Looking for a discreet camera bag...

[jhenderson]

Hi,


You'd think this would be easy... Suggestions would be most welcome... I am looking for a discreet (and therefore less stealable) looking camera shoulder bag to house my normal walkaround gear. I would like to house a Canon 50D with a an attached 24-105 F4L lens (Don't ask how i arrived at that particular combination, it is a long story involving breakages and free replacements - albeit it is a system that now works nicely for me [])


That bit is easy, but i also want to keep my 70-200 F4L zoom in it at the same time -Not attached though.


On looks, the Lowepro Classfied 140AW looks good - especially with the toploading -but cannot tell if it would fit these 2 items (Photos and dimensions don't make it obvious). The alternative looks like the Nova 170AW, but does look more "camera" obvious. Has anyone tried anything like this combination?


I have been looking at Lowepro as i have had repeated good experience with them, but am not tied to them so could easily go for another make...

[quattrophinia]

Maybe you need to look at a not so known "camera" brand bag? Lowepro to me says " Look, I have a camera inside" and the larger the bag, the more expensive the gear is..


I use Lowepro bags and they are great but I keep them very close to me at all times..


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[EdN]

What I use are Lowpro camera and lens cases. Whenever I am out anywhere, they all go inside a non-descript backpack. Take them out when I am out in the field and put them away after the shoot is over. It keeps everything "low profile" but protects it all.

[ShutterbugJohan]

You might want to try one of Crumpler's bags. Their Million Dollar Home series is fairly popular and doesn't look like a camera bag.

[Dallasphotog]

My daughter uses a Canon backpack that appears pretty non-descript. You might even consider a regular school backpack with some added padding (even bubble wrap around the interior).

[crosbyharbison]

My daughter uses a Canon backpack that appears pretty non-descript. You might even consider a regular school backpack with some added padding (even bubble wrap around the interior).

Thats exactly what I do when I need to go out. My backpack hold a 42 inch reflector, 5d II with grip, 24-70, 70-200 2.8 is, 50 mm f/1.4, and 2 flashes with pocketwizards. I use a sweatshirt for extra padding.

[Colin]

Maybe you need to look at a not so known "camera" brand bag?
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Maybe a 'manpurse'?





Big canvas shopping bag, and put a bunch of 'chick' stuff all over the top, well-used lipstick that's kind of smeary, old smelly sandwich, dirty beach towel, etc. That'll keep people out.

[Jeff Lucia]

Look at Think Tank Photo's Urban Disguise series.

[Sean Setters]

Think Tank's bags are very well made. However, you might want to look at KATA bags on B&amp;H and Adorama. I got my KATA bag back when they had an instant rebate on it (which made it a price I couldn't pass up). The model I have isn't top loading, but I'm sure they have something along the lines that you need--and they'rereasonably priced.

[jhenderson]

Sorry, been away for a few days...


Thanks for alll the inputs, i had a look pretty much all of the suggestions. The crumpler was goo, but not quite deep enough. In the end i went for the Think Tank bag. It arrived this morning and i must sa i am well pleased with it. Not a "camera" design - materials are a bit "camera bag" bug this is perfect for what i am looking for.


Thanks very much for all your help.