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Non Tool Forum => The Break Room => Topic started by: yud on September 29, 2009, 03:39:05 AM
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Having bought a DSLR, I found myself in need of a new camera bag, I tried 3 bags that we had lying around, none of them had the size and protection I wanted so I looked for a new bag. Every bag in town either yelled at the top of its lungs “I HAVE A NICE CAMERA IN ME, STEAL IT NOW” or they where poor quality.
So last weekend we where in Cincinnati (bigger stores) and my mom got a $89 bag and I got a $69 bag, and I have to say what the heck is it with camera bags why on earth are they so much.
Not the most important topic, but irritating none the less
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They have stupid crazy markups. Insider info.... ::)
i bought one at employee discount last christmas where i work. Lowe something or another..89.99 retail....i got it for 36.99....which is 5% above cost.
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Because they know after you dropped that much on a DSLR you can afford to pay for a bag. :P
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Everything photography is expensive.
Besides, I have never minded spending on a good bag because I know that all it takes is one accident and the bag protecting its contents, to make that expansive bag a good investment.
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Try pacsafe bags they offer a little bit more security than other bags, Krumpler bags looks good also.
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They have stupid crazy markups. Insider info.... ::)
i bought one at employee discount last christmas where i work. Lowe something or another..89.99 retail....i got it for 36.99....which is 5% above cost.
Sounds like a great deal.
Lowe Alpine Systems makes some of the very best gear available but it's quite expensive. First rate backpacks, rucksacks, bags, etc.
I've had a couple of their full size backpacks and several rucksacks - all were excellent.
Their gear for photographers is supposed to be very good too.
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I got a Naneu pro, Military Ops Lima, and it looks like it should be a great bag and should do a great job protecting the camera :tu:, just a little sticker shock :o
Next week I am going up to Mackinaw City, it should get a good work out up there.
The only thing is the Compass dose not work :think: maybe it has to do with the fact they put it right next to a magnet :rofl:
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+1 on Krumpler's kept camera & video camera safe for years :D. We got good deals on old stock too.
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My big bag is this (http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/camera-cases/backpacks/lowepro/PRD_84734_3139crx.aspx).. (http://www.photographyreview.com/channels/photographyreview/images/products/product_84734.jpg)
I bought it around the time of the birth of my eldest. It let me go wandering with him and have camera gear in the lower compartment and full nappy changing supplies in the top :D So I've had it for over six year now and its been a good bag.
Recommended :tu:
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They have stupid crazy markups. Insider info.... ::)
i bought one at employee discount last christmas where i work. Lowe something or another..89.99 retail....i got it for 36.99....which is 5% above cost.
Sounds like a great deal.
Lowe Alpine Systems makes some of the very best gear available but it's quite expensive. First rate backpacks, rucksacks, bags, etc.
I've had a couple of their full size backpacks and several rucksacks - all were excellent.
Their gear for photographers is supposed to be very good too.
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I've got an original Orion treker from Lowe and it's great musts be about 6 years old now and it's still like new, it's been dumped in rivers and the such while cycling off road and I've fallen on it plenty of times too and it's always protected the camera kit inside :tu:
I just wish that someone made a camera bag with a water reservoir pocket, come on camelbak get onto it :pok:
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Next week I am going up to Mackinaw City, it should get a good work out up there.
I just got back and I must say it is the best bag I have ever had :D
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Next week I am going up to Mackinaw City, it should get a good work out up there.
I just got back and I must say it is the best bag I have ever had :D
you know i i had that issue but was able to use my medic bag on my mexpud and it worked nice for me
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Next week I am going up to Mackinaw City, it should get a good work out up there.
I just got back and I must say it is the best bag I have ever had :D
Off topic: Yud, did you by any chance stop in to Coffman Hardware?? :ahhh
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Next week I am going up to Mackinaw City, it should get a good work out up there.
I just got back and I must say it is the best bag I have ever had :D
Off topic: Yud, did you by any chance stop in to Coffman Hardware?? :ahhh
yep I did. but I did not get anything :(
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Try B&H. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
They usually have some of the best prices. Call them, they really know what they are talking about. They also have the coolest store on the planet.
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Next week I am going up to Mackinaw City, it should get a good work out up there.
I just got back and I must say it is the best bag I have ever had :D
Off topic: Yud, did you by any chance stop in to Coffman Hardware?? :ahhh
yep I did. but I did not get anything :(
You went in to Coffman Hardware, but you didn't buy anything?! :o Oh you poor dear, that must have been an awful experience. :cry: :D