Customer Reviews

Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home Photography Messenger Bag

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I've got several other camera bags, full backpacks (Mountain Smith), sling bags (Lowepro), etc, but this is the one I almost always end up using. Comfortably holds quite a bit of gear, for me it holds a Canon T1i w/battery grip, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L (bag can hold the camera with this lens mounted), a Canon 24-105mm f/4 IS L, Canon 10-22mm f3.5/4.5, Canon 50mm f1.8 and my old Canon 420EX Flash (also misc filters, memory cards, etc). I was pretty amazed the bag easily swallowed up all this gear, thought I'd have to leave some stuff behind when using this bag but was pleased it could hold it all comfortably with room to spare. The bag is quite indiscreet, friend said it looked like a nice diaper bag which is fine with me since unlike some other bags it doesn't scream out, "Expensive camera gear in here!"

The bag is comfortable to wear but isn't ideal if you're planning to go hiking or are going to be bending over for some reason since the bag is going to hang down in your face unless you put it down. I use it for general shooting and when I'll be just walking around such as when I'm shooting around a city. Access to the camera is pretty good I wear it across my body like a sling bag which works well for me. Getting to the camera isn't quite as convenient as my Lowepro Slingshot but it the camera is still easy enough to get at when wearing the bag. I still prefer my Crumpler though because it provides easier access to the rest of my stuff in the bag (lenses, memory cards, etc) than the Lowepro

Overall I'd highly recommend the bag if you've got a fair bit of gear, you could probably get away with one of the smaller Crumpler bags if you don't want to carry a ton of camera stuff with you but if you've got a few lenses including a longer zoom I'd recommend going with the Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home.

This bag fits my D700, grip, 70-200VR, 24-70, 2 flashes, and D300 body. Thing weighs a ton, but it will hold the equipmnent. Only drawback is i can't have my extra body mounted to a lense. I still rated this high because if i really needed to have extra body mounted, i would simply need a bigger bag. Not gonna happen because the bigger version is way too much more money and I think will be difficult to carry. If you are considering getting this bag or a 6MDH, get this one!!! I found myself in this predicament and decided on this one because of my large 70-200 lense.

To start off, I haven't owned too many camera bags. Luckily enough for me I picked the best bag I've seen on my second round.

I started off by buying the Canon Backpack bag. It's hideously unattractive and really besides the inserts is no different from any other backpack on the planet (except this one you'd get beat up for at the office). It was black and "idiotic gold" and seemed like a mix between a Jansport and a shoebox. It was a fairly rigid body (good thing) but too large in certain areas and too small in others. It was hard holding a lot of equipment in it and once you did it was *extremely* difficult to get it out without putting the bag on the ground and opening it up all the way (just the thing I love to do on crowded streets in a city where I wouldn't even leave a juicebox out of sight for fear of it being gone when I look back...I'll miss you Ectocooler Hi-C)

Finally, I decided it was time to upgrade. I wanted a bag I could take things out of without having to stop. I wanted a bag that didn't need to be put on the ground. I wanted a bag that could make me espresso in the morning. Thank God for Crumpler and their ability to make a bag that does 2 of those 3 things! Actually, I'm glad it doesn't do the third thing too because I don't want espresso on my lenses.

When this bag arrived, it was as if the Heavens opened up and rays of God's grace hit my doorstep. This bag is sexy. I picked brown and orange because I'm from Cleveland and our football team deserves respect. Also, have you seen the blue? Yikes. After opening the package I saw exactly what the description already said: this bag is seemingly made with a single piece of fabric. There are seams, but it almost seems as if they're just there for decoration. This bag is almost vacuum sealed. I used it for anti-gravity experiments and it performed admirably.

On to the interior. The interior of this bag is a light baby blue color and the fabric is almost like thick felt, but very sturdy. It comes with a vast number of inserts that can be positioned any way you want them, but the standard setup is pretty great for my needs. The center is where the actual camera body and attached lens would go. There are 4 "compartments" surrounding the main one and there are 2 flaps that can go down (one on each side). Currently this is what I have in my bag: Canon 7D with attached Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS lens in center. On the right side there is a Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II with attached tripod ring and Canon 50mm f/1.8 ("Nifty Fifty"). On left is the battery charger, BlackRapid RS-7 sling strap, lens hoods for both L lenses, card reader, and Canon 430EX II. BTW, there's still room. In the front flap there are extra SD cards, extra battery, HDMI cable, instruction books for random things, and business cards.

Hyperbole aside: It's one of the best bags I've ever used (I've owned 2, but I've used probably around 20). It's *extremely* comfortable. I'm used to sling-style bags (cross-the-body type) from highschool and college so I'm used to weight always being on my left shoulder, but this thing spreads the weight *perfectly*. Even with all of that stuff (probably around 10lbs or so) I could carry it around all day without a problem. On top of that, the way the fabric is stitched together (and the quality of the fabric) means it's almost completely waterproof. That doesn't mean take it out in the rain...that would still be a bad idea...it just means that the bag itself can handle a little weather. It's *extremely* durable, easy to clean, and from the bottom-up actually *is* waterproof (you don't have to worry about putting it down in the snow or in a few inches of water).


