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(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)The Tenba Car Case P2003 Wheeled Wedding Case is a good piece of luggage for transporting your photo and video equipment. The construction quality is good, and the low-key appearance will appeal to those who don't want to draw attention to the equipment they are transporting. But this case is somewhat limited by a few design elements, and the capacity is not enough to make it a carry-all. So after reviewing all the factors I decided to retire this case and go with an alternative.

PROS:

++ Rigid foam and plastic wall-panels can be removed and cleaned

++ Wrap-around double zippered opening makes it easy to organize your equipment

++ Padded pocket provides added protection and separation for accessories

++ Velcro straps & fuzzy walls accommodate optional accessories such as the magazine pack (MP) & lens pack (LPZ-4)

++ Compact enough dimensions (L12'' x H21'' x D12'') for potential flight carry-on & overhead storage

++ Padded hand-strap makes it easy to grab and go

++ Oversized 2-inch curved padded shoulder strap allows for comfortable transport

++ Telescoping handle and wheels makes it easy to cart around

++ Durable and weather resistant ballistic nylon material

++ Zippers can be locked closed for added security

++ Integrated Velcro lashing tabs for mounting your camera and / or strobe & bracket inside

++ External Velcro straps for your tripod or monopod

++ Low-key appearance won't draw attention to the equipment you are transporting

++ Integrated feet on the base for standing

++ Generous 5-year warrantee covers everything outside of intentional destruction

CONS:

-Though they are included in the production picture, the case does not include the magazine pack (MP) or lens pack (LPZ-4)

-Somewhat limited capacity & compartments prevent using this as a carry-all

-Insufficient attachment hooks and loops for hooking things onto

-Little padding or anti-shock protection built-in

-Handle is not reinforced, unlike alternatives

-Compared to alternatives, also has slightly less versatility for layout and organization

-No externally accessible zippered pockets for incidental storage

-Comes at a premium

KEY FEATURES & CONSIDERATIONS

The storage compartment includes a nice padded pocket, as well as space for additional accessories that can be added with adjustable velcro straps. The depth is good for fitting most bracketed setups.

The walls and cover all have wrap-around zippers so that the rigid foam and plastic walls inside can be removed and cleaned. That's probably this unit's best feature. I don't know how durable those plastic panels actually are, but they appear to be stable enough.

But I find several design elements of this case to be limiting. There are loops for a tripod or monopod on the side of the case. But there are no additional loops or carabiners for smaller accessories. The positioning of the internal lashing tabs also limited the setup options.

COMPARING TO ALTERNATIVES

I debated between this and the Pelican hard-shell case. The handle is not reinforced but it includes a functional but basic leather material cover. Contrast that against the Pelican 1510 Case with Foam for Camera (Black), which has a thick hard plastic steel reinforced handle and all metal hinges. The Pelican case gives you the extra confidence of potential water tight usage. You also have the option of fabric dividers and foam, both of which are customizable to make a large number of smaller internal compartments.

This case is more forgiving for fitting into an overhead luggage compartment. But the included dividers will only accommodate a small number of accessories. And while the Velcro sides allow you hook in more dividers, the lack of Velcro on the back, top and bottom limit the kinds of items that can be stored in ad-hoc compartments.

For those that want a fabric case, Tenba also makes a unit without the wheels, frame and telescoping handle, the Tenba 634-601 P2001 Wedding Car Case (Black/Blue). But because the fabric handle is not reinforced, I wouldn't really advise that one unless you are transporting it inside of something else.

There are other fabric cases like the Lowepro Pro Roller x100 Camera Bag (Black), but I have to look at them more before I can comment.

CONDITION

As a side note, the unit I initially received seemed old, dirty and used. It differed from the product picture in that the wheels were not as wide and, instead, were centered under the case. I was surprised because I thought this was a new model. Amazon was more than willing to replace the unit. But after looking everything over, I have decided to explore the alternatives.

CONCLUSION

This is a nice compact piece of equipment luggage made with high quality lightweight materials. While it didn't meet my needs, it is one of the most compact cases of this kind. Be sure to review your options and if you choose this one I hope it works for you.

Enjoy.

