Tag Archives : camera bag

 I visited the Lowepro booth at the Outdoor Photo Expo in Salt Lake City and got my first look at Lowepro’s new Photo Sport 200 AW camera pack (MSRP US $199). It’s the first camera pack from Lowepro that’s truly designed for photographers doing aggressive outdoor activities. Those of you who read my articles regularly will know that this pack is right up my alley. I do a lot [...]

 Camera bag maker Tenba has introduced two new messenger-style bags to their appropriately named Messenger collection. The new Mini Photo/Laptop Bag was designed to carry “mobile digital devices” like the Apple iPad and small laptops along with a small digital SLR and a few lenses and accessories. The Small Camera Bag accommodates a small digital SLR system without the iPad / computer [...]

 Cyclists and city hipsters are all familiar with Timbuk2, the original messenger bag. I had a huge one for motorcycle commuting way back in the mid-90’s. I carried all kinds of crap in that bag – film, groceries, camera gear, photo prints – you name it – if it fit, I carried it on my CBR-F2 in my Timbuk2 bag. Even though Timbuk2 has made messenger-style bags for a long [...]

Zoltan Arva-Toth Lowepro today unveiled the next generation of its innovative SlingShot AW series. Redesigned using customer input, the new and improved models of the SlingShot AW series add a Hideaway Tripod Mount system, compatibility with the latest prosumer and professional grade DSLR cameras, and a more efficient storage and workflow layout. The Hideaway Tripod Mount system lets photographers [...]

Zoltan Arva-Toth The Shootout Ultralight backpack from Tenba weighs less than 48 ounces, yet has the capacity to accommodate a full-size pro digital camera system. Constructed of a rugged combination of nylons, chosen for their durability and water-resistance yet minimal weight, the Shootout Ultralight features a padded camera insert – Switchback Module – that can be used facing either the front [...]

Zoltan Arva-Toth The UP-Rise series is Vanguard’s newest line of high-quality photo-video bags, which has an ability to expand in size to accommodate changing lens and gear needs. One easy zipper motion enables expansion; it shrinks back down when the extra room is no longer needed. Other features include removable rain coats and multiple pockets for extra memory cards and lens caps. Available in [...]

Zoltan Arva-Toth The new f/stop range from Billingham has been designed for those occasions when you want to travel light, but without compromise. The f/stop bags provide you with the level of protection, style and craftsmanship you’d expect from a Billingham, but in compact form that allows you to adapt them – inside and out, to suit your specific needs. The f/stops come in two sizes; the f/2.8 [...]

Zoltan Arva-Toth Manfrotto Distribution has launched a new range of Kata camcorder bags designed exclusively for HD video users. The new range features four models, the CB-100 (pictured), CB-200, CB-300 and CB-400, to fit the full range of professional-choice HD video cameras. All four CB bags are 100% water resistant, with protective zippers to ensure tools are kept dry when stored throughout shoots [...]

Zoltan Arva-Toth Kata has launched its Auxiliary System, a new kit carrying system for photographers who are selective about the precise kit they take on shoots, and want everything close to hand when they need it most. The Auxiliary System is a collection of individually specified pouches that can be used alone or combined using Kata’s Auxiliary Belt and Harness to carry a combination of kit. With [...]

Zoltan Arva-Toth Lowepro has introduced a new line of GPS cases, and unveiled its latest camera bags. The Lowepro Navi Series of cases and pouches for GPS units provides the protection and accessibility needed for this increasingly ubiquitous device and its many destinations. The Lowepro Pro Runner AW is a six-backpack series that offer an array of carrying solutions from smaller standard photo backpacks [...]

By Fredrik Silverglimth Camera bags can be one of the most difficult pieces of equipment to choose. No camera bag is made to fit every occasion so I will here talk about some different types of bags and cover a few points to consider. Choosing your next lens or camera is often quite easy, you often know what you want, but when it comes to choosing a new camera bag at least I can be confused and have [...]