for Canon 300D / 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D / 7D
Review #1
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a short review about the Crumpler Seven Million Dollar Home camera bag. At the time I liked just about everything about the bag except the strap. I already had a Tallee bag and had become rather accustomed to the Quick Flick Buckle. I was really bummed that the new bags had a more traditional camera bag strap so I got a hold of the Crumpler Custom shop in Melbourne and they were more than happy to fit a Quick Flick Buckle to a Seven Million Dollar Home. The result is pictured above. It's the closest thing to 'the perfect camera bag' I've been able to find. There's really only a couple of things I would change if I could.
The Tallee on the left is about the same height and depth as the 7 Million Dollar Home on the right. The big difference is that the new bag makes much more effective use of the depth (well that and it's heaps wider.) The Tallee has a bottom compartment ('the darkroom') that is only accessible from the front flap - this means that you can't take full advantage of the height of the Tallee - long lenses only fit in the bottom.
The deep Million Dollar Home easily fits an 80-200 f2.8 zoom lens (that's it on the left.) In the center compartment is an EOS1 face down with room for a medium sized lens mounted. Pleanty of room on the right for a lens and flash, or maybe a second camera body. The whole of the interior is 'loop' fabric so you can velcro the dividers anywhere you like.
You can even fit an 80-200 zoom (hood reversed) with a camera attached in the center compartment. The bag still closes easily like this and there is heaps of room for a couple more zooms and a flash. The blue flap on the front opens up to a good size pocket for battaries, CF cards or even
I did say there are a couple things that I would change if I could:
First: replace the front quick release buckle. It's redundant. There is a large Velcro patch there. However, a secure clip closure is needed (particularly when you have a handle on the top.) For a bag this wide I would have preferred two clips, one on each corner of the front flap.
Second: it would be purple.
My original plan was to use the Seven Million Dollar Home when I needed to carry a lot of gear, and keep the Tallee for when I just needed a few things, but with the softer, less boxy construction of the Seven it collapses a bit when it's not fully loaded (reminds me of a Domke F2 bag I had years ago) so I really don't see myself using the Tallee much any more (watch for it on Ebay.) I'll replace it with a smaller Three or Four Million Dollar Home - if only Crumpler would make one in purple.
Thanks to Yankinoz for comments and Rob Barker for photos
Review #2
Photo contains:
1. Canon EOS 20D w/grip and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM w/hood reversed.
2. Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM w/hood reversed
3. Canon 580EX Speedlite w/ Stofen Omni Bounce
4. Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
5. remote, microfibre cloth
Thanks to Mr Caesar for photo
Review #3
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 5D with Grip
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
Lensbaby lens, battery charger
batteries, paper, lens caps, all kinds of accessories, etc.
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Price paid: $115USD
Review text: Oh, man, what a bag.
I finally decided to treat myself to a nice camera bag - I've always used smaller, older bags that I've bought used or at swap meets, and I decided that now was the time to treat myself good.
What I had originally become obsessed over was the Crumpler "Geekstar" bag, but they are only available in the United Kingdom, and if I had ordered one, it would have cost me almost double the costs because of shipping, and while I did want to treat myself to a nice bag, spending 60+ dollars just on shipping on top of the price fo the bag simply didn't make sense. So I decided I'd visit my local Cameraland and see what the models in stock where.
I was instantly drawn to the 7 Million Dollar Home as soon as I saw it. Some of the other "Million Dollar Home" bags just looked too small, and there was only a small price difference between the "6 Million Dollar Home" and thie 7 Million, so I figured for the extra fifteen bucks, I'd get more space.
To start with, this is one swank looking bag. In fact, it looks just like a messenger bag, which is fantastic, because it doesn't look like I'm carting around expensive photography equipment. It simply appears to be a messenger bag. I like that feature.
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Color wise, I really love the brownish "domke" flavor of the exterior. The interior is a lime-colored green, which really works with the outside brown color. Great for fans of earth-tone colors. The bag *is* available in other colors as well for those who like black, or blue, or red.
Once you open the outter flap, it exposes the innards of the bag. lime-colored padded velcro camera sections are aplenty and if desired can be completely taken out to form a empty shell messenger bag. The inside of the bag is completely lined with soft velcro, so I wouldn't put alot of stuff inside that could rip or mess the velcro up. But if one wanted to use it as an empty bag, its possible to do so.
With so many pads, it can take you awhile trying to figure out how you want to set the bag up. It took me about an hour of moving pads all over the place before i decided that I wanted to store the camera vertically pointing down with a lens attached, and that leaves both sides for lenses and extra gadgets. I tried to arrange the bag so that I would use every pad included. There are also these nice long horizontal pads that act as "covers" for stuff, so that they fold down and cover things up. Very nice and clean looking.
The bag also features a pocket large enough for everyday items; papers, notebooks, memory cards, lip balm, cell phones, wallets, business cards, etc. Its very roomy, and features a netted velcro pocket as well as a larger pocket.
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the outside of the bag has little material strips that I'm guessing can hold other smaller Crumpler add-ons like iPod holders and stuff. It also is good for holding pens and things with "hooks" on them.