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Buy Ikelite Underwater Camera Housing for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

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I was a bit nervous about this product after reading other reviews but it worked perfectly fine for me.

You have to remember where the buttons are but if you use the camera often, it is almost second nature and I had no difficulty switching to different modes underwater.The buttons did get a bit sticky as I dove deeper (70ft) but I was not sure where it was because of the depth or not.

As Olympus discontinued the underwater housing for this model and you have better options such as strobes if you want to upgrade it further, this is exactly what I needed for the value. Plus the shopping through Amazon was a breeze. The shipment was from California and I got it within a week (I live in Canada).

Attached here is the video I took with the Olympus Stylus Tough 1000 and this housing while diving in Jamaica.

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I purchased this case for an upcoming scuba trip to Belize. I found that it worked great and withstood the pressures at 100 feet (the deepest I went with this case). However, I also had my GoPro dive housing on all dives with me and I found the gopro to be much easier to use. Aside from that, the case only had one problem when I mistakenly closed it with a part of the strap in it! My fault!! Also, the case is made so that there is a good amount of air in the housing making it float which is good if you drop it, but not as much fun when it is floating above your head whilst diving! Also, there are so many buttons on the Olympus tough 8000 that you really have to know your camera! The buttons are clustered together, so you have to have skinny fingers and press hard! I knew all of this going into the purchase, and I NEEDED a case for my olympus, therefore, I am quite happy with the housing!

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the buttons dont fit well with the camera so i can only do the basic. take a picture.

not posible to get the menu and change the modes and settings.

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i was looking for this item for a long time, the brand name from olympus discontinued the item and i found this company was making this formidable item i just keep looking until was avaliable.

thanks now i can go with my camera and enjoy it.

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I have not got the item from you till now even though I checked the seller more than one time and he said I must revise the UPS in America and while I'm from Saudi Arabia.

Unfortunately, other sites tested were the better and I expect that I should have closed my accounts while the amount is not returned to me

thank you

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It was very nice, a little smaller than I expected. I would buy it again if it was an inch bigger.

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I am glad to have purchased this camera case and it has a little handle on it. And, it is pretty.

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This case is very well manufactured and my Lumix fit inside perfectly. The features that I value most is the fact that the sides zip well away from each other leaving me plenty of room to remove my camera without scratching either the LCD screen or the front of the camera and the second feature is the pocket that the camera slips into no danger of dropping your camera while opening it (even in a hurry). I highly recommend this case.

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I purchased this for my Lumix ZS20 because I wanted a sturdy, hard shelled case that would completely enclose my camera and keep out dust and lint from the camera being constantly carried in a purse or backpack. This definitely does the job. My first attempt to store my camera in it failed as it initially seemed just a bit too small to zip around the camera. However, when I turned the camera so that the thicker, wrist-strap end pointed down and the thinner end was at the top of the case, the case zipped snugly and fit well. It seems like a good quality case, I'm very pleased!

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I love this case! I recently destroyed the screen on my point and shoot and was so upset about it. If I had been using this case it wouldn't have happened. I keep my new camera in this 24/7 and it's perfect! I have dropped it a couple of times (as I am prone to do) and it's kept everything safe and sound. I also love the carabiner on the end so you can attach it to your purse or a pant loop. Well worth the money!!!

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This case is made by Vivitar, which has been making quality camera accessories for decades. My Lumic DMC TS25 camera fits perfectly inside. It is well made, and durable.

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Case is exactly what I want but it doesn't fit my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS-15

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Actual hard case that will protect your camera really well.

overall good design

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Too small

No inside pockets to store sd cards or batteries.

Canon AW-DC50 All-Weather Case for PowerShot SD450 Review

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I bought this housing case for my SD450 last month for my trip to Aruba last week. The first few times I used it, it was great. I snorkeled at the Antilles shipwreck and got great pictures of fish, coral, etc. After coming in contact with salt water, I washed it so it the metal parts wouldnt rust and let everything dry for the next day's adventure. Well, when we went to the pool, the case leaked and soaked my camera. It turns out the o-ring that creates the seal had some how enlarged (as if it was stretched out) so when I closed the case, a pinch of the rubber was out of the case and thus not having a water tight seal. It was quite the inconvenience during my vacation, but after contacting Canon, they're going to repair the camera and look into the case. Just be careful and check that everything is REALLY sealed before going into the water.

