Review of Tamrac 5747 Velocity 7 Photo Sling Pack (Black)

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I'm so tired of reading reviews that this bag is too smallcan't fit their camera in the bag WITH the flash on, etc. That's a pretty tall order for bags of this type and purpose. Next, there will be complaints because the tripod can't be attached during storage as well. This is a wonderful, comfortable bag that is best for a medium sized DSLR and two lenses and some small items. But I have carried four lenses and my DSLR in this bag without a problem. What's so hard about removing ONE lens to get to another? In addition, if you want to carry more lenses without stacking in the bag or more "stuff" you can buy accessory bags that fit very nicely on the sides of the bag. I bought two accessories bagsone holds my flash, one holds my filters (if I decide I really need them and usually I don't)I could have alternatively bought two lens bags as side attachements to the bag. This bag has the capacity to "grow" with the ingenious use of accessory packs that fit very nicely. I think some reviewers are expecting too much for a $40 bag that is intended most of all for taking a minimal amount of equipment, on the go, very comfortably and very accessibly and they are overlooking the accessory system. If you want to take all your odds and ends, of course this isn't the bag for thatbuy a huge Tamrac Expedition 7 backpack-you'll be sweating and heaving within 5 minutes but you'll have all your stuff. Please Rate items for what they are intended for, not for what your dreams are and don't overlook the accessories that fit with this bag for more storage room. I love this bag and I think the craftsmanship is great for the price. I find of the four bags I have (all for different places, purposes), I use this one the most.

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I find this sling pack to be great for "field use" of my D70 digi SLR. So, I can fit the D70 with 20-70 zoom attached, a 100-300 zoom, and 50 fixed in the bag. There's also a zippered side pocket, good for memory cards, small stuff. A flash would probably not fit well in the side pocket.

The sling design fits nicely on your back, ala fanny pack style. There is also a belt to secure the pack, if your riding a bike or something like that.

The top of the bag is easy-access, with a quick release clip. There are also two side clips that help secure the top flap as well.

I think this bag is great, I spent a lot of time trying other packs on and sizing them for my gear setup. IMHO, this pack is the perfect marriage of portability, comfort, and capacity.

FYI, Tamrac makes several other sizes of the Velocity, there is a bigger pack, as well as backpack style if you need to cart your entire studio around. :-)

Tom

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I had a lot of trouble finding a bag that I felt suited my petite frame. I am 5',1" and 95 pounds and I am also rather fashion conscious. I was honestly going to give up on looking for a bag because they were all either 1) incredibly ugly or 2) too large or small for my equipment. I own a Canon 30D and a Canon 70-200mm USM L lens (and hopefully more lenses in the near future).

This Tamrac bag is very versatile. You can adjust the velcro pads as you wish and it fits my lens with body attached, with room to spare on the sides for extra lenses. The front pocket has adequate room for camera accessories like memory cards and batteries, but it is also doubles as space for personal items like keys, wallet, cell phone, etc. This is one of many features I like about this bag since it means not having to carry my purse in addition to my camera bag.

In addition, it's a decent-looking bag. It doesn't look like the monster large bags (or backpacks) that they normally have available. I like that it also doesn't look like a typical camera bag, making it rather inconspicuous. If you're carrying expensive equipment I don't think you really want the world to know anyway, or at least that's how I feel about it.

Another wonderful feature is that you have the option of swinging the bag from back to front, access your camera and equipment, all without taking the bag off.

The only complaint I have about it is that it doesn't distribute the weight as evenly as I thought it would. Well, either that or I am really just a whimp and can't carry a couple of pounds -which may very well be the case.

Overall it is a good camera bag that is decently sized, easy on the eyes, well-built and designed.

