SLR bag...any suggestion?

[owen07]

Plan to buy a SLR bag and anyone want to share?
I am going to Lowepro....
any comments?
pricelist if got.
thx

[ZhenMing]

I'm using Lowepro slighshot 200AW... it's nice and convenient...

[owen07]

i am planning to get that too ..
but how about the price?

[bimmer]

Lowepro is highly recommended. Go for it! :)

[owen07]

i am considering that too..
so cool and comfortable

[chuah406]

you might want to consider a bag that doesn't shout that it's a camera bag. try crumpler.... ;)

[Grant S.]

But everyone/every thief now knows that Crumpler bags contain either nice expensive DSLR gear, or laptop computers. The anonymity factor was lost a couple of years ago IMHO.

[aaronfoo]

lol get a china brand then if thats the case. There lots of china replicas out there which does the job just as well and are far cheaper lol

[bimmer]

Bagman comes to mind....

[redz01]

You can try this bag, Godspeed SY-609 Sling Bag. It sure doesnt look like a camera bag to me. Looks more like a school bag. :D

[yannick]

off trail 2 is nice to use, highly recommend it for outing use. for travelling you need a bigger size to fit in all your gear. :)

[ShaolinTiger]

I'd go for something like a Crumpler 5 million dollar or a Slingshot 200

[jameslow]

can anyone advise where can i get Crumpler million dollar series bag in KL/PJ? i like to collect it, currently i have lowepro and tamrac, will go taiwan to get tenba and kata.

[owen07]

lol get a china brand then if thats the case. There lots of china replicas out there which does the job just as well and are far cheaper lol

No NO NO..I dont think it is safe to use bag made in china...

[ShaolinTiger]

can anyone advise where can i get Crumpler million dollar series bag in KL/PJ? i like to collect it, currently i have lowepro and tamrac, will go taiwan to get tenba and kata.

You can buy in KLCC Crumpler store or in 1U Gadget shop.

I'm collecting, but opposite to you, still looking for which Tamrac to buy :D

Probably Adventure 7 camo if I can get it.

[aaronfoo]

No NO NO..I dont think it is safe to use bag made in china...

Stereotyping towards china bags?

[jameslow]

You can buy in KLCC Crumpler store or in 1U Gadget shop.

I'm collecting, but opposite to you, still looking for which Tamrac to buy :D

Probably Adventure 7 camo if I can get it.

Thanks for the info.

I have Adventure 9, can load in many gears including laptop and velbon Max iL tripod internally, good for travel. I'm still looking for the optional strap to carry heavier tripod externally like manfrotto 190prob, do you know where can i get the external optional strap?

[owen07]

Stereotyping towards china bags?

No, I am sorry if you think I am wrong. But I really do not trust bag which is made in China, Its sound like pirated or maybe fake thing. I also dont really trust the quality but if you have any good quality 1 can show some picture of it..
No offend.
:)

[o_buy]

Kata NG R-102 ,comfortable and pro... nobody will same with u in Malaysia..:cool:

[aaronfoo]

No, I am sorry if you think I am wrong. But I really do not trust bag which is made in China, Its sound like pirated or maybe fake thing. I also dont really trust the quality but if you have any good quality 1 can show some picture of it..
No offend.
:)


Whats bad about it? I'm using my Bagman, million dollar bag lookalike and it works fine. Worried about its quality? Seriousely... I've got a Lowepro Rover II, but I find the quality just the only slightly better.

Overall, I believe its still just as good. If you've not tested one out before, go ahead and test one out pls.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/1520518399_d2c9ff3dab_o.jpg

[owen07]

Whats bad about it? I'm using my Bagman, million dollar bag lookalike and it works fine. Worried about its quality? Seriousely... I've got a Lowepro Rover II, but I find the quality just the only slightly better.

Overall, I believe its still just as good. If you've not tested one out before, go ahead and test one out pls.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/1520518399_d2c9ff3dab_o.jpg

U mean that Bagman is a China product??
where can get it ??
do you have any price update and also model type...

[aaronfoo]

Thats what the shop told me.
You can bvisit directphoto website for the bags details
http://www.directphoto.com.my/webshaper/store/viewCat.asp?catID=257

[Grant S.]

The Initigo Bagman sling bag is every way as good as the Crumpler 5 million dollar home equivalent.
Plus all these manufacturers bags are made in China anyway, so it's a question of testing the quality for yourself, not dismissing a product because of it's origins.

