Showing posts with label fashionable camera bags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashionable camera bags. Show all posts

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Review of Kodak Hard Case for Cameras (Purple)

Kodak Hard Case for Cameras
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought the Kodak Hard Case for Cameras (Purple) because of its protective feature and it came in purple to match the camera. The little pocket that holds an extra memory card doesn't work too well. Almost every time I open the case it falls out. Also, the elastic part on each side gets in the way when trying to close the case around the camera. Otherwise, it's functional and pretty.

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This case is great and love the purple. Matches the camera and protects it without being bulky....Only wish it room for the charging cord.

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Nice color but wish it was a deeper purple. However, it is a very convenient case to carry around. Great protection for my camera.

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bought for granddaughter and he love it and well not put it down he is very happy with this product

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It was a little larger than I needed, which turned out to be great for my trip to France this summer. I used it as a camera case and a wallet for those large euro bills that were too big for my normal wallet. The color is a little muted, but it holds up well and protects the camera very well. I like the size because you could likely fit an extra battery or something else in there as well. I do recommend this one.

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Review of Pentax 85218 Adventure Case with Carabiner for W90

Pentax 85218 Adventure Case with Carabiner for W90
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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This is more of a pouch than a case, it's fine if all you want to do is hold the camera and maybe a SD card but not much more.

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Well, to start of the camera barely fits and absolutely does not fit with the strap on.

The front pocket is so small, you cannot fit a spare battery in it.

You could fit a memory card, which of course, is useless if you don't have the juice to run the camera.

Although I opened the package and quickly determined this was not the case for me, I'm fairly certain that the zipper will fail sooner than later.

The W90 is a rugged camera, but I still expected more padding for the bag itself.

Overall, a terrible product, I am certain I will find something better at Wal-Mart for about 10 bucks.

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I like the case. It does fit the WG1 if you were wondering. Very much for the minimalist, but way cool.

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Zipper broke the first time I used it. Liked the product design, but very poor quality. Also, not large enough to hold the camera and extra battery. Bought a Sony product to replace it.

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Case works fine for the camera. Pocket is a bit small and not placed well to avoid dumping out the battery and memory card though.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Reviews of rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve (Lilac) Carrying Case for Canon ELPH 310 HS

rooCASE Neoprene Sleeve Carrying Case for Canon ELPH 310 HS Digital Camera
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I purchased this to hold my new purple colored Canon Elph 310 HS. It compliments the camera nicely even though it isn't the exact same shade, but the color is very girly and pretty. I am concerned that it might get dirty being a pastel color, but I knew that going into it, so I will deal with that when it comes time to clean it. I wish the case had a hard side to protect the screen, but that's not what the product is, its a slim sleeve. So I am not taking any stars off, because I knew buying it that it would be light coverage. Very cute case.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Reviews of AST New Detachable Camera Case Pouch Bag for Panasonic LX7 LUMIX

AST New Detachable Camera Case Pouch Bag for Panasonic LX7 LUMIX DMC- LX7 - Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Case is looking good, fitting camera. I have zero complains.

It's easy to use camera, just flip the case open.

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I have given this case 5 stars it looks great and protects the camera, to shoot just UN-snap buttons and slide up and now you can shoot away.

Pros

looks great and expensive

secures camera to case using the bottom tripod mount

case stays on the take photo's

also comes with a nice leather neck strap

Cons

no extra pockets to carry spare battery or charger

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Fits the camera, that's the best thing I can say about it. It is useful to provide some protection to the outside surfaces of the camera in your luggage, in a box, etc.

It is not easy to put on, and once it's on the camera, the camera is significantly bulkier and is not usable. You must remove it almost fully before you can use the camera, it is not easy to remove from the camera, and you know it's going to be hard to put back on. You must remove it fully to access the memory card.

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Good quality feel and excellent protection for the camera and good fit, well worth it's price. It's sturdy and robust but not too big. Nice.

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This item does not fit correctly. It is definitely too big. With the case on and looking at the back bottom there is a huge gap between where the back meets the bottom of the case. It also has quiet a bit of room between the camera and the flap covering the top. Also one side if the camera slightly hangs out side the case. This is bad because the camera could get scratched there. Do not buy this cheap product.

