The bag's hardware is sturdy, and the stitching on the leather straps holds up well to daily use. A couple of long straps give it its tote classification. With a flat bottom panel the bag stands up straight on its own. The leather is treated so it stands up to a little moisture, but I wouldn't feel great about exposing it to a downpour. It stood up very well to everyday abuses and Seattle drizzle. I used the leather variation of the Capri, and carried this bag everywhere you can think of - on planes, to music festivals, to work, to dinner, to drinks and back home again. Two long leather straps give it its tote-ability, and a leather cross-body strap is also included. On the exterior the bag offers a slim outer zippered pocket, big enough for keys and small items.

The main compartment of the bag can be zipped up and closed. On the other side, it offers a couple of smartphone-sized pockets and a large compartment for said laptop (or more realistically, a tablet and your wallet). The bag's interior offers a padded compartment with three adjustable dividers. ONA calls the Capri a 'leather camera and tablet tote bag', but mentions an 11' laptop will also fit in the non-camera portion of the bag. Does the bag stand up to abuse, and is it worth it in the end? Specifications Its potential is great – it can solve the problem of needing to carry a camera and lens and also not wanting to carry something with that distinct camera bag look. It's made of genuine leather (also available in waxed canvas for considerably less money) and you'd know it by the price – $349. It's a tote-style bag that would easily pass for a high-end leather purse, but it provides padded compartments for photo equipment. You either carry it all around your neck or in a camera bag, or you go without the thing and settle for smartphone snapshots.Ĭan the right bag change the equation? What if your camera bag wasn't a bulky thing with a ton of zippers and Velcro and compartments, and was instead something you wouldn't mind bringing to happy hour?Īllow me to introduce the ONA Capri.

Cameras require care, and bags with nice little padded compartments, and if you want to bring an extra lens with you, then that's another sensitive piece of equipment to worry about. The underlying assumption is that you're not carrying a proper camera because it's a pain. Quality suffers, but hey, at least you got a picture rather than none at all.

We've heard the refrain 'the best camera is the one you have with you.' It's implied here that you don't have a proper camera with you, and are using your smartphone to take pictures.

Ona camera bag