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Published 01/08/2016

Cullmann also supplies camera bags to accommodate a wide range of bodies and lenses. Suited to medium DSLRs with a standard 18-55mm zoom lens attached is the Ultralight Pro Maxima 120 bag in black. Despite being lightweight, a high level of protection is claimed, thanks to the use of tear-proof RipStop nylon material with a waterproof floor to the bag to keep camera kit dry when the bag is placed on wet ground. There is a net pocket on the side for a smartphone, whilst the inner lid pocket contains several stowage compartments and the shoulder padding is said to be 'skid proof'. Inner dimensions are 200x160x120mm.

A further carry option comes in the shape of the Cullmann Ultralight Sport 300 Day Pack. The camera compartment is opened from the back, protecting equipment from theft. A side opening provides direct access to the camera without having to place the backpack on the floor, whilst an interior partition with a soft inside lining can be removed to convert the backpack to a leisure backpack. A rain/sun cover offers further protection. Inner dimensions are 160x140x290mm.

We then move into a slew of destination-themed bags. The Madrid Sports Maxima 125+ suitable for storing CSC equipment (camera and two lenses), or it can be used for a sporty leisure bag. The padded back of the bag and the wide shoulder padding with anti-slip strip contribut to comfortable carrying. The interior also includes a compartment for a tablet of up to 10 inches in size. Interior dimensions are 230x90x150mm. Moving further south we come to the Cullmann Sydney Pro Maxima 425.

Said to be for 'ambitious photographers and videographers', it's suitable for medium-size DSLRs and a tablet up to 13-inches in size. The base of the bag is made of rubberised, skid-resistant material, which is said to be durable and easily cleaned. Inside the bag is a detachable camera insert and convenient organiser at the front. A notebook compartment is suited to tablet PCs up to 13 inches in size, and once again we get a rain/sun cover. Inner dimensions are 350x230x110mm.

Traditionalists owning medium to large DSLR gear might be more convinced by Cullmann's Amsterdam Maxima 520 Gladstone bag - complete with unique opening, which opens along the entire length of the top of the bag for rapid equipment access. The interior is well padded with numerous compartments plus two lockable front pockets with additional flaps on both sides for access to memory cards. The outer material of the Amsterdam bag is hardwearing and water repellent. The interior measures 360x200x170mm.

Our final bag to spotlight is the Lima Backpack 600+ aimed at 'outdoor loving' photographers. This is said to be able to cope with a large amount of camera equipment plus a laptop up to 15.6 inches, whilst a ventilation system ensures the avoidance of a sweaty back. Convenient Velcro fasteners allow you to open the camera compartment securely and just wide enough to remove the camera quickly. Inner dimensions are 290x150x390mm.

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