Digital SLR: Digital camera accessories Digital camera cases and bags
A shoulder bag offers easy access to your camera kit
A good camera case or bag will protect your camera from scratches, knocks, bumps and some drops. Some are also waterproof – good for that unexpected shower or extreme weather conditions.
They fall into the following categories:
- Shoulder bags – carried on one shoulder for easy access, often with external pockets for digital camera accessories
- Backpacks – generally larger than shoulder bags, some with capacity for a tripod
- Sling bags – a cross between a shoulder bag and a backpack
- Rolling cases – for the professional with large amounts of heavy equipment; with wheels and handles
- Hard cases – briefcases often made from aluminium with internal foam padding
Camera bag and case brands include Billingham, Crumpler, Domke, Kata, LowePro, and Tamrac.
To find out the size and weight of your chosen digital camera, see our digital camera and digital SLR reviews.
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