I got a camera bag when I bought my DSLR but I find that I'm not taking the camera out as much as I would like because the bag is quite bulky and looks, well, like a camera bag!
Are there any nice-looking bags that don't look overtly like a camera bag. Needs to be comfy but not necessarily too big as I won't be carrying around extra lenses.
Ta.
Lowe Pro?
I use CCS pouches for my DSLR & lenses, but carry them in a rucsac unless I need them really handy, in which case I carry them on a belt - which can be really cumbersome at times. In the bag the kit is protected, and if packed properly the camera pouch goes on top so I can open it and get the camera out quite quickly.
I've got one of these - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crumpler-Muffin-Top-2500-Photo/dp/B001GR109G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268038675&sr=1-2
Might be a bit small for a DSLR and anything else, but there are bigger versions.
If you're not taking the camera out much cos it's too big you should get a GF1 
one of the smaller Domke canvas bags eg http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-Domke-F-8-Small-Shoulder-Bag-Olive/p1019261?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Bags-_-Shoulder-Bags-_-Domke-F-8-Small-Shoulder-Bag-Olive_1019261
not overtly camera bag - whilst the crumplers and lowes of this world are nice (I have a couple of them), they still scream camera
I have a domke f2 and its lovely, especially now its slightly aged and beaten
Thanks - the Crumpler ones look nice (if they're big enough for a Canon 450D)
(and yes, I should have bought the GF1 instead!)
thanks doc - nice bag but 65 quid 
I thought Crumpler were expensive!
Crumpler I mentioned is easily big enough for a Canon 450 with lens attached and cost me about thirty quid I think
Don't think they scream camera at all, my daughter reckon it looks a bit gay,think any shoulder bag for a bloke would though
I use either an old wax cotton canvas courier bag, or a wax barbour fishing bag. Neither, for obvious reasons, look like a camera bag - but they keep the water out. The camera then goes into a neoprene cover to absorb any knocks and any lenses just go in their wee pouches that they come with.
Never had any problems with damage, and that is a 5D/5D mkII and Canon L glass.
I started down that route as when I am wandering around urban areas here and abroad I don't want to be advertising the fact I am carrying some pretty expensive photography gear.
Barbour This one is what I tend to use - costs a fair bit, but it was bought for me! The old one came from GAP for about £10.
The cheapest option is to get an old army messanger bag/gas mask bag and wax is yourself. It should look old and knackered and not worth the scrotes attention ideally
I use the Optech one, but the Zing wraps look pretty decent too. Bonus is you can leave the camera in it and drop it in your Camelbak for riding too
yep £65 is a bit steep for a new one, but then as you say crumpler are expensive too- they do come in a bit cheaper on ebay (think I paid £58 for my 2nd hand f2, although they can be had for 90 new and about £120+ in the shops).
You can get that Crumpler as a free gift with a sub to one of the DSLR mags for about £35, can't remeber which one though
You can get that Crumpler as a free gift with a sub to one of the DSLR mags for about £35, can't remeber which one though
oooh - will investigate - cheers
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