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This bag is perfect for my H5 "pro-sumer ultrazoom" camera. It should fit any similar camera or a small-medium SLR (as long as it doesnt have a huge zoom lens). It is a very very well thought out item. Plenty of room for my camera, lens adapter, tiny tabletop tripod, a couple spare AAs, and a spare memory card. It looks fine for men to carry too: I was a bit concerned it would look too much like a purse, which it doesn't. Includes plenty of padding to protect the camera, without adding too much bulk. Similar priced bags I have looked at in stores dont compare, this is much nicer. Includes a waterproof cover that fits into a small pocket built into the bag. Has an adjustable padded divider inside that allows you to keep accessories separate from the camera.

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Still a great bag for my ultrazoom camera and accessories. If you are using a Sony H or Canon S 12-15x zoom p&s, it is exactly what you need.

I just bit the bullet and bought a good DSLR setup. I bought a Canon D20. the D20 will not fit this bag at all with EF-s 18-55is lens. It can be crammed in with the "nifty 50" prime lens, but it still doesn't fit well. This bag is really not usable with a full size DSLR. The D20 is a bit bigger and heavier than the Rebel line (xt, xti, xsi), so those might be usable if you don't have a very large lens, but full size SLRs are a no-go.

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I got this for my Panasonic DMC-FZ3 and it is perfect. The attention to detail in the build features and quality is great. Puts the $5 cheaper Targus that I tried (and Amazon recommended for my camera) to shame. I would think the Nova Mini would work well for a medium sized zoom. There is a complete description of the size of their bags and camera compatibility on the Lowepro website. Very impressed with this bag.

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Every time I buy a camera, I buy a LowePro AW series bag for it. I only have to choose size and shape, knowing every bag will be excellent. By the way, I tend to use Adorma or BH Photo for photography related items.

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This is a handy bag. It's only major drawback is that it looks a bit camp, like a handbag. It's not a very manly bag, but if you can take the jeers and catcalls from those sons-of-bitches, you'll enjoy it. The main pocket comes with a pair of dividers that can be used to split the bag into segments; the official way of using the bag involves having the camera body near the lid, with the lens pointing downwards, although in my experience this tends to make the bag top-heavy unless you have a couple of other lenses in the bag as well. However, it's easy to remove a divider they're held in with velcro and fit the camera sideways, with space for a lens.

The main pocket is big enough to fit a Canon 1DS-sized camera with a small prime lens on the front, such as a 35mm f2 or a 50mm f1.4, with hollow space for batteries etc. If you have a smaller body there is just enough space for a mid-sized zoom and perhaps a second lens stuff in the side, although it might be a tight fit. If you have a larger zoom, e.g. Canon's 35-350, you'll need to carry it separately. If you're doing the shopping you can just about get a can of something and some noodles into the main pocket. There isn't space anywhere on the bag for a bar of chocolate, and even if there was, it would melt and become squashed.

There are several pockets around the bag, and a compartment near the bottom that holds a waterproof cover. This pulls out and goes over the top of the bag, leaving space for the straps but preventing you from opening it. Fair enough given that it would be raining. The straps feel a bit flimsy they're made of plastic, they rotate freely, and I imagine they will break first. The only other problem I can think of is that the zippers are very noisy when you walk around; they jangle conspicuously, and it is hard to muffle then with gaffer tape. Also, I'm not fond of the big LOWEPRO logo on the front, which will surely attractive unwanted attention. And it would be nice if there was a way to wear the bag with the top unfurled, for quick access to the camera, but the design of the lid prevents this. And it would be great if, when I open the bag, Scarlett Johansson pops out, and her brain has been completely wiped and re-programmed to love the first man she sees, which would be me.

Nonetheless the bag feels generally thought-out. The pocket inside the top flap is padded and has a cover for the zipper so that it doesn't scratch your camera. The front pocket is just the perfect size to store a copy of "Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung", and so if you ever find yourself lost for instruction you will never be alone. You have been alone for so many years.

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This bag is perfect for your basic digital camera, with room for other things like your cell phone, sunglasses, etc. if you are going somewhere for the day and don't want to carry a lot. It is also good for plane travel, since it will fit nicely into your carry-on and still be protected. I would definitely recommend this bag.