Help me find a big bag....!!

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I'm currently using a Tamrac Ultra Pro 17, but I'm one lens away from outgrowing it.....:help:

I need something to fit 2 bodies, one with a 70-200mm attached, the other with a 17-55mm attached, plus 5 flashguns and room for another 3 or 4 small/medium lenses.....no need for a laptop section.

I'll be looking myself over the next few days, but any recommendations to save me the trouble will be very welcome!! :thumbs:

Budget is £150-ish!!!
 
Not many shoulder bags that size, but suggest the Lowepro Magnum 650 - just need to see if you can get it for your price.
 
stokes said:
ive got a commercial AW.... its MASSIVE!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lowepro-Professional-Commercial-camcorder-ballistic/dp/B00009R83W

Would fit all of the above in i would think. I got mine for £60 on ebay in great condition. you should be able to find one :)

Im looking for something smaller for walkaround, i use it to keep all my gear in at home and carry stuff to the studio.
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Ozei said:
The Commercial AW is a great bag but they may have stopped making it now - I can't see any stock anywhere and it's not on Lowepro's website any more. I got mine on special offer last year - £99 from Calumet :).

Pics here give an idea of capacity - http://www.cambags.com/bag-type/sho...lder-bags/item/208-lowepro-commercial-aw.html.
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Thanks for the suggestion.....I looked at buying one of those a while ago but I couldn't hold on any longer and had to go with the Tamrac!! I'd prefer to buy new.....but if a bargain comes along in the next couple of weeks it might be a go-er!! :thumbs:
 
Look at the Lowepro Pro Runner 450 AW. It will take a huge amount including a gripped crop sensor or pro body with 70-200 with ease. I have had mine for about 6 weeks and even when full, I find it comfortable to carry.

Andy
 
Keebsuk said:
Look at the Lowepro Pro Runner 450 AW. It will take a huge amount including a gripped crop sensor or pro body with 70-200 with ease. I have had mine for about 6 weeks and even when full, I find it comfortable to carry.

Andy
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Thanks Andy, but I'm not after a Backpack.....looks a nice bag though!! :thumbs:
 
Slimbert said:
Never even thought of Think Tank!! :bonk: By the look of it, the Retrospective 30 is about the same size as my Ultra Pro 17....:thinking:
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No idea, but if you do a search on YouTube there are plenty of videos of togs cramming huge amounts of gear into them....
 
The bag I normally have when we go out to play is a Lowepro stealth reporter 650 AW. You could probably fit all your kit into it, but getting to something in a hurry could be problematic with stuff being on top of other stuff.
What about the Lowepro add-on lens pouches? You could add these to any bag with a bit of jiggery-pokery - and might save you a few quid rather than buying a new bag?
 
Flash In The Pan said:
No idea, but if you do a search on YouTube there are plenty of videos of togs cramming huge amounts of gear into them....
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Will do!! :thumbs:

tappilappi said:
The bag I normally have when we go out to play is a Lowepro stealth reporter 650 AW. You could probably fit all your kit into it, but getting to something in a hurry could be problematic with stuff being on top of other stuff.
What about the Lowepro add-on lens pouches? You could add these to any bag with a bit of jiggery-pokery - and might save you a few quid rather than buying a new bag?
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That's not a bad idea to be honest Tim.....I'll have a look at your 650 at the meet next week if you're bringing it along?! :thinking:
 
Sorry - it is my Bag of choice for our magnificent photography excursions. :D

I didn't know the family had restrictions on what bag we could use ... :thinking:
 
tappilappi said:
Sorry - it is my Bag of choice for our magnificent photography excursions. :D

I didn't know the family had restrictions on what bag we could use ... :thinking:
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ALL Mafia related decisions MUST go through me.....that's another couple of fingers you'll be losing on Saturday!! :shake:
 
Is the second finger of each hand suitable? :D
Any way, back on topic - If your current bag is just about full why not get a couple of lens pouches to tide you through until you find the exact bag you need?
 
tappilappi said:
Is the second finger of each hand suitable? :D
Any way, back on topic - If your current bag is just about full why not get a couple of lens pouches to tide you through until you find the exact bag you need?
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It's not an immediate need.....it's at capacity atm, but any more purchases and I'll have a problem!! I'm eyeing up a 60D as a 3rd body.....might cause bag problems!!

It's my own fault for carrying 5 flashguns everywhere I go.....:cuckoo: I never use more than 3 at a time!!
 
So a small add-on bag or pouches attached to the main bag could work out well - You could keep all the just in case gear separate from the use it all the time gear?
 
tappilappi said:
So a small add-on bag or pouches attached to the main bag could work out well - You could keep all the just in case gear separate from the use it all the time gear?
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Stop coming up with sensible solutions.....I HAVE to look as important as possible when I stroll up to shoot a wedding and the bigger the bag, the better the wedding photographer......EVERYONE knows that!!! :cuckoo:
 
to be honest, i think you'll struggle to find a shoulder bag that fits all that due to health and safety malarky................. distributed weight etc etc.........

Lowepro's website has a bag finder - yuo say what you want to put in and it comes up with ideas.
 
Lynton said:
...Lowepro's website has a bag finder - yuo say what you want to put in and it comes up with ideas.
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As a bit of a bag whore, although that affliction is not as bad as my jacket, boot or lens one, I thought this tip was going to be bad for me- fortunately I'm far too fussy and each time I hadn't noticed it had already gone to 0 suggestions before I had even finished- credit card safe for time being:lol:
 
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