Photo Camera Bags

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On these pages you will find in-depth review of camera bags and specifically DSLR camera bags for the Nikon D700

DSLR Camera Bags

This web-page does a production comparison of the (Professional) DSLR Camera bags. This comparison is a high-level or generic comparison on the various brands available on the market.

General recommendations:
- There is not a single camera bag suitable for all your purposes. Define one or two requirements and look at two solutions for them. Requirements may be: day-trips, short travels, sports events, wedding photography, candid and urban photography. Each of these have their own requirements for your camera equipment.
- Apart for travelling bags, all bags must provide quick and easy access to your camera
- Flaps. check that the flaps over the pockets are fitting well over the pocket holes providing protecting against water, dust

Bag-type:	Description
Holster	Summary: can hold a single DSLR with a lens mounted and usually with the lens-hood reversed and small materials. Usage: single day trips, to protect your camera against shocks, external damage. Guidelines: make sure that your camera and your favorite lens will fit
Shoulder Bag	Summary: usually holds a single DSLR camera with a lens mounted and 2-3 leneses, usually with the lens-hood reversed and small materials. Usage: Every day usage and should be able to hold most of your photographic equipment. Most shoulder bags are the brick type which you carry around and then put the bag down. In other words to carry your equipment from one place to another place, to a lesser extent it is used for shooting and carrying "the same time" Guidelines: Shoulder bags will become heavy and wear on one shoulder, shoulder bags after often in the way when you need to bend often.
Messenger Bag	Summary: similar to Shoulder bag, but hugs more to your body. Messenger Bags can be very convenient as you can swing them easily from back to from or onto your hips. Usage: Every day usage and can be quickly moved from your back to belly or reverse Guidelines: A messenger bag is very convenient when you use a bicycle, scooter or motorbike, or when you need to change transportion for example taxi to bus to airplane. Recommended brands for messenger bags:Crumpler
Sling Bag	Summary: similar to Shoulder bag, easliy to swap shoulder Usage: Every day usage and can be quickly moved from your back to belly or reverse Guidelines: Look if you can alternate the shoulder usage
Back Pack	Summary: Worn on the back, usually holds a lot of equipment Usage: Travel Guidelines: Check if outside dimension will match your body dimension

Brand:

Model:

Description: DSLR Backpacks

Summary: -
Pro: -
Con: -

CARENA

GOLF

Summary:
Carena Golf DSLR Camera Bag

COMPAQ

Vintage laptop / camera shoulder bag

CRUMPLER

Brand characteristics: the Crumpler bags are characterized by durable and colourful products. Their bags have wacky names and checkout their website for some fun experience

Crumpler

Romancer XL

Summary: 17" Inch laptop messenger bag with lots of room for a professional DSLR, several lenses and small equipment. Or your weekend outfits
Pro: Inner Laptop sleeve-bag can be detached to provide additional storage space. Durable materials
Con: It can hold so much that it may become heavy to carry!

DOMKE

Brand characteristics: simple snap lock to hold pockets closed (no fiddling with zippers), rugged, less expensive

Lowepro

Vertex 200 AW

Summary: supports 2 cameras, 2-3 lenses, works well in rougher areas
Pro: can hold two Canon 5d Bodies, 16-35mm, 24-70mm and 100-400mm lenses, two flash units and various small materials, rugged and well-designed, good straps, well padded laptop slot, good harness
Con:

TENBA

Brand characteristics: modern design, alternative looks, fresh colors, dont looks like the typical yet another photo camera bag

Tenba

Shootout Daypack

Summary: Excellent
Pro:
Con: Pricey

Tenba

Ultralight Backpack

Summary: Lightweight backpack, can hold a Prosize DSLR wih 2-3 lenses
Pro: The photo-model can be turned around (reversed) and opened from the inside to provide extra security when needed.
Con: May be too small if you have large lenses

Think Tank

Brand characteristics: flexible configurations for example Think Tank Disguise series offers an option to use a backpack harnass.

Think Tank

Airport Acceleration

Summary: Suits well in moving euipment around in airport, taxis, bus.stations
Pro: can hold two Canon 5d Bodies, 16-35mm, 24-70mm , 70-200mm and 100-400mm lenses, two flash units and various small materials,
Con: -

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions on Photo Camera Bags

Q.What do you recommend as bag for use in airplane luggage stow?
A.If you need to travel with your equipment in the airplane luggage stow, have a look at: Pelican, Seal Tight and Think Tank Hard cases.

Q.Can I use a Dakine, Burton or O'Neill sports bag for my photo cameras?
A.If you already have one of these, yes . You can buy seperate camera modules which will fit your (backpack) bag. Or individually covers for cameras and lenses to protect. If you are planning to buy a new branded backpack from Dakine, Burton, O'Neill, take care that the access to the camera is quick and simple.