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"I can keep my Nikon in a normal bag without getting in bad shape?
I just got a new camera, nikon d3000, and I'm not sure if I keep it in a normal bag or camera bag. I just got a camera bag, but I really do not want to carry a lunchbox looking bag. The bag I have in mind is enormous and I would have room for him I'm just worried about it being safe. Please help.
I think you can bring in the "normal" bag tightly depending on the conditions inside the bag. I can use a camera to carry in a regular backpack but I added some cushion so that it would be safe strong in the pack. You may want to consider one of the bags ZoomHolster Aventura. It is more compact, and can even fit into larger bags. See the following link. I hope this will help. Marcos Marksablow.com
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