I wonder, what is the most favourite camera bags and why? (whether the bag that you have/use or your dream bag)
For easy answering, lets use the format below:

Camera Bag Type: eg backpack, shoulder bag, sling bag, beltpack, rolling case
Brand:
Model:
Price: *pls state new or 2nd hand
Place bought:
Reason why I like the bag:.....

Thanks for participating

*addendum: could you guys pls state also if brand name is important in your choice of choosing camera bag. ie if a NoName/CapAyam brand camera bag that looks as nice and featureful as its branded peer camera bag but at price much cheaper, would you seriously consider the NoName/CapAyam brand bag?

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Sep 1 2009, 11:33 AM

Camera Bag Type: backpack, shoulder bag, sling bag,
Brand: Don't know
Model:don't know
Price: RM300-RM450
Place bought:..I wish I knew that...
Reason why I like the bag:.....I wish I can find a colourful camera bag..colourful like a rainbow one.. ..but I didn't ...still searching....

Camera Bag Type: shoulder bag
Brand:Lowepro
Model:NOVA 200
Price: NEW, RM370
Place bought: KEAT CAMERA, KL
Reason why I like the bag:
now,there r plenty of reasons why i like this bag. The main reason is its darn spacious space. I'm a guy who likes to bring every gear , including the littlest thing inside my bag. So this bag never disappoints me in term of carrying all my gears. I currently have d200, 3 lenses (including 1 tele), powerex 8 batteries charger and sb900, and therefore u can see how this bag serves me well. I can even attach the tele with my camera and still can put it in the bag.

The shoulder pad also very comfy as it is heavy padded.

I use different bags (Waist, Sling, Shoulder) base on different situation.

Camera Bag Type: Waist, sling
Brand: Lowepro
Model:Photorunner
Price: RM200 new
Place bought: From LYN forummer
Reason why I like the bag: Small and light, enough space to put 1 body + 2 small lens + 1 flash. Good for use when going out for TT or dinner with friends.

Camera Bag Type: Waist, sling
Brand: Lowepro
Model:Inverse 200AW + Lenscase 4
Price: RM340 + Rm140 NEW
Place bought: From Shop + KLPF
Reason why I like the bag: Can put 1 body + 3 lens + 70-200 + flash + accessories. Very useful when shooting event as no place for me to take down backpack and change lens.

Camera Bag Type: Backpack
Brand: Lowepro
Model:Fast Pack 200
Price: RM300 2nd hand (new)
Place bought: From LYN forummer
Reason why I like the bag: Can put 1 body + 2 medium size lens + flash + a big place to put towel, water bottle, food. The backpack holds the load evenly thus makes it easier to walk and hike and picnic.

Camera Bag Type: Backpack
Brand: Lowepro
Model: Minitrekker AW
Price: RM350 New
Place bought: From LYN forummer
Reason why I like the bag: The mega bag for outing with fellow photogs. Can put 1 body + 6 lens + all the accessories (Flash, ring flash, filters bla bla bla). The ability to attach lens case at the 2 side of the bag can increase the carrying capacity even more. If the weight won't beak my back.

Additional info:
Camera Bag Type: Slingbag
Brand: CANI (Bagman)
Model: Dunno model
Price: RM120 NEW
Place bought: From KLPF
Reason why I like the bag: Can put 1 body + 3 lens (small white) + flash + water bottle. I use this when I go out and don want to look like i'm carrying a camera bag.


This post has been edited by yushin: Sep 2 2009, 07:40 AM

Planning to get currently out of stock...

Camera Bag Type: backpack
Brand: crumpler
Model: Whickey and Cox
Price: New less 400++
Place bought: KLCC
I like the design of the out look, looks fashionable...

I use different bags as well.. but i got limited no as much

my bag that i wanted to buy the most:

Camera Bag Type: Shoulder
Brand: Lowepro
Model: NOVA 5
Price: RM500 new (now no longer avalible)
Place bought: anywhere
Reason why I like the bag: not too big, not too heavy , enough space to put 2 body + 4 small lens + 1 flash. Good for use when going out for any photoshooting

the bag that i owned

Camera Bag Type: Waist, sling
Brand: Lowepro
Model: Topload Zoom 1
Price: RM60 (malaysia price is rm 110++)
Place bought: From overseas abu dhabi
Reason why I like the bag: works like a gun pouch able to slip in on waist for east take out, fast and able to put 1 body + 1 lens

