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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Review of Genuine real COW leather half case bag for Olympus OM-D OMD EM5
It takes a little long to get the product from China to the East coast of the U.S. but it's fine when it arrives. Nice smooth real leather texture. Classy, yet unpretentious. Fits well over the EM-5 leaving key access points (except the battery) readily accessible. The grip takes a little getting used to but, when accustomed, adds enough mass in the right places for a better overall grip and control than using the bare body alone. Nice!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Review of Sony LCM-CSVG/B Semi-Hard Carrying Case - Black
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List Price: $24.99
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I bought this product so I could use it on my trip to Hawaii for four months. It has been very hand and sturdy. I have a sony waterproof camera and use this pouch like a messenger bag around me. I like how tough the outside casing is, and it has come along with me on my hikes and kayaking trips. I would recommend this product and purchase from this seller again!
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I bought this product so I could use it on my trip to Hawaii for four months. It has been very hand and sturdy. I have a sony waterproof camera and use this pouch like a messenger bag around me. I like how tough the outside casing is, and it has come along with me on my hikes and kayaking trips. I would recommend this product and purchase from this seller again!
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I really like this, it's not big and bulky, has room for everything i need. Received it promptly and well packaged. I would do business with this company again and would recommend others to do the same.Best Deals for Sony LCM-CSVG/B Semi-Hard Carrying Case - Black
This carrying case is well made and holds the camera securely. The strap is a convenient addition that makes it easy to carry and hard to lose.Honest reviews on Sony LCM-CSVG/B Semi-Hard Carrying Case - Black
El producto ya llego a mis manos, está en buenas condiciones y se adapta correctamente a mi camara Sony DSC-W570Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Sony LCM-CSVG/B Semi-Hard Carrying Case - Black
Too tight for Sony DSC-RX100. I now have to purchase something else. RX 100 was listed as one camera for case.Saturday, November 8, 2014
Pelican 1600 Case with Foam for Camera (Orange) Review
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List Price: $278.95
Sale Price: $158.62
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I'm a Pelican believer now. I bought several Pelican cases, including the 1600, to transport ham radio gear, AGM batteries, computers, and camera gear from South Carolina to Oregon in my pickup truck (3100 miles with the side trips).
I am in the phenomenally dusty desert environment of the eastern slope of the Cascades for the summer (staffing a USFS fire lookout tower in the Deschutes wilderness).
While not in use, I keep the electronic gear in the Pelicans .. safe from water and dust, and safe from the destructive "pack-rats" in my lookout tower's storage shed (they only go to the shed on my off days .. when the relief lookout is in the tower).
Pack-rats can get into almost anything .. but not a Pelican. Bet the people at Pelican never used that sales pitch!
I put all my equipment... its great!. The foam is soft and easy to cut.
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I'm a Pelican believer now. I bought several Pelican cases, including the 1600, to transport ham radio gear, AGM batteries, computers, and camera gear from South Carolina to Oregon in my pickup truck (3100 miles with the side trips).
I am in the phenomenally dusty desert environment of the eastern slope of the Cascades for the summer (staffing a USFS fire lookout tower in the Deschutes wilderness).
While not in use, I keep the electronic gear in the Pelicans .. safe from water and dust, and safe from the destructive "pack-rats" in my lookout tower's storage shed (they only go to the shed on my off days .. when the relief lookout is in the tower).
Pack-rats can get into almost anything .. but not a Pelican. Bet the people at Pelican never used that sales pitch!
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Best case to buy for any kind of expensive equipment that you would want to protect. Especially a valuable video cameraBest Deals for Pelican 1600 Case with Foam for Camera (Orange)
It's exactly what you'd want. High build quality, strong but the material is soft enough that it won't feel like it's abrassive or will scratch things from it's exterior. Add the water seal and pressure valve it's worth the cost if you plan on keeping it a long long time. Foam fits well and is easy to configure.Honest reviews on Pelican 1600 Case with Foam for Camera (Orange)
Excelent product but too heavy to translate. I recomend the weels version.I put all my equipment... its great!. The foam is soft and easy to cut.
