After talking about cameras, lenses and tripods, there remains one last fundamental topic to be addressed together before delving into the technical insights that will arrive on these pages. The topic I will deal with today concerns the camera bag o magari lo backpack, inside which you will transport your equipment. And so here we are with the fateful question: how to choose the perfect camera bag?
Once again I will tell you that there are many possibilities, which vary between shapes, sizes and of course prices. Choosing a bag for your camera also means choosing an accessory that will also have a big impact on your look. And it is precisely here that the donkey often falls. Sometimes we tend to underestimate fundamental aspects in choosing a backpack or a camera bag in favor of style. And if I can understand a style speech from those who intend to carry only the camera with their lens mounted (read little weight), I cannot understand how one can be superficial when on the shoulders we have to bear the weight of two camera bodies, various lenses, perhaps a tripod and other accessories.
It is essential that the bag or photographic backpack are studied in detail, not only for the management of the internal space, but also for unload the weight in different areas so as to bear it better and not risk getting hurt.
What gear do you want to put in your camera bag?
If your kit currently only consists of a camera and its lens or a compact camera you won't need much. One might be enough for you holster, designed just for this purpose. You won't have extra space for another lens or extra accessories, at most a few memory cards and filters. But the holsters are made are made only to protect what it can keep thanks to the thick padding they are equipped with. Don't ask him to enlarge as needed.
Holsters are usually carried on the shoulder with a simple strap, but many also have the possibility of being attached to their own belt. In this way we will not have weight on our shoulders and we will be able to quickly access the camera. There are also plenty of choices on holsters and the only real point you need to pay attention to is the size of your main target. In this way you can choose the suitable holster and consider that there are also large enough to carry a telephoto lens, such as the classic 70-200mm.
Choosing a holster instead of a bag for your camera means that you want something small and practical, which you can store in larger bags when needed. But it could also be useful for those who have larger kits and want a second camera body that is always within reach, but safe.
Holsters are one of the cases for which it is often preferred to find arranged solutions rather than using one. Surely they are not fashion elements, so if you want to use a purely photographic bag or backpack instead of a holster I understand it. But in this case I suggest, as I often do, to add some sort of padding to the base of the backpack so that the camera does not take bumps when it rests on the ground. Even better if the reinforcement goes up a little on the sides, so you can be sure to protect the camera even in a backpack not designed for that purpose.
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Messenger Camera Bags
One of the most classic solutions is represented by the so-called bags Messenger. These are photographic bags that are not particularly large, but practical and often very beautiful.
They lead to shoulder bag and there are some in leather or in anti-rain technical materials, but above all almost all of them also have quick access to the camera and accessories. Messenger bags can also have a compartment dedicated to a laptop, pockets to carry memory cards, cables, chargers and other small or medium-sized accessories. Inside a classic messenger bag comes a camera with a couple of lenses, many accessories and a tablet or computer: everything a photographer needs for a day out of shooting on the go. The small size makes the messenger bags also the ideal companion for air travel, considering that they will fit under your seat without problems.
There are many manufacturers to choose from for your next messenger camera bag, but be careful when choosing a model waterproof or has something to shelter it from the rain. Look carefully at the hinges, they must be sturdy and reliable. And as always, think of your reference kit to choose one of the right size. With this kind of shoulder camera bag do not exaggerate with the weight, the more you fill them the more your shoulder will suffer the consequences!
There are also large ones, where you can carry a lot of equipment, but honestly I don't recommend taking xxl camera bags always for a matter of weight. If you have a lot of material to carry, you can opt for a trolley. Obviously this is not a solution to go around all day taking pictures, but only an aid for the transport of a lot of photographic equipment from point A to point B. The only solution to not suffer so much from the weight of the your kit is to choose technical backpacks. But we'll get to that shortly.
In addition to trolleys there are also some hard cases large. They are comparable to rigid suitcases, the interior of which is entirely made of foam rubber to keep all the equipment you want to carry even safer. They are usually shockproof and water resistant, but clearly these too are not a suitable solution for those who are always on the go.
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Photo backpacks
However, camera bags aren't the only solution available for transporting your equipment. Indeed, today, the zaini. This is because we have the ability to carry many more things more easily. In addition to the purely photographic equipment, in the backpacks there are often compartments in which it is possible to bring a jacket, extra clothes or maybe even food. They have side pockets for water and practical solutions for hooking a tripod and almost forgetting you are wearing it on your shoulders.
As with camera bags, there is plenty of choice when it comes to backpacks. There are very technical solutions and other more fashionable ones, large and small, which can also contain a computer or those that also have lumbar support.
Almost all photo backpacks have two large compartments, one with all the typical dividers for photographic equipment and a part where you can cram anything else. The main reason why they are so popular today compared to traditional camera bags is functionality. Some backpacks even have wheels incorporated, to transform into a trolley if necessary.
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How to choose a camera bag
Once you have determined the type of bag or backpack for your camera, you need to evaluate several aspects to choose the solution that best suits your needs. Will you travel a lot? Will you take long walks perhaps in the mountains or in difficult paths?
These are just some of the questions to ask yourself before buying a camera bag, but the most important are the materials of which the bag, or backpack, is made. The most common materials are cotton, nylon and leather, but the important thing is to make sure there is good water resistance so you don't have to worry even if it suddenly starts raining. And in this regard, see if the hinges are exposed or are they somehow protected. Or at least that a waterproof cover is sold together with the bag to be used when needed.
Equally important is obviously the size of the bag. And then consider what kind of accessories, lenses or other you want to bring with you to choose a large enough solution.
I will never tire of repeating also how much comfort is fundamental. Padded straps, whether you are talking about a bag or a backpack, are important, as is their length. If possible, try to wear the backpack with weights inside to realize if it is comfortable or not.
Make sure there are enough pockets to store all your accessories and that if you need there is also a compartment dedicated to your laptop. Taking care of your photographic equipment also means choosing a quality camera bag or backpack so that everything is safe. Your back too.
And considering the investment made in the equipment, a quality bag is what is most needed to protect the investment itself from accidental damage caused, perhaps, by cheap materials used to keep the price of a camera bag down.
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