Has anyone purchased one of these camera bags?

They seem to be an incredible value for a leather camera bag.

http://www.copperriverbags.com/camera-bags/

David V said:

They seem to be an incredible value for a leather camera bag.

http://www.copperriverbags.com/camera-bags/

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Looks good, and the price looks decent too, as long as you don't include the matching leather straps. The inserts look a bit thin, though.

Nope. Not my style.

It looks like a large and heavy bag for mirrorless with all that metal. I think the idea of shooting mirror less is going light.

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I am always looking at camera bags. These look good, and for a leather bag, the price is good as well. If it's what you go with, think about putting additional padding in to protect your gear: swap some out of your existing bags or get some new padding. I've kept foam padding and insets from bags that were tossed years ago and use this to perfectly customize/configure all my bags.

I don't use leather camera bags, but I do throw my small, nylon camera bag into my large leather tote

Cheers!

Londongal said:

I am always looking at camera bags. These look good, and for a leather bag, the price is good as well. If it's what you go with, think about putting additional padding in to protect your gear: swap some out of your existing bags or get some new padding. I've kept foam padding and insets from bags that were tossed years ago and use this to perfectly customize/configure all my bags.

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This is a terrible advice. I never understood the obsession with thick padding. Your camera is not made of porcelain, its meant to be used in the field, so it does not need the cushioning made to protect fine china. What those guys put in in their inserts is more than enough. Thick padding waste space, makes it harder to take the gear out, etc. Ever seen the padding on Domke bags? If it seems thin to you, consider that it is used by pros all over the works carrying gear that probably costs way more than your cherished amateur rig. and I guarantee you, every time their gear failed, it was not the fault of the padding. I chuckle every time I see a Rebel with a kit zoom being carried in a camera bag that is twice the size if the camera. And those bags usually have a zipper and an additional buckle, which makes for a speedy shooting experience (irony intended).

To the OP- don't put in any extra padding. if you are worrying about transit damage, buy Domke wraps (or just cut up some old bath towels), and wrap the camera and lenses in them before putting them in the bag for transit. In that state you can drop the bag from 6 feet onto the concrete floor and the camera will be fine. When you get to your destination, just unwrap the gear put the wraps back in your luggage and go shooting. Wraps also make good protection for souvenirs.

alexzn said:

Londongal said:

I am always looking at camera bags. These look good, and for a leather bag, the price is good as well. If it's what you go with, think about putting additional padding in to protect your gear: swap some out of your existing bags or get some new padding. I've kept foam padding and insets from bags that were tossed years ago and use this to perfectly customize/configure all my bags.

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This is a terrible advice. I never understood the obsession with thick padding. Your camera is not made of porcelain, its meant to be used in the field, so it does not need the cushioning made to protect fine china. What those guys put in in their inserts is more than enough. Thick padding waste space, makes it harder to take the gear out, etc. Ever seen the padding on Domke bags? If it seems thin to you, consider that it is used by pros all over the works carrying gear that probably costs way more than your cherished amateur rig. and I guarantee you, every time their gear failed, it was not the fault of the padding. I chuckle every time I see a Rebel with a kit zoom being carried in a camera bag that is twice the size if the camera. And those bags usually have a zipper and an additional buckle, which makes for a speedy shooting experience (irony intended).

To the OP- don't put in any extra padding. if you are worrying about transit damage, buy Domke wraps (or just cut up some old bath towels), and wrap the camera and lenses in them before putting them in the bag for transit. In that state you can drop the bag from 6 feet onto the concrete floor and the camera will be fine. When you get to your destination, just unwrap the gear put the wraps back in your luggage and go shooting. Wraps also make good protection for souvenirs.

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Hi alexzn,

Your opinion is different from mine. I would not say the suggestions in either of our posts "is a terrible advise".

Best wishes and good karma to you,

Londongal

alexzn said:

Londongal said:

I am always looking at camera bags. These look good, and for a leather bag, the price is good as well. If it's what you go with, think about putting additional padding in to protect your gear: swap some out of your existing bags or get some new padding. I've kept foam padding and insets from bags that were tossed years ago and use this to perfectly customize/configure all my bags.

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This is a terrible advice. I never understood the obsession with thick padding. Your camera is not made of porcelain, its meant to be used in the field, so it does not need the cushioning made to protect fine china. What those guys put in in their inserts is more than enough. Thick padding waste space, makes it harder to take the gear out, etc. Ever seen the padding on Domke bags? If it seems thin to you, consider that it is used by pros all over the works carrying gear that probably costs way more than your cherished amateur rig. and I guarantee you, every time their gear failed, it was not the fault of the padding. I chuckle every time I see a Rebel with a kit zoom being carried in a camera bag that is twice the size if the camera. And those bags usually have a zipper and an additional buckle, which makes for a speedy shooting experience (irony intended).

To the OP- don't put in any extra padding. if you are worrying about transit damage, buy Domke wraps (or just cut up some old bath towels), and wrap the camera and lenses in them before putting them in the bag for transit. In that state you can drop the bag from 6 feet onto the concrete floor and the camera will be fine. When you get to your destination, just unwrap the gear put the wraps back in your luggage and go shooting. Wraps also make good protection for souvenirs.

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So.....uh...how's this bag gonna do in the rain. Seems to me the ends are open by the strap and that external pocket thing isn't even from this century. I'm just sayin'.