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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Best MegaGear Protective Pink Leather Camera Case, Bag for Panasonic Deals

MegaGear Protective Pink Leather Camera Case, Bag for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25, DMC-ZS20 , Nikon COOLPIX L26
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Nice case and nice padding to protect the camera. Problem is it does not fit my camera despite the description saying that it does.

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Ok, I almost wrote a bad review for this bag. If it went through I apologize. I hope I am able to edit before it is posted.

I was showing the bag too small, but it does work if you put it in the case correctly. ;o) This is a very well made case and should do a fine job of protecting the camera. It is for a young teen, so it needs to do a good job of protecting the camera. Highly recommend!

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Just got a new Panasonic Lumix and wanted a camera case that would protect new investment. Some cases are just basically a bag that covers the camera but does not provide any real protection. This case provides schock protection if camera is dropped with or falls out of my wife purse. Also protects it from items inside of purse of being jostled around during everyday normal activities. Cheap protection for a great camera.

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This case was delivered very quickly, fits the camera perfectly and works great. I would recommend this case for anyone that isn't looking for a bulky case.

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When I search camera case for my wife. Found this pick camera case price way lower than black & brown color.

Since the case is for my wife, colors are not an issue and black & brown cost double than pink. I click and buy this pink color camera case. When I received it yesterday and put my wife camera (Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS-20 Red) in it. Fitting is very good and she is happy with it, because I will not take away her camera any more. Because red camera with pick case is too feminene for guys. Material and quality are excellent. External is hard & inside is soft make good protection for camera. And best of it, I pay less than $10.00. (Don't tell my wife!)

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Best Tamrac 5426 Aria 6 Photo/iPad Bag - Black Deals

Tamrac 5426 Aria 6 Photo/iPad Bag - Black
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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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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I've had a slightly more square bag Tamrac bag for years, but it vanished in some checked luggage recently (fortunately not with the equipment inside). I decided to try a thinner and longer bag, and this one sounded just about right. I wasn't sure if I could fit all my equipment inside, but I got a Nikon D80, 80-200 2.8 zoom, 50 1.4 lens, fairly large Nikon speedlight, and shorter zoom inside with room to spare. This is MUCH easier to carry around than the old bag was!

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Like most photographers seem to have way too many camera bags. This one is well designed for my needs.

I do not carry all my equipment when out. Need a camera body and a lens or two..or flash with incidentals...this bag works

well and I am very satisfied with it and its design. Think it will be my go to bag....

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Great! Love it wonderful quality! I love the special compartment for an iPad and I think it will be great to travel with. Since it has a flap to go over the zipper.

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I like the fact the bag can hold a camera with lens plus two others and my iPad. I pack a 70-200mm, 24-75mm and a 10-24mm and can also fit in a 50mm prime. It is low key looking so you are not advertising the fact you have your camera gear in it.

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Discount Loungefly Hello Kitty Multi Case (Gold Sequins)

Loungefly Hello Kitty Multi Case
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I was in Hot Topic and I saw this case in a different design and I thought it was adorable but I guess I didn't like it enough to buy it, Long story short I liked this one better it looks even cuter in person and it's pretty roomy there are inner pockets for cash, cards, or I.D. there is also cushioning to protect your electronic devices. It has gold sequins with a second layer of thick plastic with poke a dots & if you can't tell what the tiny red bows are they're H.K faces if you look close you can see her eyes, nose and whiskers 5"X 4.5"X 1.5". P.S. Sorry if my review is bad this is my first one and I wanted to give a good description, I hope this helps.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Cheap Portabrace MXC-442 Audio Combination Case (Black)

Portabrace MXC-442 Audio Combination Case
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Fits the Sound Devices 442 well, and has a fair bit of extra storage for wireless receivers and other audio paraphernelia -and there are enough loops and rings to attach cable coils and other devices.

My one complaint: velcro enclosures for the see-through tops make for noisy opening and closing during a shoot; however, because they are velcro, they can also be removed or velcro'd open.

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Cheap Lowepro Melbourne 10 Pouch, Red Floral (LP36063)

Lowepro Melbourne 10 Pouch, Red Floral
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This is the perfect size for my WiFi hotspot. The materials and construction are wonderful and it keeps the device in pristine condition inside of my handbag.

