p.1 #1 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
I am looking for the smallest, lightest bag that would carry and give quick, easy access to two A7CR bodies, each with a Sigma i Series or a Sony 16-25 or 25-50 zoom attached. These are all pretty small lenses.
I don't need or want much in the way of external padding, but there should be good internal separation to keep the bodies from contacting or rubbing against each other in the bag. Not banging when the bag is put down is nice.
Easy, quick access (without the cameras falling out) is important, so backpacks are out. Shoulder bags are probably best so that I can just reach into the bag without having to swing anything around. Slings really don't keep the cameras to hand.
I don't want anything flashy or with a big label. Discreet is best.
But it might be heavier than the textile stuff cause it's leather, but its discreet while still being quite fashionable. Size wise it should just about fit two CRs though maybe a touch snug at first.
EDIT: Just realized Mark Galer did a review on it:
p.1 #6 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
I love the Domke F 803, waxed canvas is all weather great, it doesn't say camera bag at all and it's been with me to dozens of countries and still going strong. It's the perfect size for a couple small mirrorless bodies with lenses and other bits you need to carry.
p.1 #8 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
Craig Gillette wrote:
You might look at Domke bags. But they (well the one I have) use a metal clip that's a bit fussy compared to a plastic squeeze clip.
Actually, the Domke F-3X might work well for me. It is a fabric bag with a slot at either end that can hold a fair-sized lens, larger than I will carry. The center section of the bag has a velcro-adjustable divider that runs between the two lens slots so that the center section is divided neatly in two lengthwise of the bag. Two A7CR cameras with lenses mounted should fit nicely on either side of this velcro divider. It would then be possible to put two additional lenses, if I wished, in the two lens slots. In addition, there are pouches on either end of the bag that look fairly large.
The reviews say the bag is light because it is constructed of fabric with no side padding, just some padding on the bottom. Comes in a lined ballistic fabric or cotton canvas. About 12 X 10 X 7 and weighs 2 lbs.
p.1 #9 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
chiron wrote:
I am looking for the smallest, lightest bag that would carry and give quick, easy access to two A7CR bodies, each with a Sigma i Series or a Sony 16-25 or 25-50 zoom attached. These are all pretty small lenses.
You might consider using two small bags.
FWIW, I often carry an A7R III with an attached small lens (e.g., a Loxia 25) in a 3 liter waist pouch that weighs about 3 ounces. If I want to carry an additional lens, I can put it alongside the camera in the pouch, or add another lens or two or three in a second pouch--or I could stow a second camera plus lens there.
It's quick to access the contents, it's dust and weather resistant, and it's cheapl
Too much information:
The design of the pouch matters. It's much easier to access the contents of these small packs if the zipper follows the perimeter of the lid, rather than occupies the middle of the top. This works for me:
I happen to use an even smaller pack that will hold three lenses when I hike with my camera on a Capture Clip, but I now prefer to use the one or two waist pack set up. The Cotopaxi Bataan pack is unpadded. I fashioned (PVC? Nylon?) dividers from the cover of an old binder to protect the contents.
p.1 #10 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
joychris wrote:
I love the Domke F 803, waxed canvas is all weather great, it doesn't say camera bag at all and it's been with me to dozens of countries and still going strong. It's the perfect size for a couple small mirrorless bodies with lenses and other bits you need to carry.
p.1 #11 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
Oh, that’s easy: Wotancraft Pilot 7L. In mine I tend to carry an a7rIII and a9II. Right now the 9 has the 40/2.5 and the r tends to have one of my Voigtlander lenses. Light bag, flexible.
I also have the Pilot 10L when I want to carry another lens or two.
Oh, the fidlock closure on the Pilot bags is genius.
chiron wrote:
I am looking for the smallest, lightest bag that would carry and give quick, easy access to two A7CR bodies, each with a Sigma i Series or a Sony 16-25 or 25-50 zoom attached. These are all pretty small lenses.
I don't need or want much in the way of external padding, but there should be good internal separation to keep the bodies from contacting or rubbing against each other in the bag. Not banging when the bag is put down is nice.
Easy, quick access (without the cameras falling out) is important, so backpacks are out. Shoulder bags are probably best so that I can just reach into the bag without having to swing anything around. Slings really don't keep the cameras to hand.
I don't want anything flashy or with a big label. Discreet is best.
p.1 #12 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
If two small primes, like 24G and 90 dg dn, PD 6L;
If two zooms, Tenba solstice 7L.
chiron wrote:
I am looking for the smallest, lightest bag that would carry and give quick, easy access to two A7CR bodies, each with a Sigma i Series or a Sony 16-25 or 25-50 zoom attached. These are all pretty small lenses.
I don't need or want much in the way of external padding, but there should be good internal separation to keep the bodies from contacting or rubbing against each other in the bag. Not banging when the bag is put down is nice.
Easy, quick access (without the cameras falling out) is important, so backpacks are out. Shoulder bags are probably best so that I can just reach into the bag without having to swing anything around. Slings really don't keep the cameras to hand.
I don't want anything flashy or with a big label. Discreet is best.
p.1 #14 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
chiron wrote:
That is a nice looking bag. It may be a bit shallow in width for the two cameras? Do you know the Domke F-3X?
I have had an F803 in regular service for about 15 years or more. I like the fact that it's slimmer than bags like the F3X - I also have an F6.
I can fit my A7RII with Sigma 85/1.4 sideways or lens down with another lens or two or another camera. Typically it's my X100V, and that leaves me enough room for my sunglasses case in the main compartment as well, plus extra batteries, filters, LensPen, etc. in the front pockets.
