LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor BP 24L AW III backpack review: A great pack for hikers who dabble in photography

Photo: Tim Barribeau These days, it’s not often I need a full camera bag – if I’m using my camera, I usually bring it along to something else, it's not the sole reason I leave the house. dpreview.com »

2023-11-17 17:00

Bagsmart Canvas Camera Case Review: How Did They Make a Bag This Good?

The Bagsmart Canvas Camera Case is a deceivingly beautiful bag capable of doing some of the tasks I ask of everyday life. But here's the kicker: it's insanely affordable. These days, I honestly only want to carry around smaller rangefinder-style cameras. thephoblographer.com »

2023-08-16 07:00

The WaterField Designs Cargo Camera Bag is a Compact Sling for the City

WaterField Designs, a San Francisco-based bag company, is typically known for designing business bags and tech pouches but has recently expanded into camera support with the new Cargo Camera Bag. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-03 19:23

The Kyu is Less a Camera Bag and More a Daypack That Holds a Camera

The Kyu Daypack is a new bag that is best described as a minimalist backpack that can safely hold a camera rather than what is typically described as a "camera bag." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-08-18 20:34

The Complete Confusion of the Modern Camera Bag Industry

I'm going to preface this post by saying that none of the established manufacturers are making a bad camera bag. We'd know, we've reviewed most of any photography publication. Just take a look at all our camera bag reviews! Of course, they're all varying degrees of good to mediocre. thephoblographer.com »

2022-05-31 07:00

Why You Actually Need a Dedicated Camera Bag, Not Just an Insert

Confession: I've failed to ever find the perfect camera bag. Here at the Phoblographer, we've probably reviewed the most camera bags on the market. Of course, we stand by ethical statements and won't review some brands. thephoblographer.com »

2021-09-15 07:00

The Think Tank Retrospective Backpack 15 Could Be Perfect for Adventure

Travel season will soon be upon us, and that means we will need a camera bag that can hold all of our gear while we get adventuring. Think Tank has just announced that their new Retrospective Backpack 15, which according to them, is the perfect camera bag for 'bushwhacking through the outback or horse packing in the Wild West. thephoblographer.com »

2020-01-21 20:00

The Think Tank Retrospective Backpack 15 Could be Perfect for Adventure

Travel season will soon be upon us, and that means we will need a camera bag that can hold all of our gear while we get adventuring. Think Tank has just announced that their new Retrospective Backpack 15, which according to them, is the perfect camera bag for 'bushwhacking through the outback or horse packing in the Wild West. thephoblographer.com »

2020-01-21 20:00

The Problem with ‘Everybody’s Bag’ Camera Backpacks

Right now if you head over to Kickstarter and search for “camera bag,” three active choices pop up. That’s three more camera bag ideas vying for your attention in addition to the tons that have hit Kickstarter over the years and the hundreds more made by larger brands like Lowepro, Manfrotto and Think Tank. Every […] petapixel.com »

2019-10-16 19:37

Vi Vante “Calibre” Is a Luxurious Choice for Your Next Camera Bag

With style now one of the biggest considerations for camera bag designers and makers, it's certainly a great time for photographers with a penchant for chic options. There are plenty of choices now, but of course, additions are always welcome. thephoblographer.com »

2019-07-10 22:00

The VEER 18 is a packable bag with inflatable camera protection that's currently on Kickstarter

Bag makers Wandrd have returned to Kickstarter and this time they've launched a campaign for the VEER 18L packable bag with inflatable back panel and camera cube. The idea is simple. dpreview.com »

2019-02-06 22:30

The WANDRD VEER 18L for Photographers Packing Light Hits Kickstarter

Kickstarter is a fantastic place for companies to showcase their products to prospective clients, and WANDRD have used the platform to successfully raise funding for their camera bags in the past. Today, WANDRD began their Kickstarter campaign for the WANDRD Veer 18L--a new, unique camera bag for the photographer packing light. thephoblographer.com »

