When I head out the door I usually carry my camera along with my journal, fountain pens and kindle. Seems I have spent a fortune on camera bags looking for the perfect fit. I have lately been using a nice Lowepro Photosport backpack. It has easy access to the camera via a zippered door on the side. I can easily slide it off one shoulder and pull the camera out. It also has a top loading compartment much like a rucksack to put the journal, pens and kindle in. My only complaint is the heaviness of the backpack but it is designed to protect the camera. However, when I have the camera hanging around my neck and my journal, pens and kindle in a small Topo backpack, I almost always take more images. We see photo opportunities all the time but when the camera is in my bag I am less likely to bring home that image. So, I’m carrying my camera around my neck again, even when riding the bicycle, and you may see more images of stuff like this. We have high wind warnings out today with gusts up to 30 mph. Bad hair day!
4 Comments
Earl
I’d be embarrased to try and count how many different camera bags and backpacks I’ve went through trying to find the “perfect bag.” Still haven’t found perfection (in anything) but I’ve reached a point where I’ll settled for “good enough.” My current bag is a Think Tank DarkLight 14L Tactical Camera Backpack which has easy camera access via a top zipper flap. I also have a lighter sling bag when I hike or want less load, but I don’t remember the brand or model of it right off hand. I agree that a camera in a bag will get used less than on around your neck.
Monte Stevens
I suppose all of us would be embarrassed to say how many bags we have purchased and owned at one time. And if they come up with another one that catches my interest that could end up in my closet also. Yes, I will carry my camera around my neck. It looks like you guys had some rain today. We dealt with very high winds today.
Tom Dills
Ah, the camera bag quandary. I know it well! I’ve had similar experience with having the camera in or out of the bag. Even when we’re driving, if I have the camera out of the bag and hanging on a rear headrest I am far more likely to stop and use it. And I seldom carry the camera in a bag when I’m out walking. Same goes for lens caps – when the camera comes out the lens cap stays in the bag!
Monte Stevens
I’m not even sure I have a lens cap anymore for any of my lenses. Yep, i’m carrying my camera more.