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Whether you are an already experienced photographer and proud owner of a quality digital camera and a lot of photoshooting accessories, or a photography newbie with a compact digital camera, you may think that camera bags are only an afterthought.

But truth be told, you should stop and consider buying at least one crucial digital camera accessory, one that you almost cannot do without. And no, that is supposed to mean a memory card, although that is surely also high up on your list of priorities. The accessory in question is a nice and sturdy camera bag.

There are tons of different kinds of camera bags, so which one should you take is a matter that should be given some thought. It mainly depends on the amount of extra stuff that you will be carrying around, that is, if you will be lugging along accessories such as tripods or flashlight on a regular basis, or not.

If you don’t have a lot of stuff for your digital camera, a small shoulder strap or fanny pack camera bag is fine. And it will also allow you to carry the most indispensable accessories, such as more storage cards, a mini-tripod and an extra battery or two.

But if your photography skills are already verging towards the ones typical of a serious hobbyist, you will probably have a lot of accessories that you need to make your picture-taking more versatile, such as an external flashlight, or even extra lenses and a second housing if you are using SLR camera equipment. You may want to opt for a camera backpack or an aluminum case.

Most importantly, the camera bag should become an aid in carrying and protecting your digital camera and its accessories, not an obstacle, so you should avoid heavy cases if they are not suited to the kind of travel that you will do. Get a bag that will allow you to carry all your kit comfortably.

You may also not need a bag that can carry all the accessories for your digital camera, as you will probably not always take your entire kit with you, but just the items that you will need on a specific assignment or trip. Plus, some items, such as tripods, are sturdy enough to be carried strapped to the camera bag.

If you have a lot of sensitive equipment, such as several cameras, you should get a bag with dividers that are attached to Velcro strips and that can be fastened at different places inside the bag. This will further protect your digital camera accessories and give you more flexibility.

Do also make sure that you get a bag with big-tooth zippers that have closures against rain. You also wanted double-sided zippers for easy access.

A digital camera bag’s color may not sound like an important thing to think about, but bear in mind that dark colors such as black may result in your camera and accessories becoming overheated in certain conditions in the summer. This is why a lighter and more neutral color, such as tan, is more advisable for digital camera bags.