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Lowepro is known for quality camera bags, and this one is no exception. You can fit a lot of stuff into this bag, even though it's only medium sized. I have a Panasonic GS320 camcorder in the left compartment, 3 extra batteries and the charger for my still camera in the middle section (which I made very narrow using the velcro separators) and a Panasonic FZ35 still camera (sub-SLR superzoom, so still pretty big) in the right compartment. The two small pockets in the top inside hold multiple SDHC cards. The zipper pocket at that same location holds extra still camera batteries. The zipper compartment in the lid flap, accessible from the outside, holds 2 mini-DV tapes. The zipper compartment on the front of the bag holds 4 more mini-DV tapes. There are elastic pouches on both sides that hold water bottles, or cords, or miscellaneous other stuff. A flat zippered pocket on the back of the case is big enough for a full sized DVD, or anything else that is pretty flat.

If you need this for just a superzoom like the Canon 10IS or 20IS, or Panasonic FZ28 or FZ35, or similar sized camera, you'll have a lot of extra room. You might do better to size down to the 140 AW instead.

The handle is SO comfortable, even when the bag is heavy with gear. The shoulder strap is detachable and has a grippy, padded section. The zipper on the inside top of the case (where I keep my extra batteries) is covered with elastic at the corner, so as not to scratch your camera when you close the top, and there's a pull on the zipper so you can get to it when it's underneath there. Just one of many examples of very thoughtful design. The bag closes either with a zipper around the top or a strong clasp. I usually use just the clasp.

You will also find a hidden weather bag in a velcro'd compartment on the front of the bag, underneath-side. Haven't used that yet, but it's a nice feature if you're out in the rain.

This thing works for a DSLR as others have said, or as in my case, multiple cameras so that I'm ready for videos or stills wherever I am. I also have a small Lowepro Nova Micro AW bag when I only need one or the other of my cameras.

Note that the "Chestnut Brown" color really is brown, not the whacky greenish vomit color they picture on Amazon. I've posted a picture. Ü

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This is a great bagfits my canon rebel and has room for an extra lens. I bought it for two reasons. One: it wasn't huge like most camera bags for larger cameras seem to be, and two: it has a covering attached to it that is waterproof so I don't have to worry about whether it will start to rain while I am in the middle of the woods. I have been wearing it daily for 3 mile hikes and it is fairly comfortable although it squeaks while I walk (haven't figured out how to get that to stop, but mustn't be too loud because I came up quite close to a deer the other day before he heard me). It fits my small stainless steel waterbottle in the side pocket and has enough little compartments for things you might need when using a larger camera.

My only complaint is I can't angle the camera in the bag so I can grab it out easily when I come across something I want to photograph. Just a minor thing like the squeakused to being able to reach in and grab it by the side grip and not have to flip it right side up.

All in all I hated to spend so much on a camera bag, but I think it was worth the cost.

Oh, I bought the chestnut brown which looks a bit green in the photoas other people have said it is a light tan/brown color not the green when you get it.

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Couldn't be happier with this bag. The photo in the Amazon add makes it appear green, but it's really a very nice brown. anyway, it's good quality, holds everything I need (I'm a video producer for the Air Force, but not a photographer, so I'm limited on what I need for my home photo needs). So this holds my K2000, extra lens, flash unit and all the little things I need for it -SDHD cards, spare batteries, etc. This bag won't hold much more than that, but it holds this much very well. Haven't used the weather-protection cover yet. My son recently purchased a Canon camera as well, and I recommended going with a Lowepro bag.

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Terrific little bag, VERY well made, etc. But it could stand to be just a bit larger. Advertised as able to hold a DSLR and two lenses. I have my Pentax K2000 plus an extra lens and a small flash unit -and it's a bit of a sqeeze. Also, at least on my computer, the bag appears a sage green. It's actually a very nice tannish-bronze color. Good looking bag, just a bit small.

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I gave this as a gift to go with a new Panasonic DMC G2. The first bag we tried was a Kata KT DC-437, but that one was just a little too small for this camera along with the cords, lens hood, a flash and/or additional lens. This one holds all of that comfortably.

This bag looks and feels sturdy and well made. She's had other Lowepro bags over the years and never had any problems with them. The best thing for her is that it holds everything she needs it to hold, it's sturdy and well designed, and it's light weight. She got the camera because her Canon Rebel XSi and 18-200 lens were getting too heavy for her, so she needs a lighter weight bag to go with the smaller, lighter camera.

She wanted the brown bag and we both like the color. It's a nice medium brown color with some olive trim at the top. She liked the other brands of bags that have yellow interiors (Kata and Ape) so that the camera and equipment are easier to see, but this one has light gray inside, so visibility is fine.

A small difficulty is that the extra Panasonic battery doesn't fit comfortably into the designated pocket for the battery on the inside top of the bag, it's a little tight. That is not important however, since there is another zippered compartment behind the battery and memory card pockets. That extra compartment in the top of the bag was a huge selling point for her.

The bag could use two side pockets that close to hold more little gadgets instead of the mesh one that this bag has, but for its size, this bag has more pockets and storage compartments than any of the others she looked at.

This should be a 4 1/2 star bag, it's very nice, and well suited to her needs. She loves it, and she says she would recommend it.