Comments on: Choosing a Day Bag For Your Camera http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:43:49 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Cielo Sides http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-48813 Cielo Sides Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:28:34 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-48813 I might consider a sling bag ....has anyone seen a belt bag type for SLR? Drop me a note..thanks. Your tips have always been so great!! I might consider a sling bag ….has anyone seen a belt bag type for SLR? Drop me a note..thanks.
Your tips have always been so great!!

]]> By: Chris D. http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-41387 Chris D. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:21:23 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-41387 After scouring the web and brick and mortar camera stores for a cheap low-key camera bag I concluded that such a thing doesn't exist, so I decided to put one together. For those of you out there on a modest budget like myself maybe this might help you in the way of a cheap day bag: - go to an army surplus store or search the net for a messenger sling bag (I found an old U.S. ration shoulder bag for $13 USD) - these bags are usually already broken in and do not draw attention - buy a suitable insert, Domke has a decent range for reasonable prices, I got a Tenba Messenger insert for $20 - I added an extra thin sheet of foam (inexpensive at any hardware/home store) to the bottom of the insert using good old duct tape There you have it, a nice stealthy day bag for around $40 USD! After scouring the web and brick and mortar camera stores for a cheap low-key camera bag I concluded that such a thing doesn’t exist, so I decided to put one together. For those of you out there on a modest budget like myself maybe this might help you in the way of a cheap day bag:
- go to an army surplus store or search the net for a messenger sling bag (I found an old U.S. ration shoulder bag for $13 USD)
- these bags are usually already broken in and do not draw attention
- buy a suitable insert, Domke has a decent range for reasonable prices, I got a Tenba Messenger insert for $20
- I added an extra thin sheet of foam (inexpensive at any hardware/home store) to the bottom of the insert using good old duct tape
There you have it, a nice stealthy day bag for around $40 USD!

]]> By: Deirdre http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-31335 Deirdre Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:56:20 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-31335 My requirements for a bag are that it needs to be comfortable if I'm walking all day, whether in the city or on the trail, and it needs to look good enough that I'm not embarrassed to carry it in the city. I also need to be able to carry my keys and wallet. I own the Yellowstone 511 from M-Rock (http://www.m-rock.com/), and I LOVE it. It fits all my needs. Things I like about it: - it was far more affordable than most of the bags that interested me. - the cover opens toward me, which makes it easy for me to access the camera but also makes it more confusing and difficult for potential thieves. - it can be either a shoulder bag or a backpack, and I can buy a special strap to make it a waist pack. - I can buy extra small bags to add on if I need to carry around extra accessories. - it fits my keys, wallet, and cell phone. - I haven't tried it in a serious rainstorm yet, but I am confident that it is quite rain resistant and it also comes with a built-in extra light-weight bag to put around the main bag in bad weather conditions. - I like the way it looks, but my husband isn't embarrassed to carry it either. My requirements for a bag are that it needs to be comfortable if I’m walking all day, whether in the city or on the trail, and it needs to look good enough that I’m not embarrassed to carry it in the city. I also need to be able to carry my keys and wallet.

I own the Yellowstone 511 from M-Rock (http://www.m-rock.com/), and I LOVE it. It fits all my needs.

Things I like about it:
- it was far more affordable than most of the bags that interested me.
- the cover opens toward me, which makes it easy for me to access the camera but also makes it more confusing and difficult for potential thieves.
- it can be either a shoulder bag or a backpack, and I can buy a special strap to make it a waist pack.
- I can buy extra small bags to add on if I need to carry around extra accessories.
- it fits my keys, wallet, and cell phone.
- I haven’t tried it in a serious rainstorm yet, but I am confident that it is quite rain resistant and it also comes with a built-in extra light-weight bag to put around the main bag in bad weather conditions.
- I like the way it looks, but my husband isn’t embarrassed to carry it either.

]]> By: Jo (England) http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-26632 Jo (England) Sat, 03 May 2008 06:52:32 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-26632 I can't get hold of the Jill-e bag in the colour I want in the UK, So did loads of research on the internet and read great reviews for the Ortlieb camera bags - fantastic for on bikes, but the full thing was still out of my price range. So I have ordered the Ortlieb Camera Insert kit for Ultimate Barbags - OF94 (I bought mine in Uk from www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=5824 although there were loads of suppliers in the US). I then bought a suitable girlie lime green bag from ebags.com big enough to fit the insert and now i have a real girlie camera bag that can be used for other things or use the insert in either other messenger style camera bags or in other bags (they don't have to be girlie!). The insert is big enough for a DSLR and a lense or two. I can’t get hold of the Jill-e bag in the colour I want in the UK, So did loads of research on the internet and read great reviews for the Ortlieb camera bags – fantastic for on bikes, but the full thing was still out of my price range. So I have ordered the Ortlieb Camera Insert kit for Ultimate Barbags – OF94 (I bought mine in Uk from http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=5824 although there were loads of suppliers in the US). I then bought a suitable girlie lime green bag from ebags.com big enough to fit the insert and now i have a real girlie camera bag that can be used for other things or use the insert in either other messenger style camera bags or in other bags (they don’t have to be girlie!). The insert is big enough for a DSLR and a lense or two.

