Kata announced their Dream Bag Challenge. Design your dream photo bag and submit it to the challenge. Each bag will be reviewed by a professional panel of judges and the best design will be selected as the winner, hand built exclusively for the designer and packed full of high-end photo equipment that includes, a Canon 5D Mark II body, 2 Canon Lenses (24-105 EF L IS USM & 70-200 F/4.0 USM), Gitzo Traveler kit (tripod+ head), and Litepanels MICROPRO. The first 500 to post their Dream Bag design will win a free Kata camara strap. Read the rest of this entry »

Kata introduced the new CS-15 and CS-17 Global Digital Collection (GDC) Camera Satchels to it’s popular camera bag line. These new over-the-shoulder bags offer photographers a stylish and discreet carrying solution for their photographic equipment and accessories. The GDC Satchels feature a padded insert which provides protection for a DSLR, lenses or camera flash, additional pockets for personal documents, and a dedicated slot for a laptop computer. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kata added three new models to their 3N1 series of photo and video carrying solutions. The new 3N1-11, 3N1-22 and the 3N1-33 sling backpacks now let photographers carry a compact laptop or netbook. Each bag also has plenty of space to carry all of the photo and personal gear of an on-the-go photographer. Read the rest of this entry »

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2009 PhotoPlus Expo
October 22-24, 2009 - New York City

October 22 - 24, 2009: The PDN PhotoPlus Expo tradeshow bills itself as “the most important event in the photo industry.” That might be overstating things a bit, but it is the largest and most important consumer photo tradeshow in North America. Every fall, photographers gather at the Javits Center in New York City where they get to take a closer look at new digital cameras, lenses, tripods, camera bags, software, studio lighting and more. There are also more than 100 photography workshops, covering everything from marketing your photography to improving all kinds of photography skills and techniques.
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The winner of our September review contest is Anthony Reiss of Sydney, Australia. The Nikon D70 digital SLR review he posted on September 18th was randomly chosen from all the reviews posted in September and he’ll be getting a brand new Clik Elite Medium Nature camera pack for his efforts. He’s posted a total of five reviews for digital SLRs and SLR lenses. His most recent review, for the Nikon D5000 DSLR, was just posted today. Thanks for your contribution, Anthony - we hope you enjoy your new Clik Elite camera pack!
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Last Day To Enter Contest!

Write a review and qualify to win a Clik Elite camera backpack! Post reviews for your cameras, lenses, photography software, camera bag, tripod - anything listed in the PhotographyREVIEW.com reviews section - and you could win the Clik Elite Medium Nature camera pack. Every review you write counts as a separate entry so the more reviews you write, the better your chances of winning.
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Think Tank Photo announced the new Airport TakeOff rolling camera backpack. It has the portability of a backpack and the ease of a rolling suitcase by tucking the straps away or completely zipping them inside the rear panel.

The Airport TakeOff features adjustable sternum straps, lockable zippers, a front cable and lock to secure laptops, and straps and tripod cup to easily carry a tripod or monopod. It can hold up to a 300mm f/2.8 lens and other assorted lenses, two pro or regular size DSLR bodies with or without lenses attached, and other professional photography gear. The Airport TakeOff also complies with international airline carry-on requirements. Read the rest of this entry »

 
Think Tank Photo has designed a new camera bag system called The Multimedia Wired Up Collection. As the name implies, the new system was created for photographers and multimedia pros who are shooting more than stills. The popularity of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon D90 mean there are a lot of photographers starting to shoot video as well as still photos. Multimedia and video specialists are also picking up the new VSLRs for production work.

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Clik Elite was officially introduced to the world at the PMA tradeshow this spring. I was really impressed with the backapcks they had at the show. But I was even more impressed by their genuine interest in what outdoor, action sports photographers like me want. These guys are making the camera packs I’ve been wanting (and requesting) for years. The Clik Elite packs are built for photographers who actually spend time in the backcountry, with an eye for real backcountry needs - hydration, food and clothing storage, and good fit. I need a backpack that allows me to ride, ski or hike comfortably and safely and that can accommodate extra clothing, tools and food as well as my camera gear. Since the majority of my photography is done from skis or a mountain bike, I was anxious to get my hands on a pack to test.
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I spend a lot of time using and thinking about backpacks. Too much time, really. Well - too much time thinking about them, anyway. Camera backpacks seem to be designed with little thought about the reality of serious outdoor activity. Sure, many of them hold a lot of gear, protect it well, and have reasonably comfortable harness systems. But anyone who spends a lot of time shooting on the trail - especially in the backcountry - knows that water is the top priority. And so far I’ve seen very few dedicated camera backpacks that address the critical need for water when you’re on the trail. Over the years I’ve gone through a lot of dedicated camera packs and big hydration packs. I always end up going back to big hydration backpacks that can carry a DSLR bag and a big zoom in a lens case. But I’m hoping that’s about to change. Let me introduce new camera backpack maker, Clik Elite.
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I visited the Lowepro booth at PMA this year and got some demos of new camera cases, including the cool new Flipside 400 AW backpack. I’m seeing more and more innovation in camera backpack design - especially when it comes to quick camera access. The Flipside 400 AW is full-featured pro-sized camera backpack with a neat new twist that should make all outdoor photographers excited.
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I first became aware of camera bag maker Shootsac, via photographers on Twitter. I got to see the bags for this first time at the annual PMA tradeshow, last week. They’re very simple, attractive and a really good idea for wedding and event photographers who need to keep critical lenses and a flash on their body while they’re working. Carrying around a pro-sized big camera bag or backpack isn’t practical or effective when you’re working an event. You can’t get things in or out fast enough, and a packed pro case is no good for your shoulder or back. If you try to work out of your big bag, you end up having to run back and forth and risk missing shots because you don’t have the right lens when you need it. The Shootsac keeps your most important gear readily available so you can grab it when you need it.
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