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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Reviews of Lowepro Pro Trekker AW II Camera Bag (Black)

Lowepro Pro Trekker AW II Camera Bag
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Well built, with plenty of extras. Backpack is rather bulky and heavy even when empty. Not recommended for anyone with a weak back. I mainly use it to pack my camera gear on driving trips. I use a smaller backpack when hiking and/or flying. This will NOT fit in an overhead compartment, even in a large plane.

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I purchased this bag because i needed to carry all of my gear at once. I'm a sports photographer and i can fit two bodies, 24-70, 70-200, and a 400f/2.8 and still have plenty of room for batt's, flashes, and cards. It can be a little testing on the back though, i'll retire to a roller somewhere down the line.

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The bag is heavy, but provides solid protection for my camera. I was worried my JVC HD110 video camera wouldn't fit. It fits, but just barely, I have to remove the AB battery pack. This camera is larger than most prosumer video cameras, the bag would be overkill for those. It works well for walk in access of 15 or 20 minutes, otherwise it would be a heavy solution. I also use it just sitting flat in the back of the car where it protects and organizes my gear and is ready for a quick run into the woods. The sealed zipper is hard to zip and unzip (stiff) so for quick access that's not so great. I'm hoping with some use it will loosen.

I removed the side lens cases and extra pack to streamline the bag.

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It is huge, but seems so lightweight to carry. nicely organized to hold all my photographic needs when I am out trekking around

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I purchased the Pro Trekker AW II backpack because the mini Trekker AW was not large as big enough to carry all of my equipment. This is the "Grand-daddy" of all bags! It is large enough to carry most of what you need for any extended photo shoot. I have my Canon 40D has the BG-E2N battery grip and the RRS BGE2-L40 attached, 1.4 & 2.0 extenders, grad filters, circular filters, 28-300mm lens, 100-400mm lens, 180mm micro, 16-35mm wide angle, 28-135mm lens and other items. I use this bag in conjunction with the mini trekker AW pack. Both packs are great durable pack and I use them all the time. I use the Pro Trekker AW II as my main pack and the mini Trekker AW as my satellite backpack, for mini, short shoots. For long, extended shoots, the pro Trekker AW II is a must.

After using this backpack on many shoots, I recently discovered a condensation issue with the inside plastic pouch liner. So please be aware! After a recent early morning sunrise shoot, returning to get some java, I notice that the inside of my pack was wet. Couldn't image where I got water...Exploring the bag, I discovered that the inside plastic pouch had condensation on it. Getting a cloth I quickly wiped up the moister. It continued to condensate for awhile until the temperature rose above the dew point. I was outside below 40 deg. and came inside [room temp]. Still a great bag! I also own the Dry zone 200 as well.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Case Logic FLXM-101 Reflexion DSLR with iPad Small Cross Body Bag Review

Case Logic FLXM-101 Reflexion DSLR with iPad Small Cross Body Bag
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a rugged messenger style bag which has a single strap that goes across your body.

The material is smooth but tough and feels good to the touch.

There is a large central storage pocket which is padded on all sides and can fit a larger SLR such as the Canon 5D Mark II with a 70-200 f2.8 lens attached and still has room for one extra lens and flash and your ipad.

There is a padded pouch (which is removable) which will fit a smaller dSLR like a Rebel XT or similar entry level SLR with lens attached and has a separate lens pocket. This pouch will NOT fit larger SLR bodies.

There are two water bottle holder pockets on the exterior which fit typical water bottles and are a bit tight with gatorade size bottles. There are little holes at the bottom of the water bottle pockets to let out liquids if you spill or have leaky bottles so it doesn't pool in the pockets (a nice touch).

There are plenty of exterior pockets and zippered pockets to hold battery chargers, memory cards, headphones, and lens caps.

There is an easy to reach external pocket to access your cell phone or lens cap.

The zippers are very sturdy and work smoothly.

The shoulder strap is padded and adjustable.

The bag is large enough that it doesn't look like a man purse.

