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Booq Python Photo Sling Review

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Photographers are the original Gadgeteers. Meters, lenses, filters, and esoteric little bits and bobs that assist in your camera’s performance are just what the Gadget Doctor ordered! Carrying those things around, however, has always been an issue. Booq, a stylish, cutting edge creator of interesting and useful bags for portable tech, has a line of bags with the express purpose of transporting dSLRs and laptops. The Python Sling is advertised to hold a dSLR, 4 lenses, a tripod, and an iPad or MacBook (11″/13″ screens). We gave it a field test, and here’s the report.

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Toma Sony NEX-5n Half Case and Wrist Strap Review

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In response to my Gariz Sony NEX-5n Half-Case Review, the folks at LoveCases, a British tech-accessory website, offered to send me the Toma half-case and matching wrist strap to review. Like the Gariz case, the Toma half-case is a form fitted leather case that adds a bit of protection to the base and sides of

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Wotancraft – Handmade Leather Camera Cases and Bags

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In my opinion, Gadgets + Leather = Bliss. If you feel the same way, then you’re going to love browsing through the Wotancraft web site of truly handmade leather watch straps, camera straps and camera bags. The prices may be a little spendy (the camera case/holster you see pictured above is $169USD), but knowing these

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Booq Introduces Their Python Camera Bag Collection

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Booq is known for making bags and backpacks for laptops and tablets, and now they are offering a line of bags for your camera.  The Python Camera Bags line is designed to carry your DSLR and lenses, plus memory cards and other accessories.  The Toploader fits a DSLR plus 1 lens; it’s $89.95.  The Courier

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Kata Bags MiniBee-120 PL Backpack for DSLR Review

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I’d never heard of Kata Bags before they offered a review sample of their new MiniBee-120 PL Backpack for DSLR cameras and gear.  Turns out they are a member of the Vitech Group, to which Manfrotto also belongs.  Manfrotto serves as the US distributor of Kata Bags, and it is also a maker of camera

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Tenba Discovery Large Photo/Laptop Daypack Review

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Recently, photography has been picking up popularity in both the amateur and professional sectors.  As an amateur photographer, I always love to carry my Sony NEX-5 DSLR around with me when I go out exploring NYC or traveling.  I wanted a bag that can protect my camera, lens, and accessories and also have room for

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Pacsafe Camsafe 200 – Happy Travels

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You hear the horror stories about taking your gadgets with you traveling…..slash and grabs, cutting holes into your bags, straight theft.  Pacsafe is the brainchild of two Aussie travelers and produce a line of products that help keep your gear safe.  Their range includes adventure backpacks, urban and leisure bags, women’s bags, photography bags, motorcycle

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Protective Leather Cases for DSLR Cameras

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 If you use your camera equipment in extreme conditions, or even if you just like the look, you may want a protective case for your camera.  The leather DSLR cases from SkyTop Trading are handmade in their Colorado shop from saddle leather and lined with glove-soft leather.  They are available for various DSLR models from

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ONA Camera Bag Insert from Photojojo

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A photographer friend once told me that he used an old duffel bag to carry his camera equipment to jobs.  Nothing says “steal me” like those spiffy camera bags with the manufacturer’s named emblazoned on them.  This Ona camera bag insert from Photojojo lets you use any bag to carry and disguise your expensive equipment,

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Tribeca Digital SLR Sling from Cocoon

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This ballistic-nylon sling from Cocoon is designed to hold your digital SLR camera and up to two lenses.  It has an adjustable cross-body strap.  Inside is a mesh zipper pocket and a media pocket to hold small accessories.  You’ll also get a Grid-It board to organize cables, batteries, and the like.  It’s available in black,

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