Hello everyone

I've just bought the Canon 1000d from DavidSR on here and it's in lovely condition.

It's my first proper camera and I'd like to look after it, so I want a bag to keep it snug and safe.

When it comes to a bag, the choice is baffling and I don't have a clue about the pro's and con's.

I think I'd like a top loading bag.

I want something not much bigger than the camera itself (no rucksacks!).

I'd like to store it with the lens on.

I'm not bothered about accessory pockets.

I don't really want to spend more than £30 (but would make an exception).

So can anyone give me recommendations, ideas or suggestions to alleviate my current state of confusion?

TIA

Gaz

Personally I like the Lowepro range. They offer good build quality and protection. You can go cheaper, but it makes sense to protect your investment.

Chris

Lowe pro ate good, or think tank photo

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Thank Chris and Dom

Reckon this one then:

http://www.digitaltoyshop.co.uk/Toploader_Zoom_50_AW_photo_bag_Lowepro_Canon_EOS_1000D_t1473_6175

Gaz

Looks good

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Thank Chris and Dom

Reckon this one then:

http://www.digitalto...000D_t1473_6175

Gaz

That is quite a deep bag. Depending on what lens you have attached, you may want something smaller like a Lowepro Nova bag. Best bet it to take your kit into the nearest camera shop with a selection of bags and see what fits.

We have a selection of Lowepro bags here, the toploader bag is quite tall, works well with big lenses attached, a Nova Mini AW that is perfect for a small DSLR and kit lens (Nova 140 is the closest thing to it currently available). Also got an intermediate bag that takes a big DSLR / vertical grip and 3 lenses and a full kit bag that soaks up 12Kg, all Lowepro all still looking good after many years use.

Chris

+1 Lowepro, great for the casual enthusiast.

I am not sure about the size of bag you are looking for but try Tamrac, they are good quality bags. I got mine from morris photo on the internet.

i have a Lowepro side loader that you swing round on one strap to get into the camera. It also has a back section for a laptop

Lowe Pro: Lots of pockets, modern, recognisable as a camera bag, strong, adaptable, bulky, boring, expensive.

Think Tank: Innovative, casual, not obviously a camera bag, practical, protective, useable, adaptable, expensive

Billingham: Traditional, natural materials, British, luxurious, quality, lightweight, comfortable, very expensive

Crumpler: modern, different, funky, unusual, TARDIS like, padded, not obviously a camera bag, moderately priced.

I've had all of them at various stages and various cameras and still have a Billingham (holds all my wedding camera kit & flashes and looks professional) and the Crumpler (fits a DSLR, lenses and flashguns yet doesn't look like a camera bag - my Dad thought it was a babay changing bag first time he saw it. And yes, we did have a baby with us)

I have a large Lowe Pro Stealth Reporter AW550 which I don't use anymore and will be selling shortly. It's probably way too big for your current set up but I'd have not problems recommending Lowe Pro.

eBay usually has several Canon branded bags for sale that were given away with cameras but never used by their owners. While not a perfect camera bag, they are cheap and do protect to a certain extent.

You pays your money and you takes your choice.

Actual bag would depend upon what camera and lens combo you have and what accessories you have / intend to get in the near future.

Thanks for all the replies folks.

I think I'll take the advice and visit a local indy camera shop in the week before taking the plunge.

Gaz

I have had two kata bags one a sling and now have a bigger rucksack great bags worth a look at least