Overall, well made bag with many uses and nice details.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I bought a Case Logic backpack about 6 month ago that fit my 17" laptop and was really impressed with the quality of design, engineering and manufacture. Unfortunately, the Small Cross Body Bag, in my opinion, just doesn't live up to the same quality of design, and I'd never choose it as a walkabout bag. The quality of materials and construction are top notch, but what is missing is the functionality. The strap is set off-angle to allow the case to sit upright against your waist or hip when the strap is worn across your body. The main compartment has an off-angle zipper and contains a medium-small area that is not divided into sections. Instead, there is a separate gray bag that you put your camera into, along with a second small lens and a battery. This smaller bag sits loose inside the larger area, and there is a bit of room for other thin or narrow devices such as a paperback book, spare pair of socks, etc.. I don't like the fact that I have to zip open the case, then open the gray bag to get at my camera. This for me is a deal breaker.

A cross body bag should allow fast access to the camera so as not to miss those wonderful travel shots of opportunity when they suddenly present themselves. The Reflexion bag more or less guarantees that those shots will be lost as you fumble to open 2 cases to get at your camera. It would have been much better to build in a series of dividers that hold the camera, lenses and extras instead of this separate bag. You can choose to not use the gray bag, but then your DSLR isn't secured and can bump around against your other lenses or equipment. The case will fit even a large DSLR (my Canon EOS 5D Mk II fit) but may not work well with extra long zoom lenses. There's a slot on the inside of the main compartment that will fit an iPad.

On the outside of the case there is a large fabric flap of material that secures via 2 snap fasteners, which I found quite tight and difficult to open, and equally difficult to snap closed again. Once the flap is opened there's a zippered pocket where you can stash a few things. The flap is a lot of material that doesn't really provide much functionality, and I question the designer's choice on including it at all.

Based on my earlier experience with Case Logic, I was expecting to be delighted with this camera case. Yes, it should keep your camera safe when you tote it around, but the interior storage spaces are not well-designed for quick and easy access, and that flap of material is really pointless and offers little functionality. For $80 there are many other small cases that will protect your DSLR and fit a couple of lenses, batteries, digital cards that are much better designed.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Pros:

Very well made:

1.Strong quality fabric

2. heavy duty zippers with pulls

3. rubber material on bottom to help with wear and tear

4. Shoulder belt made from strong but softer material so it doesn't cut into your body padded area for shoulder

5. Nice padding for camera I thought the bag itself was heavy it weighs 1.8 lbs!

6. Densely woven fabric is water resistant, although it doesn't say so. I sprayed the back of it with the kitchen faucet spray feature excess water beaded up and rolled off the fabric did absorb some water but was dry within 5 minutes.

7. Side pockets hold an average size water bottle

8. Multipe pockets: flap pocket semi functional. Zip compartment with pockets under the flap most functional for wallet/keys/phone etc. Small zip pocket in main body maybe for keys? It's a shallow pocket on 2" deep so not quite sure what I'd put in there other than keys.

9. comfortable to wear across body if somewhat heavy with my camera/wallet/keys/phone/ipad/flash/full water bottle it was 7.8 lbs

10. handle on top to carry is nice option

11. ipad with leather cover actually fits into the ipad pocket! the ipad pocket is lightly padded for additional protection

12. separate, padded, removable "pouch" for camera, with drawstring closure and handles. Nice for easy removal if you alternate using as a purse or a camera bag

13. If used as a purse, it's more functional, holding ipad, book, make up bag, plenty of room in the pockets under the flap for wallet, phone, etc. Space available in flap pocket if you want to put your phone there

Cons:

Design flaws:

1. the outer flap has a curved zipper pocket which is unusable if you use this as a camera bag. I could only unzip it a couple inches and barely get 2 fingers in.

2. the snaps on the outer flap were VERY difficult for me to close, I could not do so when wearing the bag, I had to put the bag on the counter and use force

3. The heavy duty zipper for the main compartment is long and the ends extend into the stretch pockets on the sides, so if you do put a water bottle in this portion will extend a few inches in front or in back of the water bottle.

4. Suggested use for side pockets was water bottle and umbrella both do fit nicely but the umbrella extends above the top of the bag which was awkward as it kept hitting my body.

