Snappiest bag for GXR

• not big, i don't want another DSLR big bag which i already have for my SD15
• hold all 3 : protective for 2 lensors on a compartment and the body + 1 remaining lensor.
• casual if possible, dont look like a camera bag

magneto shot said:

whoa...now the choice is getting tough...the artisan does look like a very good buy, over here its sold for UsD 300. The two other brands mentioned looks good too, though not available here,have to order online.

My only concern is the size, i really need one that is as small as possible but can fit all (2 lensor + 1 body with lensor), viewing online is kinda hard to tell.

Good selection i must say, i think these bags are a real seller with the 4/3 and NEX picking up so strongly.

llbean looks good but its not the bag i can carry on a daily commute to office and that was my plan, for vacation or shooting it would looked fitting.

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Godfrey said:

magneto shot said:

whoa...now the choice is getting tough...the artisan does look like a very good buy, over here its sold for UsD 300. The two other brands mentioned looks good too, though not available here,have to order online.

My only concern is the size, i really need one that is as small as possible but can fit all (2 lensor + 1 body with lensor), viewing online is kinda hard to tell.

Good selection i must say, i think these bags are a real seller with the 4/3 and NEX picking up so strongly.

llbean looks good but its not the bag i can carry on a daily commute to office and that was my plan, for vacation or shooting it would looked fitting.

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I agree: the LL Bean bag looks nice but I prefers more horizontally organized bag for cameras and the style is a little "country" for urban settings.

A slightly smaller but similar design to the bags that Joel and I suggest is another A&A or BLB (from Photo Village) named "Image Smith" or ACAM 1000. It's a little shorter than the ACAM 7100 model and lacks the overlap, has a zipped front pocket instead. It can easily hold all you mention, but is just a little too tight for the iPad.. It's what I was originally going to get but carrying theniPad was a priority for me. unfortunately, it's not on sale like the ACAM 7100 (at popflash.com) and will cost more.

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Joel Stern said:

I also lookrf sy yhr acam 1000 but felt it was too wider/deep for my purposes. I am not sure if Popflash will ship internationally, maybe they will, I would email [email protected] and see. Good luck, lots of choices.

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Godfrey said:

Joel Stern said:

I also lookrf sy yhr acam 1000 but felt it was too wider/deep for my purposes. I am not sure if Popflash will ship internationally, maybe they will, I would email [email protected] and see. Good luck, lots of choices.

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It's actually a little shorter, about the same width, and only a little deeper from front pocket to back wall than the ACAM 7100. It's quite a nice bag, but the 7100 is easier to work with in the field given it's more open access on the top and the fact that you can fold the flap back over the the bag.

I'm thinking of removing the flap securing velcro on mine and fitting a couple of closure magnets. Or a simple elastic strap like a Moleskine notebook ...
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Joel Stern said:

Godfrey, this was the bag they listed as ACAM 1000

http://www.popflash.com/bags/cases/straps/artisan-artist-acam-1000-brown-camera-bag-new-limited-time-special-pricing/

This is the one I saw without a flap that I liked also

http://www.popflash.com/bags/cases/straps/artisan-artist-acam-3000-black-camera-bag-new/

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Godfrey said:

Joel Stern said:

Godfrey, this was the bag they listed as ACAM 1000

http://www.popflash.com/bags/cases/straps/artisan-artist-acam-1000-brown-camera-bag-new-limited-time-special-pricing/

This is the one I saw without a flap that I liked also

http://www.popflash.com/bags/cases/straps/artisan-artist-acam-3000-black-camera-bag-new/

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Yes, you can see from the photo that the real difference between these two is the depth of the front pocket: the ACAM 1000 pocket is deep enough for a padded lens divider and three "leica m size" lenses where the ACAM 3000 is more a standard pleated pocket size. The main bag section is pretty much the same size between them and a trifle shorter (bottom to top) compared to the ACAM 7100 (and my BLB bag).

The larger difference in use is that the ACAM 7100 and my BLB "Oskar's One Day Bag Mark II" when the top flap is folded over onto the bag has a completely open top where either the ACAM 1000 or 3000 have a zipper opening in the way of access, like the Domke F5XB that we both have. It's a small difference physically, but depending upon the size and shape of your gear can make a significant difference in ease of getting things in and out.
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magneto shot said:

What do u folks think of the Crumpler 4 million dollar home ?

There is a local shop selling this brand and it seems to fit all 2 of the GXR modules on each side inside and the camera with lensor facing down in the middle.

Its hard to find the nice brands that was mentioned here except via online. So far i am leaning towards A&A...

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