The Cloak Bag is a shoot-through camera bag that is intended to give you quick access to your camera, while hiding the fact that you’re carrying an expensive piece of gear on your shoulder. [Read more…]
New Jill-e Camera Bags
Jill-e has announced several new camera bags for the ladies in time for PMA 2010. Clutches, like the one above, and a couple of backpacks are in the works for 2010.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Tamrac Speedpack 75 and 85
The Tamrac Speedpack 75 and Speedpack 85 are camera backpacks that feature a side flap for quick access by rolling the pack off one shoulder and sliding the pack in front of you. [Read more…]
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200 Rain Cover
Think Tank Photo has released the Hydrophobia 70-200 rain cover for DSLRs with smaller lenses attached than the previously released 300-600 version. The new Hydrophobia 70-200 comes in two models, one with the flash tower and one without the flash tower.
The version with the flash tower runs $145, while the one without the flash tower is $139.
The Hydrophobia 70-200 is one of the items that Photography Bay readers can purchase and qualify for a free bag from Think Tank Photo. Essentially, spend $50 or more on gear from Think Tank Photo, and during checkout, their system will automatically let you select a free camera bag (e.g., Lens Changer 50) along with your order. Go to Think Tank Photo using this link and follow the on-screen instructions to get a free bag.
Full details are in the press release below. [Read more…]
Crumpler Sinking Barge Camera Backpack Review
The Crumpler Sinking Barge is a trendy camera bag and laptop carrier that doesn’t have the look of the typical camera bag. That’s a good thing though. You don’t always was to
The Sinking Barge is made out of a tough, water-resistant fabric with a ripstop liner. When you get your hands on the Sinking Barge, you get the quick impression that it’s a tough bag – and my time with it has reaffirmed this impression. The outer fabric is thick and the zippers are big and slide smoothly. [Read more…]
Kata Auxiliary Belt and Pouch System
Kata has developed a belt and harness system with various pouches for DSLRs, lenses, flashes and accessories. As you can see from the above image, the system is customizable to allow photographers to carry the appropriate amount of gear on a given outing.
More details on the system can be found in Kata’s press release below. [Read more…]
Kata CS-15 and CS-17
Kata has added the CS-15 and CS-17 to its GDC camera satchel bag lineup. The CS-15 can hold a DSLR with lens attached, up to 2 lenses (the largest being a 70-200mm 2.8 with reversed hood), accessories and up to a 15.4” laptop computer. The CS-17 can hold a DSLR with lens attached, up to 2 lenses (the largest being a 70-200mm 2.8 with reversed hood), accessories and up to a 17” laptop computer.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Think Tank Photo Rotation 360 – Review Sample Giveaway
I recently reviewed the remarkable Rotation 360 camera backpack from Think Tank Photo. It’s time to unload Photography Bay’s review sample to one of you guys.
Sure, it’s slightly used with a 9 mile hike under its belt and a few photowalks around town in order to put it through the paces for our review, but I assure you that it’s got plenty more miles left in it. And, I promise it doesn’t smell bad ;-)
You want it?
Show us your best “hiking” themed images by following the directions below and we’ll cover shipping anywhere in the US. [Read more…]
Think Tank Photo Rotation 360 Camera Backpack Review
The Think Tank Rotation 360 camera backpack is a pretty amazing contraption. It’s a new take on the camera backpack concept. We’ve seen sling bags and other variations on the backpack. As far as I know though, the Rotation 360 is the only one that lets you keep the backpack completely on your back while retrieving your camera. [Read more…]
Think Tank Photo Airport TakeOff Rolling Camera Backpack
Think Tank Photo has just released their new Airport TakeOff rolling camera backpack. The new camera bag has a telescopic handle and wheels for pulling it around airports or other smooth surfaces. The Airport TakeOff also has handles in place for vertical and horizontal toting positions, as well as backpack straps when you need to throw it over your shoulders for a trek. [Read more…]