If you got to this page via a search, you might want to check out
the Photo Tips & Sug­ges­tions for New­bies Page
as this is where I explain a few things.

Click the Photo Tips but­ton above.

The links on this page will take you to a secure page to order from. 

Links to hard­ware will be updated as gear evolves and new prod­ucts becomes avail­able.  This page was updated Nov. 12th, 2011. Though I would have liked to post prices, they change too often for me to keep up with.

My ‘rec­om­men­da­tions’  were made after many, many hours of research­ing other sites and study­ing lots of user testimonials.

It should go with­out say­ing, I did not get to test every­thing I fea­ture here. These are my per­sonal picks and may not suit your own needs.  I strive for a bal­ance between fea­tures, func­tion, reli­a­bil­ity, cost and style. I always try to get the most ‘bang for the buck’.

In the end, you must decide what is right for you. Right?

Bags–

Tam­rac 5696 Digital-6 Cam­era Shoul­der Bag — Black

Bal­lis­tic Nylon • Advanced P&S or small Mir­ror­less set • 11 oz. • Ext. Dims.- 6.25x5.5x7”

I’ve owned 2 Tam­rac bags.. they are well made. Good bag for D/SLR with zoom lens.

Tam­rac 5696 Digital-6 Cam­era Shoul­der Bag

Lowe­pro Rezo 140 AW Dig­i­tal Cam­era Bag

Water Resis­tant Microfiber • Mir­ror­less set or sin­gle D/SLR• 1.1 lb. • Ext. Dims.- 8.1x5.7x7.9″

I’ve also owned a cou­ple of Lowe­pro bag too. Incor­po­rates belt loops & remov­able strap.

Lowe­pro Rezo 140 AW Cam­era Shoul­der Bag

Tam­rac 3537 Express 7 Cam­era Bag

Poly­Tek fab­ric • Mir­ror­less set or D/SLR and 2nd lens • 1.0 lb. • Ext. Dims.- 13.25x6.ox9.75″

Low pro­file bag. Extra com­part­ments for misc. good­ies.  Quick-release buckle on flap.

Tam­rac 3537 Express 7 Cam­era Bag (Khaki)
Tam­rac 3537 Express 7 Cam­era Bag (Black)

Kata KT DR-465I-BR Dig­i­tal Rucksack

Rein­forced Nycore • D/SLR set and gear • 2.3 lbs. • Ext. Dims.- 13.4x6.3x16.9″

Same as my Kata bag, minus the lap­top slot. Takes every­thing I need for the day.

Kata KT DR-465I-BR Dig­i­tal Ruck­sack (Red)

Tam­rac 5767 Veloc­ity 7x Sling Pack

600 denier Poly­Tek • Mir­ror­less set or small D/SLR set • 1.6 lb. • Ext. Dims.- 11.5x5.5x12”

Sling bags are easy to use.  This series is very pop­u­lar.  Includes tuck-away waist belt

Tam­rac 5767 Veloc­ity 7x Sling Pack (Brown with Tan)
Tam­rac 5767 Veloc­ity 7x Sling Pack (Black)

Lowe­pro Sling­Shot 102 AW Cam­era Bag

poly­ester + 1680 denier bal­lis­tic nylon • Small sling bag  • 1.5 lbs • Ext. Dims.- 8.3x8.7x15.9″

Will take D/SLR with 1 to 2 lenses.Very pop­u­lar with the ‘die-hards’. Larger sizes available.

Lowe­pro Sling­Shot 102 AW Cam­era Bag

Pel­i­can 1510 Carry On Case with Foam Set

High impact Copoly­mer Resin • Water­tight • 13.6 lbs. • Ext. Dims.- 22x13.8x9.o”

Air­line cer­ti­fied carry-on hard case. Slots for locks. My favorite hard case. Built for abuse.

Pel­i­can 1510 Carry On Case with Foam Set (Black)

Tripods–

Man­frotto MK394-PD Photo Kit QR

Max load– 7.7 lbs. • Max height– 55.9″ Ball head w/QL plate • 3.25 lbs. • Folded– 20″

Man­frotto makes great tripods. I use one for my medium for­mat camera.

Man­frotto MK394-PD Photo Kit QR

Induro Adven­ture AKB Tri­pod Kit

Max load– 10.3 lbs. • Max height– 56.1″ Ball head w/QL plate • 2.6 lbs. • Folded– 20.5″

Mag­ne­sium Alloy con­struc­tion. Flip lever locks. Handy built-in bub­ble level.

Induro Adven­ture AKB Tri­pod Kit

Benro A-1690 Travel Angel Alum. W/BH-0 Ballhead

Max load– 8.8 lbs. • Max height– 59.2″ Ball head w/QL plate • 3.5 lbs. • Folded– 15.6″

This is the tri­pod I carry, where ever I go. Retractable spikes. Not for heavy, long lenses.

Benro A-1690 Travel Angel Alum. Tri­pod W/BH-0 Ball­head

Notes Regard­ing Suggestions:

Most of my sug­ges­tion links will take you to B & H Photo Video of NYC.

I’ve been order­ing from B&H since the 1980’s. They are very trust­wor­thy and work to resolve any issues. In addi­tion to UPS and FedEx, they will ship USPS where most will not. On top of that, their prices are very com­pet­i­tive. You might find an item a lit­tle cheaper else­where, but is it worth the risk? A few links will take you to Ama­zon for things B&H does not sell like the VadoHD.

Com­mis­sions paid are very small and do not add a sin­gle dime to your order. The price would be the same regard­less of how you got there. Though this site is a ‘labor of love’ it is very time con­sum­ing. I would spend more time on it, if I could make a few bucks in the process.

Please think of me, the next time you con­sider buy­ing a camera.

Thanx, Roberto.