]]> By: Joey K http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-24884 Joey K Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:08:35 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-24884 I have a Timbuktu messenger bag - medium sized - the kind with the waterproof inside lining. For camera padding, I bought a small "camcorder" bag at Radio Shack and lopped off the cover, so I basically have a 3-sided padded case inside my waterproof bag. The catch is that the Timbuktu bag has buckles instead of a zipper, so for inclement weather emergencies, I also keep a rolled up "watertight" bag purchased from a camping store. It's not convenient for shooting, but if I get caught in a downpour, I know my gear will be safe until I get inside. The small pockets of the messenger bag are minimal, and there's not a lot of room in the bag for other stuff, but Timbuktus have these great quick-adjust straps that make it super easy to go from wearing your bag tight (more comfortable for your back) to loose (so you can get your camera out easily). Best of all - nobody knows I've got an expensive camera in there, so it's less likely to be ripped off! I have a Timbuktu messenger bag – medium sized – the kind with the waterproof inside lining. For camera padding, I bought a small “camcorder” bag at Radio Shack and lopped off the cover, so I basically have a 3-sided padded case inside my waterproof bag. The catch is that the Timbuktu bag has buckles instead of a zipper, so for inclement weather emergencies, I also keep a rolled up “watertight” bag purchased from a camping store. It’s not convenient for shooting, but if I get caught in a downpour, I know my gear will be safe until I get inside.

The small pockets of the messenger bag are minimal, and there’s not a lot of room in the bag for other stuff, but Timbuktus have these great quick-adjust straps that make it super easy to go from wearing your bag tight (more comfortable for your back) to loose (so you can get your camera out easily).

Best of all – nobody knows I’ve got an expensive camera in there, so it’s less likely to be ripped off!

]]> By: Andy T http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-24845 Andy T Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:14:16 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-24845 I have the Domke F6 too. I absolutely love it, although it feels a little vunerable in the city due to the lid being easily accessible even when the bag is closed. I think I'll use something else for City breaks or tourist areas where the risk of theft is greater. Otherwise, the look, feel and functionality of this bag are all top notch in my opinion. Stayed away from a back pack as i don't want to be constantly taking it off my back to access gear, but agree they are the most comfortable for hiking in to a remote site or a day in the hills. Horses for courses, as they say - maybe the perfect bag doesn't exist a all... I have the Domke F6 too. I absolutely love it, although it feels a little vunerable in the city due to the lid being easily accessible even when the bag is closed.
I think I’ll use something else for City breaks or tourist areas where the risk of theft is greater. Otherwise, the look, feel and functionality of this bag are all top notch in my opinion.
Stayed away from a back pack as i don’t want to be constantly taking it off my back to access gear, but agree they are the most comfortable for hiking in to a remote site or a day in the hills.
Horses for courses, as they say – maybe the perfect bag doesn’t exist a all…

]]> By: Daniel http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-24823 Daniel Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:29:57 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-24823 FWIW, I have a Domke F-6 "little bit smaller", which fits everything I need, while having a nice canvas, non-technical look. It's a shoulder bag, which means it's a little tiresome to wear all day, but I love the classic look. Check it out at a camera store. I have a small Lowe Pro bag that fits my SLR+medium-sized lens (and a few rolls of film) for the times when I need to be more mobile. FWIW, I have a Domke F-6 “little bit smaller”, which fits everything I need, while having a nice canvas, non-technical look. It’s a shoulder bag, which means it’s a little tiresome to wear all day, but I love the classic look. Check it out at a camera store.

I have a small Lowe Pro bag that fits my SLR+medium-sized lens (and a few rolls of film) for the times when I need to be more mobile.

]]> By: Warren http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-24816 Warren Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:28:05 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-24816 I have a Tamrac Digital 5405 which easily holds my Nikon D50, spare lens, extra memory & batteries, charger base/cord, remote control, a few filters, and still room for sunglasses and cell phone. I clipped a small umbrella and water bottle holder and humped it two weeks through France and Italy and it worked pretty well as camera/man bag. It's a little bulky under the arm when strapped across my chest, but can be swung around back. Some type of quick/secure closure of the main compartment would be nice when walking in crowds. I have a Tamrac Digital 5405 which easily holds my Nikon D50, spare lens, extra memory & batteries, charger base/cord, remote control, a few filters, and still room for sunglasses and cell phone. I clipped a small umbrella and water bottle holder and humped it two weeks through France and Italy and it worked pretty well as camera/man bag. It’s a little bulky under the arm when strapped across my chest, but can be swung around back. Some type of quick/secure closure of the main compartment would be nice when walking in crowds.

]]> By: Jim http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-24806 Jim Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:09:44 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-24806 I use a cooler as a camera bag (not the hard kind, I keep that in my car). This protects the camera from extreme heat and cold and allows some stealth from people who might snap up my Canon 20d but not a couple of cans of soda. I use a cooler as a camera bag (not the hard kind, I keep that in my car). This protects the camera from extreme heat and cold and allows some stealth from people who might snap up my Canon 20d but not a couple of cans of soda.

]]> By: Paul http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/comment-page-1#comment-24776 Paul Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:09:53 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/choosing-a-day-bag-for-your-camera/#comment-24776 After decades of working professionally and semi- pro I have to tell you that I have finally found camera bag heaven!! Think Tank Rotation 360. http://www.rotation360.com/ It's versatile, excellent design and an absolute pleasure to use. Check this thing out. The beauty of this system is that you can add to it and adapt it to each situation. 20+ years of searching and now finally... After decades of working professionally and semi- pro I have to tell you that I have finally found camera bag heaven!!

Think Tank Rotation 360. http://www.rotation360.com/

It’s versatile, excellent design and an absolute pleasure to use. Check this thing out. The beauty of this system is that you can add to it and adapt it to each situation.

20+ years of searching and now finally…

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