2019-02-05 20:00

Camera Bag Makers: Tripods Do Not Belong on the Side of Our Camera Bags

What's the point of a backpack as a camera bag? I want to hone in one these before I defend my idea as a photographer who tests arguably the most camera bags on the web. The purpose of a backpack as a camera bag is the same as you'd choose one in every day life: your back. thephoblographer.com »

2019-01-28 08:00

Simplifying your camera bag choices: How the pros use modular systems

Learn how using customizable, modular systems can help simplify your camera bag options. iso.500px.com »

2018-11-23 17:00

Review: Cecilia Lambert Camera Messenger Bag

When the Cecilia Lambert Camera Messenger Bag was announced a few weeks, ago, we got a moment to take a look at Photo Plus East and called one in for review. The bag is a fashionable messenger designed with a few really key but differentiating design features that add to its overall unique nature. thephoblographer.com »

2018-11-14 08:00

Leica V-Lux Explorer Kit

Leica Camera has announced an attractive new kit for its Leica V-Lux camera. photographyblog.com »

2018-11-13 18:30

ONA teams up with Tutes, Adorama to release new capsule camera bag collection

Camera bag manufacturer ONA has partnered with Adorama and Bronx-based photographer Jose "Tutes" Tutiven to create a pair of camera bags for a new capsule collection. The collection consists of ONA's most popular camera bag and backpack, the Bowery and Camps Bay, with a new green and orange colorway that ONA says was "inspired by the classic MA-1 bomber jacket, a reference to Tutes’s personal style and Bronx roots. dpreview.com »

2018-10-23 18:58

ONA and Japan Camera Hunter team up to release camera bag for film photographers

Camera bag manufacturer ONA has partnered with Bellamy Hunt, founder of Japan Camera Hunter, to release a limited-edition camera bag designed specifically for film photographers. Officially named the ONA x Japan Camera Hunter Bowery camera bag, the messenger-style bag was 'developed closely with Bellamy Hunt [. dpreview.com »

2018-09-27 18:20

Camera Bag Review: Tenba Cooper DSLR Backpack

Perhaps products that I spend the most time on for reviews here at the Phoblographer could be camera bags; in fact I spent two months reviewing the Tenba Cooper DSLR Backpack before I decided to sit at my desk and pen this review. thephoblographer.com »

2018-09-18 07:00

When I go on safari, what’s in my camera bag?

This is a question that is asked constantly on forums around the web, what gear do I bring with me on an African safari? I’m Read more... canonrumors.com »

2018-08-08 22:02

Camera Bag Review: Oliday Journeyman (The Bag I Keep Coming Back To)

I tend to go through camera bags pretty often, but one of the few that has stuck with me for over a year is the Oliday Journeyman. If you came to my office and saw my closet, you'd see just how many camera bags I've collected over the years. thephoblographer.com »

2018-08-08 07:00

Review: The Wandrd Prvke is a near-perfect camera bag

Wandrd Prvke 21L Backpack with Camera Cube $264 | www. wandrd. com The quest to find the perfect camera bag is never-ending. It’s not unusual for a photographer have a closet jammed full of various packs that work pretty well for most situations, but are not ideal for others. dpreview.com »

2018-07-28 16:00

Manfrotto Announces the Modular Noreg Camera Bag Collection

While modular camera bags aren't new, manufacturers are still experimenting with various ways to make them more sleek and streamlined. The latest of these is the Noreg Collection, Manfrotto's new modular camera bag collection that allows you to mix and match components to create a bag that fits exactly what you need. thephoblographer.com »

2018-07-28 07:00

The Inrigo Is a Smart, Waterpoof Backpack for Your Camera and Gear

If the the Inrigo camera backpack looks unlike any camera bag you've seen before, that's because it's not your ordinary camera bag. First, it's a waterproof bag, much like the dry bag you use when you when you go to the beach or anywhere your valuables can potentially get wet. thephoblographer.com »

