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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Best Red) Laurel VG Camera Bag w/ Removable Shoulder Strap for Nikon Deals

(Red) Laurel VG Camera Bag w/ Removable Shoulder Strap for Nikon D7100 / L820 / P520 DSLR Digital Cameras
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This is durable, fits Nikon Coolpix L820 plus a few accessories (owners manual, batteries, USB cord, with room to sparee) and is comfortable using shoulder strap or the carrying handle. Love the red color too. Great value.

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The bag that came with the Nikon was way too small, I needed room for the extra charged battery, lens cleaner, etc. this is a well-designed bag with a separate zippered area for all those things you need nearby.

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Perfect size bag for my wife's nikon camera, Hold extra batteries in a pocket and also has storage for cable and extra cards.

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Was the exact size I need for my camera. Well built and recomend it highly. Only thing is I wonder if it is completly watertight?

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It was well built and as shown in picture. The size was just right for the camera. Wish it had one more small storage area.

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Sony LCMEMA/B Semi-Soft Case for NEX-3 and NEX-5 Cameras - Black Review

Sony LCMEMA/B Semi-Soft Case for NEX-3 and NEX-5 Cameras  - Black
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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The hard case is good but if you have a NEX-5 with the larger lens you may not like this case as you have to remove the lens and put it into the pouch. This is perfect for travel as it seems to save space. However if you need to pull out the camera quickly and take a shot this may not be the case for you as you will have to re-attach the lens. I think the lens that comes with the NEX-3 will fit in the case but I am not sure as I dont have this smaller lens.

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The case is light and beautiful. Its only problem is that it doesn't fit to 18-55 mm lens . It only fits to 16 mm lens

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The NEX-5 comes with two lenses. The case can only accommodate the smaller lens. They provide a cheap pouch to carry the 18-55 lens. Truth is the 18-55 lens gets more use and should be the lens that stays on the camera and fit into this case. I haven't found another case from Sony that will fit the bill on this one.

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This case fits my nex-5n with pancake lens perfectly. It provides adequate protection, but you will have to carry a separate case if you need a different lens. You really can't put anything else in it, but that's the trade off for such a compact case. If you are going to need your flash often, either the camera won't be in the case much or you will have to attach it every time you take the camera out of the case.

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I know this was designed for a Sony product, but it's perfect for the Panasonic GX1 with the 20mm Pancake! I always have my camera with me in a case on my belt. ALWAYS. If I can't find a good close fitting case for a new camera, I don't keep the camera. I can't stand neck or wrist straps. This case is nice because the camera just fits, not tight, but snug and secure. When I unzip the case, it comes open so that I can get easy access to it, but it doesn't open so far that it will fall out, perfect. I also like that it's a semi-hard case, so if I bang into something, it's got good protection. The belt loop on the back of the case is tight, so it doesn't sag away from my body. It really is perfect for folks who just want their GX1 with them all the time.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Cheap Case Logic EHC-101 Point and Shoot Camera Case (Black)

Case Logic EHC-101 Point and Shoot Camera Case
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program When I selected this case, I read in the Amazon description, "Compatible with most point and shoot cameras." This is just not true. Please make sure to check the dimensions of your camera before considering this case: 4.1" x 1.1" x 2.5". To put the size in perspective, my iPhone will not fit inside, my Flip camera just fits.

Once you know your camera will fit, you will find a nice little case. It has a rubber-like shell (not hard, but rather firm) with padding on the inside. The camera fits behind an elastic strap and on the opposite side is a pocket for batteries, memory cards or other accessories. It also includes an optional lanyard and belt strap that you can use to attach to your belt or a bag.

There are nylon strips on the inside that keep the case from opening wider than about 70 degrees. I found that these strips would stick out of the zipper when closing the case and I had to push them in to zip it closed. This seems like a design oversight. This wasn't much on an issue when the case was empty, but it would happen with my Flip camera inside.

