What's in MY camera bag?

It's every photographer's nightmare isn't it? You need a camera bag and it's got to fit this in, but it mustn't be too heavy and it's got to be comfortable and it's got to look good...ya da, ya da....

I have lots of bags: 7 at the last count!  To be fair, 4 of them were bought specifically for my Canon gear...and they are of the backpack/rucksack variety.  Since changing over to the Fuji X system before Christmas, I find that I don't need a big camera bag any more and certainly not one that includes a back support system!

Welcome to my 'go to' bag...the LowePro Event Messenger 100...

This shoulder bag has the following dimensions:

• Internal: 20 x 9 x 16.8 cm (7.87 x 3.54 x 6.61 in)

• External: 22 x 14 x 21.5 cm (8.66 x 5.51 x 8.46 in)

• Front Compartment: 20 x 2 x 14.6 cm (7.87 x 0.79 x 5.75 in)

• Weight: 0.4 kg (0.88 lbs)

Convenient grab handle....

Velcro fastenings or a clasp...

And this is what goes into it....

Yes, really!  So that's two camera bodies: the X100s and the XE-2 fitted with the 14mm lens; a spare battery for each camera; lens cloth; 2 cable releases; a Lee Seven 5 filter system with 2 ND grads, 1 Big Stopper, 2 adapter rings and a polariser.  I can carry a Joby Gorillapod as well by sticking one of the legs in the side pocket.  Oh, and I forgot the quick release neck strap.....

If I leave the X100s at home then I can fit the XE-2 body and the 55-200mm alongside it; it would also fit it if it was attached to the body.  I can attach my filters without having to take the bag off and can swap cameras in an instant.

You can find many detailed reviews on the Web but I thought I would just share my personal experience of using this bag.  Lowepro make quality products and this is no exception.  It's weather proof but not waterproof; I just put a carrier bag in the rear pocket and it fits over the bag perfectly....not the coolest look but hey, it works!

Best thing about this bag?  It only costs about £24!

And when I want to take the 55-200 and or any other lens, I use the bigger version: the Event Messenger 150...