After using Lowepro bags for all my life (5 of them in various size), I’ve decided to make a switch to something which resembles less of a camera bag when I’m lugging my gear around town, and lets face it, MOST camera bags are square, very boring in design, pretty dorky looking and screams to thieves “Rob me I have a camera bag!!!” …LOL.
I always knew the quirky Aussie company Crumpler make great bags for Laptops, I even have one which I bought a few year back. But after checking out their site again recently, they have expanded their range to include a few decent camera bags as well. So I went and visited one of their shops at The Strand arcade on Pitt St on the weekend to test out a few.
After testing a few backpacks and shoulder bags, I decided “The Seven Million Dollar Home” (yes, a strange name indeed) fits the bill perfectly!!!
This thing swallows:
-1×5DMKII
-17-35mm F2.8 L
-24-105mm F4 L IS
-70-200mm F2.8 L IS
-1xSpeedlite 580EXII (Can easily fit another)
-Filters, cloth, spare batteries, blower, small reflector and tourch.
Despite fitting all this gear, the bag does not feel as bulky when compared to the Lowepro Nova 190 AW which fits about the same amount of gear. The Crumpler feels more comfortable to carry around because it’s not as stiff, it’s thinner in profile, and it’s got a fatter better padded strap. It is also a bit taller as well so it fits the 70-200mm F2.8 a whole lot better than the Lowepro.
Now to the negatives. The lid is not as secure as the Lowepro, because there is no zipper. The lid is held shut by a strong velcro and a buckle. It’s also not weatherproof, so if it starts raining, you better pray for an umbrella or a plastic bag to wrap around the bag!!
Although it has a few flaws, the Crumpler is still a great camera bag. It’s very very very very well made, and fits your gear alot better than the similar sized Lowepro. But best of all, it doesn’t look like a camera bag.
by kevinyiu
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