[owen07]

The Initigo Bagman sling bag is every way as good as the Crumpler 5 million dollar home equivalent.
Plus all these manufacturers bags are made in China anyway, so it's a question of testing the quality for yourself, not dismissing a product because of it's origins.

THank you for that comments...

[skysaw]

Plan to buy a SLR bag and anyone want to share?
I am going to Lowepro....
any comments?
pricelist if got.
thx

get ur bag oredy?
Lowepro is a good choice!!
can try to ask Direct Photo for this brand, quite cheap from them.

[wey]

Lowepro Slingshot 200AW, good bag. esp like the 'table top' when changing lense.

[noordin]

Get a Think Tank bag. I'm trying to get one but unfortunately there are no dealers/importers in Malaysia nor Singapore! :(

[clemong888]

Get a Think Tank bag. I'm trying to get one but unfortunately there are no dealers/importers in Malaysia nor Singapore! :(

think tanks are exp but definitely good. i can help u get one from here but prices here are at a slight premium compared to the states.

[tresca]

Plan to buy a SLR bag and anyone want to share?
I am going to Lowepro....
any comments?
pricelist if got.
thx

Y not consider Safrotto? the best seller bag in China, quality first class, price almost half of lowepro

[Leongster]

U mean that Bagman is a China product??
where can get it ??
do you have any price update and also model type...

You can try All IT Hypermart in digital mall PJ, saw it yesterday, RM89.00.

[timothyy]

Just a quick questions...

1) Where to find Safrotto?
2) Where to find bagman?
3) Where to find Lowepro?
4) Where to find fake camera bags?

All in Malaysia... I am looking for one but never tested them before.

[EpeT]

i've used Lowepro b4.. now i'm using Tamrac Adventure 74..
it's good bag..

[soloman]

No, I am sorry if you think I am wrong. But I really do not trust bag which is made in China, Its sound like pirated or maybe fake thing. I also dont really trust the quality but if you have any good quality 1 can show some picture of it..
No offend.
:)

Lowepro = MADE IN CHINA....

[tresca]

Just a quick questions...

1) Where to find Safrotto?
2) Where to find bagman?
3) Where to find Lowepro?
4) Where to find fake camera bags?

All in Malaysia... I am looking for one but never tested them before.


Safrontto, check with digicolor at Mutiara Complex, Jln Ipoh
Bagman, no idea where to get
Lowepro, u can get it at almost all the camera shops, YL, Digicolor or direct photo
fake camera bags???? this is not LV bags la, bro!


Lowepro = MADE IN CHINA....

Bro, LOL! can i add somemore? Nikon 50mm f1.8 MADE IN CHINA, TAMRON 17-50 f2.8 MADE IN CHINA ......!!!

[mitmivec]

LOL.... even motorola... nokia... and lots more stuff also manufacture in china :D

[karheng]

Hello...

Think Tank, pro photographers bag also made in China....but very good quality....

Can see shashinki.com for the list...

[ShaolinTiger]

Stay on topic please. :mad:

[opy_bucumeja]

I'm using Lowepro slighshot 200AW:partyon:... friendly user...:rasta:

[mobbes]

bagman & Caseman ... :?... same or not?? Directphoto's prod page shows Caseman wor:? Which one better or the same thing??

btw, every generation will bash an upcoming country... previous generation bash Japan... yup poon foh ... this generation bash China ... chung kok foh ... next generation?? yan dou foh :D ooops sorry for the cantonese & ot

[edit] anyone know where to buy those super soft shoulder pads that wrap around the strap like the Crumplers have?

[mhniam]

bagman and caseman arethe same. i believe they use caseman for europe market and bagman elsewhere.
the bagman trekka (that can carry laptop as well as dslr) comes in 3 size. shashinki selling for rm259 i think, not sure what size. as a comparison, the big one is selling for sgd88 in orient photo in simlim square singapore. medium one goes for sgd77 and small one sgd66. which size u need depends on ur laptop bag. the med one should fit 14-inch laptop. well padded, just that i have heard comments about the divider being soft, compared to lowepro

or u can get a similar one in the form of aerfeis. direct photo used to sell it, for rm200. the appearance is similar to crumpler hence it's nicer than bagman. but i haven't touch it before so I don't know the quality.

i wanted to buy the bagman from china since it's the cheapest. that was till i found out Lowepro Fastpack 250. More expensive of course. Cheapest you can find in Malaysia is RM350. In Singapore, you can get it for SGD130 or RM299 from Cathay Photo.

