Crumpler bags...

shiato storm · 28-03-2006, 18:15

just after a bit of advice on this one really. been looking around for an over-shoulder bag but can't make up my mind. took a look at crumplers as they're meant to be good (everyone who has on says so!) but there's something odd going on that I can't quite work out.
sizes are listed as follows:

Quote:

# BENS PIZZA - EXTRA LARGE
Internal dimensions: 25.5x18x13 (wxhxd)
# BENS PIZZA - XX LARGE
Internal dimensions: 29.5x14x22 (wxhxd)
# BENS PIZZA - XXX LARGE
Internal dimensions: 32x17x26 (wxhxd)

so then the 'larger' bags above the XL are infact wider yet shorter/not as high?
could the numbers have got the wrong way around do you think? and should be:

Quote:

# BENS PIZZA - EXTRA LARGE
Internal dimensions: 25.5x18x13 (wxhxd)
# BENS PIZZA - XX LARGE
Internal dimensions: 29.5x22x14 (wxhxd)
# BENS PIZZA - XXX LARGE
Internal dimensions: 32x26x17 (wxhxd)

?

RobertP · 28-03-2006, 19:22

I have a Bens pizza extra large. I just measured it and the 25.5 is a bit optimistic maybe more like 23 but the 18 seems more like 20. Anyway, It holds the kit lens and the 20D with my Tamron 28-75 fitted together with a few small accessories..lens pen, Remote switch, a few filters. The front pocket holds spare batteries and cards.
I found it a great walkaround bag - very quick to flip open and lift the camera out. It is still the bag i use most. To the untrained eye it does not look too much like a camera bag either.

The fact that I now have a flashgun means the bag is no longer ideal as there is nowhere to put it. You cannot store a tall item in the bag with the camera.

As to sizes - I just took what I needed the bag to hold into a camera store and tried the bags they had. As my measurements show, working to sizes is still part guesswork.

shiato storm · 28-03-2006, 19:44

cheers, I'm just wondering how much I can squeeze into a bag - or rather - which bag I can squeeze my camera into...the 1dmkII's slight drawback is its un-compactness. not a complaint just need to find the right way to accommodate it's size effectively

Witch · 28-03-2006, 21:37

I've got the lowepro mini trekker which is actually bigger than I need (at the moment!) but the charm of it for me was that it's so easy and comfortable to carry. When we are away we do a lot of walking so a backpack style suits me well - I usually have the camera slung over my shoulder anyway. When I'm at speedway I need a bag which is resilient enough to withstand being dropped on the ground or bashed into things, and whilst expensive the mini-trekker seemed to fit the bill nicely.

shiato storm · 28-03-2006, 22:16

i've got a tamrac expo5 that holds pretty much everything...just after a lighter travel alternative.

28-03-2006, 19:22	#2 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	I have a Bens pizza extra large. I just measured it and the 25.5 is a bit optimistic maybe more like 23 but the 18 seems more like 20. Anyway, It holds the kit lens and the 20D with my Tamron 28-75 fitted together with a few small accessories..lens pen, Remote switch, a few filters. The front pocket holds spare batteries and cards. I found it a great walkaround bag - very quick to flip open and lift the camera out. It is still the bag i use most. To the untrained eye it does not look too much like a camera bag either. The fact that I now have a flashgun means the bag is no longer ideal as there is nowhere to put it. You cannot store a tall item in the bag with the camera. As to sizes - I just took what I needed the bag to hold into a camera store and tried the bags they had. As my measurements show, working to sizes is still part guesswork. __________________ 20D. Kit lens. Canon 50mm 1.4. Sigma 150mm 2.8 macro. Tamron 28-75 XR Di. Canon 70-200 f4L . Canon 100-400L. 580EX.

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28-03-2006, 19:44	#3 (permalink)
shiato storm Quite Chatty Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 56	cheers, I'm just wondering how much I can squeeze into a bag - or rather - which bag I can squeeze my camera into...the 1dmkII's slight drawback is its un-compactness. not a complaint just need to find the right way to accommodate it's size effectively

28-03-2006, 21:37	#4 (permalink)
Witch Quite Chatty Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 50	I've got the lowepro mini trekker which is actually bigger than I need (at the moment!) but the charm of it for me was that it's so easy and comfortable to carry. When we are away we do a lot of walking so a backpack style suits me well - I usually have the camera slung over my shoulder anyway. When I'm at speedway I need a bag which is resilient enough to withstand being dropped on the ground or bashed into things, and whilst expensive the mini-trekker seemed to fit the bill nicely.

28-03-2006, 22:16	#5 (permalink)
shiato storm Quite Chatty Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 56	i've got a tamrac expo5 that holds pretty much everything...just after a lighter travel alternative.