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I purchased this case to transport phone/router equipment as a demo kit for VOIP. It's perfect the foam inside is completely customisable so I was able to easily cut out the perfect configuration. Top quality case, very sturdy and great level of protection!Sunday, October 26, 2014
Reviews of Kodak Small Bag for Camera (Graphite Black)
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List Price: $14.99
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This small camera case is the perfect tight fit for my Kodak Z1012 IS. The camera fits in the top section of the case very snuggly. The bottom zippered section perfectly holds my battery charger with a spare battery. Inside the case is also a neat litte memory card holder that you can keep a couple of spare SDHC cards in. I just used this case on vacation and it was small enough to sit in the bottom of my carry-on and still have plenty of room for other stuff. As mentioned my Kodak Z1012 fits very tightly in the case. Therefore, I think it should also fit all other Kodak digital cameras, since the 1012 is one of the largest Kodak digital camera bodies.
That being said, this is probably not the fault of the bag which is a great bag by itself! Just not the best bet for the Z812IS.
UPDATE on 2/21: I've now used this bag for the past 2 weeks and need to change my opinion. I think the bag has "loosened" up just a little bit and i now find it very easy and convenient to use this for the Z812IS. Plus the fact that I can fit my Insten Battery Charger for Kodak KLIC-8000 and Kodak KLIC-8000 Equivalent Li-ion Battery in the bottom compartment makes this a winner!
I'd change the rating to a 5* if I could.
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This small camera case is the perfect tight fit for my Kodak Z1012 IS. The camera fits in the top section of the case very snuggly. The bottom zippered section perfectly holds my battery charger with a spare battery. Inside the case is also a neat litte memory card holder that you can keep a couple of spare SDHC cards in. I just used this case on vacation and it was small enough to sit in the bottom of my carry-on and still have plenty of room for other stuff. As mentioned my Kodak Z1012 fits very tightly in the case. Therefore, I think it should also fit all other Kodak digital cameras, since the 1012 is one of the largest Kodak digital camera bodies.
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Though this bag is "compatible" with the Z812IS even on the Kodak website, I found it to be an extremely tight fit. I'd rather have an eight of an inch margin around my camera so I don't have to literally shoe-horn it in!That being said, this is probably not the fault of the bag which is a great bag by itself! Just not the best bet for the Z812IS.
UPDATE on 2/21: I've now used this bag for the past 2 weeks and need to change my opinion. I think the bag has "loosened" up just a little bit and i now find it very easy and convenient to use this for the Z812IS. Plus the fact that I can fit my Insten Battery Charger for Kodak KLIC-8000 and Kodak KLIC-8000 Equivalent Li-ion Battery in the bottom compartment makes this a winner!
I'd change the rating to a 5* if I could.
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This product is the perfect size for the Kodak Z712 IS camera. It come with a belt clip and removable lanyard. There is also an extra pouch for other items.Honest reviews on Kodak Small Bag for Camera (Graphite Black)
It is VERY WELL MADE and has a separate compartments for BATTERIES, MEMORY CARDS, & CAMERA. I can't see how they could have improved on the design. It can be HOOKED on your belt or HUNG from your neck using the 30" long looped strap that comes with it. This is the second of these cases that I bought. One for me and One for my wife.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kodak Small Bag for Camera (Graphite Black)
This bag is sold as a fit for the Kodak Z812-IS however the fit is extremely tight and beyond that I'm not a fan of the single clip connection (back of bag) to the strap. Had I been aware of this I wouldn't have purchased this bag. This single connection causes the bag to flop around more and not remain steady as you walk or move about.Thursday, September 25, 2014
Best DigiCom SLR Holster Camera Case FOR CANON T4i T3i T2i T1i 600D 650D Deals
This is actually my second purchase of the same camera bag; I loved the first one so much I had to buy one for my husband. This bag carried my Sony SLT-A55V through long trips in New Zealand, Nepal, Africa, China, Dubai, and countless trips here at home in the US. During all of my foreign travels I essentially carry it everywhere, and its function has been everything I could want, especially on long day trips or hiking. All of the pockets contain additional "inset pockets" of varying sizes, which makes them very versatile. The two side pockets and their additional "inset" pockets are PERFECT for carrying a small sunblock, insect repellant, lip balm, a tissue packet, and other small miscellaneous objects useful when traveling, such as a small room key or hotel business card. The larger pocket on the front is the right size to hold something oversized, such as a room key attached to a large wooden block. Personally, however, I like to use the front pocket to hold my camera battery charger, 3 spare camera batteries (in the inset "net" pocket) and 2 extra SDHC Cards (in the two small interior pockets seemingly designed for this purpose; the pockets are perfectly sized for a good "tight" fit for SDHC cards). Thus, I avoid opening the front pocket unless I'm changing batteries or SDHC cards. Instead, I find that the main interior of the bag is just roomy enough for such a purpose, and also safe; the pocket is deep enough that a large key is under no danger of falling out, even when I take out my camera. Using the Sony A55 camera with the moderately sized Sony 18-250 mm lens, I also have enough room in the main pocket to store a small water or juice can for a long day of hiking or exploring a remote town. This is VERY handy on long uphill hiking treks; in Nepal for example I was able to access juice cans easily from my camera bag, and replace them in villages along the way, all without ever removing my backpack. This extra space is also handy to store a small purchase, such as aspirin or a small carved object, without having to carry it around in a separate bag.