EDIT: Canon sent me a refurb camera and a new case since the camera was beyond repair. I have since used the case while snorkeling at the Caymen Islands, kayaking in San Diego and have brought it to the famous Schlitterbahn waterpark a few times. It really comes in handy when you can take your own pictures and not have to pay $20 for a picture someone else took. I'm vacationing to Alaska this year and will definitely be bringing the camera and case along when I go kayaking!

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This case worked perfectly on a recent snorkeling vacation. I had read reviews saying the O-ring/gasket had pinched when case closed not providing a good seal and instantly ruining a camera. This occurs most commonly after you have removed the O-ring to lubricate it with the silicone grease. The case is clear and you can easily see if pinching is happening if you look for it. Indeed the O-ring did pinch in one spot as I closed the case on the second day of use. I readjusted the O-ring slightly and closed the case again without any pinching of the O-ring. I suspect the camera would have been ruined on the second day if I had not seen reviews stressing the need to check the O-ring for proper seal as you close the case each time. Here is a link to a picture taken with the SD450 and this case.

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I bought this to protect my camera from dust storms in the Blackrock desert. I is perfect for this. It also protected my camera from occasional water spray and sweat. Many people told me their digital cameras were ruined from dust getting in the zoom mechanism of the lens. The buttons are all accessible and easy to use. It's very easy to take in and out. The only problem is you can't record sound when taking video, but what would you expect if the case is water submersible.

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Case worked perfectly for the first few days on shallow dives. Seal wore out after 4 uses. Kinda useless then isn't it? Also, cannot find replacement seal.

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The product worked well until we forgot to dutifully check the seal one time. Oops. There must've been a hair or piece of dust that compromised the seal. Our camera met its match in the salt water. Luckily, it was the second to last day of our three week vacation, and we were able to salvage the memory card. My advice to folks who buy this product is to ALWAYS check & double-check the seal. I would also recommend dunking it in freshwater before taking it into saltwater. If there is a small freshwater leak, you can usually dry it without the devastating corrosive effects of a full-on saltwater leak.

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I ordered this for its simplicity and versatility. It is easy to use.... I think the material is a bit aromatic (neoprene odor). Very fast delivery. I am happy with the transaction.

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I was going to return it as I found a better cover but when I saw my 8 year old neighbor walking around with the same camera I had and no cover, i gave her this one and she was so pleased about it as she said Santa forgot to get her a cover for her new camera.

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I purchased this as a gift for my sister. She needed a case that would protect her smaller Nikon camera without adding bulk so she could put it in her purse. Although this case is slightly larger than her camera in the lense area it's flexible enough that this is not an issue. My sister is happy with this case and her camera is safe and still portable.

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This case is perfectly functional. It is basically a neoprene sleeve with velcro sleeves that securely tie the camera inside. It effectively protects it from bumps, bruises, & drops with the least amount of weight possible. This is perfect for the ball game, family outing, etc provided u aren't carrying around extra lenses, back up batteries, etc. Just your camera then this is just right.

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My wife just received this case for her Nikon L105 and it fits well with room to spare. I'm ordering another because it also fits my Lumix G3 (with the kit lens) perfectly. Workmanship is good and the price is right.

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Love this case! It's durable and attaches well to any purse, belt loop or inside pocket with a clasp. The screen protector only lasted a couple of weeks though.

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I'm posting it the second time now, BECAUSE my first review was deleted by the seller!!!

SO, read it carefully and don't hurry up to buy it!!!!It doesn't worth even 1 star.

"1. The cover WAS NOT the color that was shown on the picture!!!!! The color of color looks faded!!! 2. Wrist bracelet-just waste of material and weight for package. Nobody is gonna wear it unless they are kids 5 y.o. age 3. The screen protector is NOT for Sony cybershot DSC-T series!!!!!! on the screen protector package saysscreen protector for PALMs 85mm*70mm!! AWFUL SELLER!!!!!!"

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The person that got this for Christmas loved it. It protects the Sony Cyber shot very well. I think you could drop it (I don't recommend this) and the camera wouldn't be damaged.