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I received this as a gift and it's a great bag IF your equipment fits it. My camera (300D) and 3 lenses (70-300, 18-55, and 50) fit it PERFECT, not an ounce of wasted space, no matter which lense is on the camera. I love the one strap -slingstyle. It feels safe on my back and it's so easy to swing it to the front, get the camera out fast and get the shot. With the included waist strap I feel like I could do backflips on a trampoline and not even think about the $1000s of equipment on my back. It's a great bag. No, it doesn't have space to grow and grow with all your equipment for decades to come, but that's not what it's about. It's meant to be a trim, secure bag that can hold your dslr loaded with your long zoom lens. The only thing I would change, is that I would add in a full zipper front for loading and accessories a little easier.

Please, before choosing this one, check out the Lowepro SlingShot 100 All Weather Backpack. It's a similar design and given a 2nd chance I might choose it first. However, I still give this one a 4 out of 5 because it's really well made.

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If you need to carry a decent sized SLR and a couple of lenses around for prolonged periods, then I would recommend you take a look at this bag.

I bought this bag for a one-week trip to Maui, figuring I'd want to have my D200 and a couple of lenses with me for a good part of the trip. The downside to renting an open-air Jeep was that I couldn't leave anything of value inside, so I ended up carrying my bag (literally) everywhere I went. Here's my take:

Good carrying capacity it comfortably held my Nikon D200 with a 18-70mm lens; a 12-24mm lens and either my 70-300mm lens or my SB-600 flash. There was also plenty of room in the front pocket for a spare battery, some memory cards, my wallet and cell phone.

Comfortable I agree with a previous reviewer that it did not distribute the load as well as I had anticipated, but so long as the bag was slung to the front, it was comfortable even on a 6-hour hike.

Rugged It kept all my gear safe and it wasn't damaged despite lots of brushing up against rocks, sand and trees.

Handy Out of all the different camera bags I've tried, this one made it the easiest to get to the camera and swap out lenses quickly.

The bag comes with an extra strap that can go around your waist, but I found this cumbersome and it made it a little harder to sling the bag around. That said, it folds up out of the way nicely so it is not an annoyance.

The net is this bag did everything I wanted it to do and it did it well. If you're looking to carry your SLR with a couple of lenses on long walks or hikes, then this is worth a good look.

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Product was the great color I wanted, but I had to replace the clasp, which broke. It did not come with the Live Green shown. The price of the shipping was ridiculous and not justified. Other than that, the product is OK.

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Reviews of Pelican 1610FBLK Case With Foam (Black)

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Having outgrown my Pelican 1510 Hardcase I was in the market for a larger protective case that had room for my two camera bodies two speedlights, flash diffusers, seven lenses and other digital photography accessories including batteries, battery chargers, filters and lens cases and hoods. This case offers water, dirt, dust and chemical protection; the case being both water and air tight. Depending on the padding options, plucked foam offering the most protection there are very few places, climates or modes of transport this case and its contents cannot survive.

Fitted out with optional TSA locks it offers some vestiges of security being thrown into an airplane hold it being too large to be accepted as cabin overhead baggage. Two stage lid clamps on top and sides insure there will be no accidental opening of this case. O ring and air pressure valve insure water and air tightness.

As a defense contractor, I travel to climate extremes as part of my employment and switch between 3 different padding options:

1. 'Plucked foam' enables me to size almost exactly each piece of equipment in virtually shock proof protection. The downside is less room for everything I want to carry. This carry option included the foam padding in the lid giving my equipment all around protection.

2. (Pelican #1614) Padded velcro dividers adjustability with minimum 'wasted space' allowing a greater carrying capacity, but less isolation of individual pieces of equipment from bouncing and jarring. Under most circumstances it remains my preferred packing option. I can change equipment padding space on the fly using the velcro strips to resize the padding. Keeping the foam on the box lid still offers very good all around protection against contents moving or being bounced against each other under any travel circumstances.

3. (Pelican #1609 lid organizer)Padded velcro dividers with an unpadded lid organizer cargo net option replacing the foam in the case lid ... this option is great for maximizing carry capacity with the sacrifice of shock and bounce and isolation protection. Objects that would be protected by a foam insert in the lid are fully exposed to larger vertical objects carried in the case body. Careful, very careful packing and spacing of contents must be conducted to avoid damaging either the contents of lid organizer or case contents (or both) which can rub and scrape and damage each other.

