It often happens that an SLR camera bag appears to be smaller or bigger than it was originally advertised. Generally, this is not due to any kind of misleading information, but due to that the buyer often judges the size of the perspective camera bag by its picture only.

The size of the bag is the most common understatement, when buying an SLR camera bag.

If the camera bag turns out to be too small, a buyer may end up returning their new camera bag and exchanging it for a larger bag, which could easily accommodate a camera body, more lens and accessories.

In the opposite case scenario, an SLR camera bag may turn out to be too big. If you are planning to take your camera with you on a trip with a lot of walking involved, too big of a bag will only create hardships.

In order to avoid any confusion, you should clearly assume the size of the bag of your interest. Most manufacturers state the size of their bags. Thus, you can get the feel for the size of your prospective bag with a few sheets of paper and a ruler.

The size of the bag also matters, when traveling by plane. Your bag should be compact enough to fit either under your seat or in the overhead compartment on the plane. The easier your bag is to handle in an airport, the less hassle for you.

It may also happen, that the bag that used to be of a “perfect size”, becomes “too small”. This often happens with an upgrade of your camera lens. For example, if your upgraded telephoto measures 1-2 inches more in length, it may not fit into your old SLR camera bag. So, when buying your bag, try to always keep in mind your future needs and upgrades.

However, too big of a bag will make your walking uncomfortable, for example, in a dense crowd. Some photographers actually prefer large shapeless bags, which lets them move around in a thick crowd without any hassle. However, such a bag will not protect your camera as good as a bag with a plastic frame inside.

Thus, choosing an SLR camera bag with an appropriate size is important. The most important advice is – do not judge the size of your bag merely by its photograph. Try to get a feel for the dimensions of your prospective bag, for example, with the use of a ruler and a few sheets of paper.

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