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I stumbled across this bag here on Amazon. Out of curiosity, I headed over to the Tamrac site to check out the specs. The Aria bags are new this year. I originally looked at the Aria 3 bag because of its size and it just looks very fashionable. I knew functionality would override being fashionable.
I found the Aria bags at my local camera shop. They had both models/sizes (3 and 6) and in all three colors. The bag comes in brown, moss, and black. I had a hard time deciding which color I wanted. They are all beautiful colors.
Though the Aria 3 is quite cute, it wouldn't fit the camera and accessories I would carry with me. I ended up with the Aria 6 in black. If I could afford it, I would have had all three colors. That's how beautiful they are.
The bag is made of a lightweight material (smooth nylon) and appears to be water-resistant. The interior has a silvery lining which makes it easy to find things inside the bag. Overall, the bag is the lightest I've seen. The interior foam padded divider flexes a bit. I assume it helps to keep the weight of the bag on the light side. It may not be a big issue.
The front flap attaches to the bag with the front buckle. Under the flap are two zippered pockets. In the front is a zippered pleated pocket to hold camera accessories: cables, batteries, media cards. It's just a simple pocket.
In the second zippered area under the flap is the main camera compartment. I can place my Nikon D7000 DSLR with 18-200mm lens attached. I also have space on either side of the camera for a fixed lens and my speed light. The interior padded dividers can be rearranged and attached to wide velcro strips that run along the interior front and interior back of the bag.
Also inside the main bag compartment are two other pockets. There's an internal zippered pocket in the front of the bag. That was a nice surprise. There's an internal padded pocket at the back of the bag that can hold an iPad.
On the outside of the bag are two side pockets. This is one of the best features of this bag. I can place my iPhone in either of the pockets.
The strap on the bag is adjustable. I can wear the bag on my shoulder as a side bag or wear it across my body like a messenger bag. There's also a sliding shoulder pad that's not too bulky.
I don't think I would carry my iPad in this bag. The iPad by itself can be quite heavy. Having the option and space to carry one in the bag is a plus.
I'm the type of person who has to see the bag in person before buying. I've taken a few pictures for those of you who might have an interest in this bag. I've uploaded a couple of pictures of the bag in the gallery.
Overall, this bag is quite functional and very lightweight because of the lightweight material its made of. I like that it's not too bulky and not too slim. It's very stylish and doesn't scream "camera bag". I recommend this bag for those of you who just want to take a camera and a few camera accessories with you.
I highly recommend this bag. It's very stylish, but very functional. It's definitely the lightest bag I've seen and used.
I'll be back to post any updates and usage on this bag.
** 07/01/12 **
This bag holds my Nikon D7000 DSLR with 18-200mm lens attached along with my SB-700 speed light, and my extra 85mm f1.8 lens. The padded velcro dividers are a bit too light and flexes under the weight of my camera. It may or may not be a minor problem for others. I plan on "borrowing" a set of firmer dividers from my other Tamrac bag. This should resolve the minor issue.
Even though I purchased this bag to be used across my body like a messenger bag, I've been using this bag as a shoulder bag and find that it's quite comfortable. I haven't had any problems with the strap sliding off my shoulder. Overall, the bag feels well balanced.
I like the simple plain pockets on this bag. It's roomy and I'm not constrained to what I can put in them. It holds a lot of accessories: extra battery, extra media cards, key ring full of keys, wallet, business cards, lip gloss, granola bar, lens cap, filters, papers, etc.
I really like the side pockets where I can easily access my iPhone and/or iPod.
** Update 11/10/12 **
I recently purchased the Nikon D600 full frame DSLR. This camera fits perfectly in this bag.
I also purchased the smaller Aria 3 bag. I removed the padded divider and can place my D600 with 24-85mm lens on its side in the bag. I can also place my iPhone in the external side pocket. The Aria 3 is a cute small bag. Compact. A nice bag if you're only taking the D600 and kit lens.
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