Pros
-Quite a bit of space
-Inserts are just the right size
-Handles weather very well
-Looks *great* but doesn't scream, "I'm holding expensive stuff inside"
-Colors obviously made to represent the Cleveland Browns, huge Pro
-Very comfortable and extremely lightweight for a bag of this size
-Easy to get into/out of without having to stop or put it down

Cons
-The fact that they even *make* the blue colored exterior
-Slightly expensive
-Isn't completely waterproof, with no options to make it so (certain other manufacturers have a "rain gear" included that can completely insulate the bag from the exterior)

I would've made a video but this is probably easier.
In short, it's a durable little bag that has a pretty well thought out layout and if you're smart enough you can fit the following (like I did)

In the main compartment:

Nikon D3s with Really Right Stuff L-Bracket and Hoodman LCD protector
Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8G attached to D3s, hood reversed (lens down position)
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF with rubber hood
Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8D AF (no hood)
Nikon SB-900 Flash gun, with stand, diffuser, filter holder, and gel filters
D3s dual battery charger with cord
Giottos rocket, small
Kingston card reader (19 in 1)
Small spool of gaffer tape

In the front pocket:

Nikon Microfiber cloth
Lenspen lens cleaning tool
Press passes and other documents
Extra body and lens-mount cap
Really RIght Stuff anti-twist plate, generic (non-L)
52mm Macro reverser ring for super-closeup macro shots with a reversed 50mm f/1.8D

On the inside of the lid:

Lasolite 12" ezybalance grey card
Generic corded remote for Nikon cameras
Etymotic hi-fi ear plugs


All this weighs 14.9 pounds
The battery charger can be swapped out for a SIGG 1 liter wide mouth water bottle.

I think this lets you judge whether or not this is a big enough bag for your needs, of course, this is a pretty snug fit but nothing is in any way crammed, shoved, or stuffed into the bag. Also each item is well protected from it's neighbors.
There is still a little space where round filters can be placed but not anything too big.

Feel free to ask questions about this bag, although i think i covered it pretty well.

I have had this bag for about 3-4 months and it is absolutely spectacular. I have the canon 7d with 3 lenses, 5 batteries, 6 memory cards, a remote trigger, lens cleaning kit, uv filters, and there is still enough room for maybe 2-3 more lenses, depending on how you configure it. The bag feels so lightweight and comfortable and is built extremely well. I've used it in the rain, while trekking through the forest, I've tossed the bag around and dropped it once or twice, through all these times the bag has kept its shape and even threads are staying put. There are so many ways to configure this bag that if you ever upgrade your equipment there would be plenty of room to reconfigure your bag.

I was considering either purchasing this bag or the lowepro. I chose the crumpler and I am so glad I did. They are a little bit more expensive than the lowepro, but I think it was totally worth it. If you have the money, you can't go wrong with this bag!

I'm very much an amateur enthusiast just getting started. I wanted a large bag to fit all my gear (Nikon D90, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G IF-ED, AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D, filter case, battery charger, spare batteries, extra memory cards/cleaning supplies), and leave room to expand in the long run (Battery Grip, Flash, Macro Lens, Wide Angle Lens, etc.).

I am not disappointed. This bag is HUGE, but doesn't look it at all. It's also incredibly light, I find it comfortable to carry around all day with all that (plus general stuff, iPod, Phone, Wallet, Keys) in it. The equipment is extremely well protected, I'm not worried at all about getting bumped or dropping the bag.

To boot, the 7 MDH is quite subtle (doesn't scream 'NICE EXPENSIVE THINGS, STEAL ME!') and, if you'll indulge my vanity, looks pretty damn good.

Before I finally decided to spend the money for this bag I jumped around from bag to bag in search of one that I liked. I am happy to announce that I've had this one for almost a year now and I still love it! It has stuck around longer than I was able to tolerate any of the previous bags I had.

I am a semi-professional photographer. I have my own business, but I also maintain my full-time job for now, so I'm not doing photography full-time. However, I have shot everything from weddings to newborns to family sessions, and this bag fits the bill for all of them. It is professional enough to take to weddings, and the velcro covers are perfect to make getting in and out of the bag during the ceremony quiet. The rest of the time I use the velcro to close the bag and it's nice and strong. I've had no qualms about how well it holds the bag closed.

I'll admit I like the bright green inside of my bag, too. It's just fun! And I like how the bag doesn't scream "camera bag!" Unless someone recognizes the Crumpler logo, they won't really know what you've got in there. The dividers inside are easy to adjust but stay put once you have them where you want them.

The bag holds my 5D with lens attached, external flash, and three additional lenses. The pockets are perfect for organizing. The zipper pocket on the top flap holds my spare batteries, flash cards, lens cleaning items, etc. The pocket is mesh so I can see through it to grab what I'm looking for in the middle of a session without a problem. The additional velcro pocket on the front of the bag (under the flap) has VERY strong velcro and holds flat printed items such as business cards, contracts, and marketing materials snugly so that they aren't wrinkled.

The bag is comfortable to wear, even loaded with all my gear. It's heavy, of course, but the strap handles the weight well when slung over one shoulder.

After purchasing my D90 with battery grip I was in need of a new bag that could protect it with the battery grip attached. I couldn't be happier with this bag. It is great quality, and holds everything that I need. I love it!

I've owned the 7 million dollar home for some years now. I use it to carry my D7000, 16-85 f/3.5-5.6, 70-200 f/2.8, a flash and some filters, and there is still some room in the bag. It's a quite decent bag, and looks rather stylish - at least I think so. It does however have a few shortcomings, the biggest of which is the lack of padding at the bottom. Your gear is not going to survive any kind of drop in this bag! I smashed the UV filter on my lens once just by setting the bag down normally. I now put my camera in sideways instead of top-down to offer some better protection for the lens. Also, the lack of a magazine pocket is annoying when I use it for travel. There is no place to put any kind of reading material except the tiny front pocket. A somewhat larger front pocket and a couple of side pockets would have been very useful, in addition to a slot for papers or a magazine in the back.

This is a great bag and I like the style too ! My Nikon D700 with Nikkor 24-70mm fits nicely and there is enough room for batteries etc. I recommend this to everyone!