I mentioned Sunday, I got a grown-up, big girl, real blogging DSLR camera this past week (I might be a bit excited). I debated for quite a long time over what model to go with and finally settled on the Canon SL1. This is Canon’s lightest and most compact DSLR. My primary goal with getting the new camera is for better pictures while traveling. I wanted something that would not be a pain to take along with me…everywhere 🙂 If I really get into photography and find limitations in this model than I can always go with a bigger/badder DSLR, and I will still have the versatility of the smaller one for travel.
Now that I have the camera, I need the accessories to go with it, and no I’m not talking lens (yet!). I’m talking about safety and style. I’ve been scouring the internet all weekend to get my new toy travel ready and wanted to share with you. Here are my top five picks I found for camera straps and bags:
Camera Straps
1- RSVP Handcrafted~Leather Strap $40-45 ⋅ 2- Couch~Multi-color Cats $36 ⋅ 3- Fotostrap~Scarlet $85 ⋅ 4- Capturing Couture~Peruvian Garden $79 ⋅ 5- Mgcamerastraps~Navy, Sky Blue Webbing $39
Camera Bags
1- Capturing Couture~Penelope Pear Camera Bag $149 ⋅ 2-Epiphanie~Turquoise Ginger $165 ⋅ 3- Cheeky Lime~Ava Green $85 ⋅ 4-Ketti Handbags~Tulip Camera Bag $149 (reg $210) ⋅ 5- Porteengear~Leather Camera Bag with Blue Tartan $140
Stay tuned for a future post to see which ones I went with…I’ve already placed my orders 🙂
Here are a few other traveling with your camera posts I’ve seen recently:
Esther & Jacob have a post on choosing a travel backpack that does it all (camera & laptop)
Megan Joy Jaunts shared what she never travels without for her camera
Speaking of Megan Joy Jaunts, I won my first ever giveaway from Megan last week and I’m super excited to be hanging out on her sidebar as part of my prize! Make sure to check out the new ad design I’m trying out.
Design Side Note: It was f-ing hard to figuring out how to put these collages together…I spent way too much time on it.
I love the flowered camera bag, I must have it
I love your camera strap and camera bag choices! I need to do something to jazz mine up a little. It’s functional, but who wants just functional? 😀
Thanks for the shout-out, Mariah! I’m still looking for the perfect camera bag and can’t wait to see which one you ordered!
Congrats on your new DSLR! I love mine! I bought it over 4 years ago just before we went on our honeymoon so I could take better photos on my dream trip. That is one expensive decision that I have never regretted! About 8 months ago I finally bought a new printed strap for it. I love it so much and wish I would have gotten it sooner! Mine is iMO and cost about $26. Here’s the website if you want to check them out: http://www.imostrap.com/
I need to look into these camera bags. Right now I throw my camera in a purse cover and then carry that in my everyday bag!
thanks so much for adding my link! and can’t wait to see your photos from your new camera! 🙂
i’ve actually never upgraded my strap for some reason. 😛 now i want to! i’ve seen some pretty amazing DIY camera strap projects on pinterest. ALSO you should check out kelly moore bags. These used to be super popular for wedding photographers.. and I know they came in super handy doing e-sessions. http://kellymoorebag.com/
I have the same camera! Bought it after Christmas last year, and I really like it. The size is what sold me, and it is pretty user friendly.
So far I’m only using the pre-settings, because they are excellent!
Maybe, one day, I will venture into manual settings.
So far I only have the strap that came with it and the cheapest, ugliest bag they had there – I absolutely adore the Penelope Pear Camera Bag you posted, I’m really tempted!
Also, I love your new ad! Keep it!!