My friend will be bringing back my Fastpak next week from US. It's less than US$70 or RM250. Most things in Malaysia are more expensive. I guess one reason is the corruption hehe. Do you know that you can get the Bagman from China for RM84????

[SooHK]

Lowepro Offtrail 2, good for casual walkabout bought mine for Rm220 (1 to 10 conversion rate) in Bangkok.

Lowepro Slingshot 300, bought mine at Rm430 at Ampang Park. Good when u need to travel with a lot of lens....

I am not sure lowepro mini trekker classic is selling how much in Malaysia but in Bangkok there is an offer for Rm220.

So far I find that bags and hoya filters is cheaper in Bangkok.... if you are in bangkok for vacation drop by camera shop in MBK center, you can get it cheaper there..

[jameslow]

bagman also a good bag, i'm little bit brand concious, otherwise, will buy this rather than crumpler.

If you got budget, the Lowepro Slingshot 200 or 300 are still the best, i believe lots of ppl like it, can see everywhere ppl using it. :) due to its too common, i choose Kata Torso T-214, the strap softer and more comfortable, even compare with crumpler.

[waters]

Lowepro Offtrail 2, good for casual walkabout bought mine for Rm220 (1 to 10 conversion rate) in Bangkok.

Lowepro Slingshot 300, bought mine at Rm430 at Ampang Park. Good when u need to travel with a lot of lens....

I am not sure lowepro mini trekker classic is selling how much in Malaysia but in Bangkok there is an offer for Rm220.

So far I find that bags and hoya filters is cheaper in Bangkok.... if you are in bangkok for vacation drop by camera shop in MBK center, you can get it cheaper there..

I am going there on holiday next month. May i know on which floor of MBK. Is the shop you're talking about has many Lowepro bags hanging around the shop?

[SooHK]

yeah, its the shop fill with bags hanging. If you take BTS its the same floor that u will entered in which u could see Sony on the right and later on Svenson ice cream on the left. The shop is called fotofile. I believe is 3rd floor. There are 3 fotofile shop at MBK. The 1st floor is fill with used camera and lens. The 3rd one which just newly open is at 5th floor which showcase all the lens, camera. I am now in BKK too :)

[waters]

Thanks so much for the info. Will check it out when i'm there. Enjoy your time there.

[megapixel]

where to get Godspeed pro bag ?

[leokoo]

No, I am sorry if you think I am wrong. But I really do not trust bag which is made in China, Its sound like pirated or maybe fake thing. I also dont really trust the quality but if you have any good quality 1 can show some picture of it..
No offend.
:)

Hi Owen07,

Am not an expert, but certain brands are much more trustable compared to others. When shopping around for a bag, don't just look at the country where it comes from, or even the selling price, but look at
a) User testimonials (are they good, bad, excellent?)

b) Warranty given (lifetime? Do they have enough confidence to give you warranty over their connectors and zips? This is as connectors and zips often break the most, and when they do, you don't want your RM 20k worth of camera gear hitting hard on the floor. If you're interested, you could check out Clubsnap (hope it's ok to mention that), whereupon someone mentioned abt their Safrotto brand bag's connector suddenly broke. He's now using a much more decent bag - Lowepro/Kata/ThinkTank/Crumpler/Billingham) :)

c) Purpose of use - Would you anytime in the future need to travel overseas? Most bags wouldn't fit into the Airport regulation. It's fine in Malaysia, but would you take the risk of having your gears thrown into the cargo while you're on your way back from Europe/Japan/etc or so?

d) Ability to look discreet yet presentable - Would the bag be able to look discreet enough not to scream 'Camera inside!' Also, do consider if you could and would want to bring the bag to your office or for meetings.

e) Finally, look at how much gears could fit into a bag for it's size. Some bags are large, but due to design, couldn't fit in much. As photographers, we're always expanding out lenses and gear as and when we could afford it. Would we want to continuously purchase new bags solely on the reason that we didn't purchase the right one?

:cool:

Cheers!

[leokoo]

bagman also a good bag, i'm little bit brand concious, otherwise, will buy this rather than crumpler.

