Hi guys, got any reccomendation for a street photography camera bag?

here is what i require: resistant against water so the equipment is safe when its raining, need to hold an em-5, 12-50mm pana 20mm, oly 45mm 1.8, 75mm 1.8 and 12mm 2.0 all m43 lenses (that i plan to get) and 2 pockets for acessories. Any advice?

Billingham Hadley. Totally water proof without the need for rain covers and will swallow that lot with ease. Expensive but will last years.

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Mark

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Unrepentant E-P1 user

Yes! You're (going to be) carrying too much stuff!

I have a Domke J-5XB (nylon version of the popular F-5XB). It holds EM5 with 25mm attached, with room for 2 more lenses (for me, 45-175 on one side, oly 45/flash/junk) on the other. 2 outside pockets for wallet/phone.

Might not be big enough for you, but there is also a larger size - J-5XC.

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Olympus OM-D E-M5
Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm F2.8
Panasonic Leica Summilux 25mm F1.4
Panasonic Lumix 45-175mm F4-5.6

I normally just throw my E-P3 in my daily messenger bag(as in not a camera bag) but I have a Thinktank retrospect 10 that I used for my DSLR gear awhile ago that I love/loved. The Thinktank 10 could fit my Canon t2i with my 17-40mm L attached along with my 50mm 1.4, speedlite, and all my photography odds and ends fairly easily, would be great if you plan to bring your em-5 and all those lenses and probably a bit more. They also make a smaller version which is the retrospect 5 that is made to fit the mirrorless system that might work, although it could be a bit tight with all that glass so you may want to look at the 10 if you go that route. I believe they're made to be water resistant, but they come with a waterproof cover that fits nicely in the bag.

It seems the small haley is big enough but the price is a lot, especially because of import taxes, but it does look like a great option, i just have to save for it once i have my 45mm 1.8

It is better to be over prepared than under :p

I agree, you're going to be carrying way to much stuff! When I go out to shoot on the street, I like to carry as little as possible. Not only will too much stuff slow you down, but it's difficult to maneuver around people and obstacles if you're lugging a great big honking bag. Besides, I really think street shooting is more fun when I set out with a single lens. I have to think about how to get the shot I want, working within the limitations of whatever lens I happen to have mounted. You won't have time to change a lens anyway, if something serendipitously happens in front of you.

That being said, the bag I prefer for street shooting is the Lowepro Exchange Messenger. Lowepro - Exchange Messenger It's as light as a feather, roomy enough for my camera, lunch, a light sweater or jacket, and it provides good protection if I'm caught in the rain.

I use a Tenba mini-messenger. Has a nifty zip on the flap so you can get to the insides in "stealth" mode.

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I am also going to recommend the Billingham Hadley. Yes, it is expensive, but totally worth it.