Number two is my preferred organiztion of the case the others put into play based on need for extra protection or carrying a lot of equipment over short distances and time.

The case is larger than it appears gobbling up loads of equipment without protest with a weight penalty to match. Carrying the case is a joy wheels are well spaced and move without friction; retractable handle is comfortable and allows a good carrying angle. Getting the case in and out of a deep car trunk with a full load of equipment inside is the only discomfort drawback to using the full capacity of this case. There are carry handles both top and side to aid in this effort.

The case is offered in 3 colors from Pelican: Black, OD (Green) and Desert (Tan). Not all vendors will carry all colors. Be very specific as well as thinking through on which padding options you select as the options are not cheap. With a lifetime warranty you cannot do better than choosing this case. 5 Stars...

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I had been through the bag routine, my wife always wondered why I was so obsessed with ordering camera bags. I could *NEVER* find one that was just right for what I needed. I almost ordered the 151x model which would've ended up being too small for my needs. I ended up with the 1610 which is actually the 1614 since I have the model with the dividers. I am glad that I went with the larger sized model, and I don't foresee the need to take this as a carry on.

Definitely go with the model that has the dividers, unless you are after the utmost of protection and don't expect to change the configuration around. In researching many people suggested using some adhesive for the foam pieces to help hold them in place. Others also complained of how the wheel support system was built into the case and you had to build padding around it which took away precious space.

With the dividers, if I need to make a configuration change, it is as simple as moving the velcro attached dividers. I only realistically have two slots left in the case, and at this point I can't carry my flash bracket or Rayflash in the Pelican as I'm out of space for those longer items.

The lid top organizer Pelican Lid organizer ballistic nylon will assist you in making the best use of space possible in the case. Initially I was concerned taking out the foam padding protecting the gear from being crushed by pressure on the top. This proved to be totally unfounded. I use the case as a table, seat, or step stool, and it doesn't flex in the least bit. I've seen videos of a loaded case being driven over by a pickup truck and it didn't flex in the least bit! I use my lid organizer to carry all of my batteries, additional memory cards, contracts, pens, business cards, cleaning materials, bride rescue pack, and another highly recommended item, a Pelican Desiccant pack #1500D Pelican Peli Desiccant Silica Gel. I'm quite shocked at how much moisture exists, and I've really only owned this since winter, and haven't been through a humid summer yet! Those people that just throw the little bags from shoe boxes in, aren't doing anything for their gear!!!

The wheels work exceptionally well. Last weekend I shot a wedding at a Bed and Breakfast, the service was across a large field. A day after a prolonged rainstorm I had no issues rolling the case across the grassy field. The ladies' heels all sunk into the field though!

Four latches around the case ensure a tight locking seal. So good that you can't even latch them if something as small as a single strand of your camera strap is protruding. This is probably by design so that the waterproofing isn't impacted.

The multiple lock points have proven useful. I picked up a 6' bike cable Avenir Tightrope Cables (6mm / 6 feet) and use a lettered Master lock Master Lock 1534D Password Plus Combo Lock in Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red or Silver (Colors Vary), 1-Pack so that I can lock the case to a solid object when shooting weddings, or on site. After hearing of cards disappearing from the gift table (from people you know?!) I wanted the extra security.

The only con I guess would be weight. My case loaded is pushing 65 pounds. Not enough to take a star off of the rating though. I love having a bulletproof case, and it even floats loaded with all of that gear.

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I truly enjoy using this case in the field. It can hold most of my Nikon photo gear, that I use 99% of the time. I am glad that it has wheels, because this is not something I would want to carry for any distance. I highly recommend this case because it offers a lot of protection from the weather and from impacts to my photo gear, much better than my old Zero Halliburton aluminum case. As you can see from the photo that I uploaded it holds 3 bodies and several lenses. One of the advantages I like about the 1610 case is that it is wide enough; I can leave on my most frequently used lenses on the bodies, and not to worry about dust issues.