With that flaw, I can't recommend this case.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I selected this case based on its small dimensions for my Kodak mini video camera. I was storing it in my purse in a ziploc bag so most anything was going to be an improvement. My father wanted to borrow it so I wanted it encased in a bit more protection since he prefers to go out without a purse. This little case basically meets the need for some protection. It has an interior pocket for a SD card or cable but I will not utilize it as there is the possibility of items falling out of said pocket when the case is open. I know to hold the case perfectly upright upon opening but I can not control the actions of others. The sewn on belt loop is a nice touch for hands free convenience. I would not go so far as to say that it is a true "hard" case since it is polyurethane and can be bent. Also keep in mind that there is padding on only one side of the case. Overall a definite upgrade from a ziploc bag with its additional features of dual zipper pulls and detachable lanyard. But, your needs may vary so also keep in mind the exterior dimensions of 5 x 1.8 x 3.7" and interior dimensions of 4.1 x 1.1 x 2.5".

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Case Logic Point and Shoot Camera Case EHC-101 is a nice little case for small cameras at a reasonable price. Most small cameras will fit nicely, and there is a strap inside to secure the camera from moving around. The opposite side has a mesh pocket that will hold extra memory cards or possibly a small cable. Note, the side that the camera secures into has more padding.

The outer "hard-shell" is some kind of polyurethane material that is not extremely hard, but does provide more protection than if it were simply nylon. There are two zippers that have small cords with a type of tassel for easier finding and zipping. There is also a detachable lanyard that has a plastic clip that attaches to the plastic loop fixed to one side of the case. Additionally, there is a belt loop on one side of the case that I really don't see many people using.

Overall, it is a nice little case for small cameras. Recommended.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This nice-looking semi-hard case does a decent job of protecting small cameras, but makes them not-so-small to carry.

I'm a fan of Caselogic camera bags (they make the bag I carry my dSLR in every day), so was pleased to be able to store my point-and-shoot pocket camera in a Caselogic. For the moment, it's my Canon SD4000 that lives in this case.

The SD4000 fits with plenty of room to spare. A substantially larger camera could fit, but those with a battery-bump (like some of the Canon A series) or models on the verge of being non-compact-sized would not fit.

The inside is nicely padded to hold the camera firmly. There's a spot to tuck something small (like an SD card or maybe a spare battery), but definitely not enough space to carry anything else noteworthy.

The semi-hard case has a firm fabric surface that offers extra protection over a sleeker unpadded fit. The extra padding and structure does mean your pocket camera is no longer pocketable, nor would it fit in a smaller women's purse. The pull-tabs on the zipper are substantial and easy to grasp.

The short lanyard is too short to be useful, and would be most effective for fishing the camera out of a larger bag. There's also a belt-loop, but that seems like an odd way to carry a small camera (with the exception perhaps of during a hike).

The amount of bulk is off-putting since I think most people who buy a camera small enough to fit this case had intended to carry it in their pocket or purse. But for my travel or excursions, this case is perfect to protect the small camera while in transit (in a backpack or suitcase or messenger bag), and the camera can then be carried bare when I expect to use it. For that limited (but important) purpose, this case is Recommended.

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Disappointed a bit as the dimensions seem OK but in reality when the camera , a Nikon Coolpix is in place and the case zipped shut it seems a bit too much pressure on the LCD screen for my comfort level.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Buy Tamrac Jazz 85 Photo/iPad Backpack - Black/Multi

Tamrac Jazz 85 Photo/iPad Backpack - Black/Multi
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This backpack is a gem. It fits all of my camera equipment plus my iPad. It also has plenty of room for my accessories. It is lightweight and easy to carry plus provides excellent storage for my equipment when I'm not using it.

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Works great for carrying camera and a few lenses plus an iPad and lots of pockets for small stuff. Great product

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Excellent product. Large enough to carry my camera and accessories plus iPad but not too bulky or heavy to wear. Also, very comfortable and ergonomic.

