Abstract: An apparatus for enclosing a camera body and camera lens is disclosed. In the illustrated and preferred embodiment, the structure incorporates a generally rectangular case for a camera body. The case is sized to enclose a typical 35 millimeter single lens reflex (SLR) camera body, although it can be sized for other camera types. The camera case incorporates a protruding bayonet-connected or threaded fitting for joinder to a tubular case. The tubular case, having a length to match the length of the lens system for the camera; it may also separately enclose the camera lens. Consequently, the present invention enables a camera case to enclose a camera body and separately or jointly enclose a camera lens where the camera lens has any practical length.