5. my panasonic camera fit into the smaller camera bag, but there was absolutely no room for additional lens as shown in the picture. I could barely squeeze the flash in. My Panasonic is about 5.25" across the back, the camera bag was approx 7" across with the camera in it so you can see there is no room for additional lens. Your camera may be smaller. There is a smaller pocket in the camera 'pouch' for an extra battery.

6. As you know, once you begin filling up all the pockets provided, the pockets become less functional as space is used. For instance IF you used the flap pocket, it's difficult to fill the pocket space under the flap. IF you have your camera in the bag, only the slimmest items will fit into the pockets under the flap and the flap pocket is useless

I would use this bag for work, I felt it was more functional. It could be a purse/briefcase and is not oversized. The bag balances well across body and would be comfortable while waiting for train or bus. I felt the bag was secure, so it would be difficult to rip off your ipad or phone (as opposed to many bags I have seen which gape open) I found it less functional as a camera bag, I would use it only for short photography sessions when I wouldn't want to change lenses etc. I also have a cannon camera backpack, which I think is more functional when I'm planning to be out for most of the day, there's plenty of room for ipad, water, wallets etc.

Oddly, that bag when fully loaded including additional lens AND camera weighed 9 lbs..

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I see people complaining that this bag is too small. I find this odd, because it's called a "Small Cross Body Bag". Also, the dimensions, both inner and outer, are given in the description. And Case Logic makes a slightly larger version of this same bag, the FLXM-102.

While this bag is small, I find that it has plenty of space for its intended purpose.

I'm using this bag with my OM-D E-M1 and a Really Right Stuff base plate, mounted with the 4/3 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II attached using an MMF-3 adapter and its hood reversed. Also an adapted legacy Canon 50/1.4 with Bluecell screw-on hood in the smaller side division of the inner bag. The camera just slides in lens down and with the legacy lens, just fills padded inner bag.

Under the inner bag, at the bottom of the outer bag, is my FL-600R Flash laying flat in its bag.

Next to the inner camera bag on the left side, in its own cheap neoprene case, is my 4/3 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 (non-SWD), which, while small for what it is, is NOT a small lens in absolute terms (it fills the whole height of the bag and about 1/4 of its width). Dropped into the bottom near the 50-200 is the FL-LM2 Flash that came with the E-M1.

On top of all of this, I can put my iPad in the padded side pocket, and cleaning supplies, media, a transfer cable, and extra batteries in other small pockets. I even have a small emergency table-top tripod stuffed in there.

The bag isn't the easiest to get closed with all of this stuff in it. The way Case Logic have made the zipper work, with the end tabs, has advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, it makes the top of the bag open wide when you need it to, without adding to the bulk of the bag. The downside is that you have to use two hands on each side to close the zipper, one to hold the tab, and the other to close the zipper. If the bag is too full, you have to go back and forth between stuffing things back in the bag and moving the zipper.

That said, opening the bag IS quite easy. Just grab one zipper in each hand and zip outward, and the bag is totally open. Or, if you're doing it one-handed, just pull each zipper tab towards the outside. Because of the way the shoulder strap is attached, the bag stays upright, and you won't topple your gear out onto the ground.

Overall, I'm quite happy. I'm using every cubic millimeter of this bag, which means I'm carrying no more bulk than I need to. Once I get my 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro lens, which is smaller than the 14-54, I expect it will be a little less tight in there, which will help a touch, though it's really not a problem right now and well worth it for the compactness of the overall package.

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I've been searching everywhere for the perfect camera bag for my OMD EM1. I didn't want something bulky but big enough to hold my camera and 3 lenses. I didn't have any issues with the zippers or snaps like some of the other reviewers. It wears like a hybrid sling and messenger.

Pro:

Perfect size for my setup. Em1 body. 12-40mm lens. Panaleica 25mm. And possibly a 75mm or 150mm prime later.

Rugged but sophisticated looking. I wanted something that's durable but classy enough that I can take anywhere. I bought the grey one and it seems like it matches my slacks.

Holds an iPad.

Room for other accessories. I have the kit flash. The FL300R flash. Two extra batteries. Extra memory card. Lenspen and lens cloth. Caps.

