Lowepro DSLR Protection Essentials Kit with DSLR Bag, UV Filter Review

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a great, sturdy little camera case for someone who has a camera that would fit it. I have a Canon DSLR EOS Mark II that it is far too small for. I was not about to break down my camera rig enough to fit it in there. Even if I had, it would have been doubtful about it fitting. I was, however, able to use it with a Nikon digital camera. that one didn't have much as far as accessories, except an extra battery. The accessories included with the bag can be a nice plus for some, but for me, I wouldn't call them "essential" by any stretch.

Take the time to shop for a case that works for your rig. Take measurements and don't trade that for a few little trinket accessories that you will most likely just buy along the way anyway if you need them.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The first thing that struck me about the LowePro DSLR Protection Essentials Kit was how small the camera bag is. I thought to myself "Will my camera even fit in that bag?". Unfortunately, the answer was "No." I have a Canon T2i DSLR with a 17-50mm lens. I would try the camera with the stock lens but I don't have it anymore. My lens is not exactly oversized and the camera will not fit in the bag with the lens on. Even if the camera would fit into the bag with a slightly smaller lens there isn't enough room left at the back of the camera to fit the camera's neck strap down into the bag. The bag is fairly durable looking and it has a a reasonable amount of padding. The shoulder strap is thin with no padding and would not be comfortable with any amount of weight in the bag. The good news is nothing you place in this bag will be very heavy because the bag is too small to hold much. One of the drawbacks of carrying a DSLR as opposed to compact camera is the size. A DSLR doesn't exactly fit in your pocket. I guess some people might want the smallest bag possible to keep theirs in. But, I think if you're serious about photography or even semi-serious, you're going to outgrow this bag very, very quickly. I bought a flash diffuser for my camera and there's no place that it would fit in this bag.

The other "essentials" included in the kits are not really essentials. The UV filter will, of course, only fit if you have a 58 or 52 mm lens. It doesn't fit my lens. And, given the price, I doubt that is is a quality filter. It could protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. The screen protector is actually better than I was expecting. The instructions that came with it are not clear at all. It comes with a front and back laminateone says to remove before application and the other after application. But, the instructions don't tell you when to trim the card in relation to removing these covers. The template that is printed on one of the laminates didn't have a size that matched my screen exactlyso I had to custom trim mine. The included squeegee card is a thin piece of cardboard that wasn't stiff enough to remove the air bubbles. But, I was able to get the protector trimmed and used a credit card to remove the bubbles and got a decent fit.

I'd call this a camera bag with a couple of freebies thrown in rather than a "essentials kit". I suspect anyone who has spent $500 or more on a good DSLR is going to want a better bag that will not only be more durable and protect their investment better but that will hold the extra gear he is likely to purchase. Even if you don't carry an extra lens, you might by an external flash or a flash diffuser or extra battery pack none of which fit in this bag easily. Mostnot at all.

My advice would be to spend a few more dollars and get a bigger bag with more protection. I spent about $20 more than this bag is going for and got a much nicer bag. It's not so big that I am at all hesitant to carry it. But, it's big enough that I feel it will serve me well for a few years.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a good kit, but some parts aren't essential in my estimation.

The bag: Essential. You need this bag to carry everything that goes along with any DSLR: lens cap, lens filters, batteries, memory cards, cords, straps, etc... if you are really into photography, you know how many little extras go along with owning a good camera. And this bag handles them all since it has many little compartments. It's sturdy, well-made and has a belt loop or strap to handle whatever way you want to carry it. The padding seems pretty substantial and would protect your camera from basic drops and bumps.

The UV filter: Well, for some this may be essential, but I'm not certain that for many basic photographers, the so-called "blue cast" that pictures have with film cameras isn't really registering on DSLRs to the point where a filter is necessary. The glass used in almost all lenses will block any light with a wavelength shorter than 350nm, so you don't need help from a filter, necessarily unless you are a very picky, technical photographer. Most of us are not.

The screen laminate: This could go either way. A simple wipe-down with a lens cloth clears up any smudges on the viewing screen for me. The laminate could possibly eliminate some smudges, but then you need to wipe off the laminate occasionally anyway. As far as applying the laminate, this was tricky and a bit difficult. It's almost impossible (unless you live in a dust-free science lab) to keep bits of dust from getting under that piece of plastic, so prepare for a few bubbles that can't be removed with the supplied cardboard "squeegee". They won't be visible when the camera is on anyway.

All in all, a good kit for the money, but some parts seem like afterthoughts that could easily be left out. I think it might be that the manufacturer tossed them in to help make the near-40-dollar price tag look reasonable. I feel it's reasonable either way.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I know we're not all professional photographers, but even a beginner would have a hard time finding a good value in this product.

First, the case is really very, very tiny. A Canon Rebel XT with an 18-55mm lens would have a pretty tough time fitting in here. The 58mm UV filter (which by the way, isn't even mentioned on Amazon's description so you wouldn't even know what lens size it fits!) is standard fare, and comes in a cardboard box/sleeve. Not a very protective case if you decide to take it off. I'm guessing Lowerpro don't assume you'll ever remove it, which is maybe a poor assumption given there are ND filters, polarizing filters etc you might want to use.

In any case, an all-too-small case, an "OK" UV filter (it's bottom of the barrel, but it works), and a screen protector.

I'm not seeing the value here, truly. If you need a case this size, a 58mm filter, and a screen protector for your camera's LCD, well... I'd probably just spend a little more and get something with a bit more.... "possibility." You're restricting yourself with this setup, and it really just feels like you're spending the cash on a bag with a few things thrown in for free. Looking at it that way, get yourself a bigger Lowepro and open up the possibility that your gear collection will expand preempt that with a larger case!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This Lowepro Adventura TLZ 15 camera bag is a great entry-level bag for the novice photographer. Holds a smaller sized DSLR with no problem. Perfect for stock cameras like the Canon EOS 1100D, Sony SLTA33L or Nikon D5100.

If you have a larger bodied camera or a camera with a vertical grip, like the Nikon D3S or a Sony A900, you would probably want to skip this bag and go on to something a bit bigger like the Lowepro SlingShot 100 AW or the Lowepro Fastpack 250, because if you can afford these cameras, you are more than likely to have bigger and better lenses and more gear to tote around and these bags will fit the bill.

The Lowepro Adventura TLZ 15 camera bag is a shoulder bag designed with a quick grab and shoot design.

I like the design of the bag which cradles the camera downward. So you can sling the camera in front of you, unzip and grab your camera without tipping it out and wrecking havoc on your day.

It has lots of small storage which is excellent for quick cleaning kits and SD memory cards.

Overall, I like this bag and it would be great protection for your entry level or mid-range DSLR camera.