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Buy rooCASE EVA Hard Shell (Green) Carrying Case with Memory Foam

rooCASE EVA Hard Shell Carrying Case with Memory Foam for Nikon Coolpix S6100 Digital Camera
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I quite like this case. It fits my camera just right and is hard enough to protect it from damage it may incur in my purse. The only thing I wish it had was an extra pocket to hold SD cards.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Reviews of Pelican 1560 Case with Foam - Black

Pelican 1560 Case with Foam  - Black
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I got this case to pack my photography gear in while flying. I fit two full size DSLRs, a 500mm F4L, 580EX flash, 70-200mm F2.8L, batteries, cards, etc. Everything is custom fit via the pick and pluck foam. Although not officially a carry-on size, it does fit in overhead bins and every time I've traveled I've had no issue carrying this on board. The built-in roller wheels added a lot of ease for navigating the airport. Highly recommend.

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I was very familiar with Pelican cases before I decide to purchase this model. At aircraft maintenance division we use this cases to transport very expensive aircraft parts. This case did meet my expectations, and I highly recommend for any one that really have a need to carry very sensitive equipment. In my case, I purchase it to protect my telescope ,equatorial mount, and some of the eyes pieces.

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I own a toshiba qosimo x505 Q870. As I tote this wonderful device back and forth to work each day, I needed a large laptop case to house a 17.3 inch laptop. I started out with a Toshiba metro case. It had room for all my stuff, the laptop, and the laptop's accessories. This worked well for about a year. Then I noticed that the case had a tendency to tip over when partly open. I also noted that some of the case seams were fraying and the leather in the handle was starting to crack. Time to upgrade! My data is precious to me.

Investigations at several local stores indicated that my qosimo would not fit a typical 17 inch case. It was just a little too big. I wanted a rugged case and previous experience with Pelican cases indicated that one of them would do the job, if I could find the right size. Running a number of searches on the Pelican web site and on Amazon gave me a list of suspects. I located a Pelican case distributor with in driving distance and made the journey to test things out. After examining several cases I tried the 1560 and things clicked... so I bought it.

While modifying the case foam to fit my computer, I made some discoveries. 1. Pick and Pluck foam works better if you use a sharp xacto blade or steak knife to cut along the perforations where you wish to remove foam. 2. Gorilla glue or Hold the foam glue do a nice job of holding

loose blocks of foam in position. 3. The foam in the bottom of the case comes in three layers,

a thin one and two thicker ones. One of the thick layers is custom cut to accommodate the wheel housings. The other foam layer is not.

Final pros and cons:

Pros: The inside cover organizer (1569 Lid Organizer) is great for small objects.

I was able to arrange the foam so that I could fit in almost all the items that I

previously carried in the Toshiba Metro case.

The workmanship of the Pelican case is excellent protection for my laptop, and I have

not found any flaws in the case construction (so far).

Con: This solution is a bit bulky and a bit heavy. These problems are mitigated somewhat by the

tote handle and the casters. The extra handle also helps.

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These cases are simply the best for heavy duty use. The piece was exactly what I expected, delivered on time and in good shape.

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What can I say about Pelican Cases that hasn't already been said? This case will hold two dSLR cameras, three lenses, a flash unit, teleconverter, and filters. All Pelican cases offer good protection for electronic equipment.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

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Green VG Mini Laurel Handbag for Samsung WB250F / WB30F Smart Wi-Fi Digital Camera
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I was hesitant to pay the slightly higher price compared to other cases, especially being that it wasn't prime eligible but I did because it specifically mentioned my camera's model #, & I don't regret my decision at all! Super compact design fits everything you'd need with you to take pics & the quality is awesome!

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But smaller than I expected. Very well made but a little clumsy. Would have liked just a little more room to hold battery charger. Without the charger, a smaller bag is better for me.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Buy M-ROCK NIAGRA 647 CAMERA BAG BK/BK/GY - Black/Black/Grey

M-ROCK NIAGRA 647 CAMERA BAG BK/BK/GY - Black/Black/Grey
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I purchased this as a gift. The person really likes the case. It holds the camera, spare memory cards and spare batteries with extra room. It is easy to carry. The only complaint I've heard is that it is a pain to both unclick and unzip the case when in a rush to get the camera out. She keeps the zipper undone so she has faster access to her camera.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Reviews of Mountainsmith Descent AT Recycled Camera Chestpack

Mountainsmith Descent AT Recycled Camera Bag, Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Strengths: The pack has nice room and padding for an SLR and a lens.