The bag features a nice comfortable neck pad for the strap. its big, and has good coverage, and when wearing the strap across the chest, is comfy. Even when having everything inside the bag.
The depth of the bag is really nice too. I don't have any HUGE lenses, but I do have a 70-300 that fits nice and snug with enough headroom that I could add a pad above it and store another, smaller lens. if you had a big honkin' lens, like the 70-200L, you could store the camera horizontally with the lens on, but you'd have to remove alot of the padded dividers. But its completely possible to carry the lens like that if so desired.
The top flap features a really HUGE netted pocket that stores just about everything including a small woodland creature. If I had to come up with any complaint on ths bag, it would be that this large netted pocket could possibly be split up into smaller sections, so that everything doesn't jostle around so much. Sometimes it seems akward opening up the top cover, and it doesn't fold over perfectly because things like lens caps get caught on the "fold" making it rigid. Still, minor complaint, and only there because I *have* to come up with one.
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Overall, I absolutely love this bag. I feel that my camera loves me back for giving it a sexy bag to sleep in. I always felt before that my camera would get mad because I was putting it in smaller, used, older bags. Now he dosen't have anything to complain about - he's in the Rolls Royce of camera bags.
And, again, I LOVE that it doesn't scream "camera bag". Its a messenger bag on the outside, but all camera bag on the inside. Genius. I don't get stopped as often as I did before because people don't think I have camera gear inside. Its very nice.
I'd say if you really want to treat yourself, and your camera, with a nice bag, go check out the crumpler line. The 7 Million Dollar Home is the nicest bag I've ever owned, and I know it will give me years and years of loving use.
and my camera loves me more.
Likes about the bag:
All kinds of room, padding is really nice, shoulder strap very comfortable, the abililty to have the bag *not* look like a camera bag, lots of extra storage for smaller items like cards, pens, caps, etc
Dislikes about the bag:
the large netted area on the inside flap could perhaps have a few sections to it, rather than one large holding area. Not a major issue, but it would help seperate items like lens caps and things.
Thanks to Sid Ceaser for review.
Review #4
(Added 18th Jan 2007)
Photo contains:
Canon EOS 30D + Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
+ Lens hoods
Thanks to Flo for photo
Review #5
(added 18th Feb 2007)
Photos contain:
Canon EOS 20D + Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens
Canon 580EX Speedlite w/ Stofen Omni Bounce
6 Million and 7 Million size comparison
Thanks to Bagslover for photos
Review #6
(Added 12th October 2007)
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 20D w/ Grip
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM w/ hood & tripod collar
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D w/ hood
Sigma 18-50mm EX f/2.8 w/ hood
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG/HSM w/hood & tripod collar
Canon 430EX Speedlite
BP-511 Charger
Filter wallet, Monopod/Tripod plates, Hurricane Blower, Lenspen, Maglite, Pen, USB Cord, Sofen Flash Diffuser, Whale Tail Diffuser, Wireless Shutter Release, & Wired Shutter Release
Review text:
Amazing bag. As you can see in the review, it holds tons of stuff and I found away to adapt it to carry a laptop with some gear.
With the Large Bundle attached, it's easy to throw in a another lens or perhaps a flash. Like Lowepro, Crumpler has loops to attach and other pouches.
As I mentioned I fitted my Large Bundle to hold my 430EX or Sigma 10-20. Which ever I don't wish to carry in my main bag. Also I us the Thirsty Al's for such things as camera batteries or my mp3.
Likes about the bag: Everything! It's made well, feels good, and distributes weight well.
Dislikes about the bag: Nothing actually. I was going to sell it to make some money for I got this bag for $70 and can't bring myself to it.
I love it so much!
Thanks to Nate Carroll for review
Review #7
(Added 8th October 2008)
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 430EX Speedlite
sigma 50mm f/1.4
macbook mb402
sony psp 2000
I'm a new user , I bought the 7 million just yesterday, after adjust the baffle, I put all the things in the list into the bag, so good.
Thanks to Proper for review
Review #8
(Added 21st May 2009)
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 5D MK II
Canon 17-35mm F2.8 L
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
Canon 580EX II (Can easily fit another)
Filters, cloth, spare batteries, blower, small reflector and tourch.
After using Lowepro bags for all my life (5 of them in various size), I’ve decided to make a switch to something which resembles less of a camera bag when I’m lugging my gear around town, and lets face it, MOST camera bags are square, very boring in design, pretty dorky looking and screams to thieves “Rob me I have a camera bag!!!” …LOL.
I always knew the quirky Aussie company Crumpler make great bags for Laptops, I even have one which I bought a few year back. But after checking out their site again recently, they have expanded their range to include a few decent camera bags as well. So I went and visited one of their shops at The Strand arcade on Pitt St on the weekend to test out a few.
After testing a few backpacks and shoulder bags, I decided “The Seven Million Dollar Home” (yes, a strange name indeed) fits the bill perfectly!!!