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Reviews of Nikon 1 Series Deluxe Digital Camera Case (Red) with 3 UV/CPL/ND8

Nikon 1 Series Deluxe Digital Camera Case with 3 UV/CPL/ND8 Filters + Tripod + Cleaning Kit for J1, J2, J3, S1, V1, V2, AW1
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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It is nice and compact. Really all I need for my Nikon 1 J2. I can't seem to fit both my lenses in the bag without one being attached to the camera itself. Otherwise it doesn't fit. The bag itself is of good quality. The lens filters are useful on sunny days, but I don't see much of a difference otherwise in my photos. The cleaning kit is good. The air blower works wonders. I am a bit hesitant to try the lens cleaner. Really don'y have an opinion on the tripod. It's a bit flimsy, but it works. Overall I'm pleased. I just wish the bag had a bit more of a width and depth. It's probably too small for anyone with a standard DSLR.

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Buy Delkin DDSPROND7000-B Snug-It Pro DSLR Camera Skin for Nikon D7000

Delkin DDSPROND7000-B Snug-It Pro DSLR Camera Skin for Nikon D7000 - Black
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This product will offer some protection for your camera but there is a lot of room for improvement.

1. The material has very little grip. It could easily slip out of your hand.

2. The material could be a little stiffer. It doesn't fit as snugly as you'd hope.

3. The LCD cover is borderline useless.

On the plus side you will retain 100% functionality while this is on your camera. The buttons line up nicely and everything is labeled nicely.

If you are rough and tough on your camera and take it everywhere this would be a good purchase. If you work in a studio there really is no reason to buy this.

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I originally had the Delkin SnugIt for my two D90's but then switched over to Camera Armor which was more robust and I liked better. My primary is now a D7000 but Camera Armor claimed they had no plans to make a model for that camera. Delkin comes through again. I highly suggest this cover for your camera, particularly if you carry it every day like I do. Well worth the extra protection.

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For my D90, I used to use Camera Armor case, which was very rugged and was just awesome. For D7000, no idea why they stopped making it. Only option was this Delkin D7000, so i purchased it. Let me tell the pros and cons which I believe some of the reviews have already captured:

Pros:

1: Very easy to fit and easy to remove.

2. not very prone to lint.

3. All controls are accessible.

Cons:

1. Rubber very thin, feels bit flimsy at start. I still doubt the ruggedness of this.

2. no covering for bottom part, so it remains exposed.

3. Very slippery at start, but you will be accustomed after some use.

4. Markings of controls are in black color which makes it impossible to see in dark

Overall not the best possible cover but not the worst either and worth protecting your $1000 investment.

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It is alittle slick. i am going to get a grip to go with so i dont drop my camera but otherwise i like it.

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I bought this to provide my camera with a bit more protection. It fits very well and although covering many labels on the camera's button, has some of the names of the labels pressed into the skin. My only reservation is that the exterior rubber skin is so smooth, it makes the camera seem almost slippery (the only reason I only gave this a four-star rating). I've had no problems with getting all of the buttons, doors, etc. to work through the skin.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Review of Zeikos ZE-CA58A Deluxe Medium Camera and Video Bag

Zeikos ZE-CA58A Deluxe Medium Camera and Video Bag
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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The bag is fairly big, big enough to hold a Canon 400D (XTi) with a lens comfortably. However, there's no side pockets! So all of your accessories have to be put inside the bag also, where they could fly around freely and hit the camera. However, it does have a lot of padding. The only thing that concerns me is the fact that the accessories are left to fly around inside the bag.

The material seems strong. It does not seem like this would rip or tear unless you decided to take a knife to it.

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I bought this bag because of the compact size and really cheap price (less than eight dollars when I ordered it). I use this bag for little events I take pictures of like a friend's birthday party, etc. not for real jobs such as weddings since it will not fit all your required equipment. Size You can fit basically almost every camera body in the bag. If you plan on bringing a pro camera with you (which I would not recommend), you'll only be able to fit one lens (NOT a telephoto one) and maybe a battery or two (I have a Canon 5D Mark II and a Nikon D700). Otherwise, an entry level one would be able to fit more. I use this bag for either my T3i or D5100. I can fit the camera (with battery grip attached (D5100 with the kit lens attached, and a prime lens (50mm) with an extra battery and cleaning kit (in a pouch) snugly into the bag. Quality The bag is lined with padding and rubber bottom which is good. The strap though is IMO, not so sturdy and it's not that comfortable at all. Otherwise this bag is great for the price and the portability. I don't know why people were complaining about the bag as having no pockets because nowhere in it's description or pictures show it having pockets. I'd recommend this for someone who's just starting out in photography and or someone who is planning NOT to expand their lens library.