Clearly, versatile features are one reason I find this bag essential for travel--but, back to its use for my actual camera. With the padding inside the bag, I always feel that my camera is extremely well protected, even when the bag gets bumped around a little. There is also a velcro-closed inside pocket in the main compartment of the bag, which I use to hold polarizing /filtering lenses. This would also be a fine location to store camera batteries. The bag is extremely durable and comfortable, even when worn almost continuously in various travel conditions. The dimensions of the bag are just right; structured well and large enough to feel stable when I set it on any surface, yet small and light enough to feel so natural when worn. The only feature I find less than desirable is the attached lens cleaning cloth. The cloth is literally sewn in one side at the top of the interior pocket, which makes it difficult to maneuver sometimes to clean the lens, and also limits the methods of cloth cleaning. I could cut the cloth off, but then it could be more easily lost. Personally I'd prefer if the cloth was affixed with something like a few small snaps, to be detachable. Still, this is a very minor flaw. Overall, this is a highly functional and versatile camera bag that I consider as important for traveling as any suitcase or backpack.
Clearly, versatile features are one reason I find this bag essential for travel--but, back to its use for my actual camera. With the padding inside the bag, I always feel that my camera is extremely well protected, even when the bag gets bumped around a little. There is also a velcro-closed inside pocket in the main compartment of the bag, which I use to hold polarizing /filtering lenses. This would also be a fine location to store camera batteries. The bag is extremely durable and comfortable, even when worn almost continuously in various travel conditions. The dimensions of the bag are just right; structured well and large enough to feel stable when I set it on any surface, yet small and light enough to feel so natural when worn. The only feature I find less than desirable is the attached lens cleaning cloth. The cloth is literally sewn in one side at the top of the interior pocket, which makes it difficult to maneuver sometimes to clean the lens, and also limits the methods of cloth cleaning. I could cut the cloth off, but then it could be more easily lost. Personally I'd prefer if the cloth was affixed with something like a few small snaps, to be detachable. Still, this is a very minor flaw. Overall, this is a highly functional and versatile camera bag that I consider as important for traveling as any suitcase or backpack.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Cheap Clik Elite CE718BK Jet Pack 15, Black
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List Price: $135.00
Sale Price: $122.16
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I already own a couple of camera bags of differing sizes, but I ordered this one to take on a trip to Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand to carry carry camera gear as well as my tablet computer, which saves me one bag. Let me first address what this bag is NOT. This is not some sort of magic steamer chest into which you can pour tons of gear and have it weigh nothing if that is what you are looking for buy a steamer chest and a trolley. You won't be able to put every cable, charger, manual, filter and so on for both your laptop and camera gear into this bag however that is not it's intended purpose.
What this bag IS good for is as a day bag to carry your essential gear for the day, while leaving the various support paraphenalia in your hotel/base camp/whatever. It will happilly carry a DSLR with lens attached (in my case a Canon Eos 60D with EF-S 50-135mm lens), as well as two other lenses (in mine there's an EF-S 10-22 wide angle and an EF 50mm prime) and a laptop up to 15" (I use a Motorola Xoom) in an interior pocket, as well as a few filters. It has elastic pockets on either side near the base which could be used for (relativley slim) water bottles, however I use one for my small-ish (4' when extended) tripod along with the supplied shock cord "bungee" to attach the tripod to a loop near the top. If you wish to carry an external flash you'll need to either sacrifice one of your lenses or have it floating around free in the bag. My Canon Speedlite 430 is too long to fit into the lens "bays" without the camera sitting on it so I elected to have it floating loose inside the bag, in it's pouch of course. The front pocket of the bag is fairly small but I'm able to fit the cables, camera charger, and remote shutter into it as well as maybe a couple of biros, however I don't intend to be carrying these when out and about. Two minor things this bag lacks is somewhere appropriate to secure a decent size flash, and a couple of dedicated pockets for memory cards. I'm considering having a bungee of some sort attached internally to keep the flash from bouncing around will make it one step closer to perfect.