If you got budget, the Lowepro Slingshot 200 or 300 are still the best, i believe lots of ppl like it, can see everywhere ppl using it. :) due to its too common, i choose Kata Torso T-214, the strap softer and more comfortable, even compare with crumpler.

Hmm, a Slingshot 300's good, but not for hiking, or even walking across town with it. I've 2 friends who sold off theirs at the weight of their gears was literally killing them :run_away:

[-mk-]

any cheap camera bags ? preferably less than RM100.. i dun mind imitation stuff actually..
lol

[bimmer]

any cheap camera bags ? preferably less than RM100.. i dun mind imitation stuff actually..
lol

I have one for sale here.
http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8051

[-mk-]

i am using one similar to that also..:redface:

[take]

I'm using Lowepro Slingshot 200AW, but it can't fit in my laptop when balik kampong, now quite often balik kampong... so thinking of buying the backpack version of Slingshot 200AW with laptop compartment, the Fastpack 250.

But then, quite expensive la, over RM350, if compare to 200AW (only RM230).

What about Kata Digital Rucksack 467, it got laptop compartment too, right? does it have the same capacity as the lowepro 200AW? How much is the Kata DR-467, where to buy in KL?

[jameslow]

I'm using Lowepro Slingshot 200AW, but it can't fit in my laptop when balik kampong, now quite often balik kampong... so thinking of buying the backpack version of Slingshot 200AW with laptop compartment, the Fastpack 250.

But then, quite expensive la, over RM350, if compare to 200AW (only RM230).

What about Kata Digital Rucksack 467, it got laptop compartment too, right? does it have the same capacity as the lowepro 200AW? How much is the Kata DR-467, where to buy in KL?

Ya, Kata is great and Rucksack 467 got laptop comp, I recommend EngTong-Ronnie Koh, his service is good.

Alternatively, please take a look below URL;

http://www.yamiya.com.my/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=49&sort=&sort_direction=&page=3

[take]

Ya, Kata is great and Rucksack 467 got laptop comp, I recommend EngTong-Ronnie Koh, his service is good.

Alternatively, please take a look below URL;

http://www.yamiya.com.my/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=49&sort=&sort_direction=&page=3

Thanks, that's helpful. I just wonder how was Fastpack 250 capacity compare to Kata DR-467, but I do love the side opening of Fastpack 250, it just like the Slingshot 200AW, do think Fastpack 250 able to carry tripod too? I read from DCM, the Kata DR-467 able to stripe a tripod, I just wonder how stable to hold a tripod with two stripe.

Any other backpack able to hold a tripod, a 13" MacBook, K10D+DA14mm, F35-70mm, K50mm F1.2, AF540 flash, and Sigma 70-300 APO? :?

[DJKenji]

anyone using backpack? can recommend brand n model

[jameslow]

anyone using backpack? can recommend brand n model

depends on new or use and budget la...

[ianhizr...]

can anyone share how much the price of safrotto sling bag and where to get it?

[jeddah32]

which shop can i find the slingshot bag? lowepro slingshot 200AW?

[Monkey boy]

I usually go to dSLR in Subang Parade to look for bags, they have one of the most collection of bags around....
Yup, they have got the Lowepro slingshot 200AW

Monkey Boy

[jackie810]

I'm using Jenova, China camera bag brand :run_away:

[neoro]

anyone using backpack? can recommend brand n model

I highly recommend think tank antidote or the think tank rotation 360.. With some diy padding you can check out blackhawk"s line of backpack

[izam70]

I have a D90, Kit Lens, 55-200 lens, nissin 622 flash, should i buy the crumple 2 million or 5 million... never seen the bag before but like what i heard about them. Please help me

[ikan_semilang]

Lowepro Off Trail 2 can fit D80 with battery grip?

[malkor]

I'm also looking at getting a new camera bag, at the moment using a Lowepro 120AW. Which is great till i started having more then one lens :P. Now I need something new, was thinking of getting a backpack with laptop compartment + camera + lense compartment. Besides Lowepro and Tamrac are there are any other brands out in the market?

Also wondering if there are any cheap brands in the market?

[terazzatale]

I'm also looking at getting a new camera bag, at the moment using a Lowepro 120AW. Which is great till i started having more then one lens :P. Now I need something new, was thinking of getting a backpack with laptop compartment + camera + lense compartment. Besides Lowepro and Tamrac are there are any other brands out in the market?

