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EVENTS /// PROFILES /// GADGETS /// PLACES /// HEALTH /// STYLE<br />
RETAIL<br />
THERAPY<br />
LOAD UP<br />
Protection of your photography<br />
equipment is important, especially<br />
while you’re travelling<br />
018<br />
READY TO ROLL<br />
National Geographic<br />
S2550 Slim Satchel,<br />
S$195 from Cathay<br />
Photography,<br />
tel: +65 6338 3881<br />
Fandy Razak,<br />
photographer<br />
and winner of<br />
The Big Shot 2<br />
TV reality series<br />
competition,<br />
tells us what he<br />
looks for in a<br />
camera bag.<br />
STREET SMART<br />
Crumpler 6 Million<br />
Dollar Home Bag –<br />
Canon Edition, S$150<br />
from Canon Digital Lab,<br />
tel: +65 6796 3183<br />
WHAT’S YOUR CRITERIA?<br />
Style for one. Also, functionality<br />
— it must be able to hold my<br />
equipment including one body,<br />
two lenses, a fl ash and my<br />
15-in notebook. Lastly, fl exibility;<br />
there needs to be confi gurable<br />
compartments and easy access.<br />
WHAT SHOULD THOSE STARTING<br />
OUT GO FOR?<br />
When I was starting out in<br />
photography I needed a bag that<br />
could hold my equipment and<br />
EASY RIDER<br />
Black Rapid SnapR<br />
35 Midsize Bag/<br />
Strap, S$84 from<br />
Cathay Photography,<br />
tel: +65 6338 3881,<br />
cathayphoto.com.sg<br />
STURDY SIDEKICK<br />
Vanguard BIIN 59 Backpack, S$169,<br />
available from Challenger, #06-11 Funan<br />
DigitaLife, 109 North Bridge Rd,<br />
tel: +65 6339 9008<br />
everyday stuff like stationery, and<br />
extra clothes. The bag should<br />
be comfortable with features like<br />
shoulder pads and waist support.<br />
Most importantly, get a bag that’s<br />
inexpensive as it will probably not<br />
be the only bag you’ll buy.<br />
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT —<br />
FUNCTIONALITY OR AESTHETICS?<br />
Functionality. But having said<br />
that, many bag makers have<br />
been able to combine the two<br />
rather effortlessly!<br />
SEXY SATCHEL<br />
Artisan & Artist<br />
WCAM 3000-N, S$250<br />
Schmidt Marketing<br />
Flagship Store,<br />
tel: +65 6735 8025<br />
CLASSIC CARRIER<br />
Domke Photo Courier<br />
F-832 Medium Photo<br />
Courier Bag, S$248 from<br />
Cathay Photography,<br />
tel: +65 6338 3881,<br />
cathayphoto.com.sg<br />
WORDS: AIMEE CHAN PHOTOGRAPHY: GERALD GOH PHOTOGRAPHY
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