| Photo: AB Ferguson |
Photographers are often told that they require a special camera bag to carry their gear. These days there is definitely no shortage of options, with a long list of brands and styles available. And while it is important to keep your expensive camera gear out and still safe, a dedicated camera bag is not necessarily the only way to do so.
Can you put a camera in a backpack?
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A camera insert may allow you to use any backpack as a camera bag. Photo: AB Ferguson |
Simply put, a dedicated camera bag is not necessary for many people and conditions. They are often heavy and heavy. They usually do not work well if you need to bring a lot of things in addition to the camera gear, making them challenging to travel. They can also be specific, increase the risk of theft. In addition, the fit can be difficult to get the right, and spend a lot of money on a bag to avoid using it because it is uncomfortable is away from the ideal.
Most people already have a backpack or bag that prefer to move them around, and sometimes it can also be used to carry cameras that are carefully wrapped in jackets or other articles of clothes. Although we will not recommend very often, and will strongly advise against loosening your camera inside a pack, the bag you already have, it can meet the needs of your camera bag with a simple accessory. Instead of buying a new bag that can only be used with your cameras, you can buy a much more affordable camera that goes inside your favorite pack.
Many companies including peak design, wandrad, lovpro, and more create padded inserts, allowing you to store your camera safely in any bag. They are easy to roam in different bags as required, which gives you a lot of flexibility. In addition, you can take it out and use your backpack or bag without a camera gear. Just make sure that you are not packed to insert into the lower part of your bag with too much weight at the top; They provide padding for safety, but are not crushes.
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When I am traveling to light for casual outings, there is a lot of sovereign for my camera. Photo: AB Ferguson |
If you have only a small compact camera, the possibility of putting one is more than your requirement. As long as you carefully consider where you are packing your camera in your bag, you should be fine without a specific case. Just make sure that it will not have too much weight and it will not hit the bag while setting or walking.
When should you use a dedicated camera bag?
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For a lot of gears, a dedicated camera bag or case should often be one. Photo: AB Ferguson |
Inserts in everyday bags work well for many people, but a dedicated camera bag is a smart step for some. Wedding and event photographers require a complete kit of many bodies and lenses, for example, investing in a camera bag. After all, inserts are usually small and are not made to handle a lot of gears.
All of that gear will also be heavy, and you want a pack that will allow you to distribute weight well, saving your back over time. Camera backpacks are usually made with that weight (good, minimal), making them more comfortable when loaded. This is particularly useful if you will wear bags for a long time.
If you are a professional photographer, you also need a lot of goods to shoot. You need to find a house for things like additional batteries, filters, a cleaning kit, flash and, of course, snacks. Camera backpacks often have better outfits options than standard packs, helping you to arrange and find all your gears easier.
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The back panel on this bag offers a rapid access to my camera compared to a specific backpack, which will have an insert. Photo: AB Ferguson |
Many dedicated camera bags have another benefit on regular bags with inserts: quick access. To insert a bag inside a bag you need to take the bag off your back and open two things, possibly with some excavations. Dedicated camera bags, however, usually make your gear easier to access rapidly. They also provide side access to remove their camera without taking off the pack. Therefore, if you need to keep your camera away, but still have easy access, then a dedicated camera is the way to go to the bag.
Consider how you will use the bag
Whether you need a dedicated camera bag or not, it depends on your gear, where you are using it and using your preferences. For travel and casual day trips, a common backpack likely to include a camera is a good trick. However, a dedicated, well -designed camera bag will make a significant difference in comfort and organization for those carrying lots of devices, especially long.