Can hold water bottle or small umbrella. I always end up carrying my gf's umbrella even though I don't ever use one myself.

Large opening that stays open! It's easy to take the camera in and out.

Seems water resistant and rubberized bottom protects from tears.

Cons

I don't really care for the removeable camera insert. I rather it was 3 adjustable sections on the inside. I found a work a round by folding down the sleeve/draw strings of the insert so that it's not in the way. The third lens will just be in its own separate pouch beside that.

On the inside of the camera insert is a little sleeve. I find that this gets in the way a bit when you're trying to put the camera in. Especially of you have a flower hood attached.

I wish the connecting buckles were metal instead of plastic.

Kind of heavy for its size but I guess that's the trade off for the materials used.

To conclude, the cons are just minor quibbles on an otherwise perfect camera bag. It's incredibly hard to find a good bag for mirrorless cameras that are not overized or too minimalist. I also don't want to be embarrass every time I go out with my camera. Before this I tried the Crumpler Sebang Outpost. Small was too small and large was too large. I'm glad this one was just right and cheaper too!

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Cheap rooCASE (Snowflake / Grey) Nylon Padded Carrying Case forNikon

rooCASE Nylon Padded Carrying Case forNikon Coolpix S8100 Digital Camera
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Monday, July 21, 2014

Best Deluxe Large Digital SLR Gadget Bag / Case for Panasonic Lumix Deals

Deluxe Large Digital SLR Gadget Bag / Case for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70, DMC-FZ70K, DMC-GH3K, DMC-G6KK, DMC-GF6K, DMC-GX1X, DMC-GX1K, DMC-GX1, DMC-G5KK, DMC-G5K, DMC-FZ200K, DMC-FZ60K, DMC-LZ30 Digital Camera + Lens Pen Cleaning Kit + Cleaning Cloth
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Bought this product for my Panasonic G5 but quickly grew out of it when I purchased additional lenses and accessories. The category of a large SLR gadget bag is not accurate. I would categorize this as a small to medium size bag.

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It took some shopping to find a bag that would fit my Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 camera with its lens attached, a spare lens, a flash and other items in a small package. This bag is perfect for my purpose.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

DicaPac WP110 5.7 x 3.7 Small Alfa Waterproof Digital Camera Case Review

DicaPac WP110 5.7 x 3.7 Small Alfa Waterproof Digital Camera Case with Optical Lens
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I have attached a short video of an atoll south of Maui. The camera (and camera guy) aren't the best, but you get the idea.

Great product! My most satisfying Amazon buy of recent memory.

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Overall, this product was everything I expected. It was probably even better quality. However, you need to keep in mind that this case comes in different sizes but a limited number of sizes. They are not made for specific cameras. I purchased the WP110 camera which is listed as being compatible for many of the Casio Exilim cameras. I used it with an older model Z40 and a newer model S10. The case worked really well with the Z40. However (although no fault of the case), I couldn't read the LCD screen on the Z40 underwater. It was like looking at it in bright sunlight. So I used the S10... I could see the LCD fine on this camera, but it is a lot thinner and therefore smaller than the case. Both of the cameras slid around a bit, but the smaller the camera, the more it will slide. As a result, many pictures will have a black shadow from the tube on the bottom left and/or right corners. You can line it up, but that's kind of a pain. And it's hard to take vertical shots. Also, the S10 camera's flash is close to the lens... so close in fact, that sometimes it flashes partially inside the lens tube. This creates a bright white glare in the top right corner of the pictures. Oddly, this affected pictures more on land than underwater. In summary, the case is good quality, easy to use, and works well. However, it works best when the camera is closer to the maximum size for the model. Otherwise, the camera will move around causing black shadows and/or white glare spots. You can always crop these out later though, so it's still way better than using a disposable underwater camera and cheaper than buying a case made specifically for the camera.

