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purse/bag that will fit camera

I am planning to bring my DSLR with the standard lens and a 200mm. My current camera bag is very large and bulky and holds more than I want to bring. Can you recommend a anti-theft bag/purse that my camera and lenses can fit in? I won't have much else in my bag just a few small things.

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We purchased this for my Husband and he loved it and it can expand to hold more if needed (umbrella, packages etc)

Lowepro Passport Sling DSLR Camera Bag (not anti-theft, but we are not fans of the concept)- we purchased on Amazon.

Posted by
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I wouldn't worry too much about anti-theft other than don't set your bag down or on a table or over a chair. A pickpocket won't try and steal a camera, but a thief seeing it sitting un-noticed would. If you plan to put other things like credit cards and money in it too, make sure it has a secure pocket that cannot be easily pickpocketed.

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I took a Pacsafe Camsafe bag on the London tour and it worked pretty well. With a big Nikon body and two lenses, it was a snug fit but better than hauling my regular bag around. Handy front pocket, tablet sleeve in back, must-have water bottle pocket on the side. Agree with Douglas that it's more important to be aware of your bag and surroundings than having a bag with safety features. That said, I do like the Pacsafe zippers that clip shut against pickpockets.
http://www.pacsafe.com/camsafe-v8-camera-shoulder-bag.html

Posted by
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I agree that the LowePro Passport Sling is a nice, flexible bag. The bag also packs well in a suitcase.

I added a couple of key-ring type rings to each of the zippers, and then attached a small locking S-biner to the rings. The ring/s-biner combo makes it more of a challenge for a thief to get into the bag.

The main drawback it that the bag is not waterproof -- by a long shot. If you are anticipating rain, I would make sure to include some plastic bags to cover your gear.

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I have a padded camera cube that protects my camera and I can pop the whole thing in the day bag.