Item was as promised and was delivered on-time.

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This is a really good camera case for the price. It has a clip for hooking on to a bag or other carrying products and has a soft inside so it doesn't damage the lense or screen of your camera also has pockets on inside to store a memory card or cleaning cloth and the best thing is the hard outer layer protects the camera from dropping or similar situations, overall good but the color is kind of dull still good though

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This case is excellent. Not only was it cheaper than what I could find at Best buy, etc--there were a lot of colors to choose from. It is a snug, secure fit for my camera. There is a Velcro latch inside that helps hold the camera in place. Its soft and protective, plus it comes with a skin protector shield that you can cut to size. Perfect for throwing in the purse, glove box, etc.

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I just wish I bought this when my camera was new. Fits my Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 very well, with just enough room to tuck in a SD card or two and coil up the usb cord -nothing other than that though.

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I gave the camera and camera case to my daughter and she loves it. It's small enough to put in her purse yet it's big enough to store extra batteries and her driver's license and debit card if she just wants to take the case with her.

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Good case, with movable padded compartment dividers plus external zipper and pocket storage, plus both a shoulder stap and a carry handle. Very well designed and seems well built.

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It's compact yet very practical, that's it's main strength. It's a good value. It's perfect for mirrorless cameras like Sony Alphas or micro four thirds cameras with a couple extra lens, filters etc. The one gotcha that's not described or visible on the photo is its reliance on Velcro: the top lid does not have a zipper, only Velcro on the sides and a buckle closure that you can see. That makes it quick to sort-of close when you have no time or available hands to actually buckle it, but that's not a very secure or tight closure, and Velcro will wear out from ripping the lid up off of it often.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This review is for the Caselogic PTL-100 Camera Case (Gray Corduroy). This is a nice-looking camera case that has a more expensive appearance than I was expecting. The fabric is durable enough that it can even be occasionally put through the washer on a gentle cycle (although I wouldn't recommend making a routine habit of this). The size is perfect for most modern digital cameras.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a VERY basic camera case, decently padded, nice colorful gray-orange-white print fabric on the edges, gray corduroy on the sides. That trendy strap attaches to a TINY fabric loop on the end of the case. I would not trust it not to pull loose rather quickly, so I will attach the strap to one of the zipper pulls. This case would have been more functional if a belt loop had been included on one side. That way, the case could stay anchored safely to one's person, and the strap could be attached to the camera. Caselogic, you didn't really think this one through...

BUT if you don't care about that, I suppose it does look nice...

I would not have purchased this...

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This was a really inexpensive camera case that basically just keeps your camera decently safe. I loved the design which is why I bought it for my old point and shoot. I liked the speedy delivery time!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have the gray corduroy color and it's pretty drab, and perhaps a bit on the feminine side for style, but I'm not very picky. It's going to get dirty most likely anyway, so in my opinion, gray is probably the best choice for those who use their camera frequently. What matters most though, is that it protects my point-and-shoot camera, a Canon Powershot, which I love toting around.

My camera fits quite snugly inside this case, essentially like it was made to go there! I like that the zipper goes nearly all the way around the case, so it opens like an alligator's jaws, allowing me to easily insert and remove the camera. I also like that the case is fairly soft both inside and out, and I can shove it in a jacket pocket comfortably. The attached strap I almost never use, but it could come in handy at some point. Overall a great structural design.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Straight off the bat, this is a very small pouch, for a very small camera. The Nikon Coolpix or the Panasonic Lumix will fit in this. The Nikon with some difficulty. That is how small the case is. So forget about tucking in an extra pair of AA batteries, or even an SD memory card in this pouch. Having said that, this case can fit in your pocket, and that's also what makes it convenient.

So, the positives are:

. Stylish design. I suspect this will appeal more to the ladies than to the men. Or maybe not.

. Reassuringly adequate padding inside. If you accidentally drop the case with the camera inside, chances are the camera will not suffer damage. Of course, making a habit of dropping the case would not be smart.

. If you close the zip, the outer covering covers the zip nicely, so that the seams are actually not very visible gives the camera a high-quality finish.

