Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home MD-05-14A

by Crumpler

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.1 x 8.7 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004TSGDTQ
• Item model number: MD-05-14A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 25, 2011

Product Description

Color: Beech/Black

Polished professional. Aspiring Amateur. Happy snappy chappy or chapette. It makes no difference. If you want to haul a basic set of camera or video equipment, and protect it from the elements and things that go bump in the night or day, give the Five Million Dollar Home a shot. Offering more capacity and flexibility than the Four Million Dollar Home, it’s as tough as old boots, water resistant, comfortable to carry and choc-a-bloc with quick access pockets and customisable space.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kickin' 5 Mil!, August 13, 2009

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P. Frary "Gochugogi" (Sin City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home Photo Bag, Grey/Red (Electronics)

This is not a bag for carrying lots of stuff, so don't get it if you wanna carry a pro SLR and several bulky lenses. Check out the 7 or 8 Million Dollar Home if you need that. Instead it is an attractive and petite bag for a small SLR (no grip) and a medium sized lens or two. I bought the 5 Mil for my Canon 7D with attached 17-55 2.8 IS USM. It's a perfect fit and has plenty of room for a flash and/or small lens, plus a few nicknacks like iPod and CF cards. My 5DII/24-105 4L also fits, albeit a little snug for my taste. It's a smart looking bag, sort of a chubby mini messenger bag. The diminutive size may appear a bit purse-like on larger men. Although it doesn't look like a typical camera bag, it won't fool a knowledgable gear thief. Get a Timbuk2 Snoop if you need to be truly incognito. My wife says I look like a cool metromale rather than a geeky photog when I carry the 5MDH.

The 5 Mil is a toploader with 2 small compartments on both sides of the main camera compartment. The adjustable dividers are stiff and don't buckle under camera weight. The velcro used to anchor the dividers is super heavy duty and will never move in normal use. I like the soft cloth interior and, unlike coarse nylon cloth, will not scratch the camera finish with repeated sliding in and out of the bag. The bag has some type of stiff reinforcing material in the walls and dividers, so it keeps its shape whether full or empty and, of course offers great protection. The downside to this stiffness is the bag doesn't conform to your body shape and can't be flattened for packing in a suitcase.

Some have complained the velcro on the flap, although strong, is too loud when opened. If they read the instructions (!), they'd know all of the Million Dollar Home bags have a fold out cover to disable the velcro. Of course you'll have to leave the flap loose or use the buckle.

A few cons: although the strap is wide it lacks a shoulder pad. Of course you can buy a Crumpler shoulder pad separately but it really needs one if you load up the bag. I added one. Crumpler really should have added a zippered pocket on the rear for storing papers. The front pocket isn't enough. Finally, the coarse nylon on the exterior, although nearly indestructible, really tears up your clothing after a few hours of walking around. Jeans fare okay but several of my t-shirts have holes where the bag "sands" them during trekking. I wouldn't use this bag while wearing a delicate shirt or jacket! I'm thinking of installing a leather or cloth protector on the back of the bag. Other bag makers--Tamrac--make a point of using smoother material on the back to mineralize clothing wear.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stylish & Practical, May 22, 2009

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Mc Newbie (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home Photo Bag, Brown/Orange (Electronics)

I bought this bag to house my Canon XSi, kit lens & 50-250mm zoom, and on occasion my 50mm prime. I recently took this bag with me on a week long vacation through Disney World where I was constantly snapping pics and it worked out really well for me. I was able to store my cell phone, small wallet, point & shoot digi cam, memory cards and a few other odds and ends (sunglasses etc) along with the body/attached kit lens and the zoom (left my prime at home). Everything fits very nicely! My goal was not to have to lug around a camera bag & a purse the entire time. I originally purchased the 6 million dollar bag, figuring bigger would be better, but it was a little bit TOO big for me. Plenty of space in the bag, but I almost felt like it was too much empty space, seeing as how I don't have a ton of accessories at this time. The 5 million is a good size, not overwhelming, but holds more than you think. The velcro 'silencer' is a nice touch! Long story short, I'd recommend this bag/brand to family and friends looking for a stylish bag which holds a decent amount of equipment!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bag, July 1, 2009

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William Mayr (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home Photo Bag, Grey/Red (Electronics)

This is a perfect bag for any beginner photographer or perhaps someone who doesn't want to haul all their gear with them. It feels like it is made of top quality materials that will hold up with heavy use. Crumpler added the velcro silencers on the 2009 models so you can use just the clips if wanted. I wouldn't think twice to buy another Crumpler bag from Amazon in the future or recommend one to someone else.

Despite a slightly higher than average price, you definitely get what you pay for.

I've got my Canon Rebel XSi along with two lenses in it. There's room for another smaller lens (like the nifty fifty), an external flash, and a battery grip as well.

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