Gear and gadgets: Camera Bag vs. Camera Lanyard
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
by Super CW
I’m trying to think if I’ve ever even owned a camera bag. It’s such a mess of extra stuff having to carry around an extra bag, then get my camera out every time I want to take a photo– which is like every thirty seconds.
The lanyard thing works better. Actually, pocket works better but lately I’ve been getting a lot of mileage out of my Canon 20d which pretty much won’t even fit in clown pant pockets.
If I had to choose my favorite camera bag I’d pick the totally eco-friendly Terraclime bag from Lowepro constructed of 100% post-consumer, recycled Cyclepet® exterior fabric. That’s recycled water bottles and other things to reduce carbon footprint. It matters! Plus, the bag is water and abrasion resistant and pretty much doesn’t look like a camera bag. Lo-pro Lowepro. Ha! But ya, there’s definitely times when a bag is necessary. Hikes are coming to mind. I even ditched the strap on my 20d because it was too much extra bulk then immediately regretted it the first time I ever hiked through Manoa carrying it.
Lanyard style is super hot if you’re out and about. Actually, cow-print is pretty hot too. I found these at some random badge-lanyards website but it’s exactly what I am thinking. Mine is the more sturdy, metal infused awesome neck strap that came with one of my 7532984359529 Canon Powershots that I’ve bought, but it’s lasted longer than any camera I’ve ever had. So. Cool.
