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An early Christmas present for Mrs.oxy and myself but what case?
Just got a basic lens at the moment but want to buy 24-105 zoom next.
Want a compact case to carry the camera on its own but also to be able to stick in the top of a rucksack for rides and quick draw-ness.
Anything better than the Crumpler quick escape 400, and will my camera fit? Many thanks 🙂
Must be some photographers out there?
I have a Lowepro Toploader for that kinda stuff. It's useful enough. Space for a few accessories, batteries, memory cards, and stuff like that. And small enough to fit in a decent sized rucksack.
I like Toploaders for carrying around a big lens but they take up a lot of space in a rucksack and aren't the best shape for carrying a spare lens. A wrap like [url= http://www.digitalmediastore.co.uk/camera_accessories/bags_and_cases/Neoprene_OCMC2_Neoprene_Reversible_Camera_Case_CamouflageBlack__ONE-OCMC2-D ]this[/url] is easier to fit in when you don't need the straps, pockets, etc.
For a more conventional bag, look at a [url= http://www.lowepro.co.uk/bag-finder/product_ct254pd224.htm ]Lowepro Nova AW[/url]. In my experience the flat, wide shape fits better in a rucksack than the Toploader and one day you'll be grateful for that AW cover.
[url= http://http://ilequipment.com/collections/all/products/photo-bag-mini ]something[/url] a bit different to your usual Lowe alpine. I Might get one for Christmas.
Thanks folks - maybe need 2 different products then...
For a more conventional bag, look at a Lowepro Nova AW. In my experience the flat, wide shape fits better in a rucksack than the Toploader and one day you'll be grateful for that AW cover.
My Toploader has an All Weather cover. It's been well tested too. Done a few all-dayers on the bike in the rain.
I'm not sure there's any Holy Grail though. TBH, I normally use my backpack these days, even if I'm just carrying the camera...
Probably not what you're looking for, but I have one of these for my DSLR - great for biking as it's sort of a cross between a rucksack and messenger bag and really easy to access the camera.
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-canon-custom-gadget-bag-300eg/p1531372
Nick