I have the padded insert with dividers in mine and I prefer the cloth to the waxed canvas, mine is in 'Sand'. YMMV, of course...
p.1 #15 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
I should say that I've also mostly replaced my F803 as my 'everyday carry' bag by the Ona Brixton. The Brixton is a bit bigger in every dimension, and it somehow translates into quite a bit more interior space. It's not necessarily light, though, and it certainly isn't cheap. A few photos...
p.1 #16 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
joychris wrote:
I love the Domke F 803, waxed canvas is all weather great, it doesn't say camera bag at all and it's been with me to dozens of countries and still going strong. It's the perfect size for a couple small mirrorless bodies with lenses and other bits you need to carry.
Chris
chiron wrote:
That is a nice looking bag. It may be a bit shallow in width for the two cameras? Do you know the Domke F-3X?
Dave Sanders wrote:
I have had an F803 in regular service for about 15 years or more. I like the fact that it's slimmer than bags like the F3X - I also have an F6.
I can fit my A7RII with Sigma 85/1.4 sideways or lens down with another lens or two or another camera. Typically it's my X100V, and that leaves me enough room for my sunglasses case in the main compartment as well, plus extra batteries, filters, LensPen, etc. in the front pockets.
I have the padded insert with dividers in mine and I prefer the cloth to the waxed canvas, mine is in 'Sand'. YMMV, of course......Show more →
Dave Sanders wrote:
I should say that I've also mostly replaced my F803 as my 'everyday carry' bag by the Ona Brixton. The Brixton is a bit bigger in every dimension, and it somehow translates into quite a bit more interior space. It's not necessarily light, though, and it certainly isn't cheap. A few photos...
Like Chris and Dave I have used an F803 (it used to be called Junior Satchel earlier) for 20 years or so. The use cases have been traveling the world and everyday bag. Sometimes it's exchanged for a bigger case but I stick to the F803 as much as possible.
For my use/taste two cameras in the F803 is to stretch it. I like to have one camera in the middle compartment, lens facing downwards, another lens to the left and a plethora of small bits to the right. The other pockets and spaces then take care of a mini Color checker card, battery, two very small audio recorders, a small timecode unit, pen, notebook, passport, money, cellphone, well, everything you need when walking a city for a day.
pros: doesn't look like a camera bag or an expensive bag in general, the size is OK for most museums and other venues allowing small bags only (and as hand luggage when flying).
cons: in my opinion it's too small for two cameras if you need to be able to grab them quickly and/or having other things in the main compartment as well.
@Dave Sanders@ The Ona Brixton: You say it's not tough... What is the weak spot(s)? The size seem to be right for the OP.
p.1 #17 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
I think we must have misfired on our communication - I never meant to imply that the Brixton isn't tough...just that it's heavier and a lot more expensive.
I really like mine - had for about three or four years with zero issues.
Like Jonas, I think two cameras in the F803 would be a stretch - it works for me because my other camera is the small X100V. A Brixton is more likely to fit two, and do so stylishly. I don't think the Brixton looks very camera bag-y either. You can get it in quite a few colours.
I also carried a D850 and an OG Sony A7R in my F6 a decade ago when I went to Vietnam for a few weeks.
Jonas B wrote:
Like Chris and Dave I have used an F803 (it used to be called Junior Satchel earlier) for 20 years or so. The use cases have been traveling the world and everyday bag. Sometimes it's exchanged for a bigger case but I stick to the F803 as much as possible.
For my use/taste two cameras in the F803 is to stretch it. I like to have one camera in the middle compartment, lens facing downwards, another lens to the left and a plethora of small bits to the right. The other pockets and spaces then take care of a mini Color checker card, battery, two very small audio recorders, a small timecode unit, pen, notebook, passport, money, cellphone, well, everything you need when walking a city for a day.
pros: doesn't look like a camera bag or an expensive bag in general, the size is OK for most museums and other venues allowing small bags only (and as hand luggage when flying).
cons: in my opinion it's too small for two cameras if you need to be able to grab them quickly and/or having other things in the main compartment as well.
@Dave Sanders@@ The Ona Brixton: You say it's not tough... What is the weak spot(s)? The size seem to be right for the OP. ...Show more →
p.1 #18 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
Dave Sanders wrote:
I think we must have misfired on our communication - I never meant to imply that the Brixton isn't tough...just that it's heavier and a lot more expensive.
I really like mine - had for about three or four years with zero issues.
Like Jonas, I think two cameras in the F803 would be a stretch - it works for me because my other camera is the small X100V. A Brixton is more likely to fit two, and do so stylishly. I don't think the Brixton looks very camera bag-y either. You can get it in quite a few colours. [...]
I also carried a D850 and an OG Sony A7R in my F6 a decade ago when I went to Vietnam for a few weeks.
p.1 #19 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
I have an F803 somewhere. Never grew to it. At for me, I found it way too narrow to use it easily. Another thing I seem to recall, those canvas bags get lint on absolutely everything. Maybe I needed to treat it… doesn’t matter now.
p.1 #20 · Smallest, lightest bag for carrying two A7CR bodies with smallish lenses attached?
goo0h wrote:
I have an F803 somewhere. Never grew to it. At for me, I found it way too narrow to use it easily. Another thing I seem to recall, those canvas bags get lint on absolutely everything. Maybe I needed to treat it… doesn’t matter now.
Domke make many of their bags in a choice of cotton canvas or a lined, lightweight-but-strong ballistic fabric. The ballistic fabric would not produce any lint. I am looking at using the Domle F-3X in the ballistic version to carry two A7CR bodies with lenses mounted. There would still be room for two more lenses and lots of small stuff. But somehow, the bag is not that big.
