Selection method of photographic bag

In fact, when choosing a camera bag, there are many questions.

Durability is mainly divided into high-density waterproof and tear-resistant nylon cloth and pure cotton waterproof canvas in terms of fabrics used in camera bags. Really advanced nylon cloth, waterproof, wear-resistant, tensile and so on, far exceeds ancient canvas. It can be said that normal use of them can meet the needs of most users, but attention should be paid to avoid scratches when using them.

Can a flexible camera bag only be a camera bag? The answer is no, now many products on the market can take out all the sponge liners, which is no different from ordinary backpacks or shoulder bags, and can be used daily, so it is very flexible. Some can realize the conversion between one shoulder and two shoulders without additional accessories, which is very flexible, and many photographers like this design. In addition, there are many external accessories that can be used with other series, such as belts, straps, small bags, etc., which can be combined at will to improve their flexibility.

Mobility For professional journalists who run around with heavy photographic equipment all day, time and physical strength are the most important. At this time, it is necessary for the camera bag to have good mobility, not only to be light and not affect the action, but also to take the equipment conveniently and quickly. Some products on the market are specially designed to improve mobility. For example, the designed top cover zipper can quickly take equipment. Even if you don't take the equipment from the zipper of the top cover, it is easy to lift it because the top cover is very thin. And because it is a soft bag design, it is more close-fitting, which can reduce the left and right shaking when running fast, and it will be more stable with a belt. Generally speaking, the camera bag with soft top cover is more mobile and usually close to the body. From the convenience of getting equipment, backpacks and shoulder bags are not comparable. As for the waist bag, triangle bag and trapezoid bag, they are all hard-top designs, but because most of them are relatively small, it is more convenient to take the equipment. Most importantly, if you cooperate with the belt, you will have a very high mobility in fast running. In fact, most canvas bags are thinner, lighter and can be taken out, so they are more suitable for professional journalists than those nylon bags wrapped with fixed sponge inner grids. At present, the relatively large brands are in place in terms of mobility design, so you can pay due attention to them when choosing.

Anti-collision ability Generally speaking, the thicker the sponge lining and partition of a camera bag, the higher its protective performance, but blindly increasing the thickness of the lining and partition will increase the weight of the bag and reduce its maneuverability. In fact, the anti-collision ability of most camera bags is not bad, even the softer bags are quite good. As long as there is a sponge pad, the equipment inside will not collide with each other. Generally speaking, the weak link of the bag lies in the top cover. Because the top cover is not protected by sponge, special attention should be paid when using it.

Rain-proof, Snow-proof, Moisture-proof and Dust-proof Ability For ordinary canvas camera bags, it is no problem to resist the attack of light rain, but in comparison, nylon fabric camera bags have a slightly stronger rain-proof, snow-proof and moisture-proof performance. For users, special attention should be paid to snowy days. Once the snow on the camera bag melts, it can still slowly penetrate into the bag. So if you want to get rid of rain, snow and dust completely, you still need to use a rain cover. Generally speaking, the camera bag with rain cover can resist heavy rain, but it should be noted that the rain cover is slightly less airtight where the straps are exposed, and the high humidity will also have a certain impact on the equipment. The camera bag with zipper on the top cover is a little more dustproof than the bag with buckle. This can be compared on the spot when choosing, and the difference of fabrics is still obvious. In addition, many camera bags are now designed with waterproof and dustproof turnups at the zipper, and waterproof zippers are used, which greatly reduces the possibility of rain and dust entering the bag from the weaker zipper to a certain extent. In addition, some camera bags are completely waterproof from fabrics to zippers for shooting with special needs.

Anti-theft and concealment Many photographers want their camera bags to be inconspicuous, because photographic equipment is usually expensive, and it is easier to lose if it is too ostentatious in some unsafe areas. Some camera bags have zippers at the top to take the equipment quickly, but this also brings hidden dangers to the safety belt of the equipment, so pay more attention when using it. In addition, backpacks should also pay special attention to the problem of theft prevention. In addition, many photographers who shoot documentary subjects don't want their camera bags to attract the attention of the subjects, so as not to cause the tension of the subjects. Generally speaking, bags with softer appearance and texture are not like camera bags, and bags with simpler colors and designs are not like camera bags. There are also some camera bags, which are similar in appearance to briefcases and leisure bags and are not easy to attract the attention of the subject.