The great thing about a chest pack is the ability to also carry a backpack at the same time and the easy access of the SLR because it stored right on your chest. In that regard, this design is a winner.

Weaknesses: The lower straps from the back harness have female ends who's straps are not adjustable. The adjustable male ends are on the lower part of the pack itself. This means that you have to reach the opposite arm across your chest and around the pack with the male end and hold the female to anchor it while pushing the male end into it. If you have a large chest it is difficult.

I was hoping that a chest pack built by Mountainsmith would be good for someone who wants to carry an SLR backcountry. The Descent AT hangs somewhat loosely off the chest so it swings when skiing or mountain biking and it bounces somewhat when hiking at a brisk pace. Even with the shoulder straps cinched as tight as they can be.

The looseness of the pack causes the top of the back harness rides up on the back of the neck. With a camera and two lenses (one large), this creates a sore neck. I workout regularly and I still find myself holding an arm under the pack to relieve my neck.

It seems to me that a strap that encircles the upper part of the rib cage would hold the pack close to solve the swinging problem and reduce the amount of weight on the back of the neck.

If the lens is long it and the camera in the the camera will hang over the second lens. My camera now has a rub mark on it. This is not one of the flaws I am referring to in the first paragraph, given what I'm trying to stuff into a chest pack, it makes sense.

This chest pack is a good start but it has a couple of design flaws that I've reported to Moutainsmith (but the response was the equivalent of a polite smile).

Note: While Mountainsmith makes a backpack for this chest pack, it is strictly for camera equipment. For people who want to spend time outdoors, want the quality of an SLR and need to carry more than camera equipment, that won't do. I would think there is a market for people who want both.

Bottom Line:

Mountainsmith should get credit for creating a chest pack with room for an SLR and a lens. It makes a lot of sense. If you want to carry a backpack and have quick access to your camera and a spare lens , there isn't much else out there. If you can live with the neck pain on long outings, this is the best choice right now.

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The Descent AT bag is an excellent companion piece for any photographer / hiking enthusiast. Essentially able to hold a single DSLR body (with lens attached), a telephoto lens, and a small amount of miscellaneous items, the storage capacity of this bag is not such that it can be used independently of a day-pack for longer hikes. However, Mountainsmith's design allows it to be used nearly seamlessly with almost any day-pack backpack on the market, making the Descent AT a great way of shifting essential camera equipment away from your back and onto your chest where it is easily accessible.

Having used the Descent AT for nearly a year, it has become a regular part of my hiking kit. As a testament to the quality construction, the exterior material is incredibly abuse resistant, zippers and seams holding strong, and the harness components remaining equally as durable. The key component to getting the most out of this bag is to ensure that it is adjusted properly. If there is one fault of the Descent AT, its that it hangs loose on the top of the bag, with the shoulder harness components being to long for a truly tight fit for an average adult. However, that said, the Descent AT remains comfortable for long periods of wear.

Overall the Descent AT is a great camera bag for essential camera equipment during any wilderness excursion.

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I have tried all kinds of bags. I get tired of taking my pack off to get the equipment I want to use with my camera. The front pack has changed this problem. I can hike and not miss a beat if I have to change my lens. Its comfortable and I am glad I took a chance on a different kind of bag.

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Initial impressions: when I got the bag, I noticed immediately that it is a good, sturdy product like I've come to expect from Mountainsmith. Very happy with that. The bag has a harness-type system that supposedly ties in with a few Mountainsmith bags, but also can work as a standalone. As you should already know if you've gotten this far, this is a chest bag. That makes it good for quick camera access on the move, such as while hiking. I intend to use it for wildlife photography while in the backcountry.

