compact bag for D7000 + 18-140 VR

vaibhav_aroraD40

Hello

I'm looking for a camera case for the D7000+18-140 VR lens. Camear plus lens Dimensions should be similar to D7000+18-105. Additionally the bag would carry the Sb-400 flash. It's to be a compact bag used for light hiking, walkabout photography usage for extended periods (7-8 hours or so).

I already have a larger lowepro bag (AW 202) that I can store other things (additional lens , battery charger, etc) in. The only reason to look for an additional bag is to keep things compact. Something that fits the camera + lens + flash is sufficient.

I was looking at the Crumpler 4 million dollar home for $70 at Adorama / Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Crumpler-Million-Dollar-Camera-MD4002-U04P40/dp/B007Q5I518/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1386582003&sr=1-2&keywords=crumpler+4+million+dollar+home. Also saw an Ape case holster here for a lot less : http://www.amazon.com/Ape-Case-Standard-Digital-ACPRO650/dp/B003BEDRIY/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t.

Any views on these?

Thank you
Vaibhav

spraynpray

@vaibhav_aroraD40: For hiking with a small amount of gear, look at the Lowepro Toploader range. I got the pro model because I have a battery grip but if you don't, the normal range is great. They come with an extra strap that stops it flailing around as you hike and also an optional harness - perfect.

Vipmediastar_JZ

This is my daily bag. It fits the d800+70-200 2.8 v2. I have to remove the bag because its kinda tight to take camera out with that lens. With the other longest lens I have 24-70 you don't have to take it off.

I have actually had d800+24-70 and 85mm and 35mm in there and a sb-800 flash plus extras (batteries, sd cards, remote, gum, breathmints, nd filter etc..)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/zinc-messenger-digital-slr-camera-bag/1150656.p;jsessionid=4DF880FD2805E9F85F98F602642A2214.bbolsp-app04-184?id=1218226127848&skuId=1150656&st=messenger bag camera&cp=1&lp=2

vaibhav_aroraD40

Thank you for your responses.

@ spraynpray - the toploader series is available in India (online only though), so I'd have the added advantage of trial and return in case the bag doesn't work out.

I was more tempted by the crumpler as it's not available in India and the padding seems to be very nice (read a few reviews on dpreview). If you have any thoughts on that one that'd be nice to hear.

spraynpray

I have no experience of the Crumpler to help you with, just to say that the Toploaders padding is very adequate for hiking. Obviously if you fall onto the camera, then no soft bag is going to stop the lens getting snapped off, that would require a hard case which is not convenient to carry. So for protection against small bumps and scrapes, the Toploader would be OK.

heartyfisher

I have a D7000 + 18-140 and a SB800 i want to carry around as well

The lowerpro passport sling has been very popular with the bunch of photographer i walk around with.. I may get one soon myself..

However, I am very tempted by this nameless brandless bag various ebay people are selling at different prices .. .. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WATERPROOF-DIGITAL-DSLR-CAMERA-SHOULDER-SLING-GADGET-BAG-Neoprene-LENS-POUCH-/281106978790?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item41734817e6

NSXTypeR

I have the Toploader too, it works but it's not going to fit much more than the the D7000 with kit lens.

vaibhav_aroraD40

However, I am very tempted by this nameless brandless bag various ebay people are selling at different prices .. .. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WATERPROOF-DIGITAL-DSLR-CAMERA-SHOULDER-SLING-GADGET-BAG-Neoprene-LENS-POUCH-/281106978790?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item41734817e6

Ignoring the waterproof bit, it looks suspiciously similar to this : http://www.amazon.in/Caden-K1-Shoulder-Triangle-Camera/dp/B00C17HVQQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1386690621&sr=8-5&keywords=camera+bag. Doesn't it?

spraynpray

I have the Toploader too, it works but it's not going to fit much more than the the D7000 with kit lens.

That's what the OP wants!

vaibhav_aroraD40

Hi everyone again I never did report back, did I? sorry.

I finally bought the lowepro inverse 100AW camera beltpack and found it to be the perfect walkaround bag for my gear.

At present, it holds a D7000 body, attached is the 18-140 mm VR lens, on the side are a hoya CPL filter, sb-400 flashlight and there's space. I have a bad back but this bag has worked very well indeed. Recommended in case anyone's looking for something of this size and keeping hands free. I've rode a bike day long with the bag attached and its a very versatile piece.