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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Buy Square Perfect Rolling Camera Case Backpack for Digital Photo

Square Perfect Rolling Camera Case Backpack for Digital Photo and Video Cameras! Photojournalist Ready!
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I've been looking for a rolling camera case, mostly on ebay. The tenba or other well known case products were 300 bucks and more for a similar product!

I was kinda skeptical of what I was going to get with a case this cheap but I decided to give it a try anyway. It came in the mail last night. It seems to be made well enough and the zippers are all heavy duty, the only place it might be a little lacking from a more expensive case is in the thickness of the padding on the sides and top and possibly a locking pull handle. The unit is built like a small softsided suitcase and comes with a bunch of velcro dividers, horizontal and vertical so you can set it up to your taste. This unit also has backpack straps so if you want to sling it on your back instead of rolling it behind you then that works too (although I would not want to stand in a crowd unless I locked the zippers together, too easy for someone just to unzip and grab my camera body or something). The unit has one pretty big pocket on the outside front (that has more smaller pockets and a key clip) and a small one on one side and what can only be a cell phone case, the other side has a tripod holder and there are straps that come around to secure the top (not just the zipper holds the top down) even more. The handle pops up and slides down when you don't want to use it (there is no release button it just slides). I wanted this for a plane trip in November, it'll just be easier to deal with a rolling case for carry on and I DO NOT want to check my beloved camera into the luggage compartment where it could be damaged or stolen (especially in a metal haliburton case that looks like what it is). The only slight issue I've noticed so far is that one of the wheels seems stiff, I'm going to load it up and roll it around to see if it loosens up or I can fix it myself. This bag has double wheels on both sides but they're the typical small rolling luggage wheels, i.e. don't bother trying to roll this in sand, it probably won't handle it well. So far I'm satisfied with what I got for the money, I'm sure that full retail these were probably sold for well over a hundred dollars if not more. The looks of this case does not "say" camera case to me, so in addition to the cheap price it has the advantage of not looking like what it is where an expensive Tenba or other well known camera case brand SCREAMS that it's sitting there with expensive camera gear inside. I'm satisfied with it, if I end up investing in a more expensive bag later it will still have many other uses.

update: I used this on my November trip, worked perfectly. Has the usual issues a bag with only wheels on the back has but it rolls well and no problems. I can see the differences in this and a 200 dollar bag, the long velcro dividers down the middle are too soft and the velcro not very strong, i.e. you have to put the bodies on the bottom of the bag or the weight will pull the long dividers away from the top of the bag. The sides of the expensive bags are also a LOT harder than what you get here. Overall, for what I paid this bag was worth it and it fit in the overhead and under the seat on the plane (at one point the Southwest stewardess threatened to force me to check it and I told her precisely what I thought about that idea) fortunately it fit under the seat as well as anyone else's bag and she backed off. For fourty bucks there's nothing wrong with this bag but if you're really concerned about protecting your gear it can't hold a candle to the much more expensive products.

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Don't waste your money on this product. It is cheaply made and very flimsy. I bought this specifically to haul and protect my equipment on a photo trip to the Pacific Northwest. The insides are too soft and the bag doesn't hold it's shape. Before I boarded my first flight, the pull handle had pulled apart so I had to carry the bag, instead of pulling it, for the rest of my trip. The velcro didn't hold my equipment in place and one of the front pockets tore, I guess from shoving/pulling it in/out of the overhead compartment, even though I had nothing in the pocket. I would have ditched it then and there except I had no other means of carrying my equipment. Again, don't waste your money on this inferior product.

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I wouldn't reccomend purchasing this case. The handle broke after less than 5 hours of use. I wasn't pulling anything unusually heavy but the extension part of the handle pulled all the way out and it won't catch when I put the piece back in. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to fix it so now it's just an uncomfortable backpack.

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Rest assured you can "carry on" your camera gear and it will be protected with this bag on all the major airlines. The general airline carry-on size limit is 45" (H+W+D) and this measures in at 20"H (bottom of wheels to handle) x 16"W (w/o side pocket stuffed) x 8-12"D (with or w/o top pocket stuffed), so 44" easy. So many of the $300 price range roller backpack camera bags even fail to meet the 45" standard, and I just don't want to take the risk of noto being able to carry on my equipment on the plane with me. It's the size of a normal backpack, and comfy too to wear.

