I tend to flip flop about what sort of camera bags I use. I have a collection of the traditional square ones with handles and attachments at the side in various sizes. I also have a couple of backpack style bags. I find the first sort awkward to carry at times because the style of construction requires you to have them at your side. The backpacks are difficult to access quickly.

The major feature to me about using this K&F photography bag is the the shoulder strap latches are at diagonally opposite corners. This means that when you wear the bag it naturally falls diagonally across your front: if you are right handed this is across your right hand trouser pocket. This seems to me to be an ideal position for quick access whilst, at the same time, not obstructing your front where you have your camera.

The size of the bag is a convenient 12 inches long, 5 inches wide and 9 inches high. The height can be adjusted slightly by undoing two magnetic catches to give an extra 2 inches of height. The bag has the usual array of pockets and dividers that you find in camera bags and the strap points for carrying tripods.

Where this one scores is that the appearance and finish of it is exceptionally good. It is marketed as “retro” style and is genuinely much more fashionable than you might expect compared to my other utilitarian camera bags. It has very carefully applied (faux?) leather edging strips in dark brown which really complement the grey colour and a K&F logo badge in the same material. There is a wide and comfortable beautifully matching shoulder pad. Everything about the bag feels good quality ( which I have found you can expect from K&F): the zips, catches, straps, press studs and elasticated parts.

I like this bag a lot and will be putting my other camera bags back in the cupboard.