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DCB-56 SLR Camera Holster (BROWN) $24.99 -Materials: Nylon… |
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Lowepro Toploader 70 AW Camera Bag $63.95 A slightly smaller holster bag made for travel and active sports, with an All Weather Cover(TM) to see you through the toughest conditions. Carry it on the Chest Harness (included), on the shoulder strap â or add an optional S&F Deluxe Waistbelt and use it as a beltpack. Includes a reverse-open lid and attachment loops for optional SlipLock(TM) add-ons and Cinch Straps…. |
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Lowepro SF Toploader 65 AW Black Camera Bag $59.95 This Lowepro compact Toploader has closed-cell foam protection, plus an AW Cover. The AW designation of the Lowepro Toploader 65 AW indicates All Weather. Lowepro includes a rain coat that pulls out of a pouch underneath to provide water protection. A generous front pocket organizes the small stuff and simplifies film and filter changes. A belt slot lets you slide the bag onto your belt. Optional… |
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SumacLife Mini Laurel Compact Edition Nylon Camera Bag with Top Carrying Handle and Removable Shoulder Strap for Kodak EasyShare Touch Digital Compact Cameras Keep your Digital Camera protected at all times The Mini Laurel Edition Cameral Bag. Its unique stylish design will compliment the elegance of your digital camera. The exterior of this bag has been constructed of non-scratch, weather resistant nylon. The interior of this case has been lined with microfiber felt lining and reinforced with lushly neoprene padding that cushions and protects your digi… |
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Case Logic DCB-308 SLR Camera Sling (Black) $42.50 The combination of design and quality materials of this SLR camera sling offer convenience and style for your everyday photo needs. Carry all your SLR equipment comfortably on your backwhen you are ready to shoot, simply pull the sling forward to quickly access to your camera…. |
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Case Logic SLRC-205 SLR Camera Sling (Black) $79.99 SLR camera sling wears like a backpack but allows for instant access to your SLR and accessories (simply swing around and you’re ready to shoot). Holds SLR camera body with attached standard lens. Patent pending hammock system suspends your SLR above the bottom of case, providing superior impact protection. Large zippered compartment stores an additional lens or flash (dimensions: 7.5″ x 3.75″ x 3… |
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Case Logic SLRC-201 SLR Zoom Holster (Black) $21.98 Case Logic SLR Zoom Holster SLRC-201Black Camera Cases… |
Camera Case DSLR Holster
Suggestions for a good DSLR case/carrier?
I recently got a DSLR camera (a Nikon D5000) as a gift. While I really like the camera, I don’t like carrying it around with the neckstrap, which is uncomfortable and too conspicuous for my taste. I was wondering if there were any good holsters or cases or something with which I could carry around my camera.
I’d like…
-To be able to pull the camera out and stow it back in quickly, so it doesn’t take me a solid minute to pull the camera out, take a picture, then put it back in.
-The case to be reasonably lightweight
-It to not display the camera so prominently
-The case to protect the camera reasonably well.
-A case that is not too big.
All of the above items are preferences and not really requirements, except for the first one, which is pretty important to me.
Thanks much!
For security use the Lowepro 200
-Can only access the camera from the back of the Bag, consequently you have to take off the bag to access the camera. The good news is If your in a third world country or a crowd no one will be able to take your Camera. Fits all your accessories and 3 lenses. Tripod holder is a nice feature.
http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Flipside-200-Backpack-Black/dp/B000YA1DS4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1291722089&sr=8-5
For ease of use Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW
-Sling style bag, easily access your camera while it is still on. Also can fit a tripod. Not quite as comfortable as a back pack but excellent accessibility.
http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-SlingShot-102-AW/dp/B003656Q7C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291722089&sr=8-2
These are two great bags. Lowepro makes the best stuff. They also have the bigger version of both these bags 202 aw and 300. Check out there whole line of bags on amazon, you wont be sorry.
Hard Shell vs. Soft Camera Case
Photographers are a picky lot, and many have a favorite camera case they won’t part with for love or money. But talk to a few of these picture fanatics and you’ll soon discover that although they all have a favorite style, very few of them can agree on which style of camera case is best. They will endlessly argue about the advantages of a backpack style over a shoulder holster, whether you want a hand-held camera case or a rolling camera bag and which kind of interior layout is best. One of the main points of contention, however, is whether a hard shell case or a soft side camera bag is best.
The differences between the two are very similar to the differences between traditional hard shell luggage and soft shell luggage. Hard shell camera cases are made from injection molded hard plastic, while soft camera cases are usually made from high denier nylon. You can also get leather camera cases, but these are quickly losing favor in response to the versatility, stain resistance and strength of nylon.
Some photographers favor hard shell cases because they’re virtually indestructible. If you’re traveling around the globe and have to check your camera bag, you’ll probably feel better using a hard shell case. If you’re boating down the Nile River and there’s a danger of your camera case falling overboard, a good hard shell camera case will float, which can save you thousands of dollars. Who wants to see their camera and gear at the bottom of the river?
That being said, most hard shell camera cases are heavy, cumbersome and can be difficult to pack. There’s usually not much versatility built into the interior, so you’ll have to stick with the default packing method the manufacturer has designed, even if it doesn’t seem practical or intuitive to you. If you want to carry your gear around in a backpack style case, a hard shell camera case won’t win points for comfort. It will tend to dig in at the shoulders and isn’t going to conform to the body at all.
Soft shell camera cases made from high quality nylon, canvas or leather, with nylon being the overwhelming favorite because it’s water resistant but breathable, almost impossible to tear, and comes in a variety of strengths and colors. Far more photographers use soft shell camera cases than hard shell cases.
Soft side camera cases are easier to pack and extremely versatile. Most have movable dividers that can be rearranged to suit your needs or removed to give you some extra space. They’re also great for traveling with as carry-on luggage. They will conform more easily to the overhead compartment shape without banging up your gear and are easy to stow almost anywhere.
A soft backpack camera case will naturally be more comfortable than a hard shell. It will conform to the shape of your back and will have some give to it as you’re moving around. The lightweight material is a bonus when you’ll be hiking long distances with a backpack camera case.
The versatility of soft shell camera cases extends to their interiors. In addition to movable dividers, most will also have mesh pockets for smaller items such as memory cards and microfiber lens cloths. Some soft camera cases are expandable, so you can fill them to capacity when needed, or partially collapse the bag to make it a smaller, more manageable size if you’re only carrying the essentials. Many of today’s soft side camera cases are also modular – you can order two different cases that work separately, but can be fastened together to make one larger bag when needed.
The versatility and lightweight of soft camera cases place them squarely at the top of the list for most photographers. Once you’ve decided a soft camera case is right for you, visit some websites that specialize in camera cases to find the perfect one for your photography needs.
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A Yosemite camera bag is available at the author’s Web site. This camera bag is slim and sleek in nature. These digitalcamera bags are of great use and ease to carry.