I bought this bag a couple of years ago on ebay for about $50 and it's been my best/most used camera bag. I can keep my small laptop (or netbook) in the top pocket, which also fits a regular "folder" as well just barely for model releases, travel notes, etc. If you have a larger laptop, you could probably fit it on top of your gear within a protective sleeve. I love the small top and side access pockets for accessories, cellphone, cards, batteries, business cards, pens, etc. The side straps also help compress the bag to keep things snug and tight.

Upside: You didn't spend $300 for a carry-on rolling camera backpack!

Downside: The padding is a little bit weaker/softer but it's definitely protective. I feel comfortable about it. The "lid" zipper ends just short of the end of the bag, so it doesn't naturally flip down 180 degrees w/o a little weight in it and flipping it back but as you can see in the picture it does.

For the price and the value received, this is definitely 5 stars!!!

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There isn't any support for the camera and the lenses. The dividers are stronger in the camera bags bought at Wal Mart!! When pulling, the bag flops around.

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Reviews of Panasonic DMWSFZ8 Nylon Case for DMCFZ8

Panasonic DMWSFZ8 Nylon Case for DMCFZ8
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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Well, this case does have room for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K, but I don't get why oh why it does not come with a shoulder strap? It is a huge case and it only comes with a belt hole? Oh come on!

I don't see myself carrying this case with my camera inside on my belt!

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The quality of the bag was good but the size was too small for our use with a DMC-FZ28. We wanted a smaller bag but couldn't exclude the battery charger. This bag will only allow an extra battery and lens cover. If they would have provided a charger slot and a top strap the 1 star would become a 5 star. As it was it became a return item.

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This looks like an okay case, well-constructed and with a nice extra inside pocket for a battery or extra SD card. My only beef, now that I've got the actual item in my hands, is that the belt loop is too small.

If this were a LowePro bag (which I now wish I'd looked into before making this purchase), the belt loop would be wide enough for the kind of hip belt you find on a fanny pack. The loop on this bag is only wide enough for a maximum 2-inch-wide belt (though going past 1.5" would be pushing it).

It'll clip to the chest strap of a backpack just fine, but I'm disappointed that it won't work with my butt-pack. Also, there are loops to rig a shoulder strap, as another reviewer mentioned, but the loops have snaps that can very easily un-snap, so good luck with that. I wouldn't trust 'em.

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This is just the camera case I was hoping to find. I wanted a small case that I could wear on my waist belt and that would carry only the essentials (the camera, shoulder strap, lens hood, extra battery, maybe in an extra filter). It is a bit big to wear but it works (the real problem is the camera is a bit big to wear on the hip). The case holds the FZ28 facing down, the hood removed and facing up, the camera strap, and one extra battery. There is still room for another battery and an extra memory card if desired. If you are looking for a big case to store lots of camera stuff, this is not it. For me, the size is perfect. The purchase price was low, and the quality and construction are great. This is a solid value. I have no idea how they can sell the DMW-CZS7 camera case for more than five times what I paid for this case. You can buy some cameras for the price of the DMW-CZS7 case.

Regarding some of the other reviewer's comments, one reviewer wrote they even got the charger and USB cable in the bag--I have no idea how they did that because the case is not that big. The charger and USB cable can stay behind; I don't need to carry those when I am out taking pictures. The belt loop easily supports my widest belt of 1 1/4 inches. If your waist belt is wider than that, you probably need to modernize your wardrobe. I agree with another reviewer who wrote that the two snap loops are just for attaching the case to the camera strap if desired; in other words, it is not a good idea to purchase your own case strap and attach it to these two snap loops.

I added some images of the back and inside of the camera case. Check them out.

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I decided to buy this case despite reading the previous review. I have the DMC-F228 camera and was looking for a case that would fit my camera snugly, as I didn't want to carry around a huge bag. This bag does the job just fine. The case fits my charger, USB lead, wide angle lens and camera well. In order to carry the case, you simply use the strap attached to your camera and loop it around the provided clips on the case a separate strap on the case is not necessary. I like it!