Hand-held, waist-back and portable systems Most camera bags are not designed for long-term carrying, and are usually only carried temporarily. At this time, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the center of gravity of the camera bag and the arm are in a vertical line. The arms of camera bags are usually nylon, canvas, rubber and leather, and some are wrapped in leather outside the sponge. The wider the arm, the softer the better. Don't hold your hand. For wallets, a thick sponge is usually designed at the close-fitting place, and it feels good to tie it around the waist. When choosing a leather bag, the key is that the size of the leather bag should not be too large, otherwise it will seriously affect the action. Backpack system is mainly aimed at backpacks. Some products on the market have thick and soft straps with adjustable length. In particular, the new model pays more attention to ergonomics, and the design of the strap has been improved, which not only makes the strap thicker, facilitates the adjustment of the strap length, but also strengthens the heat dissipation on the back. However, there is still a gap between the usual camera bag carrying system and the professional mountaineering bag carrying system. After all, they are designed with different functions and emphases.

Load and deformation The load of different brands and models of camera bags is different, but the actual load of camera bags is usually somewhat different from the data published by various manufacturers, because in actual use, it is found that the load of camera bags is related to the hardness of the outermost material, and the actual load of soft bags is stronger than that of hard bags. However, flexible packaging also has its shortcomings, such as collapse and deformation, although this problem is not very serious. If the camera bag is too soft, it can't stand up and is easy to be squeezed and deformed. The deformed device is not easy to hold with one hand. Especially for some large camera bags, if the equipment is not complete, the close-fitting parts inside the bag are easy to sink in, and the two corners outside the bag are easy to stretch too tightly. If you want to put the equipment there, you'd better hold it with your other hand first, which is a bit troublesome. Although many brands of camera bags now have external accessories, it is recommended to choose them carefully, especially for large-capacity camera bags, because it is really cumbersome to have more external accessories, which will increase the weight in vain.

The ability to carry a tripod Although the tripod has a separate tripod bag, if you need to carry a camera bag with one shoulder or two shoulders at the same time, the tripod bag is a bit redundant. Therefore, for some slightly larger camera bags, tripod plug-in system is very necessary. Backpacks are mainly for outdoor shooting, so there are many designs of external tripods. For larger backpacks, the tripod can be hung vertically on one side of the backpack, which has no effect on unpacking and taking equipment. Smaller, the tripod hangs in the middle of the back of the backpack. Although it has a good sense of balance, it has an impact on taking equipment from the bag, and at least one button needs to be loosened. Some products on the market, the tripod is placed horizontally at the bottom of the backpack, which has no effect on taking equipment from the bag, but it is easy to hit the tripod when placed on the ground. Besides, they can't carry a medium tripod. In terms of length, the tripod and tripod head reach 50CM, which is already in the way.

Camera bag accessories

The camera bag has many accessories, such as hooks, locks and zippers. There are many kinds of hooks for camera bags, such as plastic, metal and nylon. The material from good to bad is copper-iron-nylon-aluminum-plastic. Technically, some cheap bags are made of recycled aluminum, and the casting process is poor, and some are very thin. It is better to choose nylon resin for the lock of camera bag than plastic buckle. Common lock brands are YKK, ITW, UTX, MKK, Durafix and so on. These are all world brands.

In terms of zippers, resin zippers are widely used in camera bags at present, while YKK is widely used in high-end bags. If the environment is not good, choose brand zipper. In addition, the camera bag will use pu, PE, EVA and other materials, PU is a sponge. It is very light, bulky and soft, and is usually used as a sweat-wicking layer by putting the material close to the user's body. Pe is a kind of plastic foam material with many small bubbles in the middle. Eva is widely used in backpacks, and ordinary camera bags are filled with eva.

Finally, talk about workmanship. No matter how good the design is, no matter how good the materials are, if the factory that produces the camera bag is not good enough, there is no need to talk about quality. Now foreign brands don't have their own factories, and they often change factories. In fact, the quality is difficult to guarantee. On the contrary, some domestic brands that have appeared in recent years have a long history, rich experience and first-class workmanship because they have their own factories. Some people in China not only spend more money on worshipping foreign things, but also buy foreign goods with insufficient quality, which is really irrational.