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If there's a better case than Pelican, I haven't found one!

I purchased the 1610 to protect my expensive Canon camera and lenses from the elements and rigors of trail riding the rugged Alaskan terrain with my Polaris Ranger 6x6.

Now, I don't worry about bouncing around on rocky trails, crossing swift rivers, following friends through clouds of dust, or getting caught in downpours and snow storms. These cases are nearly indestructible and completely sealed from the elements. I'd recommend Pelican cases to anyone who needs to protect valuable items from physical and/or environmental damage!

At first glance, Pelican cases seem expensive. But, when I realize that the price is less than 2% of what it would cost to replace my camera equipment, I'd say it's pretty cheap insurance, especially considering the quality!

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Bought this case to haul around a bunch of gear for work, and it's awesome! The foam is scored into deep squares so you can pull out the squares you need to make sure whatever you're hauling has a snug fit. I recommend placing your object(s) on the foam, and using toothpicks to "draw" the outline.

My only complaint with the case is that over time, the squares have a tendency to tear at the scores with heavy use. I've been meaning to buy some brush-on adhesive and give all the foam a good coating of it, to see if this solves the problem. It's only for this reason that the case doesn't get 5 stars.

Best Maximal Power POU-ST-122 Large StandPouch EVA Hard Shell Digital Deals

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Purchased the Large StandPouch for my Lumix DMC-ZS7 and it fits perfectly. The outside is a hard shell and there is soft material on the inside. There is a net on the inside which divides it into two compartments so an extra battery and memory cards can be kept separate from the camera.

The small flip up tripod is very stiff at first and after reading reviews of it breaking I was careful and havn't had any problems. I would recommend this case.

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Good camera bag for my DSC-wx50, it is not so big or small, it has more than enough room and not having the bulky look, so I liked it very much and also I should not forget to tell you about the small tripod attachment in the top, it is beautiful feature and my friends saw and tell "Wow". it is worth buying it.

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The idea of including a stand in a camera case is great and it works very well.

Unfortunately the quality is shoddy. I have by now used 4 or 5 of them, and they all broke sooner or later (stress is on sooner).

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Haven't really used the stand portion of the case but it is easy to put the camera on. Very convenient and sturdy case. I really like it.

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Maximal Power POU-ST-122 Large StandPouch EVA Hard Shell Digital Camera Case (Gray). This camera case is great design bud inside should be soft foam protection if u drop case camera will be safe. I did upgrade to this case and glue foam from inside.

Ape Case Slim Camera Case AC158 Review

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I bought this case to protect my husbands camera that he is using in Iraq. He has a Casio EXLIM and the case did fit it really well, but If your looking at the "APE" embelished case in the picture and thinking thats what you'll get, You're wrong. I received A black leather fold-over velcro-close case that is open in the bottom corners. It didn't even have the "APE" logo. I was disappointed as the case in the picture was what I was looking for, but I kept it and sent it on to my husband anyway. I suppose it will still serve its purpose. If you really want the product in the picture, buy from a different supplier on Amazon, or try . Thats where I originally found it.

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This is such a quality product, that I had to order one for the lady at church, my mom, my dad, etc.!!! Everyone who sees the case wants one and so far I have purchased 4 to date...and counting because I know someone else is going to ask for one. This makes the perfect gift. I love it, simply love it!! You will not be disappointed!!!

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It is a nice case--well made and well designed. It fits my wife's Casio Exlim camera perfectly. The Ape case was exacty as it was pictured and just like the one lost on a trip earlier this year.

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Works exactly as it is listed, we have had no problems with it. We would recommend it to others and would buy it again if we needed to!

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Case needs to stretch out for my Sony 9NV. It is still hard to snap it shut. It's cute and will break in over time. Small and compact. Protects the camera.

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I looked all over for a flip case like this for our DCS-H70.

There are a ton of cases that say that they fit this camera but most do not.

