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Camera Bags for Women thatLook Like Purses

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Though women have the same range of camera bags available to them as any other

photographer, often there is a need for something more stylish. This is the niche �lled by

camera bags that look like purses. Created to look like any other woman’s purse, the difference

lies within the interior, which is often split into compartments with additional padding.

Although this is almost always going to mean accepting a reduced capacity when compared to

traditional camera backpacks, they are still great products to own, as they prevent the need to

carry a full set of equipment when only a DSLR and single lens is required for casual use.

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It’s important to remember that these products are providing style over functionality to a

certain extent. Whilst camera bags styled like purses do provide interior padding for DSLRs

and the corresponding equipment, they are typically built from less durable and weatherproof

materials as traditional camera backpacks or shoulder bags. However, that is not to say that

they don’t offer adequate protection against damages to the camera, and the trade-off is that

they are much more fashionable.

Navigating the stores for a good quality camera bag can be tricky, so here are our top picks of

the camera bags that look like purses, as currently available on the market.

Best Camera Bags that Look Like Purses: Top Picks

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Purple Relic Camera BagProduct

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Jo Totes Gracie Camera BagProduct

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Purple Relic DSLR Camera Bag

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The Purple Relic DSLR Camera Bag is constructed from high quality faux leather and looks just

like any other designer handbag that could be picked up on the high street. A removable insert

converts it from a regular handbag into a camera-carrying purse, with a number of

compartments that can be resized and adjusted, owing to the female Velcro attachments

inside. The bag also has a shoulder strap that is both adjustable and detachable.

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ProsHigh quality materials used for the build and a�rac�ve colorsFemale Velcro means that compartments are adjustable to suit equipmentCamera compartments are removable, turning the bag into a regular handbagCompact DSLRs leave room for ba�eries, SD cards, wallets and smartphones

ConsShoulder strap isn’t padded to accommodate for equipment weightMay need something larger if to transport a large DSLR alongside other equipmentLarger lenses can be a snug fit and may need to be stored separately beside the DSLR

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SummaryThis bag is chosen for its high-quality design and the ability to convert it into a regular handbag

in one easy step, thus doubling its usefulness and ful�lling the role of 2 bags. Once removed,

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the internal compartments could even be used for other storage purposes within the home.

Though some padding on the shoulder strap would be appreciated, the fact that it has an

adjustable length and can be removed goes some way to making up for it.

The exterior is crafted from synthetic faux leather, creating an appearance of luxury, while the

interior is padded, silken cotton, providing a smooth surface that won’t lead to abrasions on the

body of expensive DSLR cameras. The interior print also lends itself to the notion that this is a

high-quality handbag.

Jo Totes Gracie Camera B ag, Mint

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For those with a higher budget, the Jo Totes Gracie Camera Bag costs a little more, but also

offers more storage space. The interior compartment is less of a squeeze and the bag boasts 3

external compartments that are well suited to carrying batteries, SD cards, user manuals and

other small bits of equipment; one of these will also �t a tablet. This frees up more room in the

main compartment for the DSLR and its accompanying lenses.

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ProsSlightly roomier than the Purple Relic bagBody-hugging design that doesn’t feel too rigidInternal compartments are adjustable for resizing to suit equipmentWill store an addi�onal 2 or 3 lenses alongside a DSLR cameraTwo front pockets and a large side pocket, in addi�on to the main compartments

ConsThe interior is a plain grey and could benefit from a print designMore expensive than the Purple Relic bag listed aboveThe tablet slot can be a �ght squeeze for tablets using a bulky carry caseNo small, custom pockets dedicated to fiddly items such as ba�eries and SD cards

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SummaryOne would expect to see side pouches and additional storage compartments in a traditional

camera bag, as is the norm for these kinds of products, however that’s not necessarily the case

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with camera bags that look like purses. Thus, it’s great to see that these form part of the

product design for the Jo Totes Gracie bag, especially when one of these is designed to �t a

tablet.

Though the bag is pricier than the Purple Relic bag, it may be worth paying a little extra to get

access to additional side compartments and pouches, particular when taking into consideration

smaller, �ddlier items such as SD cards and batteries that are likely to get lost under everything

else within the main compartment.

ConclusionBoth of these camera bags would be a good option for a woman who does not want to carry

around a plain black or grey shoulder bag or rucksack, as is typically the design for most regular

camera bags. They are both constructed from high-quality materials, with a design that �ts in

with any regular purse one would expect to �nd in a designer store or high-street retailer.

The Purple Relic camera bag is a good choice if on a budget, and the ability to remove the

camera padding from the bag, thereby turning it into a traditional handbag in every respect, is a

great addition. Conversely, the Jo Totes Gracie Camera Bag has something better than the

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Purple Relic, in that it has several exterior pockets that are useful for carrying smaller pieces of

equipment.

Generally speaking, camera backpacks are better suited for hardcore or professional use, when

on-shoot. However, for casual use or fashionableness, camera bags that look like purses can be

a better and more convenient choice.

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