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Inflatable camera case an idea that floats

Some years ago, a friend of mine dropped my compact into the sea and all I could do was watch my poor camera sink into the embrace of Davy Jones' locker. Sometimes, that memory prompts strange thoughts of falling into the sea with a camera, and then wondering if I would have enough time to throw my point-and-shoot back onto land before it suffered a dunking with me.

When I stumbled on the Kata ABS-HD Air Bag system, I knew this was one indispensable piece of carrying gear that any adventurer/photographer ought to own. When deflated, the case is … Read more

These are a few of my favorite slings

I'm obsessed with sling bags for digital SLR cameras lately. Mostly because I haven't stumbled upon one that solves all the problems I have (with my camera gear I mean).

I want one that keeps me organized of course, but also one that allows me to comfortably carry around key equipment for a day of shooting and gives me fast access to a camera so I don't miss any shots. It also needs to have some amount of weatherproofing and of course, a comfortable strap, and a good number of pockets.

Below is a slide show of … Read more

Shoulders-on with Kata's camera rucksack

Cravers are both stylish and practical, like a technology-loving hybrid of Agyness Deyn and Ray Mears. Similarly, Kata's stylish GDC range of rucksacks is also very practical for carrying about your digital camera or camcorder, with room for lenses, accessories and Jaffa Cakes. The R-101 is the smallest in the range, so is the most appealing to the enthusiast who may have a spare lens or two, a back-up compact, and other bits and bobs to go alongside their medium-format SLR.

The main compartment of the bag is divided into sections for each of your accessories. The clever bit … Read more

Kata Ergo-Tech backpack

Wow, check out this great backpack. Not only do we have a great price from Adorama listed on CNET Shopper, but this item has an 8.0 user rating and a CNET Editors' Choice Award as well. I can throw in my school books, ipod and laptop and still have room to squeeze in my lunch and other miscellaneous survival stuff.

Read through Adorama's store profile for the credit card and customer service information that this store provides, and see their CNET Certified store rating as well.

Don't forget to write a store review after you make your … Read more