Camcorder Bags & Camcorder Cases

Camera cases today are constructed of quality materials, such as thick foam padding, waterproof nylon, 1/4-inch thick plywood and reinforced plastic armor. There are adjustable pockets, customizable dividers, zippered compartments, and room for other accessories. There are hard cases, soft cases, rolling cases, backpacks, day packs, shoulder bags, and more. The articles in this section will help you find the camcorder case that's right for you.

Camcorder Techniques

Nothing screams "amateur" like shaky and jerky video. Here are some articles on how to hold and mount your camcorder so the movements are smooth and professional.

• Basic Training: A Checklist To Find The Best Digital Video Camcorder For You
  September, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Thinking about getting a new camcorder? Here are 10 points to consider while searching for the best digital video camcorder to suit your needs and budget.
• Mini Camcorders Vs Professional Size Camcorders
  December, 2009
  by Matthew York
  Camcorders have always been getting smaller. The first consumer-level equipment that was used to record video was too big. The first video cameras did not have…
• 35mm Adapter Buyer's Guide
  December, 2009
  by Nathan Beaman
  In 35mm adapters, the ground glass often moves in order to simulate a film grain look, and to minimize the presence of the ground glass texture in your image.
• How To Video Record Live Events
  December, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  From taping little Jenny's Holiday Pageant, or the big annual production at your church, live video recording of events is plentiful. Here's how to capture it&h…
• When To Use A Camcorder Filter
  July, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  The super clarity of HD has image-sensitive personalities clamoring for a camcorder filter that can best smooth out their wrinkles and rough edges.
• Basic Training: Making a Better Baby Video
  July, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Making an effective baby video rests very heavily upon knowing your audience. Here's a four-point strategy will keep everyone happy: Shoot, archive, edit, edit.
• Basic Training: Seeing the Rule of Thirds
  March, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Some photographers and videographers have a Natural Eye that composes shots and scenes all around them, even when they aren't holding a camera. You know you…
• Basic Training: 35mm Lens Adaptors for Video
  December, 2008
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Why on earth would you want to put a 35mm camera lens on your video camera? It's already got a perfectly good lens on it. One word - bokeh. bokeh is a Japanese…
• Director's Chair: Back to Film School
  August, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
  Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer. All good directors are students of film. They&…

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Protecting Video Equipment

Jennifer takes a look at bags & cases designed to help protect your video gear.

Camcorder Cases

• Kata OMB-74 Production Equipment Bag Reviewed
  January, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Customizable, roomy, and ready for action! The OMB-74 is perfect for professional shooters who need a reliable equipment bag.
• Bags, Boxes and Backpacks A Buyer's Guide for Your Gear
  January, 2009
  by Jennifer O’Rourke
  If you think all gear bags and cases are alike, think again! Bags and cases offer more choices of style, color, type, material, build, support and price than…
• Manfrotto 560B monopod | HP xw8400 Workstation lineup
  October, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  Monopod utilizes fluid motion. HP's xw8400 Workstation lineup includes dual-core Intel Xeon processors
• Bag it!
  June, 2006
  by Teresa Echazabal
  You love your camcorder. You want to protect it the best way you can. Doesn't it make sense to buy a quality bag for it? Professional videographers do, and so…
• Pinnacle Studio 10 | Instant Imagers | OrthoTote
  March, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  Pinnacle Studio 10 is now based on Liquid. Thematic printed and digital media. OrthoTote is a replacement shoulder pad for your heavy gear bags.
• BluffTitler | particleIllusion | Datavideo SE-500
  December, 2005
  by Charles Fulton
  Datavideo SE-500 Video Switcher. WonderTouch particleIllusion 3.0 for Mac OS X. Outerspace Software BluffTitler 3.0.
• New Gear
  November, 2005
  by Charles Fulton
  Serious Magic HDV PowerPak for DV RackLowePro Ridge series Camcorder BagsFutureVideo Media Commander MC-20PRO Jog/Shuttle Dial
• Batteries not Included
  October, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  Batteries not Included
• What's in a Bag
  October, 2005
  by Laura Martone

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