4.72/5 — More than 500 reviewsSystem camera bags - handy and robust
Most system cameras are light and handy and therefore particularly popular with photographers who are on the move a lot. But especially if the camera is to be a constant companion on trips and tours, you need a well-designed camera bag that protects against bumps and scratches and at the same time allows quick access to the camera. If you usually carry your camera without a bag, you know the dilemma: either it dangles around your neck and is then quickly accessible but not protected in any way, or it is stowed safely in your backpack and remains there for convenience even when the most beautiful motifs present themselves. The right bag for a system camera can solve this problem. Foto Erhardt offers a wide range of different models.
What should be considered when buying a system camera bag?
Many photographers choose a system camera because it is relatively light. If this was also an important factor for you when deciding to buy, you should also make sure that your camera bag is lightweight. In any case, the bag should still be well padded and offer enough space for additional equipment.
The optimal size of the bag depends on the individual needs of the photographer. If you really only want to carry your system camera with lens attached, you can also take a look at compact camera bags. For a system camera with a small lens and no other equipment, these bags can be a space-saving, handy option. However, if you want to store at least an interchangeable lens, spare batteries and memory cards in your bag, you should look for a larger bag. There are almost no upper limits on size. However, make sure that the bag remains handy even in the large format and that your camera and accessories remain as close at hand as possible.
The right system camera bag for travel and outdoor
If you often take your camera with you on trips or to outdoor activities, there are a number of other factors you can consider when buying. A must-have for all outdoor and travel enthusiasts, for example, is a rain- and weatherproof bag. If you are looking for reliable protection from the wet, you should opt for extremely waterproof synthetic materials. For bags that are not waterproof, there are rain covers that can be bought separately with the bag. Other models have a rain cover integrated into a side or back pocket. Which variant you prefer is probably a matter of taste in this case. If the price-performance ratio is right, an external rain cover can definitely be a sensible alternative. It is also helpful if the surface - or at least the bottom - of your new camera bag is wipeable and thus easy to clean.
Shoulder bag, backpack or waist strap?
Some system camera bags offer the option to detach the shoulder strap and strap the camera bag around your waist or to your belt instead. Such a model can be particularly interesting if you often carry a backpack when out and about and an extra bag on your shoulder can become uncomfortable. Here, too, you should pay attention to a comfortable size and a low dead weight of the bag. Alternatively, you can buy a photo backpack directly instead of a bag. Some of these models offer enough space for your equipment around the system camera and additionally for provisions and other equipment. However, a photo backpack offers much less access to the camera when you need to move quickly.
Price-performance ratio of a good system camera bag
Finally, the price-performance ratio of a system camera bag should also be right. To recognise a good offer, you can, for example, look at the materials used, the workmanship of the seams, the padding and, last but not least, its design. From practical to retro, there is something for every taste in system camera bags. Foto Erhardt offers a wide range of system camera bags. If you are having a hard time deciding, just give us a call - we will be happy to advise you.
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