Size and capacity: this bag will just barely accommodate my Canon 7D, a 28-135mm lens, my Sigma 170-500mm Telephoto, and a 2x teleconverter. It is a very tight fit. A telephoto lens any larger would definitely not fit at all. It also has a side pocket for something small and a front zippered flap that I'm using for my field notebook, pens, pencials, SD cards, etc.

All in all I'm happy with it. It carries comfortably, and carries a lot in a little package. More to follow after a five-day backcountry adventure next week!

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Tuff-Luv 'ZipNGo' holster / telescopic style / Top-loader case Review

Tuff-Luv 'ZipNGo' holster / telescopic style / Top-loader case & Lens cloth for digital SLR camera in size: 2 / color: Olive / compatible with / compatible with
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought this case to go with my Nikon Coolpix P-100 camera. It works great. The camera and the strap fit perfectly inside. There is also room to hold my sunglasses if needed. The exterior pouch is perfect. It holds 2 extra batteries and a couple of extra memory cards without a problem, Highly recommended!

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Best Koolertron Canvas Vintage DSLR SLR Camera Shoulder Case Backpack Deals

Koolertron Canvas Vintage DSLR SLR Camera Shoulder Case Backpack Rucksack Bag For Sony Canon Nikon Olympus Have Special Position For Notebook Computer Laptop
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Great bag, the adjustable stap extends enough for me, 6'2". A problem with most bags. Fits my Nikon D5000 with 55-200 zoom, iPad and plenty of extra space. Does a good job with my Sony camcorder as well. Was hoping that the canvas would be lighter, more kaki than dark olive. No big deal.

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I use this for when I go on vacation. I pack my camera, lens and audio recording equipment so I can do shorts on the run. Packed to the brim it won't be able to comfortably fit certain laptops, but I like to have a little bit of breathing room for my equipment.

It's worth the purchase. The one thing I wish it had was a separate handle on the top (it would require changing the way the top clips shut too), but it's a minor thing.

I plan on having this for a while.

Packed for my last trip:

T3i body, 50mm prime

h4n

two lavaliers

extra batteries (8AA, 2 cannon, 4 kodak)

Kodak zi8

aa charger

kodak charger

canon charger * 2

2 70 page notebooks

pens and snacks in the side pockets

kindle

ipad (1st gen)

With all of the above (minus the notebooks and the ipad) this will also fit a 15" macbook pro retina (tested with a friend's). Under the same circumstances it will barely fit the 13" macbook (older model) (and not to a point that I was comfortable with, but again, I prefer some breathing room).

Overall excellent buy for me.

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sweet camera bag, looks great and fits everything i have with room for more, quick shipping as well for an overseas address

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I love the bag. It is great looking with loads of space. Problem is that the inside separate waterproof case does not have a top cover as shown. Your camera will be exposed on the top to everything in the bag. I am not returning the bag because I really love it so much, but I was unhappy with the fact the pictures showed an inside that it didn't actually have. I am wondering if the photos are out of date or something. It is basically the same thing except the top part is not there. I would advise buying this bag, but not if that specific reason is why you are purchasing it. It is very good looking and well made though. I am really torn.

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Friday, January 31, 2014

Cheap BIRUGEAR Digital Camera Pouch Carrying Case for Casio Exilim

BIRUGEAR Digital Camera Pouch Carrying Case for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10, EX-ZS5, EX-H30, EX-S200, EX-H5, EX-ZR10, EX-ZR100, EX-Z16, EX-Z800, EX-S200, EX-H5, EX-S8, EX-Z35, EX-S7, EX-FC150, EX-H15, EX-Z2000, EX-Z550, EX-Z90
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Buy Case Logic ECC-101 Point and Shoot Camera Case (Amaranth)

