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Camera Bags

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Tenba Photo/Laptop Backpack

Whenever I consider a bag like this I think about how uncomfortable it would be to carry all my gear on my back over long distances. I would refer to dump the laptop and be satisfied with a portable photo-disc and an iPod touch. But if you must carry a laptop, and it's nice to be able to present photographs to clients on a photo shoot, then the Tenba Gen-3 looks very promising.

... [It] offers easy-to-access, organized space for a full sized professional D/SLR kit with multiple lenses and flash, plus separate, protective storage for a laptop, including many 15” models. The bag includes movable/removable divider panels, multiple accessory pockets, a movable/removable accessory pouch for a phone or portable audio device, a wallet for flash media cards, and many other practical features. The Backpack also has a removable divider shelf between the top storage and the bottom camera compartment, to convert the interior into one large storage space--while still keeping the padded laptop sleeve intact.

I like how the front sections open to reveal their contents and the harness cover is very useful. They also understand the importance of a bright interior to aid in finding all the small objects that you carry with you. A video after the jump.

Tenba

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Brazillion Dollar Home SLR Camera Bag

I doubt they intended for it to be used in this manner but the Crumpler Brazillion Dollar Home slr camera bag looks like a great 3 day get away and/or carry-on bag. It should work well for me as I always seem to travel with a small laptop and slr body and lense. Other than this kit I tend to travel very light so this set-up should work well - especially with the front pocket to carry passport, tickets, and a notebook.

The Brazillion Dollar Home is designed to carry 2 slr bodies with glass attached, all the associated gear, and a large screen laptop. This much gear can be heavy so you have the option of carrying the bag as either a shoulder bag or (somewhat) as a backpack. This isn't a messenger so it will take actual use to determine wether using a shoulder bag is comfortable enough when carrying all this gear.

Made with water resistant 1000D shell, brushed nylon, 300D and ripstop linings. Very annoying oversized strap excluded the other slr bag from Crumpler I own, an older 5 Million Dollar Home, has proven to be a great investment. So I would expect that this will prove to be the same.

Repurpose your bags! You can purchase the bag for $390.00AU on Crumpler's Australia site which is regrettably one of the worst in the industry. The bags are worth it though.

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BuiltNY Electric Pocket

Taking snapshots with your compact camera is a lot of fun. The bag you carry it in should be too. Get rid of your boring black camera case and treat yourself and your camera to this fun stripped Electric Pocket from BuiltNY. It attaches like a luggage tag to belts, backpacks, handbags, etc. and stretches to fit various devices. It's soft fleece interiour keeps your camera comfortable and scratch free, while the outside, made from neoprene, is stain resistant and machine washable. Check out the demo video from Photojojo. Buy 2 from Photojojo for $42.00US. Also available from our favourite bag retailer Rushfaster. Photo from Rushfaster.

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Lomography Hipshot bag

"Try the shot from the hip." Easily said and now easily done with the compact Hipshot case.

Despite the fact that every one that I buy seems to break my love affair with lomo plastic cameras continues. Available in fine stores all over Bangkok is the Lomography Hipshot bag - throwing this camera in your book bag just isn't cool anymore. The outside is made with 100% Thermoplastic Elastomer "Water-resistant, lightweight, super-durable, environmentally friendly synthetic material". Jean Snow likes the white one but I'll take the green if for no other reason than I hate to be reminded just how dirty the air is here. With the cost of film and processing I think I'll shoot from the hip using my digital. For $35.00US you can have this Lomographic third arm. Thanx Jean Snow

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Crumpler Camera Bag

This is another entry for the flickr pool "what's in your Bag" and a more recent pool celebrating all that is Crumpler. I'm fascinated by groups like this.

This particular bag of mine is an older Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home camera bag. I bought this bag in a rush at Siam Center in Bangkok one afternoon and have mildly regretted it ever since. I detest the colour of the bag and the lack of an exterior handle is a real short coming. I do like the interior construction and the overall quality of the bag. It's stiff so I can take my camera in and out quite easily unlike the lose edges of other bags that invariably get in the way. Looking at these bags lately I see that they have completely changed the interiors, retired the hideous color, and added an exterior handle. Certainly recommended. AUD $110 at Rushfaster.

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Airport Security rolling carry-on bag

Think Tank Photo have designed a piece of luggage with target customers needs (in this case fears) and their constraints from the outset resulting in a bag that "allows photographers to use their rolling camera bag not only as a means of transporting equipment from one site to the next, but for storing it securely during the shoot." The Airport Security rolling carry-on bag can variety of different photographic equipment (lens hoods up to 8” in diameter), has locked compartments, and a cable from a secret rear hatch to secure the bag to immovable objects. $360.00US at Roberts.

