I got my new camera, any suggestions on camera bags and straps?

[liriel]

I just got my new purple camera yesterday! Now I was wondering what bag do you use to cary your camera in the parks? I want something that can act as my purse as well (I carry a small purse think along the lines of a mini-hipster by VB, so I don't need a lot of room). I will have my camera, only the kit lens, extra batteries, and extra memory to carry around, so I don't need a big bag. Do you use the strap that comes with the camera or do you have any suggestion on something better. Mine looks like its just going to irritate my neck. Thanks for any suggestions you might have.

[poohaddict]

What kind of camera is it????
When I purchased my DSLR Camera I went over to my local camera store and played with all the bags. Bring everything you want to put in it.
I found a bag that fits my stuff nicely.

When we go in Nov I am considering bringing a tripod so I will be purchasing a backpack camera bag that the tripod, lenses, video camera....anything else electronics.

[liriel]

Originally Posted by poohaddict

What kind of camera is it????
When I purchased my DSLR Camera I went over to my local camera store and played with all the bags. Bring everything you want to put in it.
I found a bag that fits my stuff nicely.

When we go in Nov I am considering bringing a tripod so I will be purchasing a backpack camera bag that the tripod, lenses, video camera....anything else electronics.

Good idea, now if only I had a real camera store closer than an hour away. I have seen some cute ones on etsy, but I hesitate to get them not knowing if they will be exactly the right fit. I got a Pentax k-x DSLR in purple.

I picked up a gorillapod tripod, thinking it would be great to have the flexibility to mount it just about anywhere. Its only about 12 inches or so tall.