Despite fitting all this gear, the bag does not feel as bulky when compared to the Lowepro Nova 190 AW which fits about the same amount of gear. The Crumpler feels more comfortable to carry around because it’s not as stiff, it’s thinner in profile, and it’s got a fatter better padded strap. It is also a bit taller as well so it fits the 70-200mm F2.8 a whole lot better than the Lowepro.
Now to the negatives. The lid is not as secure as the Lowepro, because there is no zipper. The lid is held shut by a strong velcro and a buckle. It’s also not weatherproof, so if it starts raining, you better pray for an umbrella or a plastic bag to wrap around the bag!!
Although it has a few flaws, the Crumpler is still a great camera bag. It’s very very very very well made, and fits your gear alot better than the similar sized Lowepro. But best of all, it doesn’t look like a camera bag.
Thanks to Kevin Yiu for review
for Canon EOS 1D
Photos contain:
Canon EOS 1D mk II
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon 430EX Speedlite
The reason i am doing this full review is because i was doing a lot of research before i bought this bag and just couldn't find any good reviews that will show what the bag can fit and how big is it on a person. so... i decided to take the plunge and order the bag as well as to do a full review to try and help other people that are considering this bag. with that said, we can begin the review
Reason for buying this bag: The reason i was looking for a new bag was because i needed a good bag for walking around the city. i wanted something that will be easy to work out of and i wanted a bag that looked nothing like a camera bag. i came across the crumpler name right here on POTN and i was very impressed with their designs. the bags are expensive and this one cost me $127 from B&H. the question is: Is it worth it?
Initial Impressions: the first thing that i said when i took the bag out of the box was "WOW". the design of the bag was EXACTLY what i wanted which is a black shoulder bag that will look like a regular messenger bag. the size seemed perfect and the quality of the bag is top notch. the stitches, fabric, foam dividers and even the zippers are all top quality and you can easily tell that the bag is built to last.
Load it up: i bought this bag to take everything i need on a day of shooting around the city. in the end, i plan to have in this bag:
1DmkII, 17-40L, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, Canon 430EX Speedlite flash and all other accessories (filters, cables, extra batteries, cleaning kit etc....). for this review, i took everything i had in my lowepro computrekker and moved it into this bag to see if it fits and how comfortable it is to carry.
my Canon EOS 1D mk II + Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM MOUNTED:
In use: i have used many other bags in the past including lowepro stealth reporter 650AW and a few other Tarmacs and i got to say, this bag rocks. even fully loaded with everything from my signature, the bag is comfortable and sits very nicely on your body. due to the slim profile of the bag (compared with the lowepro), the bag is always leaning on your body which makes working out of it a breeze. everything is right where it should be and it is very easy to quickly take out the body + lens and start shooting. the only thing i didn't like is the fact that the dividers are very thick which takes out alot of space and makes some things fit pretty tight. i guess that is the price we pay for protection...
Issues: there are a few things that i would like to see changes in this bag. the first like i said is the thickness of the dividers. i can see why you would use such thick material but this does take up alot of room and makes lenses like the 17-40 with hood very hard to take out. the second thing which i didn't like is the fact that there is no attachment for a monopod. i solved this problem by putting my mono underneath the flap and than closing it in. last issue i had is the huge pocket on the flap. this pocket is great for storing items but i really wish that it was divided to help keep things organized.
Conclusion and final thoughts: the bottom line is that i am VERY happy with this bag. it is exactly what i was looking for and it does a great job. i needed a good solid replacement for my beloved lowepro computrekker for walking around the city and Crumpler gave me what i wanted. with this bag, i am also sure that i can go on international flights without attracting too much attention like i would with a large backpack. is it expensive? yes it is. is it worth it? for me, hell yeah.
P.S i am sorry for the quality of the pics. i had to use a sony p&s and even with IS, it still gave e blurry images
Thanks to Snir Golan for review
Review #2
(Added 21st Feb 2007)
Photo contains:
Canon EOS 1Ds (middle)
Tamron 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 (top right)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
And underneath it is a Canon 28 - 90mm f/4-5.6 (bottom right)
Canon 580EX Speedlite (top left)
Two Canon batteries (bottom left)
Thanks to Speedgrafer for photos
Review #3
(Added 31st May 2008)
Photo contains:
Canon EOS 1D mk II body (centre)
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 SP AF Macro XR Di LD-IF (top right)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG/HSM (bottom right)
Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM (left)
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D (top right under Tamron)
Canon 430EX Speedlite (below Canon 1D)
Blower
Thanks to 05XRunner for photos
Review #4
(Added 28th August 2009)
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 1D mk II body
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG
Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L w/hood reversed (attached to body)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS w/hood reversed
Canon 550EX Speedlite
Canon Remote Switch RS-80N3
Canon Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 Battery
Wolverine 120 GB Flashpac 7000
Slik Mini Pro III Tripod
Rocket Blower (small)
Thanks to Chris Moy for review
Review #5
(Added 12th October 2010)
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 1D Mark III + Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon 580EX II Speedlite
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L
L358 Sekonic meter
Canon M80
Memory Cards in a Gepe Card safe
Thanks to AndrewNarit forphoto.
