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Postby dciscool on Sat Dec 25, 2004 6:41 pm

Im after a camerabag that will fit a laptop and d70
This looks to fit the bill
http://members.westnet.com.au/itpang/crumplerbag/
http://www.asvd07.dsl.pipex.com/nikond7 ... frames.htm
However I cant find it online anywhere in aus

Ive rung the crumpler shop and its about 230??? i think
anyone found it for a better price
Any one got one of these?? how is it
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Re: crumpler formal lounge

Postby birddog114 on Sat Dec 25, 2004 6:58 pm

dciscool wrote:Im after a camerabag that will fit a laptop and d70
This looks to fit the bill
http://members.westnet.com.au/itpang/crumplerbag/
http://www.asvd07.dsl.pipex.com/nikond7 ... frames.htm
However I cant find it online anywhere in aus

Ive rung the crumpler shop and its about 230??? i think
anyone found it for a better price
Any one got one of these?? how is it


I'm sure Onyx has one of this and he posted in the equipment review section while ago

http://forum.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=434
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Re: crumpler formal lounge

Postby W00DY on Sat Dec 25, 2004 9:04 pm

Birddog114 wrote:I'm sure Onyx has one of this


Yep he does. He also recommends it to anyone that will listen :)
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Postby dciscool on Sat Dec 25, 2004 9:11 pm

thanks for the link
now ive gotta find one!
nothing on ebay atm
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Postby Onyx on Sat Dec 25, 2004 11:13 pm

Hey Dcis, I do indeed have one, and Birddog has indeed posted the link to my review of it. I'm currently having niggling thoughts about selling it too - I'm beginning to outgrow it. I got hopefully a 80-200 coming and there's no way that would fit in it. It's mostly a compromise fit all bag: laptop, documents, SLR camera system, plus misc junk. For that purpose it's fantastic.

If you're still in the market for one on the other side of the new year I might put it up for $150. Welcome to inspect if around Syd (in perfect as new cond).
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Postby gstark on Sun Dec 26, 2004 7:47 am

And I'm about to give my Billingham its first big test, as head across the pond tomorow, laden with my widescreen laptop with spare battery, D70, 24-120VR, 80-400VR, and a host of ancilliary equipment, plus travel docs, a change of clothes, and some toiletries.

Still haven't decided if I need the kit lens with me on this trip. It's only the 18-24 range that's not covered.
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Postby glc on Sun Dec 26, 2004 9:52 am

If you're prepared to experience the madness that is the australian crumpler website, you can buy online from them directly:

http://203.202.10.67/~crumpler/cartIndex.php?prodId=88&prodType=Bag&catId=22

I've also found that the crumpler USA site often has better pictures of the bags:

http://www.crumplerusa.com/

I have the crumpler December Quarter, which is the only messenger style bag to carry a laptop and camera gear. I find it great for carrying around-town as I find the messenger style bag provides easier access. However the backpacks are definitely better for longer walks.

As far as price goes, you definitely get what you pay for - crumpler bags are amazing quality. My wife and I have 2 other bags, bought around 5 years ago, used daily, that still look as good as new.
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Postby dciscool on Sun Dec 26, 2004 10:20 am

thanks guys,
onyx, i might take you up on that offer, bit id need it shipped to adl
Is it dirty at all?? or creased a lot??
ill check the bag out at the crumpler shop first

also, ive looked at the crumpler site before, but never saw that you could buy online!!!
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