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Review of Kenneth Cole Reaction Case for Ricoh CX4

Kenneth Cole Reaction Case for Ricoh CX4
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I have a smaller Kenneth Cole Reaction case that I bought locally for $10 and use to carry a small Panasonic camera. This case was going to replace the smaller case and allow me to carry extra batteries in the same case. I mis-measured and didn't like the fit, plus the material on the smaller case seemed a little thicker which I felt protected that camera better, so I am using this to carry accessories for a different camera instead. It is a very nice, well-made case, and the price, even after shipping, is unbelievably low. I am very glad I purchased this case.

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Kata D-Light Grip-12 Holster (Gray) Reviews

Kata D-Light Grip-12 Holster
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have a Nikon D3100, and am using it with the 18-55mm kit lens. This bag holds the body with lens attached well without too much extra room, although a slightly longer lens on the body would fit as well. There is room inside the bag next to the lens for the (included) yellow weather sleeve that you can put around the bag. The sleeve tucks into itself and is a really nice feature. There is also a little pouch included that attaches via velco to the inside of the bag (on the inside on the lid or inside on the side) that can hold two extra memory cards.

The strap is wide and high quality, and the bag overall seems like a great travel holster. Post a comment if you have any questions.

Update I've since tried this holster with the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR on my D3100 body, and it didn't really close. I might have been able to force it, but I think it would really be too big and you wouldn't want to do that. I regularly use it with both the 18-55 kit lens and the 35mm prime lens (Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras) that I picked up and love. Although there's a little extra room with both of these lenses, the tapered design and excellent quality of the bag means I'm not worried about them getting damaged from some shifting inside.

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The KATA Grip-10 DL camera HOLSTER bag specified by their web site for the Fuji X-E1 will only hold the camera body, not the 18-55 mm kit lens. Instead get the Grip-12 DL bag which will hold camera body, zoom lens, plus an EF-X20 external flash unit. A small internal velcro-secured pouch holds spare flash batteries and memory cards. This bag is beautifully made with plenty of padding in key spots. A rain cover on a retainer cord tucks invisibly into a side pouch for instant retrieval. The bag has loops to secure it to your pants belt, and is small enough to comfortably sit down while wearing it. A very nice camera strap is included. Everything else, from the carry handle to the covered zipper speaks of quality. This bag is much nicer than those carried by the top electronics stores that sell cameras.

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I just bought a Nikon d5100 with the base lens, and this bag is the perfect fit. I actually sneak the battery charger in here too when I throw it in the car, but even that is pushing it. This size will only work if you know you're bringing one lens, a cleaning cloth, and an extra memory card.

Though it's light on space, the construction feels solid and the design really works well for a light, over-the-shoulder bag. Got this on a recommendation and I'll pass it along as one; if you want to travel light with your camera at the ready, get this one.

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I purchased this to carry a Nikon D5100 with a kit lens. It is a good snug fit which is what I wanted. It has room for a spare battery and card as well as the included rain cover. I can squeeze in a Nikon SB-400 flash when I need to. There is a side pocket that can carry a lens brush and battery if needed. I have a number of Kata bags and I am convinced they are the best ones you can buy. I prefer bags I can wear on my belt, have a rain cover and are as small as possible.

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This thing is built like a tank. It fits my Sony a55 with Tamron 17-50 zoom lens very well. It is snug, but it works.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Reviews of Aktiv Pak AP400 400 Camera Backpack -Black

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Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I purchased this piece based on positive reviews and the perceived value for the price. Within 2 weeks, one of the buckles for the shoulder strap split; they are much smaller and of weaker quality than those of other backpacks I have at home. I emailed the company to try and get repair completed and was told I would need to pay for the freight to and back....that's $20 in freight for a $40 backpack that worked for all of 2 weeks...that is not the quality or customer service I was hoping for and thought others should be aware if they choose to purchase.

Good Luck.

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This product is great for the money. However it is big and bulky, there is a lot of room in this bag for several large cameras and lenses. The compartments are adjustable for a custom fit. In the front compartment shown with the magazine sticking out, I can fit a large textbook and notebook with some room left over. Also, my 15.4" laptop fits perfect.

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I bought this for a gift for my husband and he loves it. It has places for his camera (Canon 50D) and several lens and other camera accessories. He's thrilled because he now has a place to put his laptop in the same bag. If you carry both a laptop and a bunch of camera stuff, this bag is for you.

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If you want a sturdy cam bag, with thick padding and more crevices and pockets to hide your stuff than the Grand Canyon, get this bag.

The bag is exactly how it appears and more.

