Cheap Lowepro Magnum DV 4000 AW Camera Bag

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As you can see in the video, this bag will hold a ton and a half of video gear. It's the perfect bag to haul a 3-chip camera kit with mics and on-camera lights to a job. That said, if you shoot run-and-gun and have to keep your bag on your shoulder while you work, this bag may not be the best choice unless you are pretty burly.

You can see in the video just how big it is. I'm not very big (but I'm stronger than I look... really ;D ) but even so, the LowePro Magnum DV4000 has become my go-to bag for interviews there's more than enough room and enough pads to cushion every single piece of my gear without having to cram anything in. And though it is fairly heavy when it's packed, as long as I'm just taking it from the car into a job, it's fine. I have smaller bags for when I need to be stealthier.

This is a great bag for the price.

PS It always makes my day to know that people find these reviews helpful. If you'd also like to ask a question or leave a comment I usually respond the same day, so if you have a question or comment (even if it's just to say, Hi!") feel free to post it below.

Thanks,

Claire

UPDATE I originally gave it 4 stars because there was what looked like a rip in the bottom pad. Chris H. let me know that what I thought was a rip is really an access slot so the pad can be replaced. Based on that info I have upgraded my rating to 5 stars. That makes me happy because I really hated giving this bag only 4 stars. I really love it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Note re: Multiple Uses.

I've found this bag stores all my camera gear AND my laptop. Beyond that, a family member wants it to store and carry his video game systems. So, yes, it is great for a large camera + gear + editing laptop, but could have many other uses as well.

*****

I have a Canon XH A1s and it isn't easy to find a large enough camcorder bag. I already have the Kata CC-193 which isn't bad for the price (about half of the Lowepro cost), but has its own disadvantages.

A comparison of the two bags may be helpful to others with large camcorders. The good features of the Kata are that it is somewhat smaller than a small dufflebag and doesn't draw attention to itself (as in "Look! Expensive camera equipment!") The disadvantages are: not a whole lot of storage space (one side compartment and a couple of outside pockets) and very little padding, especially (mystifyingly) on the bottom of the bag. It is fairly lightweight and would probably pass as a carryon bag easier than the larger and bulkier Lowepro (whose dimension -doconform to what most airlines say a carryon should be, but might not if it was firmly filled to the top.)

The construction quality of the Lowepro is a definite strength, as is the well-padded design (and lots of extra pads. Just putting all the pads into my Kata bag--so the camcorder wasn't rattling around in all that empty space--greatly improved the smaller bag. Definitely one should buy or make pads for that bag. The Lowepro has quite a few, all with velcro, and they move around easily.

There's no question the Lowepro is well-thought out and well-designed. The handle has a soft, cushioned grip that really helps carrying it compared to a fabric strap. The shoulder strap is also padded and comfortable. There are many compartments--inside and out--and a waterproof "poncho" that is small when folded but serves well as a rain protector as needed. This was a great idea and just one example of the extra thought put into this bag.

If it has a drawback for me, it is the size. Although, compared side-by-side with the Kata bag, it doesn't seem more than an inch or so higher, it is considerably wider. And, with its square shape and padding it looks a bit bulky, like a portable cooler. Lots of good interior storage space, but not an easy bag to carry around with you.

However, there's no question that the Lowepro would do a much better job of protecting equipment--it probably would survive being dropped a short distance, for example, and that is not likely at all with the Kata bag.

Overall, a great bag, a great product and if one wants a small bag to quickly "grab and go", then the choice of camcorder and gear is probably the consideration, not the storage container. Storage-wise, and design-wise, this bag would be great storage for storing cameras and gear, though not the choice if you're walking around much with it. Highly recommended.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This case looks fantastic and exudes quality! We professionally produce videos for my wife's business and often have to move our cameras out of our studio to customer locations. Using the Lowepro Magnum DV 4000 AW case significantly simplifies the process of transporting my equipment and gives me piece of mind that everything will arrive in one piece.

This is a fairly large bag that easily fits my big Canon GL2 (see customer pictures) and all of its associated accessories (charger, headphones, cables, tapes, etc). There are so many pockets that there is a place for everything I carry and then some!

The features I like the best are:

+ Well padded Walls and floor to protect the equipment

+ Adjustable padding makes customizing easy

+ High quality zippers are very smooth

+ Attached Rain Cover easily deploys over the bag

+ Shoulder strap is VERY comfortable and lives up to the hype

+ Hand cart straps allows for attaching to handle of luggage for easy transporting

This case is exactly what I was looking for in a professional video camera bag!

Highly Recommended!

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I recommend if you're looking for a sturdy bag for your videography equipment, this Lowepro Magnum 4000 is a good choice. I discuss it in the attached video. I gave it 3 stars, which doesn't suggest it's not worth buying, but it's missing a few practical features that I thought should have been included with a bag such as this.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Magnum DV4000 AW bag is a bag that not only serves the videographer who uses medium-large size video camcorders, it serves perfectly as a still-camera photo bag as well. This is a big bag that's made to hold a LOT of gear and protect each piece of gear superbly from shock and abrading against other items in your bag. It's fully customizable with well made and very thick nylon//foam dividers (they include plenty!) using a velcro fastening system that's easy to change and yet holds extremely well even with heavy gear in each compartment. you can customize your compartments very quickly. This large and professional bag (I've owned several Lowepro bags; all were excellent) does not disappoint at all with it's heavy duty construction, quality of construction and as importantly, it;s ease and convenience of use, either for video or still photo gear. The top of the bag has two major flaps on top which are zipper secured (and quite resistant to rain coming through) along with a velcro tab on the top flaps if you want to keep the flaps closed, but, available for quick access. For transporting your gear, a buckle system is added on the top to further secure the top of the bag and offer relief from stressing the bag when carrying/transporting your heavy gear. The bag will easily -swallowtwo Digital SLR bodies, power grip.4 large lenses, a flash, a pile of cables, batteries, charger, filer and more. While it is made for video gear, there is no way to say it can't be used for still gear. In fact, it is perfect for either. The bag offers several storage areas of varying sizes, offering abundant storage of accessories and items you may be traveling with (I believe it fits and qualifies as a "Carry-on" for airlines as well. The bag is pricey, but, you do get what you pay for and in fact, much more. I've used this bag a lot, traveled with it, dropped it a few times on hard floors.....etc.....with gentle cleaning ....and a vacuuming inside now and them it still looks as new as the day i got it. If you're looking for one bag that will take all you need along, this is it. Highly recommended. If you have never purchased a Lowepro product before (or even if you have!). Be ready for a very pleasant experience! This is a keeper and anyone who buys one will be very happy with their purchase. I used to carry my gear using two medium sized shoulder bags. Now it is this one only and it still has room for more gear. If you have so much gear that most medium-large sized bags might not work, give this one a try! It will do the job.