I have several cameras, but I use this bag specifically for carrying my Canon T5i w/ Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 attached, Canon 50mm f/1.2L, vintage Nikkor 20mm f/2.8, and F&V Z96 LED light in the camera compartment.
In the top I carry the Sennheiser EW 100 ENG G3 Wireless Microphone System w/ Lav and cables, Shure SM63 microphone, Zoom H4N recorder, Rode Videomic Pro, 77mm, 72mm & 52mm Variable ND filters, 6 SD cards in a pelican wallet, LensPen, Ipod touch, and Shure se215 earbuds.
If I ever carry headphones, I would put them in a hardcase and clip on the outside. The top compartment doesn't protect delicate headphones to my satisfaction. Also, you can't cram the top with other items, because the headphones take up to much space So quality earbuds made for monitoring work for me.
There is no space left in the bottom, and in the top just enough room for a small prime lens. I carry a iPad mini and a Toshiba android tablet in the laptop section, but it could hold up to a a 13" Macbook Air, or similar. On the outside I carry a Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Fluid Video Monopod or a Mefoto compact tripod.
Everything fits like a puzzle, so your mileage may vary. It's how well you use the space and dividers, that will determine exactly what you will be able to squeeze in.
All around great value and useful bag. I have the 350aw along with a bunch of other Lowepro bags. They always seem to get it right and for a decent price.
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I can't say enough good things about this camera backback. It's flexible, surprisingly roomy, well-built and highly functional.Here are some highpoints:
1. The nylon/poly construction is well built and high quality. Zippers, pulls, and materials are all very functional. Construction is solid. It feels like a high quality product. The main straps are comfortably padded. It's one of the best nylon backpacks I've ever had.
2. The main camera compartment is reconfigurable using padded segments with Velcro fasteners. It's not infinitely reconfigurable; given there is Velcro loop in only a few sections, it has maybe 3 total configurations. But as it is, I can pack away two extra lenses, a Speedlite and a battery charger, plus a Canon 60D with a short prime attached.
3. The side zipper access to your camera is well conceived and works well. It's easy to get to your camera at a moment's notice. It's a little awkward to slide the pack around your left shoulder if you're right handed, but it puts the camera in your hand in seconds. The vertical clip strap ensures the whole compartment doesn't fly open at the wrong time.
4. The top cargo compartment is very roomy. It's shocking how much you can fit in there. I keep spare batteries, filters, cleaning supplies, straps and other goodies, and there's room to spare. There's room for a pair of high-quality headphones (like Sony's excellent MDR-7506), plus a strap to keep them in place. This compartment has several internal pockets, and a zipper-enclosed accessory folio that's large enough for several cables, filters, spare batteries, and more.
5. There's a large elastic-bound pocket on the right side that is perfect for a 2L bottle of water, or a full-size tripod. This is a great feature. There is a clip strap that secures a tripod from the top, plus a pull-out pocket on the bottom that extends the tripod area another several inches from below.
6. A shallow pocket along the back is perfect for a 13" laptop or an iPad.
6. Hidden in a pocket on the bottom, a rain-proof poncho pulls out to cover the entire backpack top to bottom. I've used this in heavy rain and the backpack stayed dry. These guys think of everything!
I've used this backpack on urban photo safaris and on long nature hikes. It's comfortable, functional and easy to use. It has a very incognito appearance that doesn't scream "Camera pack, steal me".
The 150 AW is great for a small kit, but if you need more than three total lenses or you have a 15" laptop, take a look at the 250 AW.
Highly recommended.
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