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Domke J-803 Digital Satchel Camera and Laptop Bag

In my ongoing search for combination camera and laptop bags I came across the Domke J-803 Digital Satchel yesterday at Taipei's FNAC. Domke has long been a mainstay of professional photographers. Their bags are usually known for their high quality and from what I saw yesterday this satchel is no exception. The smallest of Domke satchels have also gained a large following among photographers who don't want to call attention to their expensive equipment. It's of those category of bags that don't scream out - steal my camera! The Domke J-803 is designed to carry the laptops, electronic organizers and digital cameras; all the standard gear we carry today. It comes with 11 compartments and pockets to organize the equipment. The outer shell is made with 1050 denier ballistic nylon, while the back panel uses 420 denier oxford nylon. I think the specs I have seen of the web overstate the protection afforded on the bottom. You are certainly going to want to put your laptop in some kind of sleeve when you carry it in this bag. The bag uses this same strap that I saw on the other Domke bags they had on display. I don't think it works that well with the added weight that a laptop will bring. You might want to invest in another as it doesn't seem to be very comfortable. $80.00US.

Check out the Domke J-803 Digital Satchel Camera Bag

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Kiesel Messenger Styled Camera bag

I've been on the look out for a bag that will carry both my 12" Powerbook, a DSLR, and a few small essentials safely and securely. Being the demanding type I want it to be light, look good, be very water resistant, and last a million years. There are a few manufacturers out there which come close and though they lose out in the looks good criteria the Kiesel Messenger Styled Camera bags certainly deserve to be considered. You can carry allot of gear in these bags. Kiesel's MX500 has numerous padded dividers for shock protection and as intended allows for some custom fitting of lenses etc.. The front zippered pocket features multiple pockets to hold accessories such as a PDA, cords, memory cards, CD's, and other items. It also comes with a padded laptop sleeve capable of carrying a laptop computer up to 15.5" x 11.5" x 2.5" but I suggest you consider buying something like the the Brain Cell (if it will fit) for added piece of mind. $87.00US.

Available direct from Kiesel.

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Camera Bag Insert

When I bought my Blunderbus / Quarfie Shoulder Bag one of it's immediate uses was to carry around my Canon dslr. While convenient I never really felt comfortable carrying around such an expensive camera unprotected. After reading about the Naneu Lima Camera Bag on Uncrate I went out and bought an OEM version of the bag branded Jenova. It's a cool concept, a camera bag that doesn't look like a camera bag, but in practice the bag absolutely sucks! What I should have done is bought this camera bag insert by Crumpler for the Blunderbus / Quarfie shoulder bag. After inserted it looks like it will leave just enough room to stuff a couple other essential items. It would work for other bags as well. What we need are semi rigid inserts designed for particular cameras that offer some real protection. That way I can through my camera in what ever bag I am using that day without fear of hearing some glass crunching sound. $30US.

Camera Bag Insert for the Blunderbus / Quarfie Shoulder Bag.

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The Podzilla Holster Style SLR Camera Bag

I'm always on the look out for a new camera bag and I saw this particular model on the hip of photographer I met over dinner a short time ago. While I always have the fear that wearing a heavy object around my waist will cause my pants to fall down, this Holster Style SLR Camera Bag looks like it might be worth the risk. With over 20 pockets and compartments, this bag is able to carry your larger digital or 35mm SLR camera, your MP3 jukebox, your portable gaming device, your GPS, or just about any other handheld technology product, along with every cord, adapter, card and battery that goes with it. It's fully padded and the side walls are reinforced with lightweight polyethylene sheets sewn into the linings, to prevent tension or pressure on fragile memory cards stored in the two side pockets, while affording an extra measure of protection to the main compartment. About $47US.

More info. here.

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Waterproof SLR Camera case

I could have used this during may last mini-break on the beach. Taking an expensive slr on a sandy beach is a recipe for a trip to the camera shop for a cleaning or a ruined camera. Leaving it the bag on the beach chair (which I did) risks theft. The Aquapac SLR Camera Case lets you use your SLR camera in and around the water without worry. It keeps the sand out, allows you to take underwater photos (to 15 feet), and it even floats. Available for about $120US at Altrec and REI.

More info. on the Aquapac site.

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Naneu Lima Camera Bag

When I am travelling across Asia I don't like to advertise the fact that I am carrying a bag full of expensive camera gear. This has more to do with politeness than any real concern for things getting stolen (though why be an obvious target). With stock camera bags there is "I'm a tourist" or "hey I have a camera" look about them which isn't convenient when you are in urban stealth mode, trying to blend in with the environment to get those natural shots. The Naneu Lima Camera Bag solves all these problems. Designed like a compact briefcase, the Lima holds an SLR camera (with attached lens), an extra lens, and an accessory flash within its protective and customizable foam insert. 8 external pockets hold extra accessories, wallet, cell phone, etc. If you're leaving your gear at home, then the foam inserts easily pull out to allow access to the entire bag. Includes an adjustable padded shoulder strap. Crafted in water-resistant 900D nylon. Its military color schemes are a fresh alternative to the usual navy/maroon/grey color schemes available for photography bags.

More info on their site.

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