The saving grace of the bag weight is the handle on top. It's such a nice feature that more bags should adopt. It's really nice to be able to grab the top of the bag by the handle when I need to shift positions for any reason (like getting in and out of seats or cars). It also helps for when I just want to pick the bag up off the floor and quickly move it somewhere. An A+ feature that more bags should have.
The other huge feature of this bag is the easy access top zipper. To many bags require me to open the whole flap to one side just to get at my equipment. The easy access top zipper makes lens swapping a breeze.
The only gripe (the reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5) I will give is the shoulder strap padding. I wish it was the type of pad that I could slide back and forth. Instead, the padding is in a fixed position. For a guy like me who is constantly shifting bags around to make them more comfortable, this is kind of annoying. That being said, the strap is perfectly usable, and I do use it.
All in all it's by far the most versatile bag I've found. I didn't even get to mention the fact that you can buy additional add-on accessories that will clip onto the sides of the bag (for stuff like filter and bottle holders). I actually plan on rigging one of the side-loops as a tripod holder (the only feature missing from this bag).
So, the bottom line--if your shoulder can handle it, you won't regret it.
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I required a bag that doesn't tell everyone that there is expensive camera equipment inside. I shoot in the city and try to avoid putting a target on my back. The bag is beautifully crafted, understated and well designed for quick/easy access without having to set it down. This allows be to get to the gear on the fly which keeps me mobile and safe. Love the bag.Best Deals for Lowepro Classified 250 AW
I cover events and almost always take 2 cameras and usualy only 2 lenses. When I start shooting I just wanted to be able to grab my camera and get started. The bag I had I could get everything into as long as I dismounted the lenses from the cameras. Which I don't like to do.With the Classified I no longer have to do so. Both cameras with lenses fit into the bag with lenses attached. So my trusty 24-105 and 70-200 are always mounted on my cameras (7D/40D) and ready to go.
I even have room to carry a couple of other lenses and a flash now.
As always I find that Lowepro bags are very well made and very sturdy. I had occasion to use the rain cover last night and really appreciated having it.
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In my search for a more "executive looking" camera bag for my travles, I found the Classified 250 AW Shoulder Bag. From the pictures and reviews I was stoked and immediately picked it up (love messenger bag type camera bags).After receiving the product I was less enthusiastic, this thing is HUGE. The pictures really do not do it justice with regards to how big this thing actually is. You're not going to run out of space for keeping lenses or larger full frame DSLR's however it comes at a drastic cost. The thing by itself weighs quite a bit and once you put in all your gear it weighs a whole lot more.
The construction of the bag is nothing to scoff at which I was happy with but the size really did not make me happy. What's worse is that the strap they provided was not comfortable at all given the size and weight this thing would end up being with all the gear in it.
The dividers worked well providing lots of flexible space and the look is definitely sweet, but the sheer size and weight killed the deal for me to have this bag be great on travels.
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