Camera and Camcorder are used interchangeably today. They mean the same thing, so don't be scared off by "camera bags". A decent camcorder will cost at least 200 dollars. A bag specifically designed to hold your camcorder will only cost around 10 dollars. The bag is approximately 5% of what the camcorder costs. For only 10 dollars you can protect your invesment of over 200 dollars. There is no logical reason not to buy one. Not only will these bags protect your camcorder, but they will make using it even better. It will give you a convenient place to put your extra memory cards, batteries, ac adapter, and whatever else you lug around with your camcorder. Some bags will even fit tripods.
There is such a variety of bags designed to hold camcorders that anyone can find the perfect bag. They make bags for specific cameras. The interior is designed to fit the camera exactly with slots for your ac adapter and other supplies. They come in a variety of sizes. If you just want the bag to carry the essentials like an ac adapter and memory card, you can find a small bag. There are medium size ones if you want to include a little bit more in there, or even larger ones for tri pods and who knows what else. They come in a variety of materials like mesh and leather. You can even get a waterproof bag for the extra protection.
There is absolutely no reason to not purchase a camcorder bag (I guess if you don't own a camcorder you wouldn't want to purchase one -- but then you wouldn't be at this website). Protect your investment, make using your camcorder easier and more enjoyable, buy a bag today.
Great Bag!
Tamrac 5522 Adventure Video Bag 2 - Bag is the perfect size for a compact video camera. I own the Panasonic SDR-H200 and it fits in the main compartment of the bag along with the charger, charging cord, instruction book, and much more. A great bag!
Winning its "Case"
Sony LCS-X30 Soft Carrying Case - Initially, I purchased the Sony LCS-SRC case for my HDR-SR 7. A great camcorder case for when you're on the go but you don't want to carry all your accessories.
But how about when I need all the accessories? I have the following items that I need for the HDR-SR 7: Camcorder Light
HVL-10NH, Sony BCG-34HRMF4 Charger, 4 Sony AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries, extra Camcorder battery, HDMI cable, Component cable, and the Camera's Power Adapter.
Well, the LCS-X30 was the solution for me. For less money than the LCS-SRC, I could fit everything I listed above into the LCS-X30! Not to mention I was able to also fit my Sony Cybershot DSC T7 and its charger! All items fit snugly and are very well organized within the parameters of the case. Of course, the bag is bulkier than the LCS-SRC, but it gets the job done if you want to transport accessories.
I figure I'll be using the case for when I know I'll be traveling or away for a while. I still think the LCS-SRC is a great case. But if you need to bring several accessories along with your camera, go with the LCS-X30.
Very good Bag, another high quality product
Lowepro Edit 110 Camcorder Bag - This bag is very compact, but it can take just about all you need. Got it for my Canon ZR700 camcorder. I can fit in it the camcorder, my Digicam Fujifilm E550, 8 AA batteries and remote controler in front pocket, 2 DVC cassettes in the 2 side pockets and extra memory cards in the inside pocket. If i take out the digicam i can carry the power and video cables of the camcorder in that space. This bag is well made, it protects your equipments very well. I had used Lowepro bags earlier and they have shown to be high quality products.
Edit: Got a new Fujifilm Finepix S5200 DSLR like camera and it fit just right in this bag, it's like it was made for this camera. Of course, only the camera can be inside the bag, no space for other digicam, camcorder or accesories. Maybe some filfers at most.