The bag itself appears to be ruggedly constructed of quite tough material and although it lacks a rain cover it appears to be reasonably water resistant, at least enough to keep your gear dry for a few minutes in a shower while you look for someplace under cover. Waterproof to ten metres it's not, but again that's not the purpose of this bag. Stitching appears to be strong, the shoulder straps are padded and back of it has three firm pads to cushion it against your back. I've put more gear in it than I will actually take, and with a 6kg load it feels quite light and comfortable on my back. It's adequately padded all around to protect your gear from normal knocks and bumps. The zippers are a little stiff when new but they may loosen up with use stiff zippers are not such a bad thing when trying to get through a crowded market place in a third world country while you carry gear worth four years local wages behind you either, and it's for that reason that I shall probably be removing the little cord "tags" attached to the zippers. As well as the two shoulder straps for using as a back pack the bag also has a handle at the top (great for getting in and out of cars, airports, and so on) as well as what appears to be a camera strap with some decent plastic clips that can be attached to wear the bag as a sling bag. The main bag opening covers about 2/3 of "back" and curving up to the top, with the flap opening downwards. The camera and lens compartments are in the lower 1/3 of the bag so it can be opened standing on it's base or lieing on it's back without gear falling out. The base itself is the same tough nylon material with some sort of stiffening behind it, but lacks any hard feet or similar to stand on so it may not stand up well to being dragged about, however how often does one need to drag a small backback?
One thing I found frustrating about purchasing this from Amazon (and it's not really Amazon's fault) is the lack of images online. Amazon have used the images supplied by the manufacturer, and they only supply three external images and no internal ones at all (even on their own website). If this was a regular backpack that would be fine as the inside would just be empty space, but as a camera bag I really wanted to see the internal compartments and pockets so that I could imagine where my gear would fit, and even better if there were internal images showing "typical" DSLR gear in it, as many other manufacturers do.
Overall while this is not the "be all and end all, ultimate computer and camera bag" it certainly fills a purpose. There's no such thing as a "perfect-for-all-occasions bag", which is why so many of us end up with several bags. If you wish to carry a normal amount of gear and a small laptop for a few hours before returning to your main base this is a great option as it leaves your hands free while keeping your gear close. Be careful who's standing behind you, don't stand still too long, and consider some small padlocks on the zippers if you'll be in crowded areas, as this is a weakness of all backpack type camera bags.
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I already own a couple of camera bags of differing sizes, but I ordered this one to take on a trip to Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand to carry carry camera gear as well as my tablet computer, which saves me one bag. Let me first address what this bag is NOT. This is not some sort of magic steamer chest into which you can pour tons of gear and have it weigh nothing if that is what you are looking for buy a steamer chest and a trolley. You won't be able to put every cable, charger, manual, filter and so on for both your laptop and camera gear into this bag however that is not it's intended purpose.
What this bag IS good for is as a day bag to carry your essential gear for the day, while leaving the various support paraphenalia in your hotel/base camp/whatever. It will happilly carry a DSLR with lens attached (in my case a Canon Eos 60D with EF-S 50-135mm lens), as well as two other lenses (in mine there's an EF-S 10-22 wide angle and an EF 50mm prime) and a laptop up to 15" (I use a Motorola Xoom) in an interior pocket, as well as a few filters. It has elastic pockets on either side near the base which could be used for (relativley slim) water bottles, however I use one for my small-ish (4' when extended) tripod along with the supplied shock cord "bungee" to attach the tripod to a loop near the top. If you wish to carry an external flash you'll need to either sacrifice one of your lenses or have it floating around free in the bag. My Canon Speedlite 430 is too long to fit into the lens "bays" without the camera sitting on it so I elected to have it floating loose inside the bag, in it's pouch of course. The front pocket of the bag is fairly small but I'm able to fit the cables, camera charger, and remote shutter into it as well as maybe a couple of biros, however I don't intend to be carrying these when out and about. Two minor things this bag lacks is somewhere appropriate to secure a decent size flash, and a couple of dedicated pockets for memory cards. I'm considering having a bungee of some sort attached internally to keep the flash from bouncing around will make it one step closer to perfect.
