Hey gang, I'm in the market for a small shoulder bag or sling for my 5D3. I normally build these bags myself by putting photo inserts in satchel bags of varying size. But I can't find the size of bag I want.
The criteria are:
From that list, I've been thinking either military surplus or old Domke reportage bags? The F-4AF looks way too big, but the F-8 was deemed only big enough for a smaller mirrorless rig in the reviews I've read.
Military surplus would be fine but I can't find a bag that is quasi-cubish and sufficiently small to not be overkill.
Whaddya think? If you have an idea or specific model, please let me know!
Thx,
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The criteria are:
- Shoulder or sling bag. Ergonomics are to pull out a non-neck-strapped camera while the bag is on my shoulder and to take a shot.
- Can't look like a camera bag. Nothing black or 'engineered' looking about it. No puffy padded containers. Think canvas, leather, burlap, etc.
- I only want to put a 5D3 with one lens on it -- let's say an EF 16-35 f/4L IS (without hood) at the largest. Lens must be attached to the body. Only other cargo would be an additional battery and possibly a single 77mm filter case.
- I expressly want the smallest thing I can get that that isn't just an SLR holster -- those are a dead giveaway and tend to bounce around uncomfortably on my hip or back.
- Does not need to be a purpose built camera bag -- protection and padding is not needed for this, but it shouldn't have sharp plastic or metal bit inside that might scrape the camera. It just needs to not be scratchy inside.
- Water proof does not matter.
- Simple shoulder strap only, no complicated harness with padding or breathability considered. I can DIY that later if need be.
From that list, I've been thinking either military surplus or old Domke reportage bags? The F-4AF looks way too big, but the F-8 was deemed only big enough for a smaller mirrorless rig in the reviews I've read.
Military surplus would be fine but I can't find a bag that is quasi-cubish and sufficiently small to not be overkill.
Whaddya think? If you have an idea or specific model, please let me know!
Thx,
A