High Quality Camera Bags

The other day someone asked on an online forum asked, ”What are the best luxury leather and canvas camera bags for your photo kit?”

Here’s my take on that question: If you want the best and are prepared to pay for it, contact Harry Benz and have him design and make a camera bag for you. other works — Harry Benz Harry’s camera straps and bags are 100% hand stitched and made of the finest leather that he can lay hands on. His work is as close to perfection as a human is capable of producing.

Another option would be the bags made in France by Fogg: specialist bags from fogg|fogg hand made bags|fogg bags|fogg quality bags|laptop bags|fogg camera bags Fogg makes some truly beautiful camera bags; all are hand made by two people (Bee & Nigel) who have been in business together since 1986, so they must be doing something right. Their “Last Waltz” is such a thing of beauty and is my favorite in their lineup.

Another high end camera bag maker is Oberwerth Oberwerth - their bags seem to be pretty well on the same level as Fogg camera bags. Oberwerth bags can be purchased in the U.S. from B&H Photo in New York and Leica Store Miami.

Bleu de Chauffe of France offers two satchel type camera bags and also has many other messenger type bags and rucksacks that would serve well as camera bags, although they do not have padded inserts. Men's bags | Men's camera bag & Accessories I BLEU DE CHAUFFE

Made in Seattle, Filson bags emanate a distinct Indiana Jones vibe. Their Medium Field Bag makes a truly excellent and nearly indestructible messenger style camera bag: Medium Rugged Twill Field Bag Their Rucksack Rugged Twill Rucksack makes a fantastic day pack for camera gear, although it does not have a padded insert. In field use, I have found this to be a minor issue, as there are camera bag inserts that will fit the Filson Rucksack and Medium Field Bag: Billingham Pro Hadley Insert (Olive)

Made in the UK, Billingham bags have been the bag of choice for many working pros for decades. They offer a truly great balance of durability, weather resistance, craftsmanship, beauty and camera protection: Billingham Bags - Camera, Laptop & Travel Bags - Made in England B&H Photo is a major retailer for Billingham and stocks an almost endless array of Billingham bags in numerous colors.

I have used Billingham and Filson bags for 15+ years and have found them to be bombproof - I cannot recommend Billingham and Filson too highly. Be sure to take a look at the Billingham Hadley Pro, which is very nearly the ultimate all-around camera satchel style bag: Billingham Hadley Pro Shoulder Bag (Khaki Canvas & Tan Leather)