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I have several different sizes of these Zeikos bags and for budget (i.e. cheap) bags they are hard to beat. This one is the most limited of the bunch in terms of design. There are no exterior or interior pockets or pouches. But the interior is padded and has a movable velcro secured divider. It also has a secure snap for the flap (but no zippers like my others). It also has plastic/rubber feet on the bottom, a handle and strap. The flap is thick and stiff and the whole bag is strong enough to provide some protection to your gear. This is more of a carry-all type bag for just a camera and charger, say, without a lot of extras. Could also hold a fairly large video camera -the bag is pretty big inside. That said, for the current price (

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Reviews of Think Tank Urban Disguise 70 Pro V2.0 Shoulder Bag - Holds Pro DSLR

Think Tank Urban Disguise 70 Pro V2.0 Shoulder Bag - Holds Pro DSLR with Lens Attached
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Think Tank makes great products and this bag is no exception. If I can find any fault with this bag it would be that it holds too much. I'm able to get a 1D Mk III with 70-200 f/2.8L IS mounted, plus a 24-105 f/4L, 17-40 f/4L, 85mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4 and Sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye in the bag along with a 580EX flash. I haven't even started on the pockets yet!

Materials, zippers and overall finish are top notch. Yes, it's expensive but anymore you get what you pay for.

I highly recommend this bag.

Dave

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Very well made and designed. One exception is in axcess: the main compartment zipper gives limited (tight) access. Not great for quick lens or body changes nor for snatching a speedlight unit. But still a great bag for storage and transport.

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This is my third camera bag and I hope one to last for a long time. It is roomy, well constructed and has many storage pockets inside. It came with velcro dividers that will allow you to configure the inside of the bag the way you wish. It also contains a small pouch to carry SD cards, a pouch containing a water resistant cover to slip over your bag in case it rains, and a shoulder strap.

I initially bought a Think Tank Urban Disguise 40 bag. I own a Nikon D800 and bought this bag to carry this camera. It is too small of a bag for this size camera! I kept it and now use it to store my old Nikon D70.

In short I love this series of bags! Highly recommended!

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You absolutely can't go wrong with this bag. I am a huge Think Tank fan and own 3 of their camera bags/backpacks. This is my favorite and I have to tell you that this shoulder bag rocks. Excellent design and if you are like me and like to bring a lot of gear "just in case" then this is the bag for you. As you can see it looks like a typical small piece of luggage so it doesn't scream "I'm holding $10K+ in camera equipment". The design allows you to carry a ton of gear. It allows me to base my packing not on how much it will hold, but how much weight I want to lug around all day. For such a relatively small package, it's pretty amazing. Though it's a little pricy, you are buying a quality item that will last you many, many years. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this item. The only thing I wish they would have included was a small padlock for the zippers. Not a huge deal since you can pick these up anywhere, but for the price, it would have been nice for them to include one.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Best Pelican 1605 Padded Divider Set for the 1600 Case, Single Layer Deals

Pelican 1605 Padded Divider Set for the 1600 Case, Single Layer with Foam
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I going to write a review of a foam divider set... because the one here before me, is completely ridiculous and gives no useful information as a review. I actually purchased the item and use it. Yes this cost over 100 dollars, yes it foam but it so much more than just foam. I posted a image so you can see what the actual item you will receive for the 1600. One layer "tray" (not two as pictured) with multiple foam dividers covered in nylon, Velcro, and Velcro friendly material. The divider system is very very customizable. It has made my case so much more useful. Going from the pickn'pluck material I purchased the 1600 with, to this set-up... is a far more efficient a use of space. I can place 3-4 times more items in it now. When your protecting 12-15k worth of camera gear in this Pelican case, this is essential for your piece of mind and the safety of your valuables (also pictured is the lid organizer available for the 1600 case). I highly recommend both items.

