When an individual doesn’t take a lot of photos then they will probably have an SLR camera or a single lens reflective camera and need to choose from the many simple SLR camera bags on the market. These SLR camera bags will house the camera and any additional items that may be needed such as batteries, charger for the batteries, computer connecting cord and perhaps a flash but the SLR camera only uses one lens so there is no need to have extra space for another lenses. Additionally, most of the SLR cameras have attached flashes unless the photographer wants more light.

There are also special camera cases for the digital single lens reflective cameras that will hold the oddly shaped camera snug and securely so that when a person is walking around with their camera in their camera bag, it will not get jostled around. DSLR camera bags are specifically made for these types of cameras, which are becoming more and more popular every day because they are easy to use and take beautiful photographs no matter how good or bad you might be with a camera.

The SLR cameras are named for the way they use mirrors behind the camera lenses to point light toward the image when composing a photograph. The reflective light is what helps ‘build’ the photo on to the computer or digital card or in the case of film, the piece of film.

Whether you are photographing children playing outdoor games or a wedding, an SLR camera could handle the job and there are fewer buttons on one of these style cameras then some of the other multi lens cameras or their digital counter part.

Camera cases for all types of cameras should be purchased at a specialty camera store or ordered over the Internet because they are typically more durable and will last longer than camera cases purchased at a discount store. Paying a little extra up front for a good quality camera case that will last through several years of wear and tear will pay for itself in the long run because having to purchase a new camera bag every couple of years gets expensive.