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I purchased this bag directly from Incase during their 45% off percent promotion, however it does not fit my needs so I will be returning it. I don't believe that this bag should really be marketed as a 'pro' camera bag as it most likely will not fit the gear that pro photographers would generally use. Lenses and accessories fit fine but the problem comes in when you put in a body with a grip, or a larger camera body such as the Nikon D3. The bag is not deep enough and the prism of the camera sticks out, and it will be pushing into your back as you're walking around. I'm not sure how this went through the design stage if it can't hold a gripped camera (which is easier to work around than for those who have large bodies). In addition to this, there is no rain cover included. For some reason the DSLR Sling does provide a cover and this bag does not. I would say if you have a camera without a grip and a large assortment of lenses, this would be an okay option. For those with pro-level gear, avoid!

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I'm a newspaper photojournalist and needed a backpack to hold two cameras plus audio video gear, mikes and laptops. This is perfect. I've had it two months, use all day every day, and it's incredibly comfortable, balanced and durable. I did a lot of research and this was the only one that had everything I needed:

full length zipper opening, instead of separate/awkward compartments

laptop sleeve

chest buckle for stability

tripod straps

slim, neat, profile

I have in the main compartment:

5D MK II body with 24-70 f/2.8L attached (hood reversed)

7D body with 70-200 f/2.8L attached (hood reversed)

2x extender for the 70-200

EX 600 RT flash w softbox

Tascam DR-40

Sennheiser evo wireless body pack & transmitter

small bag with lavelier mic and XLR cable

plus in the front pouches a charger, card reader, IDs, and so on.

great bag.

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Hi,

I got this backpack in Black-Limited version directly from Incase Website as it's not available anywhere else or at least not at the right price. My backpack arrived very fast and thankfully no custom-vat related charges were applied (shipping to Ireland) to my order. I have to say that I did the right thing selling my Lowepro Flipside 300 bag as it was getting too small for my new lenses. The main reason I got this backpack is because of its rear access. I get easily distracted by what is happening around me, especially when it involves zipping, locking, clipping etc. I even forget to zip up my pants when I go out :D. I was afraid that if I had a different bag with front or side access, one day, I'd have ended up dropping everything on the floor and loosing few k-Euro worth of equipment which is not something funny to experience or even think about.

I also like the fact that they included additional pockets inside and in front for camera accessories, touchscreen devices, cleaning kit, side straps for a tripod/mono-pod, even a small pocket for a point-and-shoot camera. Any dividers that you're left with, you can use as an extra padding for your lenses or DSLR body/-ies. The other important thing for me was the overall size of it. I have to be able to take my gear on a plane and this bag passes EU airlines requirements. BTW, if size doesn't matter to you, I also recommend looking at Fancier Hologon backpack model: FB-6003. It's bigger and offers more compartments + according to manufacturer's spec., its weatherproofness is much better than this Incase backpack.

Now the downsides. What I liked about the Flipside back pack was its ability to twist it around your waist and having full access to your gear at any time.

Fabric that these Incase bags are made out of (PRO heathered fabric, LIMITED EDITION durable cotton canvas) isn't waterproof. You need to buy a good rain cover for this backpack (up to 35L), if you're going to regions where it rains quite often. Also remember to get rain cover in a different color than BLACK or any dark color that absorbs heat quickly. Backpack cover in a light color will serve as a heat shield bouncing off the light when you're i.e. on a vacation in hot & sunny Italy. This will not only help you to protect your gear from rain but also reduce the temperature inside of your backpack which effectively will keep your gear cooler. It'll also have a positive impact on your portable power sources such as rechargeable and alkaline batteries used with cameras, flashguns. I'm not sure how the dark grey version of this bag absorbs the heat when carried in bright and sunny day.

Last but not least, the bottom part should have some kind of rubbery legs/patches or reinforced plastic/aluminium frame that would protect it against any wearing and tearing happening during outside escapades.

In overall, I couldn't be happier with this back pack. I really recommend it.

That's all.

Regards

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This was my 4th attempt at a travel camera bag that was comfortable, had no waist straps (hate those things) and fit everything I need while flying. I'm kind of a big guy (6'2" 230), so finding bags that are comfortable is a bit of a challenge.

It easily fit a D700 with 70-200 and bulky shoulder strap attached, into the quick access area (MB-D10 battery grip would not fit with a lens attached). There was still more than enough room for five additional lenses (which I'll probably never travel with) and an SB800 flash.

In the front section it fit the 15" MacBook, iPad mini and a regular iPad (in two different pockets), PLUS there was still room for a large headphone case which was really important to me (noise canceling headphones for flying see images). All this stuff with room to spare for the phone, extra cables, chargers and other do-dads.

While the material isn't "waterproof," it does feel somewhat weather resistant. I don't care that it doesn't come with an attached rain cover. Those things typically add bulk in the wrong places and I've never actually needed one in practice.

My one and only complaint is that the bag will not stand up by itself not a deal-breaker.

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I ended up buying this bag in Bangkok after searching high-n-low for it in Australia.

I'm currently travelling... and thanks to this bag getting my gear around is now so much easier now that I can store all my devices including my 15" Macbook Pro, my iPad and my Canon DSLR in the one pack & I know its 100% safe.

I looked at a ton of bags... and non offered this amount of storage (with room for personal items) or the refined look of the incase DSLR Pro Pack