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26 Sep 2008

Looking for a cheap yet decent backpack for your dslr?

There is a brand named Fancier (makes styles similar to lowepro and such) and I got it for like $25 shipped off of ebay. This one -

You might be able to find it cheaper than this
guy is selling it though. The bag is on the smaller side, yet I have 3 lenses in it (18-55, 50mm, and 70-300 w hood reversed) plus enough room for a flash. The 20D with the battery grips fits tight, but with plenty of room. It doesn’t flip around, but it’s pretty comfortable since it’s on the smaller side + has two straps.

There’s also a little loop on the left strap perfect for hanging your tripod from your chest. Tons of pockets and crap. Another zipper pouch on your right chest strap for a space battery, or small cell phone.

I looked forever for a bag, this one works for me. I also have a smaller sling type I got at walmart for about $25, but that ones kind of stupid looking. No space for anything more than my 18-55 attached +
50mm. I also have to remove the battery grip to use that one. Anyone need a bag like this? It’s still good for travel I guess, when you want
to travel lighter.

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    To update this post – I would like to change my mind about the quality of this bag. At the moment, one of the straps ripped from the base. Now I’m using it as more of a “sling” style backpack, using the one good strap. If anyone has a better dslr backpack they would like to recommend, feel free. I have to keep my eyes open for a new one, in the meantime.