Dislikes? Not really dislikes, given that this is really a mini-pouch and not a carrying case per se. So you get what you buy. However, a few things do come to mind:

. The wrist grip is printed, and feels a bit clammy to the touch. The reason for it being printed is so that it matches the the sides of the exterior, but I have preferred the more traditional wrist straps.

. This is a small case, as I have noted above. This means you will not be able to carry any extra memory card or batteries inside the pouch. Therefore, you would want to have a 4GB/8GB or larger capacity memory card in the camera to begin with.

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Bought this on May 24, 2010 and since then, it's been my bag of choice for all around street photography.

I use the Main Bag Compartment for my EF 85mm F/1.8, ef 70-200mm lens hood on the bottom and my Canon Rebel XS with Tamron 17-50mm attached on top, a 430 ex II on the front packet calling cards, pens and notepad and since it has two additional lens cases, I can use one for my EF 70-200mm F/4 IS USM and and the other one for a bunch of stuff like air blower, filters, extension tubes, filters, radio flash triggers, brush and cloths.

The best thing I like about this bag is the fact that I can insert my Canon Rebel XS with Battery Grip and a 70-200mm F/4 IS USM attached including a lens hood, with no problem. I used like a holster.

I highly recommend this bag if you do long walks with your gear. I have not had any problems with it.

I will write a mini review of this bag on my website at simplyness dot com, just search for Outback 200. Thanks

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It's now August 2012, and it's still my favorite bag. I have upgraded my gear since I first got this bag, now I have a Canon 40D, and 60D bodies, with grip and it fits perfectly on this bag, most of the time I used the main bag compartment to carry a body with grip and a EF 70-200mm with hood in position ready to shoot. I recently bought a Lowepro Top Loader PRO 75 AW, but despite having superior quality and better material and construction, I was disappointed with it. The bag of the lowepro outback 200 can accomodate more gear than the Top loader pro 75 AW. The Top Loader pro 75 aw has smaller and shorter compartments, A body with a 70-200mm lens with hood in ready position won't fit, I need to reverse it. I prefer the hood of the 70-200mm always in ready position and not in reverse, so this bag for me is much better than the Top loader pro 75, if using the 70-200mm or a lens like the 180mm macro with hood in ready positioned.

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I like this bag for when I am carrying a long lens on the body. My Nikon 24-70 fits in it WITH the hood no problem. If I know that I am going to be walking a lot, and I can get away with limiting what I carry, I take this bag. I would say, you can fit a body with a large lens in the main compartment, use one of the side tubes for one big zoom or two primes (if you padding in between) and the other tube for a flash and a few other smaller accessories you need. The bottom of the main compartment may still have some room depending on the size of your lens. But that's a hard area to access quickly because of the way you will have to arrange the Velcro padding for the lens. So you can put less frequently needed items there perhaps remote flash triggers and such.

The shoulder strap is long and it is made to go across your chest. I found it very comfortable to use. The belt takes most of the weight "off" by distributing it really well and the shoulder strap just helps. The bag is easy to swing around from the back to the front of your body without removing the shoulder strap or losening the belt.

As another reviewer mentioned, there are side straps that go around the side lens tubes and these are looped into the belt. So if you leave that as is, when you tighten the belt, you squeeze those lens tubes. I don't loop that strap through the ring on the belt now. The straps are still usefull tightening down and securing the lens tubes and they don't interfere with the belt at all.

On the negative side,

I took one star off because the belt and the back support could have used more padding and better build such as a few other Lowe belt packs. I also think that the top zipper should have been a larger size to open and close a bit easier especially with one hand. Again is not the best zipper that Lowe implemented. I am not sure why. Also it does not have the signature Lowe all weather cover that pops out from the bottom. Again, I don't know why.

Bottom line, it is a great bag, for long hours of walking and standing. It really keeps the center of the weight of the camera and lenses close to your body. This at the end makes it less tiring also it makes it easier to take the camera in an out. Because the bag is attached to your waist, you can run, kneel down, squat down or even sit down without the bag swinging around, bumping into things etc. I would definitely recommend this over an equally sized shoulder bag any day of the week. For when you want to carry more equipment than this bag will hold, see my review of the Lowe flipside 400, which is also a great bag for a different purpose.

