FiChai

Lowepro might has the most variety to choose from, prices are also more reasonable.
Sling shot style might be too small to hold 1 body + 3 lenses and accessories.
Domke has very easy access but least protection. Design and style is more for professional reporters/photo journalists.

FiChai

I have over $12,000 of gears inside that bag
快樂牛郎 發表於 2011-8-17 15:29

Your valuable gear won't make it more protective, would it?

FiChai

Generally it's not a padded system, velcro cover is also less protection than zippers against dust and sand etc. Once the rain/water resistant coating aged, the resisting power reduced.

FiChai

I'm just stating out some facts, nothing personal. Why do people need a camera bag but not just their more expensive LV? Different camera bags have different design and style thus to fit for different purpose and need. I was comparing which one has more padded compartment and which one hasn't. People think padded protection is not needed is their personal choice, but the fact is there.

FiChai

I used Billingham and Tenba before. And I used to be a big fan of Domke. When I used the F-2 I found it only has a removable padded compartment inside the main space, but the bag itself is not padded. When I used the F-3X, the whole bag is not padded at all. I'm still keeping my F-5XB and some F-901 pouches though.
For maximum protection, I like Pelican and Lightware when travel on air.
I personally think Crumpler is somehow more stylish but sometimes not too practical.
Depends on different needs and purposes, I think Lowepro is over average in reasonable price and quality and is practical to use.

FiChai

回復 38# BiscottiGelato

Depends on different models. Nope, my previous F-2 and F-3X were not padded at all, as described above. The F-5XB I'm still keeping is lightly padded and I'm happy with it. I think it's similar to the newer F-5XC and even your F-5XZ, which are also "lightly padded". I got my F-5XB in HK many years ago though.