The bag itself appears to be ruggedly constructed of quite tough material and although it lacks a rain cover it appears to be reasonably water resistant, at least enough to keep your gear dry for a few minutes in a shower while you look for someplace under cover. Waterproof to ten metres it's not, but again that's not the purpose of this bag. Stitching appears to be strong, the shoulder straps are padded and back of it has three firm pads to cushion it against your back. I've put more gear in it than I will actually take, and with a 6kg load it feels quite light and comfortable on my back. It's adequately padded all around to protect your gear from normal knocks and bumps. The zippers are a little stiff when new but they may loosen up with use stiff zippers are not such a bad thing when trying to get through a crowded market place in a third world country while you carry gear worth four years local wages behind you either, and it's for that reason that I shall probably be removing the little cord "tags" attached to the zippers. As well as the two shoulder straps for using as a back pack the bag also has a handle at the top (great for getting in and out of cars, airports, and so on) as well as what appears to be a camera strap with some decent plastic clips that can be attached to wear the bag as a sling bag. The main bag opening covers about 2/3 of "back" and curving up to the top, with the flap opening downwards. The camera and lens compartments are in the lower 1/3 of the bag so it can be opened standing on it's base or lieing on it's back without gear falling out. The base itself is the same tough nylon material with some sort of stiffening behind it, but lacks any hard feet or similar to stand on so it may not stand up well to being dragged about, however how often does one need to drag a small backback?
One thing I found frustrating about purchasing this from Amazon (and it's not really Amazon's fault) is the lack of images online. Amazon have used the images supplied by the manufacturer, and they only supply three external images and no internal ones at all (even on their own website). If this was a regular backpack that would be fine as the inside would just be empty space, but as a camera bag I really wanted to see the internal compartments and pockets so that I could imagine where my gear would fit, and even better if there were internal images showing "typical" DSLR gear in it, as many other manufacturers do.
Overall while this is not the "be all and end all, ultimate computer and camera bag" it certainly fills a purpose. There's no such thing as a "perfect-for-all-occasions bag", which is why so many of us end up with several bags. If you wish to carry a normal amount of gear and a small laptop for a few hours before returning to your main base this is a great option as it leaves your hands free while keeping your gear close. Be careful who's standing behind you, don't stand still too long, and consider some small padlocks on the zippers if you'll be in crowded areas, as this is a weakness of all backpack type camera bags.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Best Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag (Black) Deals
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List Price: $149.95
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The Pro 8 is one tough cookie. My goal in finding a great gear bag was one that could hold 2 SLR bodies and 3-4 lenses, a flash and multiple other goodies. The bag had to hold it securely, be weather resistant and have top-notch foam padding. i.e. Built to last, so my camera gear would, too! I shoot in all seasons, even winter in Minnesota. I can slip one or two of those neat little "hand heater" pads into the bag in the winter and the INSULATING qualities of the Pro 8 keep the gear warm. The opposite is true in summer or when you must leave your gear in the car during warm days. A "cool pack" in one of the spare compartments does the trick for keeping things at a reasonable temperature for hours. The detachable film bag goes right from the fridge to the Pro 8 quickly, or detaches for inspection at airports in a snap. If you have one camera body and 1-2 lenses,use the extra space for lunch! The Pro 8 is worth every penny.
The division system is a bit hard to get used to but you can rearrange it since the walls are velcro. It is important to point out that with the default configuration you will be stacking lenses. The lenses on the bottom row will be covered with a velcro pad and not easily accessible. I will point out that after coming to a setup I could work with I had a nice amount of velcro debris in the bottom that I ended up vacuuming out, you will want to do the same so those buggers can't make it into your gear.
I mentioned I was more or less satisfied until last night. A trident on one of the quick snap buckles broke off. I'm more careful than most with my gear so if the bag is already breaking down with light use I'm a bit worried about the long term implications here. Tamrac has a 5 year warranty on their bags but the caveat is you must pay shipping each way and they quote at least a two week turn around. There are plenty of other snaps so I'll hold off on getting it serviced for now. It is nice to know that if it degrades any further I can have it repaired or replaced for the cost of shipping both ways.
My main gripe with this bag is with the seam used to join the bag to the main zipper (it isn't taped over and will lead to inevitable fraying and zipper jams) and the tripod holder is a complete joke (only good for the very lightest duty tripods). If you have a bunch of filters, you will need to get a wallet-style holder to hold them safely and securely.
For the price, this bag is quite the bargain as comparable products will set you back at least twice as much but in retrospect I think I should've shelled out more in the beginning. I ended up trading up to a LowePro backpack.