Also wondering if there are any cheap brands in the market?

try bagman bagpack..
snapshoot trekka for rm280 @j-one amcorp mall

[nightc]

I'm using Lowepro Slingshot 200AW, but it can't fit in my laptop when balik kampong, now quite often balik kampong... so thinking of buying the backpack version of Slingshot 200AW with laptop compartment, the Fastpack 250.

But then, quite expensive la, over RM350, if compare to 200AW (only RM230).

What about Kata Digital Rucksack 467, it got laptop compartment too, right? does it have the same capacity as the lowepro 200AW? How much is the Kata DR-467, where to buy in KL?

Bro, may I know where you got ur 200 AW from? RM230 is cheap.. I found Shashinki selling RM355.

[iwhizz]

buy hand made one.. mine work like champ :P

[jackie13]

You can get the Lowepro Slingshot 200AW from Singapore SimLim Square 'Alan Photo'. Price around SGD 85.00

I got mine over there also.
Now plan to get a new one, need to put my Huge 17" Laptop so CompuTrekker AW Plus is my choice.
It cost RM750 in Malaysia, but Singapore selling at RM450.

[vpam5221]

considering KATA KT 3N1 or Lowepro Primus AW

http://www.kata-bags.com/Uploads/Products/3N1-30/Images/3N1-30-close_small.jpg vs. http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/images/products/large/Lowepro%20Primus%20camera%20280.jpg

lowepro

http://www.missnumerique.com/images/produits/large/lowepro_primus_aw_noir_b.jpg

KATA

http://shashinki.com/shop/images/KT-D-3N1-10-OPEN.jpg


Main usage, when travelling. need all taiko's advice

[Jyi]

considering KATA KT 3N1 or Lowepro Primus AW

http://www.kata-bags.com/Uploads/Products/3N1-30/Images/3N1-30-close_small.jpg vs. http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/images/products/large/Lowepro%20Primus%20camera%20280.jpg

lowepro

http://www.missnumerique.com/images/produits/large/lowepro_primus_aw_noir_b.jpg

KATA

http://shashinki.com/shop/images/KT-D-3N1-10-OPEN.jpg


Main usage, when travelling. need all taiko's advice

Lowepro's build is superb. Although it doesn't take up as much as the Kata 3N1-30. From my usage, under some load, my 3N1-30 will sag slightly at the bottom.

[vpam5221]

so bro,,, you own a kata 3n1.... any good for travelling... my camera gear would not be so heavy.... just need one with quick draw and compartments for other stuffs

[leokoo]

Lowepro's build is superb. Although it doesn't take up as much as the Kata 3N1-30. From my usage, under some load, my 3N1-30 will sag slightly at the bottom.

There's a difference in pricing over both brands mentioned, and seriously, many of us believe it's due to cutting down on using quality materials (as both are China made, and yes, we do know the factories producing them) :chillin::chillin:

If I was you, I would go for the Lowepro, as the extra paid would be justified in the long run.


Cheers!

[bravogt]

I have the mid size version of the Kata, 3N1-20. Some would say that bag was over engineer, too much features pack into it which makes is a complicating bag, neither a true sling bag nor a true backpack. Only reason I bought it was cuz it looks better than the Lowepro Slingshot and Fastpack. As for the Primus AW, not sure the price in Malaysia but in Sdyney, it's almost double the price of the Kata. As they say, you get what you pay for. Good luck in deciding..

Cheers,
Alan..

[leokoo]

I have the mid size version of the Kata, 3N1-20. Some would say that bag was over engineer, too much features pack into it which makes is a complicating bag, neither a true sling bag nor a true backpack. Only reason I bought it was cuz it looks better than the Lowepro Slingshot and Fastpack. As for the Primus AW, not sure the price in Malaysia but in Sdyney, it's almost double the price of the Kata. As they say, you get what you pay for. Good luck in deciding..

Cheers,
Alan..


Kata actually does have the higher end range. However, in order to seize market share, they've started the lower end series. :) Do check out mitmivec's post to read more about the DR-467 performance.


Cheers! :)

[Jyi]

I think GDC is Kata's high-end series. DPS would often be referred to as lower-end. GDC bags are very well-built. I have the R-101 too, which is built much better all-round compared to the 3N1.

I agree with Leokoo. The Primus would justify its high price tag in the long run. Lowepro's build is almost always impeccable.

[noordin]

Try Think Tank.

I have LowePro, Kata, Crumpler and Think Tank. I like Think Tank best.