Crumpler Seven Million Dollar Home Mini Review

BrianLowther · January 15, 2006

Recently Arjun asked for comments on the 6 or 7 million dollar home.
Here is my mini review.
I hope it helps.

Initial Comments:

What I really like about the 7 million.
1. It is easy to carry.
2. It is easy to put down. I don't get stuck half way into taxis like I used to with a backpack.
3. It is easy to access the camera.
4. If I am in a hurry I can fit my 20D with the 70-200F4 on.
5. The bag can extend a little for when needed.
6. I can hang it on the back of my daugters pram.

The front view:

Note that. in this photograph the adjustable strap is at its smallest setting.

Top View:

Note the good amount of padding on the strap.

Side View:

Inside pockets:

Note the large pocket under the lid (A). This is mesh shown next to the lid fabric and closed with a zipper (C).
In the front is an expandable pocket (B). There is also a small internal mess pocket that has velcro on top that you can not see.
The large velco patch supports the expansion of the pocket and the bag.

Comparison of strap lengths:

to

And one more reference showing size when wearing. (sorry about the camera shake)

Now for the contents:

Notes:
- I pack the 70-200 F4L with hood inside the canon carry bag.
- The Sigma 30 1.4 has a hood.
- I can fit the camera in with any one of the 40, 50 of 18-55 lens.
- There is space left over.

The gear packed:

This view shows the extra space left on top of the bag:

I also carry the exra gear:

The bag full:

And Closed:

If I am in a hurry I can put the 20D + 70-200F4L directly in the bag.

Arjun Asked about carrying a tripod.
There is no tripod attachment.
I have a small tripod SLIK Sprint Pro.

If I place in its bag I can place it under the lid and close the bag.

USAIR · January 15, 2006

Thanks for the great review
I did wonder about this bag (it's same style of my Domke bag)
Looks like it holds lots of stuff for it's size and nice padder strap.

Thanks
Fred

Andy · January 15, 2006

Awesome! Permission to copy verbatim and put into dgrin.smugmug.com reviews?

HeldDown · January 15, 2006

Hey, thanks for an awesome review!

I was wondering, would you be able to get your 20D in there if it had a grip? I'm shooting a 350D, which I know is smaller, but it has to fit, y'know?

BrianLowther · January 16, 2006

No problem.

Andy wrote:

Awesome! Permission to copy verbatim and put into dgrin.smugmug.com reviews?

I hope it will be helpful.
I see I got away with the gratuitous product placement:):

Brian

BrianLowther · January 16, 2006

I'm not sure.

HeldDown wrote:

Hey, thanks for an awesome review!
I was wondering, would you be able to get your 20D in there if it had a grip? I'm shooting a 350D, which I know is smaller, but it has to fit, y'know?

I am not sure how much extra space the grip takes.

I have a friend with a 350D. I could try and arrange a test picture without the grip. Would that help?

Brian

BrianLowther · January 16, 2006

Tahnks for your comment.

USAIR wrote:

Thanks for the great review
I did wonder about this bag (it's same style of my Domke bag)
Looks like it holds lots of stuff for it's size and nice padder strap.

Thanks
Fred

Fred,

I've been around for a while. It was about time I gave something back.

Brian

Andy · January 16, 2006

BrianLowther wrote:

I hope it will be helpful.
I see I got away with the gratuitous product placement:):

Brian

Thanks Brian - DavidTO's been helping me on this project - he'll be in touch, we need a reshoot on a coupla pics - if you dont' mind!!

BrianLowther · January 17, 2006

Andy

Andy wrote:

Thanks Brian - DavidTO's been helping me on this project - he'll be in touch, we need a reshoot on a coupla pics - if you dont' mind!!

No problem.

It's the good looking guy in the mirror shot isn't it.
You're afraid Smugmug couldn't cope with all the groupies.

:

Brian

arjunrc · January 19, 2006

Hello Brian - A fantastic review and thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Also liked your bottle comparison :-)

Did you evaluate the 6 mill too ?

regds
arjun

BrianLowther wrote:

Recently Arjun asked for comments on the 6 or 7 million dollar home.
Here is my mini review.
I hope it helps.

FatNakedGuy · January 20, 2006

Anyone know of a store in the Los Angeles area I could go to check out this bag?

Interested in seeing how it feels on my shoulder, and if my big'ol camera and lens will fit.

Thanks!

galla47 · January 20, 2006

6 Million Dollar Home
I tried to take some pictures of my 6 Million Dollar Home to match Brian's 7. I didn't re-do all the pictures, because I didn't think that much was different. The pockets and layout are basically the same, but it is a little bit smaller.

Front View:

Top View:

Side:

Gear Loaded:

Gear Unloaded:

I'm able to store the camera with my largest lens (18-200 VR) standing up with no problem. I could probably even get my flash into one of the lower parts of the side compartment, but I like havign it accessable. My manfroto table tripod kit slips very nicely into the front pocket

W.W. Webster · January 20, 2006

Decisions, decisions

BrianLowther wrote:

I see I got away with the gratuitous product placement.

The "7" or the "6"? It's no contest - the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc would carry the day every time!

galla47 · January 20, 2006

W.W. Webster wrote:

The "7" or the "6"? It's no contest - the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc would carry the day every time!

Come on... You gotta love the Ferrari Carano Fume!!! One of my Fav's

arjunrc · January 21, 2006

A great followup to Brian's 7 mill report. Do you have a picture of the 6 million on you body ?

regds
arjun

galla47 wrote:

I tried to take some pictures of my 6 Million Dollar Home to match Brian's 7. I didn't re-do all the pictures, because I didn't think that much was different. The pockets and layout are basically the same, but it is a little bit smaller.