List Price: $149.95
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The Pro 8 is one tough cookie. My goal in finding a great gear bag was one that could hold 2 SLR bodies and 3-4 lenses, a flash and multiple other goodies. The bag had to hold it securely, be weather resistant and have top-notch foam padding. i.e. Built to last, so my camera gear would, too! I shoot in all seasons, even winter in Minnesota. I can slip one or two of those neat little "hand heater" pads into the bag in the winter and the INSULATING qualities of the Pro 8 keep the gear warm. The opposite is true in summer or when you must leave your gear in the car during warm days. A "cool pack" in one of the spare compartments does the trick for keeping things at a reasonable temperature for hours. The detachable film bag goes right from the fridge to the Pro 8 quickly, or detaches for inspection at airports in a snap. If you have one camera body and 1-2 lenses,use the extra space for lunch! The Pro 8 is worth every penny.
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I never tried a Tamrac camera bag before, and I must say that I really like this model. Nice durable construction with a padded interior to protect your camera(s) and equipment. That being said, I am a little dubious about the claim that it will fit two SLRs with lenses attached. Certainly if your lenses are fixed then it shouldn't be a problem, but if both are equipped with zooms then you may run out of room. I have a Nikon D70s, and with the 18-70mm DX kit lens attached it reaches just about to the center of the bag or slightly past it. Either way, two cameras like that would result in the lenses touching tightly at the caps. As my other camera is a Coolpix 5400 room isn't an issue, but it did factor into me giving the Pro 4 stars instead of 5. So basically, if you have one SLR and want a roomy bag with adjustable dividers and pocket space then this may be what you're looking for, otherwise you may want to look for a larger model.Best Deals for Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag (Black)
I was looking for a bag that would be big enough to carry my Nikon D300, 18-200, 70-300, 28-70 and 17-35 lenses. Not to mention assorted filters, batteries, flash cards, etc. I thought, after doing quite a bit of research, that this bag would suffice. And I suppose it might, if you carefully tucked everything away in the bag and never actually tried to get at anything. Sure, the bag will hold a bunch of 'skinny' lenses (problems stuffing in my 17-35), but those lenses are buried under layers of padding velcroed in such a way that makes all but the exposed camera and attached lens readily accessible. For example, the camera and attached lens has to sit on the 'second tier' of padding in order to use the 'lens gate'. Under the body, totally hidden, might be another lens. Another problem with the body and lens sitting high up, is that the bag's center of gravity is higher up and more prone to dump out your gear. And speaking of velcro, trying to rearrange the pads is sort of like herding cats. Another problem are the storage spacesthere simply aren't enough zippered compartments to hold loose items. The front compartment is less of a pouch and more of a sleeve. The side pockets only velcro shut, good luck if it rains. And inside the top lid? Great for storing pieces of paper, that's about it. The bag comes down to personal preference. I misfired by choosing this one.Honest reviews on Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 Camera Bag (Black)
I looked long and hard before deciding on the Tamrac Pro 8. I received my bag a little over a month ago and until last night I was pretty much satisfied with it.The division system is a bit hard to get used to but you can rearrange it since the walls are velcro. It is important to point out that with the default configuration you will be stacking lenses. The lenses on the bottom row will be covered with a velcro pad and not easily accessible. I will point out that after coming to a setup I could work with I had a nice amount of velcro debris in the bottom that I ended up vacuuming out, you will want to do the same so those buggers can't make it into your gear.
I mentioned I was more or less satisfied until last night. A trident on one of the quick snap buckles broke off. I'm more careful than most with my gear so if the bag is already breaking down with light use I'm a bit worried about the long term implications here. Tamrac has a 5 year warranty on their bags but the caveat is you must pay shipping each way and they quote at least a two week turn around. There are plenty of other snaps so I'll hold off on getting it serviced for now. It is nice to know that if it degrades any further I can have it repaired or replaced for the cost of shipping both ways.
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I bought the Tamrac 5608 Pro 8 because it easily holds holds two pro sized SLR bodies (Nikon F3s with short-ish lenses and the 8 AA battery powered MD4 motor drives attached) and 4 additional lenses, but its active career in my 'photo-arsenal' was short lived.My main gripe with this bag is with the seam used to join the bag to the main zipper (it isn't taped over and will lead to inevitable fraying and zipper jams) and the tripod holder is a complete joke (only good for the very lightest duty tripods). If you have a bunch of filters, you will need to get a wallet-style holder to hold them safely and securely.