Case Logic ECC-101 Point and Shoot Camera Case
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I bought this case to go with my new Panasonic Lumix SZ1 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom (Blue), and it fits just perfectly. The Amazon listing for my camera gives the dimensions as 3.9" x 0.9" x 2.4", while this listing gives the dimensions as 3.4" x 1.3" x 5", and really, there is more than plenty of room for the camera and a couple of accessories inside of this pouch, even though the whole thing is not much bigger than a deck of cards. The other shell is sturdy, but not hard -enough to make me think that if I accidentally dropped it while standing up and holding it in my hands, that the camera would probably survive the impact. It's not so rigid that I'm willing to drop my new camera on purpose to test that theory out, though. Also, because it's made of a sort of dense fabric material, I would expect it to be water resistant, but not waterproof. That is, the case seems like it would protect my camera in a light to medium rain or if it fell into a shallow puddle for just a moment, but it does not seem like it would hold up to full immersion in water or very heavy rains for more than a very short time. Of course, any extra protection is better than just dropping the un-cased camera on the ground or in a puddle, and I love that it has a little pouch inside to let you carry a backup SD card and/or USB cable along for the ride. I also like that it comes with a lanyard so that you can wear your camera around your neck or wrist when you carry it along. Overall, a great little case!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I couldn't fit even my smallest point and shoot camera into this case. It is REALLY small.

What you also can't tell from the picture is that the case has metal hinges, so there is no way for it to stretch around a camera that's even a little bit too big. The plus side is that if you have a small enough camera, the metal lining (kind of like an open-sided box) makes it sort of a cross between a hard and a soft case so that it probably offers extra protection over a purely soft one. However, if the hinges break, it feels like the case wouldn't be much use.

Personally not to my taste even if size weren't an issue, but when it comes to a semi-hard case, it turns out that size matters.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This camera case is a good fit for my point and shoot camera. It affords good protection for the camera screen and is sturdy enough to give the camera good protection against bumps and knocks, perfect for traveling. The fit is rather snug, but it's big enough get the camera in with little effort. There is a pocket inside the case for an extra memory card.

Not bad looking, and affords good protection for the camera.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Aesthetically this is Case Logic's nicer looking cases and feels durable. It fits the Flip MinoHD camera perfectly. If you have a slim camera, this will be a nice case for it. However, I was also able to fit my fat and old Canon PowerShot SD800IS into this too.

It has two zippers and a mesh pocket inside. Unfortunately, there is no belt strap for this case.

If you're looking for something that looks nice, simple, not bulky, and feels durable, then this is worth checking out. It fits a Canon S100 perfectly.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have been looking for a case like this for quite some time now one that fits my point-and-shoot camera snuggly, protecting it from hard bumps and bruises, yet not making the whole affair so bulky that I rather take my chances most of the time and take the camera with me without the case.

The camera I am speaking of is the Sony HX7V, which is admittedly a somewhat small camera for a 10x zoomer.

At first glance, I thought never, ever will this camera fit in the case. But it does. Fits like a second skin, actually.

I do not need all those extra pockets for batteries (for anything that might require more shots than one battery can handle, it would probably be prudent to carry a DSLR anyway ...), additional SD-cards (one 16 GB card in the camera should suffice for most shooting days ...), energy bars, or GPS units. What I need is a plain and simple protective case for my camera.

Yes, the ECC-101 also has a built-in mesh pocket inside the case, which could be useful to store some emergency money, or a few business cards. But I really don't need that.

The ECC-101 appears to be well made and I can attest to the protective prowess of its shell, which handles normal, not too rough handling very well.

It has two zippers which is a bit of overkill to me one should have done with this very small case. It comes with a strap, which I immediately discarded. I am using the camera strap to carry the whole ensemble, instead. And here, the two zippers make some sense they allow me to put the camera strap through to the outside.

All in all, I am very glad to have this case. But before you go and buy it, please check if your camera fits within the envelope given by the HX7V (101.6mm x 57.6mm x 28.6mm); because of the very snug fit with the ECC-101, even a slight deviation from this envelope would probably result in a non-fit situation.

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

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Think Tank Retrospective 7 Tall Shoulder Bag - Blue Slate Cotton Canvas
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I've amassed quite a collection of camera bags over the years, including a couple of LowePro Slingshot bags, a Tamrac Velocity 9 and now the Think Tank Retrospective 7. I was looking for a bag that would hold a bit more than the Tamrac, including an iPad, but wasn't huge and could be worn at my side. If it didn't obviously look like a camera bag, more the better. I saw a review of the Think Tank Retrospective 7 on a blog and decided to give it a try.