This is the case this model of Cybershot is designed to use.

The case opens and shuts perfectly with no fuss. Why anyone one would want a case with a zipper is beyond me.

My only complaint is that there are only 2 colors to choose from.

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I purchased this case for my Sony DSC-HX9V. It fits snuggly and the snap closure ensures that it stays closed. I don't like the magnet closures. It seems that I always bump them open. There is a small pocket inside for an extra memory card. I haven't use the belt loop, but it looks sturdy. Overall this case is functional and good looking.

Reviews of Underwater Case for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Overall, this is a great product and allows you to take stunning underwater photos (way better than a waterproof point and shoot) It does take some getting used to though, and it's main drawback (as has been noted by other reviewers) is , because of the unneccesary hard plastic casing over the lens area, the lack of the ability to move the zoom ring on the barrel of a standard SLR lens. This drawback in itself will affect sales. Dicapac should do two things. Keep this model for people who want to use it for large zoom lenses-where you can move the zoomand make another model which has a soft plastic casing over the lens area which would allow the zoom to be used on a smaller standard lens. I I sympathise with the guy who said he had a leak with hi product but I think this is very rare other wise there'd be lots of such stories on the internet (which there isn't. I did some research before buying this) But in general this is essential for ocean shots, swim shots, pool shots, rain shots, etc etc. A slightly flawed but excellent product, and it's a great price too

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Just received item and have only given it "swimming pool" tests todate. Using it with a Canon EOS XTi

Upsides:

Excellent picture clarity

Reasonably water tight (see below)

Downsides:

Extremely difficult to manipulate the camera lense rings making manual focusing and zooming effectively impossible.

A bit bulkier than I would prefer although this is likely true of any dry bag.

Seems to have a chronic, extremely low level moisture seepage into the case no matter how carefully I seal it. Not a large problem however I am considering returning the case for another try. As with any of these cases, I would recommend not using it for anything more demanding than snorkeling -and then with caution.

Difficult to compose shots with viewfinder-only camera such as the XTi. Trying to see through the mask, the bag and small viewfinder is pushing it a bit. Can be done but pretty marginal.

All-in-all OK for the price but you may want to consider paying a bit more for a low end underwater camera. You get what you pay for.

Update:

Finally got the case out for ocean testing. Pretty much confirmed what I had already guessed. Bulkiness, difficulty in using the lens adjusting rings and poor vision through viewfinder-only camera make this product a poor purchase choice. Save your money and buy an underwater camera for snorkeling.

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Our camera stayed dry, but it was difficult to use because of it's bulkiness. It was a great to have on the beach to keep the sand away from the camera. We ended up buying a disposible underwater camera while on vacation instead.

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It does its job rather admirably, but it's difficult to maneuver around, especially in action shots. The finger pockets let you change the zoom on the lens, somewhat, but the bag can get in the way of the shot. Still, it allows you to get pictures in wet environments at the fraction of the price of a typical DSLR plastic cover.

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I bought this camera case to do some photos when sailing. My Canon XTi fit very well in the case and controls were easily adjustable. Then I went to do a try and after one single use the lens protector was totally scratched and now it is impossible to use this device. The idea seems to be very good, but the reality is that this product is made from very poor quality materials. Given the fact that I live in an oversea country I did not reclaimed but my recommendation is DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY buying this product.

Cheap Precision Design PX-4 Soft Neoprene Digital Camera Case (Purple

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This camera case has good versatility. It has a shoulder strap and a belt loop, and I used both on a recent vacation. It also had a good sized extra pocket in which I was able to store an extra battery and SD card. Recommended.

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I really like this case. I wasn't asking a lotjust something that I could throw in my purse to keep my camera safe, and I love this! I love that it has a little extra pocket in the front that I can stick the cord if I need to, or an extra battery, too.

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I recently bought a Canon digital camera and was in need of a camera case. I automatically thought of looking online on Amazon. There was a great variety of designs and prices. After a few minutes i found the "Precision Design PX-4" camera case in black/ purple. I would recommend this product because it's the perfect size and it has a little pocket in the front.

