NDR: please recommend you SLR camera bag

[tcsbride]

I'm in need of a camera bag and new strap for my camera before vacation. I've looked on etsy and I really like the look of the hobo type bag over the messenger bag, but either would be fine. I don't want a huge one, but I'd like to carry my camera, two additional lenses and hopefully have a bit more room for my cell and maybe a diaper and some wipes just in case. This is strictly for personal use...don't ever plan on becoming a professional photographer or anything like that where I'll be using it constantly.

TIA!

[sierramist03]

I have this bag and I love it.
www.etsy.com/listing/92060081/on-sale-digital-slr-camera-bag-dslr

[emoflamingo]

I have a Jo Tote and I was really disappointed with the quality. They aren't cheap and the leather on the piping was coming off after about a month of use. Since it was a Christmas gift purchased in October, they essentially told me I was SOL because it had been too long to do anything about it. So instead, it sits in the top of my closet in it's protective bag. Not sure WHY I put it in the bag because it's pretty much ruined anyways. Sad because I love it. I have the mustard Rose tote that has the black/white houndstooth interior and I love the look, but it wasn't great quality.

[sjh722]

I have a Kelly Moore. The quality is quite nice, but there's not a *ton* of room in there for stuff aside from my camera and lenses. (I can fit my wallet and Kindle and maybe a few other tiny carry-on items.)

[sierramist03]

Jul 1, 2012 12:55:16 GMT -5 sjh722 said:

I have a Kelly Moore. The quality is quite nice, but there's not a *ton* of room in there for stuff aside from my camera and lenses. (I can fit my wallet and Kindle and maybe a few other tiny carry-on items.)

Which one do you have??

[sjh722]

Jul 1, 2012 13:14:07 GMT -5 sierramist03 said:

Jul 1, 2012 12:55:16 GMT -5 sjh722 said:

I have a Kelly Moore. The quality is quite nice, but there's not a *ton* of room in there for stuff aside from my camera and lenses. (I can fit my wallet and Kindle and maybe a few other tiny carry-on items.)

Which one do you have??

the mimi

[lightbulbsun]

I got a jo totes bag (this one: www.jototes.com/products/millie-pewter) and I love it. I was using it as my everyday bag for a while, and it was holding up really well. I took it on vacation a couple of times and I love that it looks like a normal bag.

[FoxInFiji]

Oh this is good to know! I'm hoping to get a purse camera bag for Christmas. I was leaning toward the Kelly Moore B-Hobo (kellymoorebag.com/womens/bhobo.html) or the Jo Totes Betsy (www.jototes.com/products/betsy-chocolate). Sounds like the Kelly Moore is worth the extra cost because I'll be using it extensively.

[FoxInFiji]

Oh and for a camera strap I love the one got from this etsy seller: www.etsy.com/shop/StrapsByLeslie?ref=seller_info

This is the one I have and she custom made one as a gift for my aunt's Christmas present as well:
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I like that the ends have a nice solid construction and look like a real camera lens not just a wimpy piece of webbing coming out of the fabric. I had mine for years and it still looks brand new.

[vic1011]

It's not pretty, but I have a Crumpler 5 million dollar home and it's super sturdy and very functional.

[MrsAxilla]

Jul 2, 2012 8:29:50 GMT -5 FoxInFiji said:

Oh this is good to know! I'm hoping to get a purse camera bag for Christmas. I was leaning toward the Kelly Moore B-Hobo (kellymoorebag.com/womens/bhobo.html) or the Jo Totes Betsy (www.jototes.com/products/betsy-chocolate). Sounds like the Kelly Moore is worth the extra cost because I'll be using it extensively.

I have the Kelly Moore B-Hobo. I've had it about two years and it's held up very well. Some of the newer styles are even cuter!

[FoxInFiji]

Jul 2, 2012 22:57:25 GMT -5 MrsAxilla said:

Jul 2, 2012 8:29:50 GMT -5 FoxInFiji said:

Oh this is good to know! I'm hoping to get a purse camera bag for Christmas. I was leaning toward the Kelly Moore B-Hobo (kellymoorebag.com/womens/bhobo.html) or the Jo Totes Betsy (www.jototes.com/products/betsy-chocolate). Sounds like the Kelly Moore is worth the extra cost because I'll be using it extensively.

I have the Kelly Moore B-Hobo. I've had it about two years and it's held up very well. Some of the newer styles are even cuter!

Awesome thanks for posting! What color do you have? I love the blue, green, and yellow but I think I'll just get the brown since it goes with more things. I like that the B-Hobo isn't too wide, can be worn over your shoulder or across your body with the longer strap, and the flap + zipper. My current bag has a flap with a snap and a zipper. I use flap and/or snap to secure the bag when I have the camera in and out and the zipper for when I'm not using it or there is bad weather. Does the flap have a magnetic closure?

[emoflamingo]

I know my MIL has one that is better quality than the JoTote but I don't know what brand it is. I'll look and see if I can figure it out. It is super cute too. Epiphanie is the brand. Not sure on which style but it's hot pink.

[emjacobs]

All of mine are very non pretty Tamrac bags. I have an over the shoulder one boy / one lens bag, an over the shoulder two body / two - three lens bag, and then my roller with a ton of dividers, up to two levels, that stores all three bodies and all of my lenses, flashes, flares, batteries, chargers, etc. It also has a slot that I can put my laptop as well.

I've gotten away from taking my SLRs on fun trips, I have a Sony P&S that takes great pictures for memories. Its just too much extra stuff and I always worry about damage.