Craftsmanship. The zippers are solid, with easy action, strong stitching, and large teeth. Exterior zippers have weather flaps to protect contents from the elements. This extra material provides additional protection, as even closed zippers are openings into the camera bag. At times, my bag holds over $1,000 worth of equipment, all of it sensitive to water/snow.

The carrying handle is a finger-gripped rubber-like-handle, anchored by durable webbing. Almost all pockets have depth to the bottom of the bag. Inside the bag, walls are thickly padded, with plenty of Velcro dividers that have strong loops and hooks.

True, the bottom of the bag holds yet another pocket a raincoat for the bag. For me, it serves as extra padding for the bag-bottom.

Bag size. It is big and can easily double as a plane-trip carry-on, holding a cam, lenses, accessories, and a laptop.

While not by design, the bag does not scream 'expensive electronics inside!'. It has a simple logo, a detail I appreciate and one of the reasons for my purchase.

Sure, you can keep reviewing bags I did and still come back to this one. I'm hoping to save you the time.

30 Jan 2010 Update:

Just finished packing for trip to Cali. Bag measurements, packed with camera, lenses, and 16" HP laptop, is 41", well below airline limit of 45" for a carry-on bag. The padded shoulder straps soften the load.

30 Dec 2010 update:

Still very impressed with the bag. Recently went snow shoeing in the parks and packed my camera, lenses, and cell phone for the trip. Bag felt very light, yet I know the goods were protected.

Also, recently purchased 17.3" Toshiba laptop fits neatly in the bag.

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The Aktiv PAK Photo/Laptop Backpack is simply amazing.

This bag is HUGE! It easily fits my Sigma 120-400mm lens attached to my Nikon D90 body with a battery grip. When that lens+body assembly is placed in the middle of the bag, my Nikon 50mm f/1.8, Nikon 18-105mm and 2 sb-800 flashes fit with 4 more slots still available on either side. There are many pockets in the front, and on the sides and comfortably holds a monopod or tripod on the side securely.

The laptop compartment is in the back of the bag and fits my 17" laptop comfortably. Padding around the bag is thick and if it happens to fall with my equipment inside God forbid, (bags go through drama at airport TSA checks by the way) I wouldn't start freaking out. I tuck all of my photography credientials, airline and travel information and camera equipment manuals in the flaps at the very front for fast and easy access. I do wish this bag had a built in dedicated compartment for memory cards but this is nothing a add-on memory card wallet can't fix.

Its extremely easy to configure the inside lens compartments exactly how you need it. At the very bottom of the bag is the weather guard that quickly covers the entire bag and prevents the elements from getting to the bag. My only complaint would have to be that when the weather guard is tucked under the bag, it's difficult to have to back stand up right on its own. That would have to be my only complaint over all.

Finally, this bag is for the photographer who has lots of lenses and works on the road but needs to save money for his Sigma 70-200mm lens (thats me by the way)so cannot afford to purchase bags of similar size for 2x or 3x the price. Here's something to try if you do decide to get this bag (and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DO) have your photography logo embroidered into it. This personalizes your pack and impresses your clients and there is more than enough blank space at the front of the pack to accomplish this.

Stop thinking JUST GET IT.

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

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I wish it had a belt strap so that it can be carried on the hip. Other than that it's ok, pretty roomy and big enough to carry the charger and sd card case

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Monday, October 6, 2014

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I've been searching for a small neoprene case for my Canon SX230HS. I've tried some other small cases, and while they do fit and do protect the camera, they didn't allow mw to keep the camera in my pocket. The SX230HS is already a somewhat large camera, so the case would have to small to allow for pocket carry. I saw this on Amazon and, though there weren't many reviews to provide good feedback, I decided to try it out. I have to say I'm quite pleased. The camera fits in the case with just a little room to spare. It's not so tight a fit that I have to squeeze it in. The pouch on the front could hold an extra SD card or two or even another NB5L battery. But my main concern is being able to slip this in a jacket pocket without it being too bulky, as well as to protect the camera from scratches. This case does the trick. The quality is very good. I'm pleased with this case. By the way, it also fits my iPhone 4G, so if you need a case to protect the phone, this would work for that too. It's a snug fit, but a fit nonetheless.

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This case is small, made by a good material and has an outside little pocket that is ideal to carry batteries or/and SD cards. Can't think of any cons.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Cheap rooCASE (Pretty Hot Pink) Neoprene Sleeve Carrying Case for Casio

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EVERYTHING about this product was EXCELLENT!!

It was everything it said it would be and more!!

I'm enjoying it very much!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!

Thanks a Million =]

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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Buy Dolica SM-9000BK Case for Ultra-Slim Digital Cameras (Black)

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This is a lovely camera case that comfortably fits my Exilim along with a battery and spare memory card. It appears sturdy as well (have already used it on a 10-day tour and it came through well, including a little dip in the sink...

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I used Amazon Prime for this order and I paid $5 total for 2 day shipping and a great case! I was not sure if it would fit my Fujifilm Finepix XP20 but it worked great! I just need to get a float incase if it falls in the water and I will be good to go! The case is durable, portable, and strong with a pretty design. I would recommend this to anyone who wants good protection for thier camera at a great price!

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Reviews of Tamrac 5549 Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack (Grey/Black)

Tamrac 5549 Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Having greatly enjoyed the fine quality and convenience of Tamrac's Adventure 8 Photo Backpack , I eagerly purchased the Adventure 9 as a more versatile travel bag. I was especially interested in being able to consolidate my camera bag and computer bag into one unit.

The Adventure 9 certainly has more room than the Adventure 8, especially in the top compartment. The bag is sturdily designed and comfortable, and Tamrac have introduced some nice extra features. I like the removable inner pocket designed for carrying laptop and electrical cords, although it would be more convenient to have it adhere directly to the bag via Velcro, rather than having the cumbersome Velcro straps that lash to inner loops.

The padded camera compartment is easier to access than the Adventure 8, although one must be careful not to spill lenses and other equipment out on the ground.

The Adventure 9 is not all good, however. The see-through lined compartment has limited uses other than as a "collect all" pocket. Tamrac's special "Memory and Battery Management System" is pretty useless if if you utilize a memory case such as Gepe's CardSafe Watertight Memory Card Case . The memory management compartment just take up otherwise needed space.

Despite its larger size, the Adventure 9 has fewer compartments than the smaller Adventure 8. There are times when I would like extra compartments in order to stash small items and extra goodies, such as small bottles of sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and lens cleaner.

As a word of caution, the padded camera compartment is deeper than it looks in the advertisement photos. If your equipment is of standard size (in other words, not gigantic), you may have to be creative with the padded inserts in order to keep your gear from shifting or flopping around inside the compartment.

When accessing the camera compartment, the top quick release buckle tends to constantly flop down into the compartment. I'm constantly annoyed with it, shoving it out of the way to get to my gear, only to have it flop back into the way.

Both the Adventure 8 and Adventure 9 backpacks have waist straps. However, the Adventure 8 has a rear sleeve in which to stash the waist straps when not in use. For some unknown reason, this sleeve was not included in the Adventure 9 pack, leaving the straps to dangle needlessly below the bag. If it didn't reduce the bag's resale value, I would probably cut the straps off just to be rid of the annoyance.

According to the Tamrac website, the rear computer compartment holds 17" laptops up to 15 1/2" x 11" x 2". Most Apple notebooks run a bit slimmer than that, so access is not a problem. My computer, however, runs those exact dimensions and will not fit due to the compartment's zipper limitations. Tamrac should have designed a wider zipper opening for easier access. I'm fearful of forcing the computer, as it may tear the zipper or the compartment.

In conclusion, I was hoping that upgrading from the Adventure 8 to the Adventure 9 would allow me the same functionality as well as the added bonus of hauling a laptop. In the end, the bags shortcomings left a bad taste in my mouth.

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Since I got this backpack several weeks ago, I made many trips, including 2 to Singapore. I brought along my Canon XTi (400D), its kit lens (18-55mm), one 28-135mm lens, one 70-200mm / f2.8 lens, one external flash, and a few other small accessories, one 17-in Dell D820 laptop, its charger and mouse. The total weight is over 24 lbs (11 kg). I find this bag much better than the Tamrac Adventure 7 and the Lowepro CompuDayPack, both of which I outgrew quickly. With the Adventure 9, I can access my camera, lenses and accessories, pretty fast. Yes, I do have to put the bag on the ground to get to the camera; But that's the price I am willing to pay for convenience of carrying so many things in one bag.

When in an airplane, I put this backpack in the overhead bin. It's securely out of the way of legs, feet, service carts, etc. Before leaving home or hotel room in the morning, I will make a decision on what to bring. For example, when I was in Singapore over a weekend, I left my laptop and its accessories in the lock box in the room. My backpack was considerably lighter. I was able to find a way to conveniently secure my monopod on the Adventure 9, went out to enjoy the city and took a good deal of pictures.

This backpack is well made. The quality of its materials and workmanship is very high. Its design makes its usage convenient. The features of this backpack are well thought-out. I feel secure carrying my photographic assets around.

The only issue preventing me from giving it a 5 star is the opening for the laptop. It is barely enough for a 17-in laptop; the zipper interferes with putting in or taking out the laptop, from time to time. It seems that the worst time for this interference to happen is at the airport security line.

Hope my review is of use to you.

Update 16 March 2010

Since my review above, I made many more trips to Asia & Europe, as well as within the US. I also upgraded my camera to a Canon 50D. And my company entrusted me with a slightly bigger laptop.

This Tamrac Adventure 9 I purchased back in 2007 still serves me well. It protected my camera, lenses and accessories through high humidity & high heat of Southeast Asia, high dry heat of the desert Southwest of US, extreme cold winter of the central Europe, and many types of weather in between.

In case you like to see the photos I took on my travels, please go to .

Thank you.

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This backpack has it all:

Padded compartment for laptops up to 17"

Ample room for large DSLRs and 2-4 lenses/flashes

Space for other items, guidebook, jacket, etc.

A discrete non-camera bag appearance for security

It is a great looking bag too. I am going to the Caucasus and don't want to leave any equipment at the hotel. This bag allows you to carry all your gear with you. The straps are very comfortable. I like the grey/black combination, doesn't scream "I have expensive camera equipment. Come mug me."

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I bought this to fit my Canon EOS 30D, EF 24-70 f/2.8L (attached to the camera), EF-S 10-22 & the EF 70-200 f/2.8L.

Does it all fit? Yep, but there's not a whole lot of room left over. I have room in the bottom for the 580EX Speedlite but that's about it.

The top on the other hand is a bit smaller than I would have liked. Sure it holds other stuff...and lunch...OR a sweatshirt...but it's pretty cramped. With a bit of mashing I can just fit a light sweatshirt and my Panasonic PV-GS150 up there but it's a tight squeaze to be sure.

It's comfortable to wear but could really be a little larger overall. And I wish there was a way to secure all the straps...sternum, etc. I don't need those all the time and without a few "ties" of some sort they just seem to be floppin' everywhere.

I only gave it 3 stars because while it really is a very nice backpack it really could stand to be a few inches larger all the way around...and be able to secure or remove the extra straps when not in use.

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We recently took this backpack to Mexico, with a laptop, some camera gear, and even put some small portable speakers in the camera dividers. It was heavy but very comfortable to carry. All the gear was well protected but easy to access (handy for airport security!). The versatility of having padded sections AND a laptop pocket (which is accessible without opening the main part of the pack) AND an open area for jacket or snacks makes this the perfect pack for our needs.

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Reviews of Tamrac Adventure 74 Digital Photo Backpack (Black)

Tamrac Adventure 74 Digital Photo Backpack
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought this pack to shoot a wedding in which I'd have to travel by plane. Great compact size, that didn't take up a lot of room on the plane or during the wedding. It's small enough as well that it won't slow you down during a shoot. You are limited to the gear you can take, but that's part of the trade-off.

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This bag was purchased as replacement for another Tamrac that we had outgrown. The bag held all of our current equipment and still had additional room for other items. Durability seems to be a hallmark. The backpack feature is very handy, especially when hiking, etc. with a two year old.

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I use a modular Think-Tank belt system (fully loaded) and I needed additional storage for my camera gear and the Tamrac Adventure fit the bill just fine and at a very reasonable price.

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I used the next smaller version of this bag for years until I got another lens. The smaller (Adventure 71) bag held a Prosumer sized SLR body with attached 18-200 lens, a full sized external flash, a 70-300 lens and several many accessories. I got a new 10-22mm lens and it just wouldn't fit no matter what, so I took a chance and knowing Amazon has a terrific return policy, went with the next size bigger. This bag is awesome! It holds everything mentioned before AND three of my most used lenses. To give a better idea of those before mentioned accessories... Several filters, memory cards, batteries, two remote shutter releases. (one wired, one wireless) a micro-fiber towel, lens cloth, lens tissue, lens brush, magnifying glass, voice recorder/tape, pen/paper, compass, flash diffusers and my hat. Although not made to, it also holds a monopod in one of the external straps (not sure how long the material will last but it has been over a year with no problems. This bag has been virtually everywhere with absolutely no issues. I did use a LowPro 202AW for a while and it's just too big and clumsy, although it does hold more. Never could get used to the single strap, not comfortable at all unless using the waist belt which only makes it tolerable, but then what's the point of having a sling bag. When using the Adventure 74, I wrap the waist belt up and around the two external side straps (one of which also supports the monopod) then take the shoulder straps and tuck them into the very comfortable grab handle on top. That gets rid of any of the loose straps when carrying like luggage and also keeps them off of dirty floors. On short distance walks like going from car and across a parking lot I might use one shoulder strap. Otherwise when walking longer distances it's just a back pack and surprisingly, it's not all that much bigger then the Adventure 71. The bag does have a place for a SMALL monopod or a VERY SMALL tripod on the very outer most part of the pack but it makes it impossible to get into the outside pouch. In my case I carry bigger so what's provided doesn't work. All in all for it's size and build quality, this bag is AWESOME!

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I use this to carry my DSLR camera, two extra lenses, my camcorder plus cords and my supplies like batteries, extra SD cards, etc. I really like the chest strap. This bag is good and not too large. you can also strap a tripod to the outside quickly.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Best rooCASE EVA Hard Shell (Dark Blue) Carrying Case with Memory Foam Deals

rooCASE EVA Hard Shell Carrying Case with Memory Foam for Fujifilm FinePix Digital Camera JX500 JX550 JZ100 JZ200 T400 Z110 Z1000EXR XP50 XP150
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Can't imagine ever damaging your camera using this case. Solid feel to it, and i like the memory foam on the inside. Zipper also has a solid/well made feel to it. My last camera case had a velcro flip top that made getting to the case very easy. This case may lack that accessibility. However, there are velcro straps on the inside that you could use and conceivably not zip the case. I have small children so getting to the camera fast is often a must. This would be my only complaint, but otherwise it's a great looking sleek case that does the job.

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I managed to kill my previous camera while taking pictures of green sea turtles in the British West Indies. In replacing the camera the old case I had would no longer fit. This was the case that was recommended for the replacement camera that I had purchased, so I bought it. It fits the camera perfectly. My issue is that there is no way to attach the cameras lanyard to the case with out the lanyard coming through the zipper section of the case. This is slightly problematic if you are in a wet environment.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Reviews of HDE ® Green Flower Camera Case for Vivitar Vivicam Digital Cameras

HDE ® Green Flower Camera Case for Vivitar Vivicam Digital Cameras
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $24.99
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Paired with the Vivitar Camera as a Christmas gift for my Mom, this case has enough room for the essentials. Brighter colors in real life make the case unique. Great slim case to tuck into a purse or pocket.

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I am very impressed with this case. It is very pretty, and it fits my camera perfectly! Great Case : )

Thursday, May 1, 2014

HDE Pink Case for Sony Cyber-Shot Review

HDE Pink Case for Sony Cyber-Shot
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $24.99
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I had gotten this exact item. I was worried it would be bad quality, considering the price... but it's awesome. I love it!! and it's way cheaper than the other cases.

This case feels really nice and soft. For the price it really does a good job and protects my touch screen camera.

It also came with a matching pink arm strap that comes in handy when not wanting to have to keep putting the camera back into your purse.

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The camera case was really pretty and very affordable. However, it was too small for my Sony Cybershot DSC-W120.

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I adore this camera case. It is so cute. It has the perfect pink that I have always wanted. It is very neat with the magnetic closure. The case looks way more expensive than it is and it fits my W530 perfectly. It is not that thick so it can not protect your camera well if you accidentally drop it. However, I just need something to protect my camera from scratches and this case works just great. It is not bulky; it is just the perfect size to put into my purse. And it is so cute (though I already said that). The only thing that I did not like is the pink strap that comes with it which is way too long. Otherwise I love this pink case

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