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I have an Olympus 750 and it fits this case just right. The strap, when open, reveals an opening in the case that allows you to push the camera out of the case from the bottom. Camera slides in and strap lays on top. Good leather and stitching. All hardware is top notch. The magnetic closure on the strap is strong and easy to open and close. The loop on the back fits most mens belts, including the bigger leather ones with the novelty buckles.

The memory cards slots are for square and not rectangular memory like Olympus uses but I do not carry extra memory cards. I do carry an extra battery, but not in the case. This is a camera holster and it is sweet.

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It provides the essentials I was looking for to store my camera and extra battery. Perfect size!

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I bought this camera case a few years ago and it is still in great shape and holds my Olympus camera securely. Very good product for my needs.

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It's a great little cmaera case with enough space to put a drivers license and paper money. The leather is smooth and soft and and the inside is lined to protect the camera

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This case is the perfect size to store just the camera in your purse. I also has a belt clip for my husband. I looked everywhere for this color and found it on Amazon. Shipping was quick and the price was so much less that getting it from Olympus. I am evry satisfied with my purchase!

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Great item, bought it for my wife who is a professional photographer. It is of superb quality and design. My only complaint is that it says waist sizes 32 to 53 but it is so short that anyone that wears Large or XL clothes will not be able to use it as it is extremely short length.

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This is a product I've gone back and forth on. Loved it, hated it. I had an issue there a pocket pulled away from the seal because of bad stitching. This was supposed to be the pocket for your wallet or other valuables. On it's website, Lowepro has this warranty procedure that requires inspection of the product before it can be returned. I purchased this from a third party seller, and they would not do an inspection. I contacted Lowepro and did not hear back. Emailed again, and heard back immediately the customer service rep stated they did not receive the first email. From the events that followed, I can believe it. I simply had to send them a photo of the damage and a new vest arrived two days later, Fedex. So I have a new vest, and my original vest (fine except for the torn pocket.)

During this procedure, I also found that the sizing information on the product is a little misleading. I wear a L/XL in everything. According to the vest specs, I wear a medium. That thing was tight. I was sent a Large as a replacement, and that's a much better fit.

The vest takes some adjusting and has plenty of places to do so. Sides, back, front. It's almost useless by itself this is a 2/3rds vest and REQUIRES the belt to complete it. The bottom stops just above your belly. Either of the Lowepro belts works. The deluxe model has a larger lumbar pad. I have both. I use the "medium duty" belt with this vest, but turned the side pads (with the d-rings and loops) upside down. The D-rings are used by the shoulder straps, not the vest. Switching these these upside-down puts the D-rings pointing down now I have a place to hang stuff, like a couple of small flashlights.

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I basically have three different equipment configurations when I'm in the field Urban Exploration, Sports or commercial. When it's Urbex, I need to keen things compact, and have places to attach my flash lights, GPS, dust mask, etc. For sports, I need to keep two cameras handy and a bunch of accessories. Similar setup for commercial, but commercial shoots I have to add my panoramic head, fisheye, extra tripod head.

This combo of the belt and vest is fantastic. I was using the tech harness, but the belt kept shifting, and the harness chaffed the heck out or my neck. This vest wow. Yes, even though it is mostly mesh and vented, it is warmer. The belt is fantastic, and the vest has tons of places to attach everything I need and even has a removable I.D. pocket (press, etc.) Plus, to be honest, the vest looks better. I felt a little silly wearing the tech harness. Not so with the vest. Another big plus is the rolled/padded neck area.

As for sizing, I usually wear a L/XL in shirt and jackets. The S/M actually IS the correct size for me in THE BELT the vest is tight! I'd say the vest is a S/M is actual size, while the belt is a L/XL in actual size. My other complaint as with many Lowepro products, there are almost ZERO instructions. Just directions on sizing the vest. Nothing for attaching the belt, etc. Each time I use the vest, I find more pockets and features.

