Small(er) DSLR camera case

ecfiffer · **on:** August 24, 2009, 08:10:31 PM

Like most people with a DSLR I have the HUGE one that came with it. Its a nice case and all but I'm looking for one that I can slip insde a back pack. Ideally one with MOLLE attachements would be the best. I am planning on getting a Maxpedition Sitka for a trip to Disney World next year. Any ideas? I was looking at one from case logic that might work but I want to see what you all have in mind. And for those of you who look at milspecmonkey.com I've email him about his prototype he has too. That would be PERFECT but he has no plans on mass production....

Zack · **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2009, 08:25:02 PM

You could try a DSLR holster and I have one I will give you if I can find the darn thing. Its good for the camera with lens attached. You can then run it through belt loops or straps. . I have a case logic one that I would trade you for the huge one as it doesn't fit all my gear.

ecfiffer · **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2009, 09:20:53 PM

what kind is the case logic? I have actually two a samsonite one (i think it is atleast) and the nikon one. the nikon is much larger then the other one.

Zack · **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2009, 09:45:06 PM

http://www.caselogic.com/medium_slr_camera_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=133827

Use that link or copy and paste, its pretty similar to that one just a little older.

ecfiffer · **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2009, 10:46:28 PM

this one ?

Zack · **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:41:52 AM

That is indeed the one.

Whoey · **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2009, 10:30:26 AM

I have several bags for my DSLR... a cheap one that came with it... that size wise was great, but all the plastic clips/latches broke within the first year...

the smallest I have is the older version of this where mine is all black but essentially the same...:

( http://www.dslrlab.com/review/lowepro-tlz-1/index.htm )
this is exactly the same as what my brother-in-law has for his DSLR, it's big enough to carry your DSLR and an extra lens or external flash in the outer pouch... I use one of the hidden film cannister elastics on the inside to hold my extra battery. also a zipped pocket inside good for lens cloth and SD cards.

I have a samsonite bag as well that has space for a lot more gear that I also have clip on backpack straps for... it's ok, but I found it uncomfortable to carry around at a festival for 2 days... however it did offer great protection for my gear from the rain as it has a rain hood hidden away in one of the compartments...

I typically don't bother carrying my external flash, but usually have my 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lenses with the camera... depends on what I'm planning to do... sometimes I swap the VR for an old SLR lense I have for a more in between range... (yes I know that it's 1.5x on a DSLR...)

I think my next bag will be a Lowepro slingshot (single strap backpack) like this... I was looking at it before I got the samsonite, and changed my mind at the last minute... wish I hadnt...

( http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-SlingShot-All-Weather-Digital-Backpack/dp/B000BAX50G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1251188931&sr=1-2 )

ecfiffer · **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2009, 01:55:40 PM

a buddy of mine has that lowepro sling bag and loves it. The smaller lowepro dslr holster bag is pretty much what i'm looking for...

zack thanks for the offer but i think i'm ganna pass. you have been more then kind with hookin me up! thanks bro!

Chako · **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:24:42 PM

I am very fond of the Lowepro TLZ PRO AW. Enough room for a DSLR with battery grip and a nice sized zoom if you need it. You can even carry an external flash. All in a nice tight and fairly small package. The bag comes with a rain hood in case you get caught in inclement weather.