Camcorder Carrying Case

[Tyler2000]

I need to buy a carrying case for my camcorder and accessories. I have a Sony DCR-TRV19. The accessories I would like to keep with my camcorder are a ECM-MS908C Microphone, a .45x Wide Angel Lens, 12 dv tapes, NP-QM91 battery, spare batteries for my microphone, power cable,and my a/v cable. I also have a small digital camera. I would like to keep the microphone, lens and NP-QM91 battery attached to my camcorder so I can just pull the camcorder out and have it ready, but I don't want all my cables and tapes falling out by accident.

Where can I find a good carrying case for my needs?

Thanks.

[lordsmurf]

Another thing to worry about is will the case protect toggle switches and other protrusions? Most modern tiny cameras will NOT be protected. My last video camera has a broken zoom button. Since it will cost $75-150 simply to diagnose, I plan to fix it myself (hopefully) in coming weeks.

I just recently bought a small MAINSTAYS camera bag at Walmart. It it extremely sturdy, and has a side open. It will not crush, therefore not damage the toggles. But it is mainly JUST for a camera and a couple side knick-knacks.

Most bags are simply padded, but fail under minor pressure. This is bad.

If you need something bigger, I suggest visiting a pro camera shop. Some of the best bags made are made by LOWEPRO. Again, a PRO shop, not the local Wolfe or Foto Hut or whatever. One litmus test for a "pro" shop is to call and see if they have the Nikon F5 or Canon EOS-IV in stock. If not, that's not a pro shop. If so, you found your store.

NEVER buy a bag that is "just big enough". Get one with a bit more headroom, and use cardboard to re-inforce it in places that need it. Having everything crammed in one bag will ALWAYS damage the contents at some point in its lifetime. I know this all too well.