2018-07-20 13:00

The Inrigo is a Smart, Waterpoof Backpack for Your Camera and Gear

If the the Inrigo camera backpack looks unlike any camera bag you've seen before, that's because it's not your ordinary camera bag. First, it's a waterproof bag, much like the dry bag you use when you when you go to the beach or anywhere your valuables can potentially get wet. thephoblographer.com »

2018-07-20 13:00

5 of Our Top Camera Bag Picks for Portrait Photographers

If you own a camera, then you are likely asked to do portraits from time to time, regardless of if you do them professionally. You may have a successful portrait photography business, or maybe you just have a passion for them as a hobby; whatever your purpose for shooting portraits is, the fact is that you are going to need a solid bag to carry your kit around in. thephoblographer.com »

2018-07-17 10:00

Manfrotto Noreg series launches with Backpack-30 and Messenger-30 bags

Manfrotto has launched its new Noreg camera bag series with the Backpack-30 and Messenger-30 models. Both bags are designed for premium mirrorless camera systems, each featuring internal camera units that can be removed and used independently of the larger bags. dpreview.com »

2018-07-12 21:14

Not your ordinary camera bag: Rhake waterproof pack with Camera Capsule insert review

The Rhake Weatherproof Bag + Camera Capsule$365 (bag) + $130 (insert) | MissionWorkshop. com The Rhake pack has a roll top giving it a decent degree of expansion. The Rhake waterproof backpack by Mission Workshops doesn’t look like an ordinary camera bag – instead it looks a lot more like a high quality bike messenger pack or something you might take on a weekend trip when packing light. dpreview.com »

2018-05-26 16:00

Hex Raven DSLR Bag Review

Hex Raven DSLR Bag $239. 95 | HexBrand. com Finding a backpack that doesn't scream "I'm a camera bag," but can still hold all of my gear while not killing my back has long been a struggle for me. dpreview.com »

2018-04-29 16:00

Review: HEX Raven DSLR Sling Camera Bag

There are so many things about the HEX Raven DSLR Sling Camera Bag that could have made it the absolute perfect bag for the commuter in a city that isn't as densely populated as NYC. But at the same time, the HEX Raven DSLR Sling Camera Bag can be easily converted to be a sling bag for everyday use--and that's where I feel it excels the most. thephoblographer.com »

2018-04-23 13:00

Manfrotto Pro Light FastTrack 2-in-1 Sling Camera Bag

The Manfrotto Pro Light FastTrack 2-in-1 is the first sling camera bag in the market to feature an integrated camera strap. photographyblog.com »

2018-03-28 17:30

The Barber Shop Convertible “Undercut” Camera Bag Doubles as a Travel Rucksack

If you're looking for an elegant camera bag that can also double as as an overnight bag or travel rucksack, you might want to consider the "Undercut" Bag by Barber Shop Bags. The key feature of this option is a quick and simple convertible design that essentially lets photographers have two bags in one, both in form and functionality. thephoblographer.com »

2018-02-15 11:00

The Eternal Struggle of Picking the Perfect Camera Bag

xckd‘s comic today is titled “Backpack Decisions.” Though it’s not geared directly at photographers, it accurately shows the eternal struggle photographers have in finding just the right camera bag to meet every one of their many needs. (via xkcd via Reddit) petapixel.com »

2018-02-09 21:30

This is What Camera Bag Marketing Hype is Like

It seems like every month there’s an earth-shattering new camera bag that can hold ridiculous amounts of gear in an absurd number of compartments. Fstoppers decided to poke fun at this niche in the photo industry and created this humorous 3-minute sketch showing what camera bag marketing hype is like when you buy into it. […] petapixel.com »

2018-01-03 22:17

This Camera Bag Lets Photographers Support a Project for the Homeless

If you're thinking of how you can help someone in need to end or start your year right, here's a collaboration that you should consider. German camera bag maker COSYSPEED has recently launched the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Valerie Jardin Edition, a limited edition camera bag that was created in partnership with street photographer Valerie Jardin. thephoblographer.com »