When you attach the belt correctly and adjust the shoulders, it should be snug, but not uncomfortably tight. First time on, it was pulling at weird angles I had the clips that attach the vest to the belt too far back on the belt. The belt was pulling the vest back and down. Took a couple of minor adjustments, and all was fine. Moved the clips about 3" forwards. Perfect fit.

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I've used this belt system for a couple weeks now and I must say it is a great idea for event shooters. The product video shows a guy with the drop in cases mounted over his hips, but you can mount them further back to avoid that wide-body obstruction. I purchased this because I sometimes work locations without an assistant, where dropping a bag in a corner means you don't want it anymore and some will relieve you of it. This belt system lets me keep the important, location-specific gear on me and the rest of the kit can stay at base camp or in the car.

I'm considering a case to put it in that leaves everything on the belt, ready to pull out and go. That would make flying to locations a little simpler.

I haven't used the vest much as I found it fit awkwardly on me (I'm a skinny guy) and didn't offer much beyond a place to store CF cards and my phone. I'm keeping it to try during the winter when I'm wearing a bulkier layer. It would probably be more useful for controlling extra cables and such that cam-ops often have looped to their belt or held by the assist.

One note, the belt for 32"+ waists is actually more like 34"+ due to the minor slippage that occurs wear the buckle clips attach. I may try a stitch into the belt to keep the buckles from slipping as I jog around in my more active events. The vest runs large too.

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I bought this to hold my Iphone 5 while I bike. I put the phone in the case and then the case in a underseat bag while I bike. Without a case the phone fits snugly in the Pelican 1015. The lid closes and I have the piece of mind that if I have a tumble on the bike, the phone will probably be fine (hopefully I will be ok to use the phone after the fall...).

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Discount Kodak Digital Camera Bag fits Kodak 200 Series Digital Cameras

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Excellent case with more then enough room (maybe to much room). Highly recommend it, worth buying. Kodak DC280 fitS perfect with enough protection.

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This camera bag fits the camera it was made for nicely, but in my case-I have 3 children who dance, play sports, etc. I like to carry as much extra stuff as i can, including spare charged up batteries plus charger. Therefore, although it has ample padding, there is not enough space and compartments and padding for they extra stuff you need.

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Not only does this case give protection for my Kodak DC280 but it also has plenty of room to carry the extras (extra memory card, extra set of batteries, charger , lens' & computer connection cord). Wonderful!!!!!!

Review of MegaGear ''Ultra Light'' Protective Black Camera RainProof Case

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The case fits the camera (Canon SX500 IS) with good padding. The front pouch is just big enough for the charger, and the top pocket fits an extra battery and extra memory. Everything you would want to have with you in the smallest size.

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This case will be great for traveling. It could be a tad bigger to hold extra stuff, but for my purposes of streamlining, its going to be great. Sturdy yet lightweight.

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I had to cringe after I bought this and was looking closely at the pictures. It says, " For Canon," very clearly on the top of the case. I thought I was buying a Canon product, but realized quickly it was not. Regardless, I kept the order because it looks nice, repels moisture, and got some decent reviews. Receiving it today, I'm happy I got it! It's very sturdy, the zippers work well, it has ample space for the Canon SX500IS to fit with the lens straight in or on its side, and it offers storage for zipped in additional memory or smaller accessories. It comes with a strap to hang it around your neck or shoulder as well, which is removable. It also had a removable divider via Velcro, which is useless if putting the SX500IS in. There is a loop to fit this to your belt on the back and two additional storage slots on the side with an elastic top and mesh material. I have also put some water onto the top and side and it rolled right off. Works great and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone. Just know that there's some clever wordplay on the image here that might confuse you as to who made it. Quality product and very worth the money.

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This case holds what I need and not too bulky. I bought this as a gift and they were very pleased with the quality.

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Plenty of room for the wall charger, couple extra batteries and the camera fits perfectly and I like that it's water resistant.