Quoting Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>: Moose once said:
> There are two categories of photo equipment that I won't buy without
> seeing in person- straps & bags - tripods & heads.
>
> Cameras, lenses, flashes? Yup, I've bought 'em sight unseen, and so far
> without regrets.
>
> If at all possible, find a retailer who carries a range of brands and
> models. Even if you can't find just the model you want, you can often
> find a similar one from the same maker. I'm astounded at how different
> many bags look and feel in person than in pictures.
>
> Personally, I've yet to meet a Crumpler I like the look and feel of. Try
> a Tamrac and Domke of similar size, and it's like they came from
> different planets. Which you'd like, I have no idea, but I'll bet you
> don't like the other. I have one LowePro I love - and another that's OK,
> but not really quite right.
>
> Materials make a considerable difference to me. I like something that
> will wear into my use a little, but not go all floppy. I just can't tell
> anything about that except in person.
>
> Moose
Thanks Moose, I agree with you, that's why I'm draggin' my feet on this
purchase. I was hoping to get some "hands on" experience reviews from
owners of the kind of bag I'm looking for.
One Happy Snappy,
jv
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