2017-12-29 14:00

Meet Dalston: f-stop’s versatile camera bag

Mitul Shah test-drives a backpack designed for photographers always on the move. iso.500px.com »

2017-12-23 18:30

Camera battery explosion causes chaos at Orlando International Airport

Photo by Ashim D’Silva An exploding lithium-ion camera battery caused a panic at the Orlando International Airport on Friday, resulting in 24 flight cancellations as well as temporary chaos as a terminal was evacuated. dpreview.com »

2017-11-14 18:35

5 Things You Should Always Have In Your Camera Bag

As well as your camera and lenses, there are some items that should make up a photographer’s real bread and butter. Here are some more obscure things that you really should pick up before you leave the house and which can make your life far easier while shooting on the go. digitalrev.com »

2017-08-31 03:00

How One Photographer’s Camera Bag Has Evolved Over 30 Years

Here’s an interesting 10-minute video by professional photographer Craig Roberts in which he takes us through how his camera gear bag has evolved from 1986 until today. Roberts is a landscape and travel photographer and has been in the game for more than 30 years. petapixel.com »

2017-07-29 18:21

This Kodak Instamatic Messenger Bag is Almost an Impulse Buy

Maybe it has something to do with the classic and cool vintage design, but this Kodak Instamatic Messenger Bag is one that seems perfect for every collector. The bag's exterior is covered with the original Kodak Instamatic camera emblazoned all over it. thephoblographer.com »

2017-07-18 19:00

This Kodak Instamatic Messenger Bag Is Almost an Impulse Buy

Maybe it has something to do with the classic and cool vintage design, but this Kodak Instamatic Messenger Bag is one that seems perfect for every collector. The bag's exterior is covered with the original Kodak Instamatic camera emblazoned all over it. thephoblographer.com »

2017-07-18 19:00

Polaroid Introduce Lightweight Camera Bag Line

Polaroid have announced seven new camera bags including attractively priced compact bags for mirrorless cameras, roomy backpack styles for DSLR kits and fast-access sling bags. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »

2017-07-12 19:00

Review: Manfrotto Manhattan 3-Way Shoulder Bag Changer 20

The Manfrotto Manhattan 3-Way Shoulder Bag Changer 20 is a bag that I was wary and had predispositions about, but in the end I was honestly pleasantly surprised and rather infatuated with just how good of a camera bag Manfrotto managed to create. thephoblographer.com »

2017-06-20 07:00

Manfrotto Pro Light Bumblebee Camera Bag Family

Manfrotto have unveiled Pro Light Bumblebee camera bag family.

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2017-06-16 17:00

Here’s a Tiny Sleeping Bag Designed for a DSLR Camera

How sweet is this? Photographer Kevin Pickell wanted a solution for keeping his DSLR camera kit safe while driving around with it while still having it accessible, so his wife created a miniature sleeping bag for it. petapixel.com »

2017-06-15 18:36

VENQUE Transformer A modular backpack has an expandable camera bag

Newly launched on crowdfunding website Kickstarter is a modular, 'transformable' backpack called VENQUE Transformer A. The team behind the product describes Transformer A as an 'advanced backpack' that can be transformed into various types of bags, including a camera backpack, a messenger bag, and a 'travel pro' bag. dpreview.com »

2017-06-02 21:11

Manfrotto Manhattan Camera Bag Collection

Manfrotto has launched the new Manhattan Camera Bag Collection.

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2017-05-17 17:00

Manfrotto launches Manhattan Collection for urban photographers

Manfrotto has launched a new camera bag lineup called the Manhattan Collection. The new bags are designed for urban photographers who, according to Manfrotto, 'commute and need their essentials to be close at hand to survive the everyday urban life'. dpreview.com »

2017-05-10 21:23

New Olympus Camera Bag by Gillis London

Olympus have created a bespoke messenger camera bag by Gillis London ready to launch at The Photography Show (TPS) 2017.

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2017-03-20 18:00