I’m looking for a small camera bag, so I did a camera bag roundup for Intel’s Lifescoop site. The brand above was made with scrapbookers in mind, and it’s the closest thing I’ve seen to a camera bag that looks like a purse. Why aren’t there more of those? I feel like such a yutz when I dress up for dinner and then have to carry a nylon sack along.
Anyway, with a great deal of help from Twitter friends, I found some useful, attractive options, so go have a look.
Mighty Girl 
Check out http://dailyrelish.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/27/cute-camera-bagsfinally.html?SSScrollPosition=333 Check out the pictures of the bags that she’s launching cute camera bags soon. She’s just one of the photo blogs that I follow and I’m anxious for this line to come out. She also blogs at Shutter Sisters…
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Did you see this? Coming soon, by fantastic photographer, Maile:
http://dailyrelish.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/27/cute-camera-bagsfinally.html
Might be just what you’re looking for…
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Hah! divrchk beat me to it! Anyway, seriously, they look awesome.
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Those other bags look amazing – I have the crumpler 4 million dollar home and often have to put it into a larger bag instead of carrying two bags…still not ideal.
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you read my mind! i was just starting the hunt for a good camera bag for my trip to india – thanks gor the roundup!
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These are GORGEOUS camera bags: http://www.emerabags.com/
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And there is this from today’s NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/11/09/fashion/20091110-physical-slideshow_index.html?ref=fashion
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And there are a bunch of fun ones like this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25661638 from sellers on etsy.com
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I use the Ortlieb camera insert (http://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/prodInfo.asp?pid=115&cid=2) sometimes paired with the brightly-hued Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Bags (http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/7), for particularly nasty-looking weather. I usually leave the top rolled down for easy camera access, and then the whole thing goes in a messenger bag, like the Timbuk2 small classic messenger bag. The camera and insert fit so snugly in that bag, with room for another lens or a water bottle, and wallet, phone, pen, and Moleskine.
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This Etsy shop has camera bags that look like handbags. Looks like she is on maternity leave right now but you can browse through her sold items. http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=20560989
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http://www.emerabags.com/index.html
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that is a very sexy looking bag. I’m sure my wife would love to wear one of these.
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This is technically a lens bag, but it also easily fits the body of my DSLR (as long as I don’t have the lens attached, of course). The interchangeable covers are totally boss as well.
http://shootsac.com/
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After having a camera stolen myself years ago, I took to heart the advice of one photographer: keep your camera in a bag that doesn’t look like a camera bag. He suggested a diaper bag, complete with a fake diaper or two. (wad them up as if they’re used if you’re really worried about theft.)
I carry my camera in an insulated lunch cooler. It’s the perfect size to fit a d40 with one kit lens and still carry the other. If I squish, I can even fit in a zoom lens instead (or my wallet and phone). Not the most stylish, but the price is right, and it is *waterproof.*
I’ve been looking at options for dressing up, but I think the real key will be to buy a non-dSLR for fancy occasions where I want to just carry a small purse.
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can’t believe no one mentioned photojojo “bad-ass bowler camera bag” yet: http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/bowler-camera-bag/
🙂
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