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Mind you, this is not for deep water scuba diving... I used it for my casio exilim camera (zseries) and it worked really well. Not a drop of water on my camera! I used this while we were on vacation, and got some really funny pictures in the poolboth above and under the water. The pictures are better than a crappy disposable. It certainly took the stress out of taking my camera to the beach, toono worry about sand ruining my cameraand I had room to stash my (small) cell phone inside when we were wading in the spray one morning. (which is probably not recommended, but it worked out ok for a short time) The only downside, as mentioned before, is that the very small cameras will tend to shift insideleaving you with a picture of the ring from the lens part. Leaving the lens on the camera partially zoomed to line it up and stuffing some paper towels around the camera to make the fit more snug helped somewhat. It was worth the money for casual/recreational use for funny "happy hour in the pool" pictures.

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I use it on my Canon SD780 IS and also on my past camera Canon SD1000. First off the hard case by Canon is $175, that's getting close to the cost of my camera. If I was scuba diving weekly, I would than consider it. For me, the case allowed me to take my camera on trips I wouldn't be able to take photos and videos. I've used it on the beach, pool parties, snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands and River Rafting / Kayaking down the Kern River (level 4). Haven't had any leakage and gotten some great footage. My only dislike is that it doesn't fit my camera perfectly. It will move around unless you put some paper towels inside to prevent that from happening. If it does move around than your picture gets a little blocked by the casing. It however, can be a cool effect in some photos, but generally not. I've recently switched from paper towels to foam. This works a lot better. For the price it is definitely worth it....it's either that or never having incredible underwater photos/videos. I give it 5 stars for the price of allowing me to take my camera underwater. It also comes with a shoelace strap to put around your neck. Buy it... you won't regret it!!!

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Used with a Canon SD940 and SD780. Pretty easy to get into. Keeps water out. Only problem is adjusting it not to block the flash. The front opens up when you're not underwater so you can take clearer pictures and screw back in when you're near water again. It floats when in water so you don't have to worry about losing the camera. The neck strap detaches for when you don't need it. Overall, it works great...camera stays dry and you get your underwater shots/videos.

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Clik Elite Medium Accessory Pouch Reviews

Clik Elite CE101GR Medium Accessory Pouch
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I purchased this for my husband's small extra camera so it would match the rest of his bags. I usually hook it on my belt and ened up carrying it myself. Its easy to use, protects the camera, and I like the velcro on the back for attaching it to your belt. I would recommend this to anyone.

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I bought this to use with my Clik camera backpack. It attaches in a location that doesn't interfere with your outdoor activities, but is still easy to access quickly for small items that you need to use frequently. I find this particular size great for my iPhone. The pouch also works well with my trekking backpack that has straps along the waist belt.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Cheap Lowepro LP36356 Field Station Beltpack - Dark Olive

Lowepro LP36356 Field Station Beltpack - Dark Olive
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Incredibly well padded, inside and out, and very comfortable because of the padding on the adjustable waist straps, this "Field Station" by Lowepro is also very sturdy looking, and I would imagine very waterproof too. It will keep your binoculars/camera protected (an adjustable insert for this is inside, kept in place with Velcro and easily removable if you wish. Also room for the field guidebook, etc. There is even an insert that can be used as a "table." A zippered compartment inside for valuables (it's about the length/depth of a dollar bill, so credit card/license/cash would fit OK) and there's another zippered compartment on the outside, this one quite a bit roomier. A mesh covered pocket on one side of the bag would fit your pens, etc., and another without a cover on the other side would hold a water bottle.

It's a nice dark olive green and if I have a complaint, is that it's not as versatile as I would have hoped. It would be even nicer if somehow the waist straps were removable and a shoulder strap could be added, making this more of a multi-purpose item. But I quibble! Birders will love this bag, and by its sturdiness, it looks like it could last them a very long time.

