Update : Sunday, January 15, 2012
The backpack is the accessory of the photographer during his travels.'s Tools that will allow you to safely carry your photographic equipment.
You have all the choice of small bag to backpack Camper said. Prices will therefore be based on the size of the bag and attachment accessories (pockets, tabs, ...).
Backpacks have many photographic evolved over time. Should clarify that the material also changed dramatically.
Initially, photographers past from village to village with a wooden box with two or three objectives 50g each. Currently, it is not uncommon to have a camera (see two, we kept the former model from the previous generation), three Objetives a compact (for backup), flash, foot, filters, ... and all this weigh its weight.
You have a choice of five options, the backpack strictly speaking, shoulder bag, bag, suitcase, bag strap and belt bag. They each have advantages and disadvantages.
| type bag | Benefits | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack |
 Easy to transport. Distributes the weight on both shoulders. Compartmentalization of the bag. location on some laptop models. |
May be heavy to carry, in the case of a large number of materials. No practice during fast recovery device (except some models with recovery pockets on the side). The Pick-Pockets can open pockets in the back, without being seen. |
| Shoulder Bag |
quick and easy recovery of the camera. Compartmentalization of the bag on some models. |
Not easily be caught by a thief, if he is not around his neck. The weight of the material is distributed over one shoulder or on the spot (bone or muscle fatigue). |
| Bag-Case |
easy travel on wheels. Transporte all of its equipment without effort. Compartmentalization of the bag. |
No practice at tourism. Very large congestion. |
| Satchel |
Do not draw the eye of thieves. quick and easy recovery of the camera. |
No compartmentalization. Few place. The weight of the material is distributed over one shoulder or on the spot (bone or muscle fatigue). |
| Belt Bag |
Perfect to carry a compact. Do not draw the eye of thieves. |
No compartmentalization. Few place. No interest in the reflex. |
| manufacturers (the best known) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilora |
Caselogic |
Crumpler |
Delsey |
| Hama |
Kata |
Lowepro |
Manfrotto |
| Tamrac | Tenba |
Vanguard |
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Photo taken with a Canon 5D Mk II and a Canon 70-200mm (ISO800 - f/5.6 - 1/200s)