The main compartment of the bag has generally three spaces, a center one for a camera body plus lens, and one on each side for other lenses, flash, or whatever. There is a divider with pockets, there are pockets in the flap, and then there's the separate zippered pocket that will hold an iPad or a small laptop. I like that the flap can either be secured with two large Velcro patches, or you can cover the Velcro hook side with a sewn-in flap to allow for "quiet" opening (since the Velcro is anything but quiet.)

I was especially pleased that the shoulder strap could be adjusted to be very long being 6'4", I often find I run out of strap, but not this time. There is also a shorter fabric strap handle you can use to carry the bag.

The inside of the bag is reconfigurable, with some extra dividers provided. It protects and organizes well and doesn't draw attention to itself. There's even an outside pocket on one end and a strap on the other from which you can attach accessories.

I plan on using the Think Tank Retrospective 7 when I go on vacation when I also want to take my iPad. It's not much bigger than the Tamrac Velocity 9 and is more flexible in use.

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I bought this messenger bag for upcoming two weeks business trip in China where I hope to get a few shots in the evenings and during the weekends. Going light, low profile and comfortable were the criteria. It was going to be humid, and I plan to do some walking.

So for the upcoming trips and to avoid carrying multiple bags for meetings and touring the locale, I decided to look for a rugged and inconspicuous bag that can house a semi-pro body (D800) and couple of lens and accessories. Unfortunately like many photo enthusiasts with too many gears and choices, none of my other 5 bags (Lowepro flipside+Nova, Tenba large shoulder, Tamrac expedition+backpack) could fit the bill. Mental note: women buy many bags, and photographers tend to buy too many camera bags. Being cautious of buying yet another bag, I watched many videos and read reviews online of what Domke, Think Tank, Tenba, Lowepro, etc. have to offer. Ultimately I went with this retrospective 7 bag after considering a 5 or 10 also. After receiving the bag and walking around with it for a couple of days with different gears, I am pretty impressed and happy by the raw yet practical aspects of the bag.

Here are some of the details that got my attention:

HEAVIER THAN IT LOOKS: First of all, it feels heavier than it looks. The material is rugged and adds weight.

RETRO AND WORN LOOKING: It has a retro look all around and already a worn look. The squared corners like the ones on the front pouch will wear out faster with regular use.

TOUGH STRAPS BUT COMFORTABLE: The straps are heavy duty and more than adequate for any weight you can pack in the bag. The shoulder pad on the strap is well cushioned for comfort.

VERSATILE AND PRACTICAL: The main compartment of the bag can easily fit two D700/D800 with up to a 6" long lens. In my case, loosely fitted A d800 with a 50mm, a 105mm, and a 17-35mm. The outside pocket fits my SB600 with caps and blower. I also carry an iPad with the bag. A water holder can be strapped to the side of the bag also. There are plenty of space of other loose items like my HTC DNA, ear plugs, business cards, pens, and a pills tray. BTW, I can easily fit the D3 with a 24-70 vertically, but that is not the everyday configuration I had in mind.

VELCRO COVER IS MEH: The velcro'd flap with silencer is okay, but personally adding a couple of under flap clips would be marvelous IMO.

I can see myself tossing this bag into the truck and go. Many reviewers like the inconspicuous, low profile nature of this bag, and I would fully agree that the Retrospective does not announce itself a camera bag. Ultimately my business travels and interest with photography can be met with this bag as it offers a balance of practicality, ruggedness, and going low key.

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I already have several bags from TT, and the R7 like the others is a well designed and functional bag. I can carry my OMD-EM5, four lenses, full sized flash and bracket and extra batteries with ease. highly recommended.

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Now I wish I have different sizes as well to fit my different needs.

This particular one is fairly small feels light when you want to go light. It does not mean however that

it does not have space! As written on subject, I've used this on a recent outing carrying 3 lenses + 1 flash.

Build material seems to be good. Strap does however tire your shoulders out slowly under some load.

I've heard Retrospective 10 has wider strap which is much better than 7 have not verified it myself however.

I think I could have gone with slightly larger size but this works well too.

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Great product and I highly recommend it to all photography enthusiasts. Even though Amazon is making me type more and waste my time I believe I have said enough!

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