Cheap Nikon D3000-D5000 DSLR Starter Kit with Nikon School DVD Fast, Fun

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I don't write many reviews, but feel compelled to do so in this case because I found a number of the other reviews either ambiguous or contradictory. I just couldn't find a clear and simple description of EXACTLY what this case can comfortably hold, and ended up waiting far longer than I needed to before I felt comfortable enough to order this case. I really wish that I hadn't waited, because it turns out that this is a nice case that holds a great deal. Hopefully this review will help others who want a clear understanding of the capacity of the case.

In simple terms, the main compartment of this case easily and comfortably holds: A Nikon D3000 or D5000 with the 18-55mm lens attached, a 55-200mm lens, and the battery charger and AC cord. All you need to do is remove and reconfigure the partitions so that you use two of the partitions to create three sections within the main compartment. Simple as that. If you don't want to store your camera with the lens attached, no problem, that works as well, and will even create a touch more free space within the main compartment.

The front zippered pocket can store the camera's shoulder strap, the video cable, the USB cable, and several SD cards. It might hold a little more, but that's all that I have in there. There are also two small side pockets that can hold extra SD cards or other small, fairly flat items of your choosing. For those that really want to carry the manual around, there is room for it to rest on top of the main compartment. The top of the case will easily fold over it and buckle closed with no problem.

Hopefully that helps. No guesswork, no speculation. Just a factual report of what this case comfortably holds. In short, I think that this is a great case for the Nikon D3000 or D5000. It's well constructed and comfortable to carry, and although I haven't viewed it yet, the DVD seems to be a valuable bonus.

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The instructional video is excellent it is the best way to get started if you have never used this camera, even if you are an experienced photographer.

The camera case is nicely designed with a lot of extra Velcro partitions and specialty compartments and pockets for accessories. And if you remove unused partitions you may have room for one additional (e.g. 55-200 VR)lens. However, the owners manual will not fit in the case or a side pocket. This would be a perfect case if it were made slightly larger. If you will likely add an additional lens to your arsenal you might seriously evaluate other storage options that are more roomy, especially if you would like to keep the manual for a such a sophisticated camera close at hand when you travel.

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Good quality case for my Nikon D3000 and charger; all adjustable inside to keep camera in soft and stress free position. Has extra space for cables, SD, but not for extra optics.

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It's very surprising to me that the main part of the bag closes with two buckles rather than a zipper. I am returning it because I can envision undesired things getting into the bag (dirt, water if it rains even a little) and can even imagine something falling out of the main compartment (although there is a smaller zipper compartment on the side). I'm going for a bag that seems more secure I suppose if I could afford this camera, I can afford a decent bag to protect it!

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While some of the other reviews mention that you cant fit an additional lens, that doesnt seem to be a problem for me. The second lens is a snug fit and you have you put is vertically, but you can use the foam seperators to protect them. I have a D5000 with the 18-55 lens. I keep that attached to the body, and put my other 55-200 lens vertically in this case. Plus it holds all other accessories and wires. The best thing is that its not as big as some of the other cases.