a shop (or even if you order online but there is a local shop that carries the bag you like) then go to the shop with the gear you intend to put in the bag and see how it all fits.  You may or may not find that the bag isn't suitable, you may find another ideal bag, etc.  But don't rely on the specifications (dimensions) of the bags as written on some website.  It is better to see for yourself if it can hold everything while giving you ease of use and access to your gear, before you buy.

yup, im gonna try that, i think i found the bag at John Lewis

[Williamchan87]

The Lowepro Event Messenger 150 is one of the most common starter bags people get, that's until they start hoarding lenses and other equipment, and then they need larger bags. Just remember for travelling you need a bag a bit bigger then what your lenses, camera and filters are so you can fit a water bottle either inside or on the outside, a super thin jacket just incase of wind or rain, and a small snack.