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Made everything so much easier to find. Didn't shift even when being handled by travel security. That made me happy.

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I DO BELIEVE THIS "FOAM PADDING" IS OVER PRICED if there was more or the price was lower, it would have been purchased

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Reviews of Aktiv Pak AP400 All Weather Digital Camera & Photo/ Computer Laptop

Aktiv Pak AP400 All Weather Digital Camera & Photo/ Computer Laptop Backpack for Panasonic / Olympus E-5, E-30, Evolt E-420, E-520, E-620, OM-D EM-5, Pen E-P2, E-P3, E-PL2, E-PL3, E-PM1 Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I just got it and love the way I can adjust it to suit my needs. It is a great product!

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I was looking for something I could grow into that also had a tripod pocket/holder for a price that didn't risk much. Well I found it, and then some! You get so much in one pack here... the tripod pocket/holder, pockets pockets & more pockets (inside and out), a section for your laptop, a rain fly just in case, lots of customizable sections for your camera gear (guess I'm gonna need to buy more lenses ;), and did I mention all the pockets?!!!

I'm sure, as another reviewer said, the inside velcro sections could be a bit better material (stiffer), but keep in mind the cost of this pack.

The outer material seems like it will survive pretty much anything!

When it first arrived I thought this thing was gonna be a bit too huge and heavy. But after getting two camera bodies, two lenses and an assortment of filters etc, as well as a jacket tucked away and my tripod loaded, and threw it on my back, it is very comfortable and not near as heavy as I had imagined. (I'm 51 and only 5'8". I would imagine it would be even better for young 6-footers, lol...).

Besides now having an easy way to take EVERYTHING I may or may not need with me on day trips, I now also have my all-in-one carry-on bag for my camera & laptop, for air-travel!!!

I'm super-stocked with what I got for the money and HIGHLY recommend this "pak" to anyone looking for a very reasonable camera/tripod/laptop day bag!!!

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Go ahead and buy it. You won't be sorry. That said, allow me to mention my only problems with this: I have a Canon camera back pack that I outgrew, so I got this one. I love it, but the material they use on the inside of the bag is too loose and flimsy, and pulls away from the padding. This makes it hard for things to stay in place, and the dividers are good, but could be made of a stronger material. If I could change anything about the backpack, this would be it. Make the lining less flimsy, and the dividers more rigid. The string pulls attached to the zippers come apart if you dare use them, too. BUT, this is a great camera bag, and I suggest that if you are on a budget, get this, you will find my rant up there is not that big a deal over all. Shoot, if you aren't on a budget, get it anyway. The bag functions well as it. I just wanted to voice my opinion. This is all why I only gave it a 4 star rating overall.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Case Logic Luminosity DSA-101 Action Camera Case (Black) Review

Case Logic Luminosity DSA-101 Action Camera Case
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Case Logic DSA-101 "Action Camera Case" represents a market segmentation into those users who want protection for their camera(s) and associated equipment with a get up and go attitude.

Less structured, but providing some padding and cordura covering, this case can provide great protection for a variety of things. Drop it in, and cinch up the bag. This works for the clumsiest of users, those with bulky gloves or even only teeth and some knees. The simplicity is the draw. Once closed, while not water proof, protection is very good. Inside there are multiple pockets for batteries, lenses, storage cards, etc. While the feature set includes a statement, "Store up to two action cams.." two such items without any other protection would certainly shift and touch each other during any kind of movement, unless (and this certainly possible) a smaller camera could fit into the larger inside pockets. Some reflective materials are used inside to provide additional visibility to side accessory pockets, although this feature seems less necessary since most users sorting around inside for something like a battery or storage card are more likely to simply do this by touch alone. Construction quality is very good, and the outer surface while not bullet proof is bullet resistant.

