Camera Bag Opinion

[Yamma]

Okay - I've got a very nice Dakine backpack style bag which works great, but it's not overly easy when it comes to accessibility and it's a lot to carry for shooting houses, heading downtown at night, etc.

so I bought this Dakine messenger bag.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51j0-tI6PQL._SX385_.jpg

Planning on getting an insert, and can't decide which will work best.

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The first is a bit too wide, so I'm leaning more towards the yellow one, but does anyone have much experience with inserts? Opinions?

My bag is about 12" high, 13" long, 4-4.5" wide.

[Grey Ghost]

I use an old Lowepro from the film days. It has the velcro compartments like the inserts pictured. But, no experience with a separate bag and insert.

What all do you want to keep in it ?

O/T: The latest thing I've been looking into is a 'sling strap'. I have an old Optech around the neck style.

[Yamma]

I would like to keep the camera w/lens, room for one extra lens, external flash, and any other accessories I need for the day.

This is the style I use now - which is AWESOME for traveling, hiking, etc.

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[Grey Ghost]

I like the BBP. It has the mini pockets on the attached cover. I keep some cleaning supplies in that area.

[78SA]

I use a backpack type and it has pockets and pouches everywhere.

http://www.shutterbug.com/images/archivesart/0806roundupnp05.jpg

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/23/465623.jpg


I don't know anything about inserts though. :leaving:

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

I have a Temba bag. When I'm going out I tend to bring EVERYTHING.

[Yamma]

Went ahead and ordered the yellow one - should be in today. Just hope it fits...... :D

[Yamma]

Finally got some (cell phone) pics of the new bag.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/3FA844DA-EC1E-4017-913C-9B19A857FFE1-3174-0000043EC36D4BEC_zps1c4132fb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/D9C279BF-1666-43D0-8788-385AA13932DD-3174-0000043EF303F49B_zps5de41789.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/6E58B056-6206-4D78-AF1D-CF664A445657-3174-0000043F5513270C_zps7b3d02a6.jpg

So far it's been great! Easy to access camera and lenses quickly. :seasix: