Kodak Resilient Bag for Cameras (Grey/Blue) Reviews

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This little bag suits my Kodak Z 915 smart-camera like a glove, protecting the camera and making an easy carry case. With a little jiggling I can even get spare batteries in, but nothing else.

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This was purchased for a gift. Receiver reports the case works well to store and carry his small video camera.

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New to SLR digital photography. I am an obsessive researcher when buying big items and ended up getting a Nikon D90 with the kit lens(18-105VR). Did the same with camera bags. I'm not as crazy as some about the "sling" bag by Lowepro. I found this at Best Buy then later ordered it on Amazon.

For the money I love this bag!

1)It seems extremely well made. I can not imagine dust or anything getting to my precious camera when it is in this bag.

2)It closes with a zipper and then a flap and then even has a bag for rain that covers the whole thing if needed. It comes from a hidden zipped pocket in the outside bottom of the bag.

3)Very versatile with the pads & velcro to design the inside any way you want. (I had extra pads and put them in the pocket under the lid which helps protect the camera screen even more when the bag is closed.)

4)Has a strong handle on top to carry or a an excellent over the shoulder adjustable strap that is easy to put on the bag but difficult to get off -which is good. You are not going to drop your bag due to the strap coming loose.

5) The bag is just the right size. I would not get the smaller one. This one has some growing room. Could fit another zoom or two, maybe a flash.

6) PLENTY of pockets, everywhere for memory cards (2 specifically padded for the cards)or whatever.

7) I even like the color.

My D90 with the lens hood on fits lens down into it perfectly with pads on each side and room on both sides for more. I believe it would work with the 70-300mm and the 18-200VR lens (on the camera).

I read a lot of reviews and looked at a lot of bags online. It was when I got the bag ,put the camera in and really looked it that I realized how great it is. There were no reviews yet but I could not be happier with this choice.

Hope this helps my fellow obsessive researchers make a decision.

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Previously, I had purchased the Lowepro Slingshot 200, thinking that it would be practical in its unique way of accessing equipment in a hurry. After auditioning it with all my equipment, I realized that there was no way that I would, or want to grow into the leftover space inside that huge camera bag. So, I returned it to the store. While researching camera bags further, I came across the Nova 180 AW. Knowing that I'd be satisfied with the quality from seeing other Lowepro bags, it was only the size that I was concerned about. Before I ordered this bag from Beach Camera through Amazon, I went to the local store to see the smaller, Nova 170 AW model to see how it looked for sizing. Although the 170 model is not actually very much smaller than the 180, it only would hold just my camera with lens attached, a second lens and one flash unit. After trying all my equipment in the bigger 180 model, I see that it fits my equipment (Nikon D80 w/70-300mm lens attached; a 28-80mm lens; 2 separate flash units -Sb600 & sdx50) and with room to spare for 2 other lenses or flash units. I believe that I could reconfigure the dividers to hold 2 DSLR's with lenses attached, plus 2 flash units or lenses. There are lots of pockets on the outside and an all weather cover which means a lot to me as I enjoy nature photography. The pockets inside the top lid hold lens filters nicely, and the smaller 2 pockets for SD cards is a very appreciated touch. I tried on the bag with all my gear inside to see how heavy it would be. Not bad, actually, and quite comfortable to wear on account of the padded strap. Prior to this whole 'camera bag hunting expedition' I used the Tamrac Expedition III backpack. It was a tad too small and was very inconvenient for getting at the camera in a hurry as I had to remove it completely and find a place to set it down flat in order to take anything out (otherwise, contents would just fall out of the bag once you'd unzip it, if it was upright). The Nova 180 carries like a purse, is accessable like a purse, is comfortable whether wearing the strap diagonally across chest or on one shoulder. I was concerned about its boxy appearance and how it would effect the wearability, but it doesn't feel cumbersome at all. This bag is going on a trip with me and I'll carry it on the plane. It crossed my mind that this bag screams 'camera bag' and I might be targeted by thieves, but I think wearing it across my chest will keep it pretty secure. The bag and I are both pretty sturdy, so we'd endure the struggle, no worries;-)I agree with the previous reviewer on this bag, particularly to get this size rather than the 170. The small difference in dimensions ends up being a big difference somehow, in terms of capacity.

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This is a great bag for someone looking for a good carry-all and storage solution for a medium size DSLR with extras. This bag is large enough for me to carry *all* my camera equipment with me. It has room for my Canon 60D with EF-S 18-135mm lens attached its the perfect height for lens-down storage, and the body fits across the width or length depending on configuration. Plus it fits an additional lens, external flash, battery charger, etc. It has enough space if I decide to buy another lens or two, or if I carry a charger for rechargeable AA batteries (for the flash). The pocket on the exterior flap is good for lens caps or filters, and the exterior pocket can hold batteries, cables, you name it. While it has a good amount of storage, I think it's a bit too bulky for regularly carrying around while shooting I'd get something smaller and more basic that can carry just the camera with lens attached and maybe an extra battery.

The bag feels solidly constructed/stitched, nice zippers, and it's fairly rigid it will maintain its boxy shape even when empty. It comes with two large (~6" wide) dividers (with floppy tops) to be used across the width, three narrow (~3" wide) dividers to span between the large dividers, and one half-height divider to create a small compartment (e.g. for a 50mm prime). All the dividers are padded and have full-length velcro along the edges. The top of the bag features a nice sturdy lip that keeps the interior fairly protected when the top is latched but not zippered this is a feature I like and it is present on Lowepro and some other brands, but not all. The lip will keep the bag fully closed when carried by the shoulder strap, and somewhat closed when carried by the handle. The front buckle can be cinched tight. The shoulder strap is very adjustable, and the pad features a surface that is neither slippery nor rubbery/ultra-grippy, which I think is a good compromise. The buckles are metal ans seem strong enough.

When wearing the bag, the top flips toward the user's body (opening facing away) and can be flipped completely down against the body for access to the interior [for an example that opens towards the user (top flips away) see M-ROCK Glacier Bay 661 Digital SLR Camera Cases (Black) ]. The two 'water bottle holders' on the sides are elastic but I'm not sure that anything would fit securely there. As for the all-weather cover...it's stitched into the seam of the front pocket and although it folds up compactly in a dedicated compartment, it can't be removed without cutting it off.

As another reviewer mentions, the Chestnut Brown color is hard to describe (it's actually two tone) but I find it to be a nice change from ubiquitous black luggage and gear cases. As far as the style...well it is obviously a camera/camcorder case. I had been searching for a bag that looked more subtle, like a generic messenger bag or shoulder bag, but none of the ones I found featured zippered tops something I deem as essential for travel. I sacrificed some style for a lot of functionality and so far I don't regret it.

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I am a new photography student so everything is a new experience. We were told to make sure we get a bag with lots of padding and Lowepro was a suggested brand offering those features. My bag holds a my big camera, a 50mm and short zoom lens, an SB600 flash, card reader, lens cleaner, eye glasses, eight batteries in holders, several cards, and the owners manuals for the camera and flash. There are two little side pockets for cell phone and chewing gum. This bag seems to be the right size for storing everything. To other newbees, as the collection of photographic equipment grows over time, another bag might be needed. However, it was recommended that the photographer take only what is needed for the intended photographic excursion. So, this bag will serve me for a very long time because it is the right size for me to travel with.

The handsome bag is muted in color and offers custom interior configurations for your stuff. The zippers are well constructed and offer easy in and out of the compartments. The handle is well padded and large enough to accomodate even large hands. The shoulder strap is wide with extra padding providing comfort when toted in that way. Although I had not shopped much for bags outside of the internet, it is sturdy and comfortable. I read in previous postings that the hardware on this bag were well made. Although I have not thought to examine the hardware, it seems to fit the calibur of the bag. For me, it is not too big and not too small and offers portability, organization, and protection of my little collection of stuff.

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I have two other Lowepro bags that are extremely well made. I purchased them about three years ago. I was shocked to see how much their quality has gone downhill. The canvas used was thin and stiff. The seams are not all double stitched and the cording they used to use around the seams doesn't exist any longer. Also, the plastic clamps are much less heavy duty and don't appear they will stand up as well over time. I have loved all of my old bags by Lowepro, but I purchased another camera and needed a larger case. I am so disappointed and will be returning this bag and going to the local camera store to check out some other brands before I purchase my next bag. As far as the size, there is no way this holds a DSLR and 4-5 lenses. I have a Canon 5D Mark II with the Canon 24mm-105mm lens. I also carry my 85mm lens. With these two items in the bag, most space is taken up. You would have to have extremely small lenses to have it hold 4 to 5 lenses.

Cheap Case Logic DCB-301 Compact Camera Case - Black

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This is an excellent case for compact cameras, no question about it. I picked it up for $7 at Adorama and it is a delight to own.

Pros -

Well padded

Compact

Belt loop

Neck strap

Internal pocket for extra memory card

Cons -

No real cons, but if I were to really complain, I would say no room for additional battery, however that would sacrifice its compact size. Go buy one.

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I ordered this case for the Panasonic Lumix DMC, which I gave a friend as a Christmas gift. She said the case is a perfect fit for the camera. Case is well constructed and provides great protection.

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Nice little case at a good price. Offers a lot of protection for your camera. Better to buy the case before you drop the camera rather than after.

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This has been a great little case. I really like it and the design of it as well. It goes well with the larger model also. I have the larger camera bag type with the same color scheme. I put this smaller case inside with the camera and then when I want to just take the camer with me and not the entire camera bag I can. I would recommend this to my friends and anyone else. :)

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Would have rated this case as 5 star, but was seriously disappointed when I could only order 3 cases instead of the 10 needed.

Reviews of Bower SCB2250 Elite Pro Bag Series Large Digital Camera Bag - Large

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Very basic bag; fits the LX3 snugly. Good value for the price. Comes with a loop for hanging from your belt, and a little strap to hang from your neck.

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Holds just enough cards, cash, and change. Also carries Square Wallet and Memory Stick with ease. I recommend this if your tired of losing everything.

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I got this case for my Canon PowerShot SD960 about a year ago. It's a perfect fit and provides superb protection. It's well padded, and has a foam type liner with little bumps to provide additional protection if dropped. Overall, it's very nicely padded. It is very well made with a good material, and the zip opening is on the long side (rather than on the top like some cases), extending a bit down each of the short sides to provide a good sized opening to remove or replace the camera. The zipper pull is nice and solid, with a slightly larger knob at the end which can be grasped easily for zipping or unzipping. Above all, with a zip type case, it's critical that the zipper work smoothly and without catching on anything, and be up to the task of surviving a lot of use without falling apart. This case fits the bill....the zipper is nylon and zips easily and smoothly from one end to the other. The case looks as new and the zipper works just as well as it did a year ago when I bought it. I'll add that I've carried this around a lot in my purse and opened it a LOT. So I'm impressed with the quality.

The wrist strap is has a little hook which makes it easily removable if you wish to not use it. The hook ring on the case itself could probably accommodate a thin type hook to attach it to your belt or whatever you want to hook it to. The back part of the case has a strong, thick nylon strap attached in the side seams which would allow your belt to pass thru it to wear on your belt, with the zipper at the top for easy camera removal as you wear it.

Any small camera roughly the size of the SD960 would fit perfectly in this case. My camera fits tightly enough that it doesn't move around, yet it's easy to slip the camera with its wrist strap into the case. I plan to buy the Canon S95 soon and I hope it will also fit in this case. If so, I will buy another one as I like it better than any of the other small cases I've seen in the stores.

I got my case at BBuy for $14.99 plus tax. This one on Amazon is cheaper, but the shipping brings it to roughly the same price as BB, so not a big savings here unfortunately.

Best Green Digital Camera Case Bag for Panasonic Luminex FS16, DMC-FS18 Deals

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I bought this for my lumix and I am glad I did the color is nice and it fits just right, I would def get another one if I needed to.

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I loved the color of this case, as well as the fact that it had a caribiner hook & a hand strap on the case. I purchased it at the same time I got a panasonic lumix. It was a tight fitting case, almost like a "wetsuit for a camera" but it generally worked out okay. I put the camera in upside down so that closing the zippper would not activate the power button and turn the camera back on. My real problem was that after only 5 months the zipper stopped working, and when I finally could not unzip the case to get the camera out one day (after much struggle it unzipped), I tossed it out.

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Great product and for the money you cant beat the quality and my wife loves the color and design, looks great.

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Like the feel and cushioning for my new Panasonic Tough camera. This case with the camera inside fit easily in my pocket or purse, not as bulky as some camera cases. I would definately buy this one again!

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I was very surprised by the quality of this very reasonably priced case. This case is just what I wanted something small that would protect the camera from all of the other stuff that gets jammed into my back pack. This case fulfills that need perfectly.

Cheap Tamrac 5547 Adventure 7 Photo Backpack (Camo/Black)

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This camera backpack by Tamrac is of the highest quality. It is perfect for what I need and use it for. I shoot with a Nikon D200 and when I want to pack a little lighter for a hike or some other outdoor adventure I only like taking about two lenses and a flash or maybe three lenses without a flash. This backpack can fit those easily and it has a nice sized upper compartment to put other things you need in it like a nice turkey and swiss on rye once you get to the lookout point! They also use a great system for your memory cards utilizing their red tag system so you know which ones are full when you are changing them out and your on the go. In my opinion you cannot go wrong with this backpack. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and I use it all the time.

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I used this bag on my 12 day trip in Costa Rica. We went hiking and walking all around the beach areas and mountains. This bag was great. I agree that the waist strap is really not the best, and doesn't provide that much support. I was able to fit a sony a350, 18-70, 55-200, 75-300, and a 50 prime... along with some other battery/memory/cleaning accessories all in the bottom portion. the top part is small, but we put a couple small point and shoot cameras/ money/passports and other valuables. The top part is small but you can stuff a good amount in for a 1/2 day hike. Also, i cut off all the decals prior to going on the trip so that it was a more backpack. It is a smaller pack, and that's what i was looking for. Something small that couldn't get too heavy no matter what we shoved in it. I use it all the time now as my camera bag. i like it better than the more expensive sony bag.

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Well thought out design, quality construction. Good size for one camera and a FEW odds and ends. If you are carrying extra lenses, flash, etc. get the next size up.

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This is a really great backpack!!!

I am a freelance news photographer and

this backpack goes everywhere I go.

LOVE IT!!!

It's strong,durable,and looks great..

One more thing, I got the backpack with free super saver

shipping and the expected delivery date was like 10-15 days

later, I got 2 days later!!!

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I love this pack, it holds all the gear I need for any shoot safely securely. It holds my Canon 40D with battery pack and 17-55mm lens, a 70-200mm lens, a 50mm lens, 430ex flash, x2 lens hoods, extra AA batteries, cards, charger etc. . . I would recomend for anyone starting out that doesn't have a ton of equipment they need at all times.

Cheap Jill-E Medium Leather Camera bag

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I debated about getting this bag versus a smaller Jill-e and a more traditional camera bag. I am SO glad that I decided to go with this one! It offers a ton of room for my camera (a canon 50D), plus several lenses, battery grip, extra batteries, memory cards, cables, etc. There is even room for my "bag of tricks" that I take with me on kids portrait shoots. I love the fact that it also has a wallet/purse section for those types of items--I can get by without having to bring a purse. It is a little on the heavy side, but given how much it holds, and how stylish it is, I don't mind one bit.

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I love this bag. First, the pink color is really attractive. It is not too bright and quite deep in color. The contrast between the pockets and leather makes it look high end. There are a couple of areas that could be improved, but overall a fantastic bag!

Areas to improve:

1. The magnets for the pockets could be stronger to keep the pockets closed. Sometimes they open up and flap around.

2. On the inside, you have the ability to move the velcro pieces around. However, it is tricky because the velcro is always catching on something and the male/female parts of the velcro are hard to figure out.

3. I just travelled with this bag and I kept it on top of my wheeled hand luggage. However, there was no way to keep it attached to wheeled luggage. It would have been great if they had a slip for attaching it to the handle of the wheeled luggage. This is a personal preference. With my lenses and camera the bag was heavy and I was grateful to keep it on the wheeled luggage. Now if I could just figure out how to keep it in place.

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I loved the concept of a pretty camera bag for my wife; however, when she received it, she could not fit everything she had in her sling bag into this Jill e Medium Camera bag. This bag was supposed to hold 2 camera bodies as well as numerous lenses and other miscellaneous items, but it does not. She only has one camera body and it is a tight fit with the lens and other items.

Another disadvantage is that the bag is so heavy it is difficult for her to carry.

If we could return it we would.

It is a really nice bag but doesn't hold a lot.

Amazon had the best price for this bag, as usual.

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I'm always saying I wish I'd had my camera, so I wanted to find a bag that I could carry everywhere. By accident I ran across the Jill.e bags and wished I had found it before I bought a sling bag. I went ahead and splurged for this one and I'm so glad I did. It hold my camera and equipment as well as items I would normally carry in my purse. The leather is good quality and I have plenty of storage. It's easy to get into but everything is secure. No more do I say I wish I had my camera with me.

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I needed a camera bag for my corporate, commercial and event photography and the Medium bag fills the bill to a "T"! It is flexible, travels well from coast to coast and handles the weight with ease. I've been shooting for 25 years, owned many many different types from LowePros to Tamarac, to pelican cases, etc and this one says "ME!" No one will have this bag at an event I shoot so no one can pick it up by mistake! Hee, HEE, Heee! I love it!

Lowepro Fastpack 200 Camera Backpack Reviews

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So you just bought your first DSLR and you're looking for THE bag to protect your hard earned money.

Unfortunately for me, I bought a tamrac (expedition 3) in my haste to have a bag for my DSLR. Wrong decision as it was too stiff. Although my camera will be well protected, I was worried all the time that my camera LCD, camera body, lens, and other stuff would get scratched by its velcro lining (really stiff, scratched the back of my hands while moving the compartments around). Not to mention the zippers that are really a pain to open/close. I'm the type who puts his camera back in the bag instead of settling it on a table when not in use even though I know I'll be using it again in a couple of hours. So it was really tedious to open/close the whole bag just to get the camera.

I have a friend with a Lowepro flipside. I like the accessibility but I didn't like how it looked, triangular like a pigeon hole. Plus the fact that it looks like a camera bag (too flashy) and a sling-type, it would be really uncomfortable to carry it around when you try to squat or bend. That is why I just settled for the tamrac.

After a few days though, I stumbled upon the Lowepro Fastpack via youtube. I saw how great it looks (just like an ordinary backpack) and with the easy access design as well. I didn't think twice anymore so I immediately ordered it.

The bag is well designed and VERY comfortable. The back part of the bag is well padded and has a plastic cardboard underneath, perhaps to keep it upright at all times. The straps are really comfortable and one of the straps comes with a pocket for your phone, money, or other things you might want to have access on easily that will fit in the pocket.

The bottom part of the bag has the easy access area where the camera is kept. It has an inverted type zipper, instead of the metal side of the zipper, the cloth side is exposed so this helps (in a way) in sealing off the compartment and preventing splashes of water or rain from going in. As with the advertisement video, there are buckles to prevent the zippers from opening fully so you will be able to get your camera quickly without worrying that your lenses would fall out. The paddings are adjustable to fit your needs and the velcro is strong enough to hold your stuff in place but soft enough to not scratch anything, even your skin =).

As for the upper part of the bag, the zipper is installed in a regular fashion but the bag has flaps to cover the zipper. There are several pockets all over the bag that you can use to put other small items.

What I like about the bag, aside from the easy access, is that I have the upper compartment for other personal items. With the tamrac, it's purely a camera bag so there's no room for me to place my wallet, phone, keys, extra shirt, etc.. Also, if the lower camera compartment is not enough, the upper part will accommodate extra accessories such as flash guns, telephoto lens, and other accessories that comes with their own pouches.

Just to give the readers an idea of what's inside my bag. Bottom part has the camera with 18-55mm lens attached, big flash gun, 55-250mm lens, lens hood (around 3 inches deep for the 55-250mm), body cap, lens cap, camera battery charger, and AA charger. The upper part has 2 lens pen, blower, and remote receiver with transmitter. The pocket in front of the bottom part contains the AA batteris, and the foot of the flash gun.

Overall, I really like this bag. The build, comfort, and easy access makes this bag THE bag for me and will plan to keep it until it wears out or I simply have more stuff that the bag will not be able to accommodate.

Note though that the easy access opening is on the left side when worn on the back. If you're right handed (like me), it will take some time to get used to swinging the bag from your left side instead of the right. At first I thought that this would be irritating but when I actually used the bag, I realized that it's great that the easy access is on the left. I went to the zoo one time to try out my new long lens. After I was done, I figured that I would also take a shot of the entrance but my long lens couldn't capture the whole sign without me backing up. Unfortunately, there was no more space to back up so I decided to switch to my short range lens. This is where I felt the ease of having the easy access opening on the left. Since I was right handed, it's normal to swing my camera on my right side so it's more comfortable to have my backpack swinging from my left side. This gave me the ease of opening the backpack without my camera blocking the way. I was able to switch lenses right then and there without having to juggle between my bag and camera. Perfect!

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This backpack is very well designed for its purpose: casual travel or street photography. It keeps one camera easily accessible, looks like a regular backpack, and safely holds a moderate amount of gear.

I've previously traveled for weeks at a time with a traditional Domke shoulder bag (J-1 or J-3). Here are the pros and cons of the Fastpack compared to a traditional "journalist" bag:

Pros

-More comfortable to carry for long periods.

-Doesn't look like an obvious camera bag.

-Once zipped up, your gear is well padded on all sides; it can sit sideways, go in an overhead compartment, etc.

-Leaves plenty of extra space for your water bottle, guidebook, sunglass case, lunch bag, whatever.

Cons

-Obviously less convenient during a shoot. Your camera is pretty easy to get to. You could maybe get to one more lens with the bag still on your shoulder. But that's it.

-Layout of the main compartment is not very flexible; the dividers can only be positioned pretty much as shown in the photo (though they can be removed).

-No D rings or straps for a tripod, etc.

In size, the 200 model is a good fit for a Canon 5D (or 50D) without battery grip. A 5D with grip or a 1D would barely fit. Regarding lenses, a 70-400 f/4 will fit mounted on the camera or in the space below, barely. For smaller size L zooms (such as a 25-105 f/4 IS) you could fit four (one on the camera, one next to it, two below) and still have room for a flash.

Note the 200 model has exactly the same space and layout inside the camera compartment and top compartment as the 250 model; the only different is that the 250 adds a laptop compartment and a waist strap.

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This is a good product overall, but I was very disappointed to find out that it does not have a waist belt. I did a lot of research to ensure whatever camera bag I got had a waist or chest belt to alleviate the weight that goes on the shoulders. The video for this product on Lowepro's website shows a "comfortable light-weight harness" as they call it. But after receiving the product I see that it does not have one. I contacted Lowepro and it turns out that the product video is for the whole Fastpack series and this harness is only available on higher models...no mention of this exception in the video or in the product description/specs.

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My husband and I had the Lowepro Photo Runner first for when we went to Hawaii a couple of years ago so that the camera would be easily accessible. The only problem was that he had to carry it most of the time because I was pregnant so it wasn't very comfortable. We also had to take a backpack to carry our personal items. We decided for our trip to NYC that we would get the Fastpack because I prefer two straps (as opposed to the one strap on the SlingShot). We also liked that it seemed to have more storage for personal items than the SlingShot. We went with the 200 instead of the 100 because in some of the reviews it said that the 100 was too small. We wanted to carry our Canon Rebel camera with its lens, an extra zoom lens, and our JVC Everio video camera. We first thought it would be too big because we ended up with extra room so we just moved the partitioners around to make it fit snugly. It ended up working out well. I was also able to carry it this time, even though I was further along in this next pregnancy. We also never really worried that anything would be stolen out of it so that was nice and we didn't feel like we looked as touristy as if we had taken the Photo Runner.

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Got this for my D40 as a daypack. I don't have a lot, but I can fit my tripod (one of those tiny flexible ones, just in case) the D40 with 18-55mm VR, my 50mm f/1.8 AIS, a lenspen, and a canon sd770 (which I'll probably carry in my pocket, but I like having room for it). I was worried at first because the D40 is actually a little small for the space, but it doesn't move around. In the future, I'll be able to carry at least two more lenses, and just move the miscellaneous stuff to a different pocket. Also, more than enough room to keep putting other stuff I need--spare battery, the grip if I get it, hoods, etc.

If your longest lens+hood+filters+camera is less than 11", it will fit without disassembling it. This will leave you two roughly 7.5x2" rectangular compartments on each side of the lens, which you can further divide into two more compartments with different combinations (from about 4x2" to about 6x2" for the larger compartment in each).

The top compartment is roughly 12" high, 8" wide, and 6" deep at the base. It stays at about 6" maximum depth until 6" high. so if you can fit your other junk in a 12"x6"x6" space, you'll be good.

I was worried that the top pocket wouldn't be big enough for my laptop (8.9"). I love being able to take it, since I can stop and type up a page if I'm feeling inspired. I used to carry a notebook but it literally takes me an hour to read my handwriting and retype it. I can also plug in a mic and take audio notes as I shoot if there's something particular I want done with a shot, or just to record my thoughts. Weird, but nice. Anyway, this bag is more than big enough for the laptop in its padded case, and I have a lot of space to spare.

The pocket on the top front is roomy, and can ALMOST fit my 8.9" laptop. Not quite though. Actually, it would probably fit, but the zipper would tear it to pieces so I don't wanna :-)

The bottom front pocket (which is covered by the security flap) is decent sized. You could fit a good paperback novel, user manuals, etc. I'll probably use it for my wallet/papers.

Definitely no room for textbooks[SEE UPDATE], which I might have liked, and the bigger "camera" bags are much more expensive. I also found mine a bit cheaper than the one listed here.

Overall, a really great camera bag that fits my needs perfectly.

OH wanted to add another concern I initially had. I thought the side compartment might be a security risk--well, if you're not interested in the "fast access," you can simply move the zippers of the side access under the security flap. This means that you can't open it easily, but neither can anyone else :-)

Update 9/4/2013: This is a fairly old review (I've had the bag for almost 5 years now I think), but I wanted to mention that I am now using it as a regular bookbag. If you take out the removable camera cushions in the bottom you can comfortably fit 2 or 3 textbooks (of course, that means no camera unless you fit it in the top compartment which is a lot less safe).

As a further update, this bag is extremely comfortable. I walked all over DC with both my netbook and camera (probably 10lbs altogether), and have been using it as well as a messenger bag to tote my books around college roughly a mile a day. I barely notice it (no back pain or straps digging in my shoulder, just calves burning from the weight).It's also extremely durable. Over the past 5 years it's been back and forth to school over 4 years, on several flights to the U.K. as a carry-on, and around Wales. I love it.

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Love the color and the fact that it's harder. It's a great size and the pocket inside is perfect for holding any cord you may need or extra memory cards!

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This case is better then I thought it would be. It fits my ST200 camera really well. At first, I thought it may be too small but its perfect for just the camera. You can also charge the battery while its in the case. I wouldn't recommend it for people needing some extra room though, as its very snug fitting. The strap that's attached is short and good for your hand. Wish it was longer so I can put it around my neck, but that wouldn't stop me from buying it again.

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I ordered this to replace one I had recently lost. So happy to have found this online, since I wanted this exact case. Why? It's compact, easy to open, and very durable. The one I owned lasted for over three years (and I took that thing with me EVERYWHERE. It was in the bottom of my overloaded purse for the majority of the time while I was in college. Then it protected my beloved Samsung point-n-shoot while I traveled overseas.) Make sure to put your contact info somewhere on it, though, because I lost mine on an airplane trip (the black blends in well with the dark seat covers and in my haste to exit the plane I overlooked it---sad day, but now I have a new one--YAY!)

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Wow! Seriously, this case is an unbelieveable deal. It's sturdy and fits my Samsung MV800 with just enough room to spare. I can't think of one negative comment to make about this case. And the price is incredable for what you get.

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I have received this case on time and everything was just as described a good protection for your digital camera.

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This leather case is well made. It has a fold over flap with a magnetic catch that works well. Not as strong as a clasp, but more convenient and fine for the uses this case was made for (casual walk about). It measures about 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches. Fairly small. It fit my Olympus FE-350 fine, which measures 3 1/2 by 2 1/4 x 3/4 inches. Anything much bigger would not fit, so you may want to measure your camera to be safe.

The case looks and feels like a nice quality semi-hard case as described, not cheap like some. It has the Samsung brand name embossed on the front. The stitching is good quality and the belt-loop looks strong and should hold up well. The magnetic flap means access is quick and easy when you want to grab your compact for a quick shot.

My main use is as a general purpose protective case which I actually carry within a larger camera bag most of the time. It works well for that purpose and provides plenty of protection.

This is a good value (at 4.95) in a compact camera case, it could also be used for cell phones and other small devices whose dimensions don't exceed those listed above. I am very pleased with it and consider it a bargain compared to the many cheaply made cases selling for as much or more that I've seen.

Update 12-27-2010: At the 4.95 price and with free shipping currently, just ordered 3 more. Fits several other gadgets I have.

Update May 2011 -Just bought a couple more. Very handy. My new flip cam fits perfectly.

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This case has saved my camera from impact several times! I highly recommend it, especially if you are going on a trip somewhere where it may be damaged or knocked around. It comes with a hook that is nice and convenient for travel as well.

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I bought a Domke F-2 several months ago to use as my main bag, and it's great. I'm totally sold on Domke's quality. No other bags I've seen (including the five or six others that I own, and the dozens I've looked at in stores) come close. The F-2, however, is a fairly large bag. It holds almost all of my stuff, which includes a Canon 40D and several lenses, a couple of them being pretty large. That's great when I want to bring all my stuff, but most of the time I just want something easy to grab and carry with me.

For several years I've been using a Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home when I wanted to bring just my camera and one or two lenses. I bought that when I was using a Rebel XT, a much smaller camera, and did not have any large lenses. I've been getting by with it for the past year since I upgraded to the 40D, but have been on the lookout for a replacement the whole time. Now that I bought the 24-105L the crumpler is really not sufficient anymore (it fits but with no additional room) and I fell upon this as the best replacement.

This bag will fit a great travel kit, which in my case is the 40D with a Canon 24-105L, Sigma 10-20mm, and Sigma 30mm f/1.4 for low-light. Yet, it is small enough to just grab and go if you're just going somewhere around town and aren't sure if you'll be taking photos or not. Looks and feels like a small messenger bag.

The design is great, and customizable with the included inserts. I have it set up so at the top is one single compartment which holds the camera and whichever lens is attached. On the bottom, accessible from the zipper opening on the front of the bag, is where the other lenses go. This way you're not fumbling with the other lenses, or risking dropping them out or otherwise damaging them, while going for the camera. You could also set it up the more traditional camera bag way, to have slots accessible from the top that go all the way to the bottom. A lot of options here, which is nice.

Here are my nit-picks, though. First and most obviously is the ridiculous amount of velcro employed here. I would have preferred a different attachment mechanism, perhaps the clasps as used on many Domke bags including the F-2. Like another reviewer noted, I covered most of it up with a 2-inch velcro strip (stuck onto some thin plastic.)

Second, pockets are lacking. There are two small pockets on the front, but they are not deep enough for a pen. Batteries and stuff like that fit fine in there, but I don't feel like they're the most secure. The back pocket, a well-known Domke feature, is of course great. You can't shove all your stuff in there, though, because it goes directly against your side with no padding, so its use is ultimately limited (but still very useful.) What's glaringly missing is a pocket in the top flap. This is actually a feature of the F-2 that I don't use often, but I would have really liked to use a flap pocket here on the F-5. That would be the perfect place to store all the little accessories you don't need right at hand but would still like to bring with you. Could probably squeeze some small pockets on the side, as well, at least a tiny one to hold pens and the like.

Third, I wish there was a carrying handle for when you want to grab the bag quickly and go. This, again, is a feature of the F-2, and it's very useful. There's one on the Crumpler I mentioned as well. I may just transfer the carrying strap from the F-2, though it'd be way too long.

Finally for my nit-picks, the price. It is great quality that will last and it is made in the US, but it's undeniably a little overpriced (as all camera bags are, but still.) It's especially noticeable with this model, because unlike with the F-2, it feels as though this hasn't had as much thought. It could use a few revisions before being perfect, in which case the high price would be entirely justified.

Size it is a little bigger than you might think. Take out a ruler and measure it out. If you want something smaller say, to hold just the camera and not additional lenses, or to use with a smaller camera, the F-5XB is identical except being about half as tall. I found an F-5XB in a local camera store and I liked it, except that it was too small, which made me feel comfortable ordering the F-5XC (which I couldn't find in local stores) online.

Color if you're attracted to the army surplus look so it doesn't stand out as a camera bag, I'd go for the sand color. This olive color doesn't really seem like army surplus olive drab. It's a slightly richer green than is in the picture here. I expect that it will fade nicely over the years, of course, but new it's too nice and rich of a green to pass off as surplus. Maybe I'm just saying this because I regret not getting the sand color it was hard to decide :)

Finally, I really wish Domke didn't put that big diagonal logo on the front it does look cool, but I imagine most everyone is just going to cut it off. Though most probably wouldn't recognize it as a camera bag company, it makes the bags stand out as clearly not just a surplus messenger bag.

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I like the bag in general. It looks good, a camera bag in disguise, nicely padded, space for camera and two lenses, plus extra battery, SD cards, 2 filters, remote, wallet...and maybe a couple more small accessories if you needs to.

2 things to consider before buying; the 2 front pocket are way too small and shallow, things keep falling out. Also, I am a little disappointed about not having the zipper near the bottom of the bag, for easy bottom access like the Domke F-5XC sand. Amazon should really change the product name to Domke F-5XZ, so people don't get confused, and thinking it's the same thing as the F-5XC with rugged look. (it's really similar nevertheless)

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This bag is absolutely amazing. I never would have imagined it could fit so much gear. I've got a canon 40D, attached to a ef 24-70 2.8 L (with lens hood) which goes down the center of the bag. To the left a 580EX II flash unit, and to the right, a ef 70-200 2.8 L (with lens hood). there's space enough on the bottom to put an additional separator, and the camera battery charger. This is pretty much my all purpose kit that can go with me anywhere. The canvas material is really tough, and I love the non-slip shoulder strap. I recommend removing the "Domke" logo from the front flap unless you want to tell everyone you're carrying thousands worth of equipment on you.

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Here's what is great about this bag:

-does not attract attention

-holds a DLSR, flash and large zoom

-perfect exterior slot for Moleskine Large Plain Notebookor other journal.

My photography is often sited in developing countries and in other areas that many may not be considered 'safe'. I was looking for something that did not telegraph value. This bag does the trick. Most of my friends here in the US just think it is some 'Che' bag for books. Very low-pro. I considered several other brands Urban Disguise is a misnomer their stuff all looks like it has a laptop inside even if it does not look like camera bags. I would never walk the streets with one of those you are begging to get ganked. I cut off the Domke label on the outside and dragged it across the pavement when I got it as well this thing improves with wear.

Actually, as an aside, the best covert bag is buying a padded diaper bag at a dollar store here in the US the only looks that mine attracts are those wondering why the weird fellow is carrying a bag with little pink flowers on it no one ever suspects that there might be $2000 worth of equipment in there.

This thing is also about the right size. I can squeeze (it is a bit of a squeeze) in my Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only), 18-200 VR with hood, 50mm prime, and external flash. The journal slips into the outside pocket.

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-The velcro strap across the inside cover is a bit of overkill and creates quite a bit of noise. I just placed a piece of duct tape over all but 2" on the outsides and this solves the problem.

-The pockets inside the flap perfectly fit an iPhone or a Flip MinoHD but I wish that there was a place for keys and for smaller items like SD cards. I just toss these things in the bottom compartment for now which is a bit of a hassle.

-Extended use and back. The longest I have carried around the fully loaded bag is about 3 hours, and I did notice that it started to strain the back. There are some additional loops on the sides, I believe for support. I would not suggest taking this bag on day hikes, use a backpack or fanny pack.

I plan on trying this bag with a new monster 14-24mm f/2.8 once it arrives am hoping that it will fit.

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I've had this bag for about a month now and out of all the bags I have, it's my most favorite. (I have a back pack and messenger style bag from Krumpler and a sling style bag from Lowepro.)

I like being able to take my camera everywhere without drawing too much (if any) attention. It's simple design and materials help it slip under the radar. I'm looking forward to the green canvas fading.

I don't know what people are talking about regarding the Velcro being too strong. I think it could have been tougher and grippier.

I wish it was a shade bigger. Perhaps an inch taller and an inch wider. I carry three lenses with me (a large prime lens, a fast ultra-wide and a fast tele zoom lens which is attached to the camera). I usually have the hoods inside the bag loose sitting on top of a flash with a small diffuser.

It would have been great if it had more pockets inside for accessories or straps for a monopod or something.

I think metal buckles would have been nicer than the plastic ones on the stap.

Wish it had more padded inserts! The two supplied aren't enough and it's impossible to find something that fits the odd depth exactly.

A rain cover would have been appreciated.

A shoulder pad would have been nice too.

Oh..they should also make the waxed version of this bag with a zipper at the bottom.

Despite all this it's really quite a great bag. I'm looking forward to many years of use on many adventures!

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Sturdy case, yet when inserting the camera it often starts it up. Not very well designed, although it is great to travel and protect the camera with it.

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