The size of this case would indicate it can be used for items outside the current range, notably larger camera lenses. While it will not fit a fully fitted DSLR with a normal 200+ zoom, a smaller DSLR with a more compact lens will fit. For instance, a Canon D50 with an EF 24-105 fits inside. Of course, users may be hesitant about getting into any high movement activities with cameras of these configurations, but overall protection is good, albeit with some movement possible. Additionally, and potentially beneficial to this current reviewer, the space inside does fit a Canon EF 70-200 and Canon EF 100-400, providing softer side protection and allowing a quick drop in to many different bags, that the harder dedicated cases often cannot provide--like a larger "butt bag". Fixed higher 200+ lenses are going to be a stretch, depending on the configuration. (internal dimensions: 5.5 x 4.6 x 10 inches)

Overall simplicity and protection abilities make this camera case for active users who want an easy, quick, and versatile bag with less structure. Drop it in, get up and go!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program First off, what is this "luminosity" name? What does this have to do with the bag? It sounds cool, now, happenin', but it sure doesn't have to do with reflected/emanated light, as this bag is all black, and mighty dark on the inside. Maybe it's the "enlightened" or "brilliant" aspect. I dunno.

If I were King of Case Logic, I'd change this product name to "action gear bag"or "electronics action bag," something like that. "Camera" is limiting. A better sell is for all of the various electronics we're all using now, the audio player, the phone(s), and all of that wretched ancillary gear.

The intricacies of the Easy-Cinch(TM) opening/closing took some study, and I finally figgered it out. While not prominent in the product literature's photos, the copy refers to gloves, so what we're looking at is an opening/closing system that's easy for cold weather, either with cold fingers or with gloves on. The closed nylon loop should be bigger by a good 50% for this to be effective.

I've got a Nikon D90 and with its standard 50mm lens it filled the bottom of the bag, with precious little left for other gear, even in the side pockets. With my standard wide-angle 18-50mm zoom on it, the camera barely fit inside, and at an awkward angle to boot. But is this bag really for the serious photographer with large-frame SLRs? Well, no. As the product literature shows, it's for folks with a small camera, a video camera, and all of the extra gear that goes with that kind of stuff.

So, my Panasonic Lumix fit in this bag just fine, with plenty of room left for batteries, the charger, extra memory cards, and the Flip video camera as well. And off we went.

The bag is rugged enough on the outside, and some modest testing showed it to be pretty water-repellent. Having recently had a camera damaged in a drop as it was inside a backpack, I paid particular attention to the padding at the bottom of this bag, and I don't think it's adequate. I'd add at least another ¼" of foam padding to the bottom of the bag, and would give strong consideration to adding padding all around. That being said, more padding would make it a bit more bulky, a little bit heavier, less flexible and would increase the cost, too.

The bottom consists of non-skid rubber, with most of the sides of the bag of a micro-fiber woven Cordura-like nylon, thick and strong. There is a small amount of padding behind the nylon sides, about the same as the bottom. This cordura side does not go all the way around the bag, but is on the "back," the place where it will likely connect to a backpack or something else via the included snaplock. There is a front part of the bag that is nothing but thin ripstop nylon, very thin.

The interior does have 360 storage, as proclaimed. This consists only of open pockets, three of them mesh and one nylon. There is no way to close any of the pockets. A simple Velcro tab might be good to help keep these closed. My D90's modest 50-150mm telephoto lens did not fit into any of the side pockets (not that this matters, as there is no room in the bag with the D90 anyway).

Bottom line: this is not a bad piece of kit for those with modest electronic gear needing a central place to keep it, move it, and be able to get to it quickly. I see this bag as a good start, and at a reasonable price. It should be marketed as an electronic gear bag, not just a camera bag, and with a few modest modifications it could really be something useful.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program How can a photographer's version of a sleeping bag stuff sack become indispensable? Simple. It's because the Case Logic Luminosity Action Camera Bag is well designed, is useful in both urban and wilderness environments, and allows me to go fast and light when I don't want to drag around my main camera bag.

