Camera Gear Made in the USA: Directory to 25 American Photography Brands
By Matt Mullins – updated October 19, 2021
If you’re searching for what camera gear is made in the USA then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve researched and compiled a comprehensive guide to American made photography gear arranged in alphabetical order. As you might have noticed from my header photos and all of the non-studio images on my site, I love photography. I’ve personally used American made camera gear for years including camera bags, lens cases, filters, and camera straps.
Cameras
RED manufactures their Digital Stills and Motion Cameras (DSMC) in the USA for high end professional use. Of course RED must also source some components like sensors from overseas. Due to the cost of RED cameras, you’re unlikely to see one unless you’re a successful filmmaker or fashion photographer.
Camera Bags and Lens Cases
RED manufactures their Digital Stills and Motion Cameras (DSMC) in the USA for high end professional use. Of course RED must also source some components like sensors from overseas. Due to the cost of RED cameras, you’re unlikely to see one unless you’re a successful filmmaker or fashion photographer.
High quality leather camera bags and satchels. They also make many other kinds of leather goods in the U.S.A. like travel bags, duffels, totes, notepads, belts, straps, dopp kits, and wallets.
Find Copper River Bags at CopperRiverBags.com
Creates a wide variety of protective camera shoulder bags, satchels, lens cases and pouches, camera wraps, straps, and tripod bags.
See Domke at B&H
High end leather and canvas camera bags, lens pouches, and camera harnesses. HoldFast is popular with wedding and portrait photographers desiring a classy professional look.
Famous for making the best waterproof camera cases, and waterproof, crush-proof anything hard cases for that matter. I’ve used a wheeled pelican case to transport camera equipment internationally and know they’re excellent. They also manufacture American made hard cases for accessories like SD memory cards.
Offers a wide variety of high quality camera cases, bags, backpacks, holsters, pouches, rain and storm covers, and covers for practically any camera accessory. Portabrace cases have been built by hand in Vermont, USA since 1972.
A variety of old school nylon camera bags, backpacks, luggage, and gear. If you’re looking for an inconspicuous camera bag that looks like a lunch or picnic bag then this is it.
See at ToughTraveler.com
Camera Straps
As mentioned above, Capturing Couture manufactures both fashionable bohemian camera straps and bags.
Stylish but affordable camera straps which often include recycled and vegan materials. Of course they make guitar straps too. Couch Guitar Straps are made in Los Angeles, California, USA.
See Couch straps at CouchGuitarStraps.com
As well as camera cases and bags, Domke also makes affordable and stylish camera straps.
Formerly focused on backpacks, DSPTCH is a relative newcomer to the camera accessory scene.
See DSPTCH Straps at B&H
Customizable yet affordable leather wrist and neck straps with a variety colors of leather and wrapping cords to choose from.
See Gordy’s Straps at GordysCameraStraps.com
HoldFast is well known for their luxurious camera harnesses which are often used by professional wedding photographers for a refined classy look. They also make high end camera bags, straps, lens pouches, leashes, and more.
As was said for their camera bags… OP/TECH USA offers a wide range of camera accessories that are quality but inexpensive. I personally use an OP/TECH camera sling which I find very comfortable and durable for an affordable price.
A custom camera strap crafter offering many choices of leather or fabric neck and wrist straps.
See PhatStraps at PhatStraps.com
High end crafter of leather and fabric goods like wallets, belts, rucksacks, and also camera straps.
See Tanner Goods Camera Straps at TannerGoods.com
Recognized for colorful, innovative clothing and backpack designs, Topo Designs also offers camera straps made with multicolor climbing rope.
See Topo Designs Camera Straps at Amazon
Tripods, Camera Ball Heads, & Brackets
Makes some of the finest professional camera tripods, ball heads, and plates / brackets available. These guys are as local as it gets for me, since their headquarters and factory are just 30 minutes away in Lehi, Utah, USA.
See Really Right Stuff at B&H
Professional wood tripods known for their elegance and response to tonal vibration. Ries tripods have been used by masters like Ansel Adams and Cole Weston.
See Ries tripods at RiesTripod.com
Lens Filters
Chimera produces a full line of lighting modifiers for studio / portrait photographers and filmmakers such as lightbanks, reflectors, diffusers, light panels, lanterns, and softboxes.
The Lightning Bug is a camera trigger remote that automatically takes photos of lightning or fireworks displays. This little device detects the infrared burst that occurs just before a lightning strike thus allowing you to capture perfectly timed lightning bolts. The Lightning Bug receives high reviews for making it easy to capture spectacular lightning shows.
Rigs and Video Stabilizing Supports
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