Do you need expensive camera bags?

#camerabag #photographygear #beginnerphotography

To buy a camera bag or not, that's the question. The answer: it depends... In this video I talk about whether your photography might benefit from a dedicated camera bag, and the situations where you would be better off using a normal bag you might already have lying around the house.

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[tenylegnincsevem]

whole photographytube: full of peak design v2 videos because the release was last week.
james: worst photography bag i've ever bought.

[aceghst]

The problem with these camera bags, like most photography equipment, is that the pricing on them is just ridiculous. You can go out and buy an expedition quality backcountry/mountaineering backpack that’s designed to go to Everest base camp 4 for less than a lot of these camera backpacks cost. Anything that will hold more that a body and a few lenses is gonna be $300 minimum, and 90% of those bags have literally 0 space for anything other than photography gear. Like a lot of them don’t even have space for a water bottle or a jacket. I feel like this is a market that a small company could come into and make some reasonably price, well designed stuff and clean up.

[savnac]

i enjoy your satire, unconfident humor, innocent judginess.. glad i found your channel hahah

[JohnDrummondPhoto]

Oh, my tripod plate. I've been looking for this...
Oh, my jeans! I've been looking for these...
Oh, my dog! I've been ... wait, my dog? I don't even own a dog!

[reframevideo]

Highly recommend the shoulder bag option if you do events/weddings. I have a main camera bag for all my gear but when I'm shooting an event or a wedding I use a small shoulder bag to load up the batteries and any additional lenses I may need without having to lug around the whole backpack.

[johnmacmun]

I've been looking for the perfect camera bag for 40+ years.... still looking.

[Paul]

I’ve stared just using an Osprey 36ltr with an insert and it’s miles comfier than any camera bag I’ve bought. I generally do a fair amount of hiking with my gear and the problem I have with camera bags is the huge expense, they are heavy and don’t have enough room for non photography gear unless you spend a fortune.
Also you can use a dry bag inside a rucksack to keep your gear 100% dry, I had a bad experience with a camera bag leaking even with a rain cover. (It was torrential, like underpants wet torrential) but still.
As camera bags go I still have a Mindshift ultralight which is a good balance but I just use the insert from it in my rucksack now. No idea how this comment got this long. 😆

[fenlandwildlifeclips]

One of the things I like about your channel is the lack of forward planning. It’s reassuring to know I’m not the only one.

[tobywinarto]

I just got a new camera bag yesterday and saw this was uploaded... Thank you for not de-valueing my purchase ❤️

[ilkoallexandroff]

Great video, I’ve just been reviewing all my camera bags for those few years, and was planning to talk about how much each of them lasted! Cheers from japan!

[henkpeter]

The "Pouch" is called "Insert" James. I use a ThinkTank Speed Changer V2.0 as insert in my all-day backpack when I need to take additional items like raincoat and lunch. On my daily round to walk the dog I carry a LowePro Slingshot 100AW which holds a GX8 or X-T2 camera with two lenses, spare battery and a small binoculars. The slingshot is ideal when you want to change lenses. Thanks for your informative vlogs.

[rodmehta]

I bought a $14 padded lunchbox with plastic insert. Bit of bubble wrap, job done!
Also, it doesn't shout "expensive equipment, steal me" 🙂
Tx, James

[TyDarapiza]

I feel like James is the kind of guy you'd wanna just have a pint with and just talk shop

[anouk]

LOL, I just love the fact that you found your stuff back!!

[fabienb]

I travel a lot and not always in the safest of places so I normally go for unassuming bags that don't scream photo equipment. I have an Osprey bag that I purchased at an outdoors shop. If I use a camera bag, it's the Shimoda, because it's made for hikers and photographers alike and is very comfortable. I was excited with the Peak Design one when I bought it, but it's so heavy even when empty and the laptop sleeve so useless that I more and more left that bag in the closet.
If you're out for a cheap option, the AmazonBasics bag is actually a pretty good all-rounder.
Cheers James.

[stnkn]

I started with padded box in regular rucksack, which is great for budget option and low key approach. Not great for accessing camera when other day trip stuff involved. Moved onto small shoulder bag for one camera which i think encouraged me to take camera on trips more. Also easier to access camera on walks and get more photos. Then moved to LowePro 250 or 350 which allows me to carry more lenses and day trip stuff.

*** PARTY TRICK: *** You can take the bag off your shoulders and rotate to your front using only the waist belt/strap, open the back to get camera and leave bag hanging in front of you hands free whilst you potter about with lens caps etc. No need to put bag on muddy ground at all. Zip back up and rotate and back on shoulders. Genious. Best bag I ever owned.

[williamschultz]

The title should have been..."Do you need a dozen camera bags like me."

[mikemitchell]

James,

I have the same green Mindshift bag and It's a very good product. I have used it for about two years and witnessed no failures.

Gi-Giddy Up,
Mike

[DeputatKaktus]

Yes.
Maybe not the biggest and fanciest one there ist but IMO you DO need one. Even if it is just to keep dust away.

Also: First.

[rosspowell]

I get to that stage with my beard and just find you have to push on through the itchy stage to get to a glorious full beard that moves gently in the breeze.

Love the channel.