My primary camera is a Nikon Coolpix 8700, with a lens hood that makes the camera about the size of a DSLR. I also have a couple of small point-and-shoots. Here are a few ways I've been using the Luminosity:

*When I only want to carry a camera, lens cloth, spare battery, and memory card. A fabric loop-plus-carabiner on the side of the bag makes it easy to clip the bag to a belt, a backpack daisy chain, or any other handy attachment point. It also has a rubberized bottom so that you don't have to worry about momentarily setting the bag down somewhere wet (note that it is not a dry bag).

*As a protective shroud when I'm carrying my big camera on its neck strap. The bag is very light and opens/closes very quickly and easily using its drawstring system.

*In situations where weight and bulk need to be minimized, such as trekking or minimizing an airplane carryon.

There is something that needs to be improved, though. Only a single stitch attaches the various loops and handles to the bag. A sturdier, more robust stitching or anchoring technique should have been used in these high-stress areas.

Bottom line: I wish I had picked up a Luminosity Action Camera Bag a long time ago. It has become a key component of my shooting gear. I'm deducting one star for the single stitch attachments because it probably will become necessary to get minor repairs done on the bag. Four stars.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Case Logic Luminosity Action Camera Bag is perfect for when you are on-the-go. My cannon EOS fits perfectly inside with my needed charger and extra battery. The nylong bag is water-proof and closes tight with a carabiner to hook onto a belt loop or backpack. The inside has a thin padding and a nylon mesh to hold extra batteries/memory cards. This bag could also be used to carry a large lense instead of a camera.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program இ Fuzzy Wuzzy's Summary:

ѾѾѾѾ Recommended with warm fuzzies.

փ Positives:

փ This bag is ideally suited for carrying weatherproofed action video camcorders like GoPro and Contour along with accessories.

փ The drawstring cinching action works very well to quickly open and securely close the bag.

փ The inside of the bag is lined with four webbed pockets and one nylon pocket of various sizes for lots of flexible storage options.

փ The bag includes a carabiner attached to a sewn-in nylon loop for clipping the bag to other belts, backpacks, etc.

փ The non-slip bottom allows the bag to easy stand upright on its own.

ჯ Negatives:

ჯ While the rear, bottom, and sides are padded, the front of this bag is jut one thin layer of nylon and does not provide any cushion protection.

ჯ The interior pockets should have a zipper or Velcro closure to prevent items from falling out.

Although the Amazon product listing currently describes this as a "Luminosity DSA-101 Action Camera Case", it really is not a camera "case", and Case Logic calls this their "Luminosity Action Camera Bag". So perhaps the "DSA" in the DSA-101 model number should mean "DrawString Action" or "Duffel Sack Action"? At the time of this review's writing, the 'Product Description' incorrectly lists this as 'Fits Devices 5.5"(l) x 4.6"(w) x 10"(h)'. This is incorrect, and should say: 'Fits Devices 5.5"(l) x 4.6"(w) x 9.1"(h)'. After all, it is not physically possible for a bag with an external height of 9.3" to have internal dimensions that fit a device that is 10" long. Although this bag is ideally suited for carrying weatherproofed action video camcorders such as GoPro and Contour, you can carry other electronics gear in this bag. The product description says that you can store "up to two action-cams" with accessories. This bag is roomy enough to carry at least three or four action cameras or point-and-shoot-sized cameras as long as you can organize them so that they do not bounce against each other during transport. And there is plenty of room to bring along other mounting hardware or a GorillaPod flexible tripod.

While this bag can hold a large DSLR camera or 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens, it is not a good bag for carrying larger electronics because there is insufficient padding around the entire bag to fully protect this kind of heavier gear. While the rear, bottom, and sides are slightly padded, the front of this bag has a triangular panel consisting of just one single thin layer of ripstop nylon. I really wish that this front section was also padded like the rest of the bag. Using full wraparound padding would have added a small bit of weight to the 4.2-ounce bag, but the extra cushion protection would be useful for protecting electronics that are being carried in it. Although GoPro and Contour cameras are fairly sturdy devices, I would still prefer that this bag be completely padded just in case it gets bumped around.