For the price, this bag is quite the bargain as comparable products will set you back at least twice as much but in retrospect I think I should've shelled out more in the beginning. I ended up trading up to a LowePro backpack.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Buy DIGI Sling Weather resistant Back Pack for the Panasonic Lumix
This back pack style sling bag has plenty of room and I am able to keep all my lenses and batteries and other supplies at my finger tips in a very organized fashion. There are two main storage areas but plenty of pockets for other necessities. I also like the one shoulder sling style.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Buffa3 Gopro Hero3 Travel Case Review
You're not going to get many accessories into this case with your GoPro, but it's the perfect shape to protect the camera and it's well made. I thought about wrapping up the camera is a cloth to protect it in my camera bag, but the case is more secure and a great way to keep the GoPro safe just enough room for an extra battery or the WiFi remote.This case basically works but is much too small to hold a typical gopro set up. It serves the basic function of holding the camera but really offers not much else.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
BLACK WHITE Zebra Animal Design Water Resistant Protective Review
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Reviews of Zing Large SLR Case f/Nikon N50/60/65/70/80/6006/8008, Canon ELAN
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I use this Zing case when hiking or walking around, and it offers good protection when you need ready access to your SLR. The strap that comes with the case fits around your chest/back for a good secure feel. The only thing on this case is that any larger SLR bodies have a hard time fitting. My Pentax K10D barely fits, where as the Pentax *istD fits ok. Also, be aware any telephoto lenses on the body my impeed the fit as well.
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I use this Zing case when hiking or walking around, and it offers good protection when you need ready access to your SLR. The strap that comes with the case fits around your chest/back for a good secure feel. The only thing on this case is that any larger SLR bodies have a hard time fitting. My Pentax K10D barely fits, where as the Pentax *istD fits ok. Also, be aware any telephoto lenses on the body my impeed the fit as well.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Discount HDE Camera Case for FujiFilm FinePix Digtial Cameras JX370 F600EXR
The case is a perfect fit for my FujiFilm FinePix 660EXR although there's no extra room or pockets for accessories. It's a little cheaply made, but not too bad, especially for the price.
It is exactly as pictured and described~will be giving it to my daughter along with a camera, for Christmas.
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This case is all I need to protect and carry my camera, and the small mesh pouch holds the spare battery nicely. It's all I hoped for.Best Deals for HDE Camera Case for FujiFilm FinePix Digtial Cameras JX370 F600EXR
Initially, I thought my camera would not fit this case. Then I looked at my camera closely and noticed that the lens was not retracting into the camera body when it was switched off. At first I thought this was normal and that this case was not the correct one. Then I decided to visit the Fuji website and search for a question of this nature and I found it! Turns out my camera was shipped with the configuration for "Waterproof Case" switched ON. This configuration prevents the lens from retracting into the camera body when it is switched off. Setting the camera configuration for "Waterproof Case" to the OFF setting, causes the camera lens to retract into the camera body when switched off and allows the camera to fit nicely into this cool little case! The case has a belt loop for attaching to a belt and a small mesh pouch on the front where you can store an extra battery, USB cable and/or an extra memory card. It also comes with an adjustable shoulder strap. What else could you possibly want for $.01??Honest reviews on HDE Camera Case for FujiFilm FinePix Digtial Cameras JX370 F600EXR
Product arrived very quickly!It is exactly as pictured and described~will be giving it to my daughter along with a camera, for Christmas.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Kata HB-207 GDC Hiker Backpack for DSLR system or DV/HDV camcorder. Reviews
After searching through reviews online, I decided to purchase the HB-207. Users had lauded its comfort, ease of use, and versatility. The bag is very sturdy, comfortably designed, and has the capability of holding a ton of equipment. In fact, there are times when I have loaded down the bag to the point that it didn't meet airline carry-on weight expectations. Nevertheless, because it is a backpack, I've never been asked to weigh it or check it at the airline counter.
The bag is a bit large for casual use. I would not recommended it as a day pack due to its bulky girth. The bag is also not as convenient as a traditional shoulder bag when it comes to accessing your gear. Despite its size, however, it still comfortably fits in an airline luggage compartment.
The rear laptop compartment fits a bit snug. If you are using a Mac or a small, slim computer, you should be fine. But if your computer measures greater than 15 1/2" x 11" x 2", you'll be shoving and prodding just to get it to fit.
In conclusion, the bag's pros consist of sturdy, well-crafted design, comfort, space, versatility, and, to a degree, inconspicuousness. The cons might be it's lack of easy access on the field and its girth, rendering it useless for day trips. But the bags pros far outweigh the cons.
Easily fits into airplane overhead compartments.
There are tons of pockets, straps, interior accesories like mesh bags with velcro that come with the pack that I didn't expect. If the size will work for you, the "systems" kata offers are like nothing else available.
