Kattee Leather Canvas Camera Bag Vintage DSLR SLR Messenger Shoulder Bag

Really happy with this bag, had it now for almost two months and have been using it as a baby bag, it fits everything i need with ease and room for more, it looks the same from when i got it even though bubs spilled yogurt on the inside of the flap and i didnt know till the next day (was in the car after a 4 hour drive) and it cleaned off with a damp soapy cloth really easily and no marks were left!

If i had a basic DSLR camera no doubt the bag would be able to still fit the basics for bub too (nappies, wipes change of clothes)

The zipper did stick a little in one spot at first but now that ive used it so regularly it doesnt stick anymore, also shipped really quick!

I am constantly searching for the perfect camera bag, which is like searching for a unicorn. It just does not exist. While the Kattee bag did most of what I had wanted it would do, it still falls short of what I had hoped for.

I needed a bag to carry a Canon 5d Mark III body, a Sigma f/2.8 24-70 lens, and a Sigma f/2.8 70-200 lens while walking around Rome on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I wanted to carry a speedlite, batteries, Black Rapid camera strap, sunglasses, water, memory card case, and a small notebook. When it arrived, I knew I was going to have to modify my plans. No way was all that going to fit in here. I gave up the 70-200 and the speedlite, and suddenly all the other stuff fit. It was disappointing because the 70-200 would have made a big difference in several places, and I longed for a speedlite for fill on the lone cloudy day. (No flashes in virtually every church we went into, which made the fast lenses vital.) So cargo capacity wasn’t near what I expected, hence the deduction of one star.

Another requirement was that the bag not look like a camera bag due to the purported proliferation of thieves in the touristy areas of Rome. That part was better than expected. It looks great, and it doesn’t look like it carries $6,000 worth of camera gear. The inside zipper kept things from falling out of the main compartment, while the magnetic closures on the flap made it convenient to get into the pockets on the front. Those pockets are where I stored my sunglasses, gum, and some other stuff to which I needed easy access.

The side pockets contained another glasses case and a small bottle of water. Water was real important here, as we walked many miles each day in Rome’s blistering heat. I never used the straps to close the side flaps because I needed easy access here, too.

The bag was easy to carry, and in spite of the heavy gear, it was pretty comfortable for all-day journeys in the ancient cities streets and byways. On buses and cabs, it sat quite comfortably in my lap. While walking, It rested on my hip, with the strap across my chest messenger-bag style. In fact, the way the strap is constructed, that is really the only way it can be carried. The wide leather part on the strap is curved nicely so it doesn’t dig into my neck.

I continue to keep my camera in the bag, but in my day-to-day work I don’t need to carry a bunch of stuff around with me. House to car, car to office. It all works fine for that limited movement.

I like the bag’s looks a lot. It blended in with the crowds in Rome, and I don’t feel out of place at home when I use it. My only disappointment with it is that it is NOT as roomy as I thought it would be, given the reviews here on Amazon. If I had a mirrorless camera and a small lens, it would be great. My setup just overwhelmed the space. Not only was I not able to carry all I thought I could, but I had to wrestle the body, with 24-70 attached, out of the bag, and take extra time to get it back in. It was just a shade too small to make those transitions effortless.

I’ll continue to look for the perfect bag, but for now I’ll add this to the other 4 that I own. Each works well in different situations. There is nothing wrong with this bag. Rather, it just didn’t work as well as I had hoped in my particular situation.

I am a family photographer and have been schlepping my gear around in a backpack style camera bag. Although I didn’t have any problems with it I wanted something that had a little more non-camera use for flying or walking around town. I read a lot of reviews about this bag (negative and positive) and I’m so glad I got it.

The color is accurate and the material is nice, strong canvas, that is very well stitched. The bottom corners of the bag are reinforced. I had read that the color of the bag can rub off but I usually wear black to shoots and haven’t had any trouble with that. The leather is really nicely cut and stitched. The front clasps for the main pouch are magnetic and stay well. I’ve seen complaints about the front buckles not being functional but if you zip the zipper that shouldn’t be a problem and I really like the easy access to my camera. I’ve also seen complaints about sharp zippers but that has not been my experience. The zipper seems like a normal zipper to me. The side pockets are buckle access so I used them for the things I don’t use as often (iPhone tripod, tripod accessories, etc.). The small front pockets are snap closure and are very strong. I use them for my extra batteries.
It has enough space to hold my Nikon D610 body, 35mm, 50 mm, speed light, cleaning kit, and other little accessories that I bring to shoots. I still have room after that for my journal, my current book, my wallet and sunglasses. The camera holder is completely removable so it can be used as just a messenger bag. The strap is comfortable and adjustable. I can easily wear it on one shoulder or across my body. I was worried about this bag looking really bulky and wide like a box but thankfully it’s more tall than wide. It’s easy to carry on shoots, and comfortable enough to wear so that I can easily access my other lens.

Canvas is a bit lighter than I would like. I own many camera bags including a couple of ONA leather bags , one at almost 10X the cost of this one. Bag is very light and well built. All of the camera padding can be removed and customized. Know what, buy this bag for starters…cant beat it and go from there. Truth be known this may become my travel bag of choice for my Nikon 6 or Fufji Xt3 for my next trip regardless of price.