Frame bag for my camera

[Mr. Pink]

I want to take my Fuji XE-1 on some rides. I have a 27mm (about 35mm equivilant on a 35mm camera) that sits very flat on the camera, making it into a nice, reasonably small package of 5.25 inches wide X 3 inches high by 2.5 inches deep. Too heavy for a jersey pocket, so, I'm looking for a frame bag just for the camera with lens, nothing else. Top tube bag? Rear triangle? I don't want to enlarge the tool bag for this.
Anybody have any experience with a small bag that will fit my camera safely, and is comfortable to ride with?

And, don't tell me to buy the new little Sony. I'm not rich. This one's paid for, and gives excellent results.

Thanks

[jtakeda]

Sounds like you're describing an outer shell stem caddy.

http://www.outershelladventure.com/shop/7826r9hyzpjknnobe479ebu35yse8v

[Mr. Pink]

Um, no. I'm looking for something a little more, er, elegant. And not all to one side.

[JAGI410]

Andrew the Maker makes a camera specific bag, but most rando-style handlebar bags would work well. A frame bag will be tricky since you're limited by width.


https://www.andrewthemaker.com/shop/camera-sack

[.RJ]

Something like this would work -

https://www.alpkit.com/products/fuel-pod-large

[charliedid]

This works

http://www.fogcitygear.com/shop/handlebarbag

[cadence90]

Rixen and Kaul make some nice small bags (handle, frame, saddle) with KlickFix, etc. attachment systems. Very nice stuff.

[rwsaunders]

http://i.imgur.com/vIcR3Nlh.jpg

This might work for you along with a nifty device to keep the bag from pressing on your cables.

[heartattackride]

Out of stock but this from Swift (in another color) may be good.
https://builtbyswift.com/shop/carbon-glacier-bandito/

[Mr. Pink]

Something like this would work -

https://www.alpkit.com/products/fuel-pod-large

Thanks, the Alpkit medium wins. Let's see how that works out.

[etu]

small top tube bags tend to sway with heavy items.
I'd recommend something like a revelate tangle which is larger than what you need, but you can then consolidate your tool bag contents also.

[EricEstlund]

Ruthworks Brevet (http://www.ruthworkssf.com/store/p65/Ultralight_Brevet_Handlebar_Bag.html)

[zennmotion]

Ruthworks Brevet (http://www.ruthworkssf.com/store/p65/Ultralight_Brevet_Handlebar_Bag.html)

^^^ get this one, it's great little bag, and you can access easily while riding.

[benb]

small top tube bags tend to sway with heavy items.
I'd recommend something like a revelate tangle which is larger than what you need, but you can then consolidate your tool bag contents also.

This.. the camera is dense and heavy for it's size, you don't want it swinging around or affecting steering.

Revelate stuff is expensive but really well built.

The tangle could probably handle a bigger camera fine. Everything up to a Pro size DSLR + 1 decent size zoom lens if careful. (Thinking Canon 5D or Nikon D8xx size here) You'd have to take the lens off though.

[eBAUMANN]

Ruthworks Brevet (http://www.ruthworkssf.com/store/p65/Ultralight_Brevet_Handlebar_Bag.html)

looks nice but maybe a tad larger than needed?

maybe something like this one (https://roadrunnerbags.us/collections/bags-for-your-bike/products/point-n-shooter-l) from roadrunner?

[zennmotion]

:banana:looks nice but maybe a tad larger than needed?

maybe something like this one (https://roadrunnerbags.us/collections/bags-for-your-bike/products/point-n-shooter-l) from roadrunner?


Roadrunner looks nice, but I've been surprised how often I use the RW even for non-epic rides, stick the cell phone in there with the camera, plus no more pocket smashed bananers . :banana:
Ruthworks is one guy- Ely. Ely can make it any size you want if you ask him.

[EricEstlund]

Ely will make you a smaller one if you ask.

*Ha- we were typing at the same time.

[muz]

I tried the Roadrunner bag for the first time last weekend. Very convenient, can take out the camera on a 40mph descent, take a picture and put it back. On the minus side, my knee occasionally hits it climbing out of the saddle.

[Mr. Pink]

Thanks, the Alpkit medium wins. Let's see how that works out.

Well, that didn't work well at all. Flopped to one side, uncomfortable, and ugly. So, I dropped into a local "outdoor" store, to shop for a (gulp) fanny pack. The salesgirl led me into the womens department, and showed me a small fanny pack that is actually, perfect. Rode forty miles with it today, and looks like my solution. Yeah, could go bigger, but then the temptation to carry more results in more weight, and then back issues.

http://www.patagonia.com/product/lightweight-travel-mini-hip-pack-1-liter/49446.html

[joosttx]

This works

http://www.fogcitygear.com/shop/handlebarbag

Plus one for Fog City. its an excellent camera bag.

[Ti Designs]

I've been working on this problem for a while, I still don't have a good working solution for being able to pull a camera out and use it while riding. For my photography I use micro four thirds format, so my cameras look like small DSLRs, and the lenses are much smaller. To have access to one while riding means having a bag in front of the handlebars that doesn't bounce around, is padded enough to protect the camera, and is the right shape and size to allow the camera to slip in and out in the same position. I've gotten really good at cutting and gluing foam to make camera inserts, and I've tested lots of first-aid cases and gun cases, but so far I haven't come up with the perfect solution. Even if I did, if you're not using a Lumix G5 with a 14mm pancake lens, it's not the perfect solution for you...

For on the bike I've gone to an action camera taking images every 3 seconds. The SJCAM does 16mp images, the lens distorts a lot at the edges and while it does store in RAW format, Lightroom doesn't recognize the file format. Life just isn't perfect.

[.RJ]

Well, that didn't work well at all. Flopped to one side, uncomfortable, and ugly. So, I dropped into a local "outdoor" store, to shop for a (gulp) fanny pack. The salesgirl led me into the womens department, and showed me a small fanny pack that is actually, perfect. Rode forty miles with it today, and looks like my solution. Yeah, could go bigger, but then the temptation to carry more results in more weight, and then back issues.

http://www.patagonia.com/product/lightweight-travel-mini-hip-pack-1-liter/49446.html

Bummer, sorry it didnt work out. I've been happy with mine but I've only put snacks and small things in it.

[.RJ]

I've been working on this problem for a while, I still don't have a good working solution for being able to pull a camera out and use it while riding.

I want to buy one of these - http://www.mettlecycling.com/blogcontent/2016/17/4/the-mettle-speed-strap-is-finally-here

[Ti Designs]

I want to buy one of these - http://www.mettlecycling.com/blogcontent/2016/17/4/the-mettle-speed-strap-is-finally-here

Seems like an advertisement for what not to do. That's a Lumix GX8, which is a bit of a brick. It's got a 20MP image sensor, it also has in-body image stabilization, so it doesn't like being kicked around that much. It's hanging from a single strap, it will get bounced around. The ad is filmed on rollers, which is the easiest test case there is - I can sit up and juggle while riding rollers... In any case, if I had that strap I would us it with a camera that could take a beating, or one I could easily afford to replace.

[Mr. Pink]

I want to buy one of these - http://www.mettlecycling.com/blogcontent/2016/17/4/the-mettle-speed-strap-is-finally-here


Yes gads, that looks bad for both the camera and you. Btw, that's about the size and shape of my Fuji XE1.