Camera Bag Type: Backpack
Brand: Lowepro
Model: flipside 400 AW
Price: RM330 ( malaysia price is rm 650)
Place bought: From overseas abu dhabi
Reason why I like the bag: Can put 2 body + 6 medium size lens + 1 flash + tripod , water bottle, charger . can take gear out without puttin the bag on the floor, comes with all wheather condition suitable for rough terrains

This post has been edited by imbiroy: Aug 31 2009, 08:56 PM

very interesting.
Branding so far dominated by LowePro.
Bag type and bag model very diverse

Come on guys & gals... join in the survey

Does brand plays an important part in your choice? ie if say a NoFrill/NoName/CapAyam camera bag but very similar to say LowePro or Crumpler model, with very good price ie say 30% cheaper or more... would you consider the NoFrill/NoName camera bag?

Im curious to know...

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Sep 1 2009, 11:33 AM

my turn
Camera Bag Type: sling bag
Brand: bagman
Model: CA110 if not wrong @.@
Price: RM210
Place bought: LowYat plaza
Reason: Sling..easier to change lens..cheaper than crumpler...

more interesting if you guys posting your bag pics

Camera Bag Type: Sling Bag
Brand: Winer
Model: T-14
Price: rm 200++
Place bought: Lowyat Photo Shangrila
Reason why I like the bag:.....

Main reason i bought this bag because i have a new 10" netbook.. but i don wan to bring super big backpack around with me all d time (most laptop+ camera bag is big n can put up to 14"-17" laptop)

2nd reason: is sling bag...Slide d bag to front n u access d camera.. n use d camera as ur hand support.. fast n effective.

3rd reason: I find Sling more Cool- Looking.... doesnt really look like camera bag


Disadvantages:
a. Could b tiring on one side of d shoulder if fully loaded
b. No Allweather cover included
c. Quality cannot matching the ugly looking lowepro (no offence, just my preferences )

But with this bag.. i find that i bring my babe out more often to any occassion, compare to my previous Alpha Shoulder bag which is big with lots of compartment but harder to move around especially in crowd

100% agree
please post some photos ... kalau ada la
tengkiu tengkiu

Owned:

Camera Bag Type: Waist pack
Brand: Lowepro
Model: Offtrail 2
Price: RM19x (used)
Place bought: From a forumer
Reason why I like the bag: Easy to move around, can fit a body, 2-3 extra lens and/or a flash. Easy to access the camera. Easy to change lens too.
Photos:

Camera Bag Type: Sling bag
Brand: Lowepro
Model: Nova 5
Price: RM2xx (used)
Place bought: From a forumer
Reason why I like the bag: Very spacious. Can fit 2 bodies and several lens. Got so many pockets for small accessories. Can fit almost all my stuff. Threw in a few packets silica gels and it can be my instant but temporary dry box.
Photos:

Camera Bag Type: Waist pack/sling bag
Brand: Lowepro
Model: Slip Lock Pouch 60 (use as a waist pack with S&F light belt, or as a sling bag with sling from Offtrail 2 or Nova 5)
Price: RM2xx (used, together with S&F light belt)
Place bought: From a forumer
Reason why I like the bag: Light outing. Can fit a body and a lens. Easy to move around. Very fast can take out the camera and start shooting.
Photos:



Wishlist:

Camera Bag Type: Backpack
Brand: Lowepro
Model: Flipside 400
Price: RM 4xx (new)
Place bought: mitmivec
Reason why I like the bag: Spacious backpack. Can add lenscases. Can act as platform to change lens. Can hold tripod. Good for travelling. Nice look.
Photos:

This post has been edited by signither: Sep 15 2009, 09:22 PM

Camera Bag Type: Sling/waist
Brand: Crumpler
Model: Jimmy Bo 700
Price: 45 UK sterling
Place bought: amazon
Reason why I like the bag: Can be sling or strap it around ur thigh or waist. extra safety for ur camera...stunningly beauty LOL

Camera Bag Type: Shoulder Bag
Brand: Crumpler
Model: 5 Million Dollar Home
Price: RM 2xx
Place bought: Not yet buy lar..
Reason why I like the bag: Design is cool, ample space for my gear.

omg .. its nova 5

hmmm... still LowePro is leading the pack. A formidable lead.
Followed by Crumpler
Other brands are more of a passerby... ie Bagman and Winer

Still waiting for others such as Kata, Tamrac etc... to join in

On bag types... looks like the Shoulder bag and Backpac types are favourites.

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Sep 2 2009, 06:27 AM