I hope this helps...

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I have owned the LowePro Outback 200 Camera Beltpack for about 6 weeks and in addition to using the pack for local hiking/photography, I have most recently returned from a week-long trip to the Eastern Sierra. During this trip, I did extensive hiking using the Outback 200, usually carrying the following equipment:

Canon 70-200mm F2.8 L Zoom lens

Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro lens

Canon 20mm F2.8 lens

Canon 7D body

Cokin filter systemusually 4 filters, adapters for lenses, etc.

plus assorted other items (remote control release, lens cleaning cloth, batteries, memory cards, etc.)

The pack was relatively comfortable with this load and MUCH easier to use in the field. By slightly loosening the waist belt, I could easily pivot the pack to my front, where I could quickly remove my camera and lens from the pack. The diagonal shoulder strap helps support the weight of the load during this maneuver. More importantly, if I wanted to change lenses or add special filters (ND Grad or polarizer), I could easily do this with little fumbling or worry about dropping equipment on the ground. I had previously used a camera backpack and this always required removing the backpack, finding a suitable spot to lay it down, unzipping the appropriate compartment and getting the camera set up. Sometimes my wife could assist with this operation, by asking her to extricate the lens I needed, while the pack remained on my back, and help me with the lens exchange.

I usually keep my camera in the Outback pack while hiking, as I find this more comfortable than carrying the camera around my neck. It also keeps the camera and lens less dusty and more protected.

Another positive feature of the Outback over a backpack, is the lower center of gravity of the hip-pack design affords over the backpack. This is useful during sketchy stream crossings on narrow logs or rocks. Also, I find that wearing a backpack very hot, resulting in my shirt-back getting completely soaked with sweat. The Outback was much cooler than a backpack.

The Outback has many loops for securing jackets or other apparel that one may want to shed during a long day of hiking.

One improvement that I could recommend for the Outback is the external zipped pocket is somewhat shallow. An electronic flash can easily fit but not much else. If it were about 1/2" to 3/4" deeper, it would be more useful.

All in all, a very well-designed product, which meets my needs effectively. While it does not hold all the gear that can fit in my backpack, it is quite useful and more comfortable for my purposes (hiking around while shooting pictures).

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I am using it for a year now and don' t want to loose it. It hold my Canon 5D II & 24-105 with hood perfectly. Side pockets hold 580 flash & Canon 100mm macro. I love it.

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This bag is huge. When strapped to your hip, it will stretch 16 inches and nearly reach your knees. As other reviewers have pointed out, this will store just about as many lenses as you want to carry while hiking, and if you have extra space, the side compartments fit a bottle of water quite nicely (though there are probably more cost effective ways of doing this). The shoulder strap definitely helps distribute the weight better, and makes wearing this bag much more comfortable when it's full.

I would recommend this bag if you want to concurrently carry:

-a battery pack

-several large telephoto lenses

-an extra body or point and shoot

-a flash or other accessories

It will fit.

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I like the protection that the skin gives my Canon SLR, but there are several points I would like to share.

DESCRIPTION: the skin is easy to install, slipping over the camera body. It has cut-outs at the bottom, over the SD card port, the flash, the dial, and over other strategic areas.

One of the cut-outs is positioned over the video-out port. Since I do a lot of macro photography, I stick a penny in there to provide scaling in my botany photographs (in case I forget to bring my little ruler).

The skin has a slight, protruding lip surrounding the base of the lens where it is inserted into the camera body. This lip provides a nice seal at the juncture.

When removing the battery from its compartment, I use a finger to pull back the edge of the skin, to keep it from obstructing or damaging the hinge on the battery compartment cover.

After applying the skin, I started getting an error message (about an obstruction) when pressing the button (unsuccessfully) to open the onboard flash. The skin turned out to be the culprit, but the fix--as it turned out--was easy.

PROS:

* The heavy rubber skin provides a nice, solid grip.

* It is solidly made, and can be removed from the camera and reapplied as needed.

* All controls covered by the skin are responsive, although they seem to take a tad more pressure to operate.

* The cutout allows unobstructed access to the SD card port.

