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Old March 9th, 2010, 02:52 PM   #1
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I have a Canon 40D body, 4-5 lenses and a flash. I need a new camera bag, but want one that doesn't scream, "Hey I have expensive equipment in here. Steal me!" and can show a bit of my personality. I'm thinking of getting a Shootsac, but I'm not sure. I've also looked at the Tenba Messenger bag, a Jill-e bag, and the Kelly Moore bag. Any suggestions? What do you use?
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Old March 9th, 2010, 04:19 PM   #2
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Shootsac isn't designed to hold all of your gear - it's really just meant to be a lens bag that you carry while you shoot, but I've heard recent rumors that in the next few months they will be revealing something like a gear bag.
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Old March 9th, 2010, 04:42 PM   #3
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Ah! Thanks for the heads up! Yeah I knew it was just a lens bag... but its sooo cool! lol
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http://www.jill-e.com/jill-e_lrg/lrg_red.html This is what I have. I've also got a shoot sac and LOVE both of them. The rollers are so nice to have on the Jill E bag. It's a huge bag too. Go for it!
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Old March 16th, 2010, 10:34 PM   #5
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That looks like an awesome bag. It is a little more than I wanted to spend. Does anyone have any experience with Epiphanie bags? I'm thinking of getting the Belle or Lola.
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I just have the boring Canon backpack......but also a ShootSac for when I'm shooting sessions solo. For weddings we have a big rolling LowePro suitcase.
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Old March 18th, 2010, 08:50 PM   #7
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You could also try a Domke bag. It holds a lot of gear and is just real plain. Sturdy, strong bag though. LOVE it.
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have you looked at epiphine (sp?) bag?
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Old March 21st, 2010, 05:57 PM   #9
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This is ridiculous, I STILL haven't picked a bag. Is it this hard for anyone else? I've narrowed it down to 3 bags. I really just need something that can give me quick and easy access while shooting weddings.

The Domke bags look nice, but in my opinion are a little too bulky to be hauling around for 6-8 hours.

I've seen the Epiphanie bags online. I love the Belle bag. It is 14x8x8 and has that super cute factor.
The next contender is the Shootsac. I know its just a lens bag, but I have this Lowepro bag that can fit my camera body/batteries/flash/extra accessories. I think I'd rather carry 2 smaller bags than a larger bulky bag. Plus the custom covers are so cute.
And finally there is the Tenba Larger Messenger bag. It is 17x12x8, so it is the largest bag. I like the colors and the zipper on top for quick access. But the down side is that it only holds 2-3 lenses.

Ok. After typing all that out, I think its either the Tenba or Shootsac and I'm leaning more towards the Shootsac. I think I'm making this harder than it should be! haha!
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