Camera cases are specialty padded bags or containers for storing, transporting, and protecting camera equipment. During the 1970s, war photographers and documentarians used lightweight, waterproof canvas fishing bags to carry their equipment. The British company that manufactured the popular bags caught wind and shifted to producing bags specifically for cameras and an industry was born.
Since cameras have many fragile parts and accessories, using padded camera cases to tote your photo gear prevents excessive and expensive repairs or replacements of lenses and other equipment. Carrying each element of your camera gear in one place also makes it easy to set up and switch out when necessary.