CONS:

* The raised, textured surfaces allow you to see WHERE all the buttons and controls are, but not WHAT they are. Since I don't use the camera on a daily basis, this is a problem. I get around it by carrying a cheat sheet for my camera model (I like the diagram on the Blue Crane Digital cheat sheet). You could also print out the diagram from the camera manual.

* There is a rubber flap that covers the hot shoe, which was the cause of the problem I was having in attempting to open the onboard flash. I discovered that pulling the flap back before pressing the flash button made the problem disappear.

* The kit comes with a plastic LCD cover. I couldn't get it to stay in place, and did not like peering through the extra layer of plastic. Since I am no fan of digital camera LCD's, this was not an important issue. I never use the cover.

CONCLUSIONS: I recommend the Delkin skin and leave it on my camera at all times. The only serious drawback is the inability to identify the buttons. The need to pull back the hot shoe flap (or the battery compartment surround) is no longer a problem once you understand the issue and get in the habit of doing so. Forget the LCD cover.

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Here is some of my opinions!

Pros:

Skin feels smooth but grippy and I like how it feels in my hands.

Comes with rear view lcd protection film and a plastic cover that is mounted in the skin, Dual Layers!

Gives me peace of mind especially with some of the sunny and rainy weather we have here in beautiful Hawaii.

It is not meant to weather-proof your camera, but I feel a little safer bringing the camera to the beach or hiking or shooting in the rain.

May also help reduce wear and tear , but it heavily depends on what you do.

Buttons on skin are labeled, so you won't have to "guess"

Cons:

M.Func button a bit tougher to distinguish and feel out feels almost part of the skin. I wished that they made it more grooved or bumpy, so it is easier to find when shooting. But after a while I got used to finding the button with the skin on.

Adds Bulk.

I wished Delkin provided a top lcd protection film and plastic cover also.

Covers receiver for wireless remote.

May not play nicely with battery grips

Expensive, I do not understand why this skin is much more expensive than other skins for other cameras.

I love this skin.

It was hard for me to make a decision in buying this, but would have been easier for me (& other potential buyers) to buy this if it was cheaper.

Thats why the 4 stars.

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Not only do I not have problems finding buttons with this silicone sleeve over my Canon, but they are also labeled. I am not sure if they changed the design or if other reviewers just can't see the symbols (they are a little dark). Either way, if you don't know where the buttons on your expensive Canon are, then you should probably have that figured out by now.

This sleeve has sustained a few drops on many backpacking trips. I have owned it for 6 months now, and it has been on top of mountains and in wet locations, as well as in the desert in blowing sand. I couple this sleeve with a plastic grocery bag wrapped around my camera for areas with fine dust and sand, such as Antelope Canyon in AZ. Worked like a charm, and a few other cameramen in the cramped canyon commented on it.

Pretty handy thing to have. I haven't taken it off my camera yet in the six months I have owned it.

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If you just use the camera by itself and have been using your camera for a while so you know where all the buttons areits a cool product. Its attractive, functions well, and is snug!

If you use your camera with a viewfinder or a battery gripthis is NOT the product for you. It doesnt fitnot even close. Some folks advised cutting it with a razortried that and its not easy and just never fits right. I ended up ripping mine.

They really should state that this product is NOT compatible with grips and viewfinders. It ended up being a waste of money for me.

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This cover fit my Canon Rebel T2i like a glove. As you can see from the video the buttons are clearly marked (some reviewers said they weren't). And there is a hole pre-cut for the remote sensor (again, some reviews said they had to make a hole).

This case offers great protection for the camera. I take it everywhere and usually have it hanging from my shoulder just by the strap without the case. My wife really wanted some protection from dings and scraps and this fits the bill.

The lens was a little hard to change, it took about 30 seconds, but with practice I think it will get easier. It is not difficult to change the lens at all, just a little time consuming as you maneuver around the silicone cover.

It is very snug and has access for the memory card and av port. It was easy to put on too. The hard screen protector fits very well and I haven't had any issues with it. It also comes with a very nice one that you apply to the screen if you would rather not use the hard plastic one.I would definitely recommend this product.

Please note that this is for the Rebel T2i so I can't speak for the other models as each is probably slightly different.