hi... is there anyone here has ever diy his/her camera bag for a dslr? able to carry at least one 18~55mm standard len (lens hood optional), batteries + charger, cards, maybe filters and perhaps a flashes (bounce card or diffuser optional also).
tks
I have just done my DIY camera bag - for one DSLR and a standard zoom and flash.. Sorry can't post picture here or though I would like to share the step by step of doing it.
Material:
1) Carton box cut into appropriate size to stick the soft air foam - do not use bubble wrap as it will lost its air bubble effectiveness after a period of time and become thin.
2) Soft air form - can get it free of charge - look around electric shop or computer shop.... do not use the white or hard ones.... the pink or dark grey ones are good.
3) Bicycle canvas [grey colour ones] - get it at $2 from Daiso - this is use to warp the foam and carton box when done.
Cut carton box and foam into appropriate stripes..
Use handicraft glue and glue both carton box and foam together. When both is sticked, the carton box portion should sandwich between the foam and the bag. The purpose is for the carton box to take the impact if the bag drops onto the floor or there is external force exert onto the bag.
Cut bicycle canvas into appropriate size after wrapping the carton box and foam - the same way we wrap gifts...
Glue the canvas once the foam / carton box is wrapped and let it dry.
Slot each wrapped piece into the bag...
If you intend to use haversack bags as camera bag, make sure get one which has wide opening.... I managed to get one Garfield school bag after my daughter decided not to use it any more...After I inserted in the carton and foam, the bag's opening is wide for ease of putting in my cam and accessories....
If you are really keen on how to do it for yourself, PM me...