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This is the ultimate gift for birders, whether they're just going for a hike/bird watch or participating in the Christmas bird count. Holds all of your gear without having to haul around something big & clunky.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I've been a birder since 1978. I have a Lowepro camera bag, so when I saw this on Vine I thought it would be a good thing... it is. As with my other Lowepro, the construction cannot be faulted. It's sturdy, comfortable to wear, ergonomic, and the overall space is adaptable to varying book and binocular sizes via Velcro fasteners. I easily fit my Fujinon 7x50 Polaris F-SX Marine Waterproof Binoculars w/ comfort strap, Fujinon 7x50 7107502 if I remove the Quick Shelf, but they're heavy and I use them for astronomy, and the quick odd bird I might want to see out the back door. My Nikon 7496 Eagleview Zoom 8-24 X 25mm Binoculars (Black) fit well into the binocular pouch, and I can add a book (or 2) and keep the Quick Shelf installed. I do not (yet) see the use for the quick shelf (but don't tell my wife! I'm using this as a justification for getting an iPad ;-}

Like I said, this is a Lowepro in quality and convenience, but definitely a niche product. Other Lowepro packs will do as well.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Lowepro Field Station Beltpack is a pretty well designed belt case designed for bird watchers, hikers or travelers who want to carry small binoculars or a small camera and an iPad or field guide but don't want to carry a backpack or shoulder bag.

The Field Station Beltpack is about as large as you would want a belt pack to be; any larger and it will feel like it's going to fall or pull your pants down, but if it was smaller it wouldn't hold a small camera (point and shoot or small mirrorless camera like an Olympus E-P3 or Sony NEX-5N with pancake lens) or small binoculars and an iPad.

The ballistic nylon is thick and durable with plenty of padding material inside to keep the pack contents safe from bumps or even a fall. The "Quick Shelf" isn't a horrible idea but I didn't find it all that practical in real-world use. Yes, if you need to write something in a field journal then the Quick Shelf will come in handy. However, if you don't need a surface for writing then the Quick Shelf just takes up space in the bag.

On a brighter note, the Quick Shelf does provide a little extra protection/padding for an iPad so it's not a horrible thing ... it's just that I found myself wanting "a little" extra space inside the beltpack and I would have had the extra space without the Quick Shelf.

The breathable padding on the back side (body side) of the beltpack is VERY comfortable and the padding extends around part of the belt as well. If you're planning an all-day hike then this beltpack shouldn't cause you any trouble. That said, some serious hikers might wish this pack came with suspenders to help keep the belt from sliding down during an all-day journey.

Bottom line, it's good for its intended use but isn't the best "general use" bag for a camera and iPad.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I've used a Lowepro shoulder bag for my last few cameras. That's over 8 years. They've gotten dirty but are still functionally in great condition. This bag shows the same quality in materials and construction. If you want padded iPad and binocular carrying system, this works well. That said, I think it's a bit over-designed. For one thing, there's a padded binocular section inside the pack. That's a nice idea. However, enthusiast quality binoculars are generally very rugged and waterproof. I imagine that people willing to spend the money for this probably have binoculars as least as rugged as my Eagle Optics Ranger ED 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars RGR-4208-ED model. Anyway, the padded compartment is attached with velcro and I removed it. That gave me enough extra room to include a lightweight poncho in the bag.

The other part I removed was the special iPad holder. It allows you to put an iPad in the pack and attach it in such a way that you can use the holder as a third hand to support the tablet at waist level, in view. The holder seems solid but the angle that it keeps the iPad is one I find awkward. It also holds the iPad just farther away than my bifocals focus well. Again, that's attached with velcro and can be removed, leaving a padded tablet compartment. If you have an Android tablet, the holder probably won't fit well anyway. Using an iPad as a field book is a great option. There are good quality bird guides especially the Peterson Guide app and the iBird app, as well as travel guides. I have several Kindle guides on my iPad. Having a whole reference library in the field is wonderful.

Bottom line is that you could get a decent fanny pack and add a padded iPad sleeve for half what this costs. It wouldn't be as elegant, but easily as functional.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Ruggard Streak 15 Shoulder Bag (Black with Yellow Accenting) Reviews

Ruggard Streak 15 Shoulder Bag
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I have the sony Alpha Nex6 and I can easy fit it and three lenses(including a long zoom lens). I used this for travelling Europe and found it served well. The adjustable inner pocket is great for adapting the bag to your needs. It is sturdy and well padded, Probably not suitable for a larger size camera if you want room for lenses as well.

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Sony Alpha DSLR-100 (Screen) Reviews

ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Sony Alpha DSLR-100
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I am happy with the product so far. The price, delivery, and ease of installation are good. It's a savior for my LCD screen, as I've had other cameras screens damaged that had no protection.

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