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Questions tagged [camera-bag]

A bag, satchel, or backpack with protective and convenience features designed specifically for transporting photographic equipment.

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What can I use as a 'holster' to keep DSLR handy but secure while hiking?

Is anyone aware of a holster-type case, or anything that is designed to keep a camera easily accessible while hiking, but prevent it from swinging freely (like it does when it hangs from the neck strap)? I have a pack with a chest strap, so anything…
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What are the cons of a backpack-style camera bag?

I am on the hunt for a great camera bag. Since it will be home to my pride and joy equipment that I hope to one day (soon I hope) accumulate I need it to be well made, and protective of the gear first and foremost. Next I need it to be usable and…
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How do you carry around your lenses?

How do you carry them around? I own a tamrac backpack which is now unable to cope with my lenses and filters.
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Tips on a non-backpack camera bag for body with lens attached and two subsequent lenses

I'm going on a little photo vacation toward the end of March, and my lenses and body have outgrown my current camera and laptop bag. Everything fits in my current bag, but it's not a solution that would allow for any degree of rapid storing or…
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Bag: Which one between Crumpler 5-6MDH and ThinkTank Retrospective 10-20

I have read This Crumpler post and This ThinkTank post and I can't decide between the two of them. Can I have your opinion ? Any specific Pros and Cons ? (I also read a lot of reviews, but the opinion of current users matters more to me. The best…
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Looking for a camera bag to fit our non-standard tripod needs

I am not sure whether it is appropriate to ask for product recommendations on this site, but I've been struggling with finding a proper camera bag for so long that I hope I can find help here. We occassionally go to far-away tropical destinations to…
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Waterproof Alternatives to Pelican Cases?

I need a waterproof case for a DSLR with two lenses and some misc extras. I'm familiar with Pelican cases and might go that route. I need something that can be submersed in water and will float. Are there any good alternatives?
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Ribbons to secure lenses in a camera bag

What's the name of those ribbons with velcro that help secure the lenses in a camera bag, as in the picture below? I'd like to buy some, but have no clue how are they called.
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How can I find a camera bag which won't strain my back?

I suffer from backaches and cannot currently carry heavy materials. My camera weighs slightly more than 1kg, though. I have no problem carrying it on my shoulder, but it's not something I enjoy doing for obvious reasons (theft, damage, etc). I am…
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Low weight photography bag recomendation

Here's equipment I usually carry with me: 1dx 200mm f/2 zeiss 100mm f/2 85mm f/1.2 35mm f/1.4 I do carry this stuff in LowerPro 5 lens bag. The bag is ok, but the accumulated weight is killing me. I'm not giving up my equipment, so I was looking…
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