This bag is entirely made of nylon. The interior of the bag is lined with blue nylon on its padded rear, bottom, and sides, and the front of the interior consists of the single layer of unpadded black nylon. The bag that I received slightly differs from a product photo that is currently posted for this bag. The product photo shows a cutaway view where there are two webbed pockets on the rear panel, two taller webbed pockets on both sides, and two overlapping nylon pockets on the front panel. My bag's interior has two webbed pockets on the rear panel, one taller webbed pocket on one side, one taller nylon pocket on the other side, and one webbed pocket on the front panel. Regardless of which pocket arrangement is used for the bag that you receive, this does provide for lots of flexible options to store other accessories such as memory cards, batteries, cables, smartphone, MP3 player, earbud headphones, snack bars, etc.

The interior pockets are too loose to securely hold memory cards, batteries, and other small items. This not a problem if this bag remains upright at all times. But since this is supposed to be an "action camera bag", when I tried hooking this bag to my CamelBak backpack while mountain biking rough technical terrain, I found that my memory cards, batteries, and other accessories had all fallen out of the pockets early on during my ride. To fix this problem, I ended up cutting narrow quarter-inch-wide strips of adhesive-backed "Industrial Strength Velcro Tape" and I lined the mouth of each pocket with the Velcro. So now the interior pockets of my bag are all outfitted with Velcro closures and my stuff no longer falls out of them :-) But it would have been nice if this bag already had zippers or Velcro sewn into them to hold items more securely.

The drawstring closure is innovative and allows the bag to be quickly opened and closed. To open the bag, you pull two nylon loop handles in opposite directions. To close the bag, you grab hold of two hypalon (synthetic rubber) tabs and pull them in opposite directions. Drawstring closures usually either can become loose or require you to slide a clasp along the drawstring to prevent the string loop from loosening the closure. This bag also uses a clasp to prevent the drawstring from inadvertently loosening, but you just have to set it up once and there is no need to adjust the clasp with each opening/closing of this bag. Since I often take cameras along while skiing or snowshoeing, I tried opening and closing this bag while wearing ski gloves. Opening the bag is very easy while wearing ski gloves since the two nylon loops are so easy to grab. Closing the bag is also still easy because the small thumbnail-sized hypalon pull-tab is attached to the drawstring and I can just pull on the drawstring loop, while the other hypalon tab is three inches long and still easy to grab while wearing ski gloves. While the two hypalon pull tabs and two nylon pull loops are attached to the bag using two layers of stitching and they seem quite durable, if any of the two tabs or pull loops separate from the bag due to stitching failure/fatigue, you can still open and close the bag, but it becomes more cumbersome. So I would not use extreme force when pulling these tabs and loops.

The top-rear of the bag has a nylon loop sewn into the bag, and the bag includes a carabiner for clipping the bag to your belt, backpack, other bags, etc. Since the bag includes a pull-loop handle that you pull when opening up the bag, you can also clip the carabiner to the front-facing loop if you need that setup for some reason.

Case Logic advertises that "through snow, dirt, water and sand, action-cam users vary in activities". While the top of this bag can be very tightly cinch closed, there is still a possibility that a little bit of water, rain, melted snow, or mud may drip into the tiny hole that still remains after the top of the bag is closed up. This will not matter if waterproof action cameras are stored inside, but it is something to consider if, for instance, you want to strap this bag to your waist while whitewater rafting.

Overall, this is a nice bag to accompany your GoPro or Contour action camcorder. It is too big to just carry a point-and-shoot camera, and it is not designed (or sufficiently padded) for carrying DSLR cameras or lenses. I would have rated this 5 stars, instead of 4, if it included full wraparound padding on its front panel and if the interior pockets could be closed using zippers or Velcro. This bag is overpriced if sold at $25 or $30, but it is more reasonable if you can buy this for $15 or $20.

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