Camera Bags
Whether you're going on a day trip, a hike, a wedding or a long vacation, you are going to need to find the right bag(s) for each occasion. Some people prefer waistpacks, others prefer backpacks and still others prefer slingbags. Whatever the occasion, quick access to your lenses, filters, and other accessories will be very important when choosing a bag. The most popular brands of bags are from Lowepro and Tamrac.
Here are a few popular bags:
LowePro Topload Mini
The very first bag I bought with my Digital Rebel. This bag was good to me for a long time. It was compact and fit the
Rebel with the kit lens perfectly. But once I moved from the kit lens, it didn't fit anymore. I eventually gave it to a
friend who bought the XT and was just getting started. It's a good investment if you plan on sticking with the kit lens for a
while because it's so compact and convenient. Plus it's only $20.
Buy it at:
Amazon.com
LowePro Nova 2 AW
This is the bag that I use all the time when I want to carry all my equipment. I can store my 20D with
the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS lens (and it fit with the 24-70mm f/2.8L), my 50mm 1.8, and the 70-200mm f/4L
telephoto zoom. I can even shove my 580EX flash in the front pocket. It's a nice compact bag that can
hold a lot of stuff well. It's also AW (All-Weather) so you can pull this protective covering from under
the bag to wrap around the bag and protect your expensive equipment from water damage. Not bad for about
$40!
Buy it at:
Amazon.com
Tamrac Velocity 6
I was looking all over for a compact sling bag for walking around and traveling with and I came up with this one. Apparently
there aren't too many options when looking for a sling. I found myself wanting a sling when I was always turning my bag
around from my backside to my front to quickly access my camera for those just in time shots. It was a pain and I really
wanted one that I could just
slide around and get to. The 6 was the perfect size for my 20D with the 17-85 IS or kit lens and even fits the 50 1.8 II in
there snugly too. The pocket in front also has nice little CF organizers. Definitely a good buy for any XT or 20D owner at
only $30.
Buy it at:
Amazon.com
LowePro Stealth Reporter 300 AW
I think this will probably be my next bag purchase. The Stealth Reporter AW series from LowePro are some of their top of the
line bags designed for demanding and on-the-move photo journalists who also need to be discrete. The 300 series can hold
your camera, 4-5
lenses, a flash and accessories all in a pretty tight space. Another nice feature is the quick-access top zip so you can get
your camera without having to open the whole bag up.
Buy it at:
Amazon.com
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