The security features start with a long holster-style shoulder design that doesn’t look like a camera bag, so it is less likely to be a target of prying eyes and sticky fingers. The Correspondents C9 is then made from military-grade materials: water-resistant 1680D ballistic nylon and inverted YKK zippers. It’s not only rugged for a wide range of shooting environments, but also unequivocally states, “Don’t mess with me!” For added protection from the elements, the seam-sealed rain cover fits the entire bag. Use the LCD screen cover, so it isn’t scratched or damaged when carrying a camera body inside the bag.
The Naneu Correspondents C9 Camera Bag is lightweight at just 2.2 lbs. (1kg), so you can pack it with pro-quality equipment. It will easily accommodate most professional DSLRs, such as the Nikon D3X or Canon EOS-1D X, with as large as a 70–200mm f/2.8 lens attached. Carry an additional lens, a flash unit and accessories, such as filters, in the large front pocket. There is also plenty of room for an iPad.
You’ll be able to access all your gear conveniently and quickly, as the top and back side unzip entirely creating a “wide-mouth” opening into its spacious 11.5H x 7.5W x 7.5D-inch exterior (29.2H x 19.1W x 19.1D cm).
The Naneu Correspondents C9 Camera Bag is a comfortable carry, with its padded shoulder strap, which is removable, or the sure-grip hand strap. You’ll also like the versatility of this bag’s MOLLE Locking System, so you can attach and carry other Naneu pouches.
The integrity of any photography product is its record in the field in the hands of professionals. Carl Battreall is an accomplished professional photographer and a Friend of Naneu. He relies on the Naneu Correspondents C9 Camera Bag in some of the wildest places in the world.
“The majority of my photography takes place in remote wilderness areas throughout Alaska. I usually travel by foot, skis or bike, so it is important that I keep both my camera gear and outdoor gear to a minimum. When the weight counts, I usually carry one body and a lens. For my Alaska Chugach State Park book project, I used a Sony 900 and a Sony CZ 24–70mm lens. Not the lightest or most compact system, but the quality and durability of this combo is hard to beat.
“The Correspondent C9 is the perfect camera bag for my wilderness assignments. The Sony 900, with the lens, fits perfectly, even with a Really Right Stuff L bracket attached. This bag also includes enough room for all my accessories: 2 extra batteries, 2 extra cards, remote release, cleaning cloth, polarizer filter and two Singh Ray split-grad filters with holder. This compact bag also fits easily into my large expedition backpack.
“How did Naneu design this much room into such a small bag? First, the camera is offset when inserted in the bag. Most "holster" style bags I have used have the camera centered in the middle of the bag; but having the camera offset allows for a moderate amount of space on the right side of the camera under the grip. There is a zipper that accesses this compartment from the side.
“What I have always enjoyed about Naneu bags is their durability; and the Correspondent continues to impress. So far the Correspondent has survived two winter storms and -15º F. I also appreciate Naneu's signature orange interior; if only my lens caps were this color, then I wouldn't keep losing them.”
The Naneu Correspondents C9 Camera Bag is available from Amazon for $70.54
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