Review of Crumpler Haven Camera Bag (S) HVN001-G01G40 - Olive/Black

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This bag makes it convenient to keep a small camera system safe in a shoulder bag or backpack, and to move it between them easily for travel. The size is just right for a Micro Four Thirds camera system (I'm using an Olympus OM-D EM-5). A Canon 5D with a moderate lens just barely fits face down, but the case isn't intended for that (see the other available sizes).

Pros:

+ The dividers are well designed to support a Micro Four Thirds camera with the lens attached and pointing down, and still fit two items such as a lens, flash, or charger.

+ Well padded on all sides.

+ Very light.

+ The black/gray version is bright red inside -a little garish, but makes it easy to see small items.

Cons:

The outside pockets are too small; only one is big enough to hold a lens filter, for example. Two larger pockets would have been better than the five small ones.

I'm ambivalent about the drawstring top. It rolls back so it's out of the way, but since the case is designed to be inside another bag, a simple flap might be quicker to use, making it easier to keep other items off the camera gear.

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I bought this on a whim after looking for small bags that can be stored in a backback, yet doesn't scream "There is an expensive camera inside of me" when taken out. The inside is totally customizeable with 2 velcro inserts (3 seperate compartments) so you can adjust the inside of the bag's dimensions to match whatever camera and accessories you have. This fits my Nikon J1 with attached kit lens, Giotto Rocket (small) with lens cleaning solution and battery/charger perfectly. The outside has small storage pockets which I use to keep a lens cleaning cloth and cotton swap in. The dedicated lens cap storage pocket is big enough for 1, maybe 2 caps at best. I have two in there and its a bit stretched out. All items are super snug and secure inside. This is perfect if you want to travel light and only take 1 or two lenses with you. I am sure once I get the 18mm Nikkor lens it will still be able to fit with the giotto rocket as well. Kudos to Crumpler for making one awesome bag.

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This is a great bag to fit small camera and lens systems. I use it mainly to carry my Fuji X100 and Fuju X-E1 with an attached lens in a non-camera backpack.

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I bought the small Crumpler to store my micro four third camera and the few lenses I own. Overall, the bag is well built, has some handy external pockets, internal dividers and is made with a nice material that I have no doubt will protect my camera and lenses.

However, even the small size is a bit larger than I expected. I know some have bought the medium for their cameras, but for my Panasonic GF1 and 20mm, 14mm, and 45mm lenses, there is quite a bit of extra room, especially on the top portion once you've placed the camera and lenses. I'd say its the size of a gift bag.

It easily fits on the bottom of a back pack or would fit in a luggage, but isn't quite as compact as I expected for a small.

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I love this bag! It is just the perfect size that I was looking for! It only fits my t4i w lens. I wanted a bag that had protection and one that would be able to fit into a backpack. If you are looking for something that holds more than the camera and lens, get something larger. The quality of the bag is great. Perfect for my needs. Delivered very promptly and I am completely satisfied. This is just what I needed until I can afford the great leather bag I have my eye on.