The bag is a bit large for casual use. I would not recommended it as a day pack due to its bulky girth. The bag is also not as convenient as a traditional shoulder bag when it comes to accessing your gear. Despite its size, however, it still comfortably fits in an airline luggage compartment.
The rear laptop compartment fits a bit snug. If you are using a Mac or a small, slim computer, you should be fine. But if your computer measures greater than 15 1/2" x 11" x 2", you'll be shoving and prodding just to get it to fit.
In conclusion, the bag's pros consist of sturdy, well-crafted design, comfort, space, versatility, and, to a degree, inconspicuousness. The cons might be it's lack of easy access on the field and its girth, rendering it useless for day trips. But the bags pros far outweigh the cons.
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I purchased this bag exclusively for air travel. With this large backpack I am able to safely carry all of my camera gear, as well as a 17" laptop. This pack is also great for hiking and evenly distributes the weight of your gear , and you strap on a tripod, which makes for great landscape photography.Easily fits into airplane overhead compartments.
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Kata products are unbelievably well thought through and the build quality is fantanstic. Be aware that they are made for a very large males, and are heavy. I'm 5'5" and had to return the HB-207 because it was huge, and wouldn't fit my frame.There are tons of pockets, straps, interior accesories like mesh bags with velcro that come with the pack that I didn't expect. If the size will work for you, the "systems" kata offers are like nothing else available.
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Being an independent filmmaker, I own a lot of photo and video bags and cases. PortaBrace, LowePro, Pelican, Tamrac, etc. This is my first Kata product and I am very impressed. The functionality and quality is excellent and I really like the way they implemented their system approach to accessories. This is one tough and versatile photo backpack. They are also very competitively priced. All-in-all, a great product.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kata HB-207 GDC Hiker Backpack for DSLR system or DV/HDV camcorder.
I just received my HB-207 two days ago and so far I am very impressed. This is my first camera backpack ever. It seems very well made, has lots of room and is very comfortable on my shoulders. It is very well balanced and easy to carry by the handle on top. I like the option of attaching a tripod or monopod on either side or the back. All that at a price that is highly competitive when compared with better known brands.Saturday, January 25, 2014
Review of Brown Leopard Print Design Fur Covered VG Neoprene Sleeve
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List Price: $19.99
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This case is cute and functional, and no leopards were harmed due to the making of it. It's a win win.
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This case is cute and functional, and no leopards were harmed due to the making of it. It's a win win.
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Well, i have no idea what this item is like because i've ordered it 4 days ago and it hasn't even made it to the post office yet. Thanks for the super slow shipping.Best Deals for Brown Leopard Print Design Fur Covered VG Neoprene Sleeve
Love this little carrier it fits me to a tee! Affordable and has so far traveled pretty well in my purse and car.Honest reviews on Brown Leopard Print Design Fur Covered VG Neoprene Sleeve
I like this case, it's cute and all but it's so small i can't even fit the charger in the zipper pocket on the side of it.Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Buy Pelican 1015 Micro Case w/Clear Lid - Yellow
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A Pelican is the top of the line case for protecting your items against water, sand, and dust.
I chose this size the 1015 because I was looking for something to fit my digital ELPH camera for a rafting trip. The case fit the Canon Powershot sd1200 perfectly with enough room to wrap the camera in a sock for cushion and have it fit snugly.
Beautiful blue case color, too.I bought this case to store my Samsung Galaxy S II phone while hiking and camping. My phone does not have any external case or protection around it such as a gel cover for shock protection. With the rubber insert, which makes the case water resistant, the case is too small for my phone to lay flat. I can force it too lay flat but I have to pry it out. Droid users don't have a chance. The rubber insert may break in over time but I doubt it will make that much of a difference. With that being said, the case is made with outstanding quality. My phone will definitely be protected from the elements.
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A Pelican is the top of the line case for protecting your items against water, sand, and dust.
I chose this size the 1015 because I was looking for something to fit my digital ELPH camera for a rafting trip. The case fit the Canon Powershot sd1200 perfectly with enough room to wrap the camera in a sock for cushion and have it fit snugly.
Beautiful blue case color, too.I bought this case to store my Samsung Galaxy S II phone while hiking and camping. My phone does not have any external case or protection around it such as a gel cover for shock protection. With the rubber insert, which makes the case water resistant, the case is too small for my phone to lay flat. I can force it too lay flat but I have to pry it out. Droid users don't have a chance. The rubber insert may break in over time but I doubt it will make that much of a difference. With that being said, the case is made with outstanding quality. My phone will definitely be protected from the elements.
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