Camera bag suggestions please

[MADMAX22]

Hey guys I did a couple searches and didnt come up with anything.

So anyone out there do a camera bag. I am thinking of one of the bigger ones with seperate compartments for a couple of lenses and all the other necessary goodies. Kind of looking for some construction ideas. I kind of have a few layouts and ideas allready but you can never have to many options.

Thanks

[TomSwede]

Perhaps investigate some photo forums and and browse their boards too see what they hav come up. They are most likely postigg lot's of pics of their projects;-)

The Swedish board has had lot's about this but I suppose you don't read Swedish very fluid.

Don't know if http://www.photo.net or http://www.dpreview.com

Dpreview is probably more about tecnichal aspects and pixel peepers.

And remember Here's a little something I gogled up with serchterm: http://www.google.se/search?hl=sv&sa=X...diy&spell=1

and top link: http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=213&pgno=0

Good luck!

Tom

Edited August 23, 2008 by TomSwede

[MADMAX22]

Thanks for the input Swede

[gerbilthemistake]

Well i am new to this forum and havent actually made anything out of leather yet , but i would make the bag out of leather but for the inserts i would definately recommend getting some domke inserts. a lot of people who make their own bag, buy a satchel and fit an appropriate insert, so possibly you could design and create your own bag out of leather and put one of the inserts in.

http://www.tiffen.com/results.html?search_...amera+Bags&

thats a link o the inserts.

Tim

[$$hobby]

i made one out of leather several years ago. I had the leather and the time to tinker so i did.

I used sole leather for the T/B for rigidity. The bag ended up too small too. when i was taking alot of pic, i had 2 SLRs around my neck. I used some #10 nylon zipper and made the bag sort of like a sardine can if you know what i mean. The zipper was sit around the perimeter of the bag. It also had rounded couners so the zipper would work. I used some closed cell foam for the inside and used cordura for the lining. It also had a pocket on the front along with some "d" rings on the side for a shoulder strap and a handle on top.

if you make one, make sure you have enough space for other gear.

[MADMAX22]

Cool thanks, that link to the inserts is pretty neat. Didnt even think to look for that stuff. All good ideas

[Froghunter]

You can also check out the Stolman Case making books for ideas and construction techniques.

Edited August 24, 2008 by Froghunter

[GampasShop]

The only problem with the Stohlman books is they are so dated, but at the time he did them the would have been right. I know in mine it has a camera case for the little Instamatic Camera with the External flash bulb. Anybody else remember those things?? I still have mine in the closet with the box it came in, along with all the old 8-Track tapes from the days.

I will admit that the Stohlman books are really good as far as showing how to do different corners and sewing techniques and such.