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I got myself a Micro 4/3 system camera and need a case or more likely pair of cases to make sure I get the most out of it.

Anyone have any suggestions?

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Case no. 1 - Something small and able to take the camera and wide angle/pancake lens would be the ideal starting point. Waterproof/raincover.

Case no. 2 - Don't mind it being quite a bit larger - with space for wide lens, pancake lens and tele, for days/weeks out. The 45-200 tele (85-400 35mm equiv) still isn't huge but must be about 10cm long.

I used to have a Lowepro Apex series case for a bridge camera. It was a bit bulky but was padded and had a raincover. I did have some success at attaching it to a rucksack too. Not sure if these go larger than that one.

Any recommendations? 🙂

/ninja edit - I know it's not actually an SLR - I thought I'd point that out before someone else did :-p but it's clearly more of an SLR size than a compact!


 
Posted : 06/03/2013 11:25 pm
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I've a gf1, which (with pancake lens) fits into a larger apex bag.... Look on amazon to see max apex size?

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Posted : 07/03/2013 6:27 am
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I like my crumpler case... Seems very well made and also doesn't scream 'expensive camera in here' like other camera branded bags.


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 7:02 am
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Get on eBay, see if you can find any Camera Care Systems (CCS) bags. They were originally made for the British Antarctic Survey and are absolutely bomb-proof. Unfortunately they are no longer made but you can occasionally pick up NOS or very good second hand. Not cheap though.


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 8:42 am
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The crumpler one does look good
http://www.lovecases.co.uk/crumpler-quick-escape-150-camera-bag-black.html

and the Lowe Apex 100 (same size as I had my bridge camera in) looks like it'd fit the bill
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000KZD73W/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_remote_1?ie=UTF8&index=1&isremote=1


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 9:14 am
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[url= http://www.7dayshop.com/photo-video-supplies/gadget-bags-camera-cases ]7DayShop.com[/url] have some good cases at nice cheap prices.
I bought the [url= http://www.7dayshop.com/samsonite-torbole-photo-video-130-camera-bag-case-black-kiwi-ref-00023314?backUrl=L3Bob3RvLXZpZGVvLXN1cHBsaWVzL2dhZGdldC1iYWdzLWNhbWVyYS1jYXNlcyNwPTI= ]Samsonite[/url] one (£10!) for my Sony, fits camera and 2 lenses quite nicely. Would need something bigger if/when my lens collection increases.


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 9:30 am
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I got a lowepro case for my Nikon 1 micro 4/3 camera. One I get the baby changed and quiet again I'll find the model and take a pic.

I may be some time - sorry.


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 9:40 am
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I have some old Crumpler bags looking for new homes - smallish SLR system cases. I think we are keeping one for my partner to use, but if you are interested could do some photographs of the other.

Would only be looking for £20 posted 😉

I seem to have waaaay too many camera bags these days!


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 9:46 am
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As promised here are some pics of the case i wen't for. Lowepro compact courier 70.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/60440210@N04/8535745793/ ]Lowepro camera case[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/60440210@N04/ ]RustyMac[/url], on Flickr

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/60440210@N04/8535746577/ ]Lowepro camera case[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/60440210@N04/ ]RustyMac[/url], on Flickr

All the gubbins i store in it.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/60440210@N04/8535747399/ ]Lowepro camera case[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/60440210@N04/ ]RustyMac[/url], on Flickr


 
Posted : 07/03/2013 12:49 pm
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I've got a Kata holster bag, which i've been very impressed with:

really compact, well put together and comes with good waterproof cover

[url= http://www.kata-bags.com/grip-10-dl-holster-g ]Kata Grip 10[/url]

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Posted : 07/03/2013 1:03 pm

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