Review of Lowepro Event Messenger 250 Photo/Laptop Digital SLR Camera Case

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I purchased this to hold my Canon PowerShot, a future ultra-book, and miscellaneous paraphenalia. It has stood up to the test of time and performed flawlessly, even to holding the now purchased ultra-book.

The configurable partitions make it a breeze to customize the bag to whatever you're carrying that day.

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Buy Zing 520-202 ZXB1 Large Zoom SLR Cover (Blue)

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I bought this for my Nikon D90 with the Nikon 18-200 and 70-300 lenses. Although the description of the case states that it will fit a lens up to 7 inches, the case will not close with the 70-300 zoom. (This lens measures about 6 inches in its fully retracted position.) It does close with the 18-200. The "snout" of the case is rather narrow and will not fit over the Nikon-supplied hood (carried in the reversed position) for either lens. Because the 18-200 and, to a lesser extent, the 70-300 are prone to flare in some conditions, this is a serious issue.

The case appears to be a clever idea that should offer meaningful protection for a small sized DSLR with a short zoom. However, it is a poor choice for a D90 with two of Nikon's most popular lenses. Ratings reflect the case with the Nikon D90 and the 18-200 and 70-300 VR zooms.

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I just purchased this cover based on my previous ownership of a smaller Zing SLR cover. I had an older standard sized cover that worked great for my first generation Digital Rebel with Tamron 28-300mm zoom. I used the old cover when hiking and backpacking with my camera and really appreciated the quick release strap that went around your back to keep the camera from swinging. The cover protected the camera well against light rain, sweat and shock. I never had a problem with it. I have since upgraded to the Canon 40D and it took quite a bit of tugging and stretching to fit it in the standard cover. I just got the new Tamron 18-270mm stabilized lens and there was no way this new combo was fitting in the standard pouch.

Enter the Large Zoom SLR cover. I am able to fit the 40D with a quick release tripod mounting plate and the 18-270mm lens with the lens hood attached into this cover. It is a bit tight, I think because the quick release plate extends the height of the body, but it fits. This lens has a 72mm filter size, but the body is even wider than that due to the stabilization mechanisms, and the lens hood is wider too, but they still fit in the zoom tunnel OK. This cover has velcro tabs on the portion that closes around the lens whereas the older, smaller model had to be pulled around the end of the lens. There is a little bit of room at the end of the lens pouch with this lens/body combo, but not much. The only real problem I have with the cover is Zing changed from the around-the-back quick release strap to a little difficult to attach and detach strap that hooks to your camera's neck strap. This does nothing to prevent swinging and swaying if you are wearing this while hiking. I plan to modify mine to add this functionality.

Pros:

Fits my 40D with Tamron 18-270mm lens + hood

Good Weather / Shock Resistance

Excellent Longevity and Quality (based on previous Zing experience)

Cons:

No around-the-back strap to prevent swinging when wearing it around your neck

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Camera cases offer better protection, but they're too inconvenient for walking around. These neoprene shells are a nice compromise.

FYI, this is a good size for the Canon XSi (I originally bought the 510-102, but it was too small). The lens portion of the cover is long enough for Canon's 55-250IS lens.

Also, although Amazon's stock photo looks purple, it's actually a much nicer dark blue color.

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Bought this for a week-long vacation to Ireland, where we didn't want to lug around the camera bag we already had. Worked great, really nice to have the camera protected whether it was thrown in a backpack or slung around the neck/shoulder. The only problem I had was the fit of it. The Canon XSi with the kit 18-55mm lens fit, but there was a bit of room at the end of the 'tube' of the lens cover. With the kit 55-250 it fit perfect. At the end of the trip, we were actually a little mad that we had purchased a separate camera bag (which we left at home) because this worked so well.

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I was looking for a neoprene cover to put over the camera so that I can safely carry it in my regular day pack while out and about. I didn't want to be limited to physically short lenses, I am thrilled to find that the Zing Large Zoom cover works with the T3i/70-300mm combination. It is comfortably snug with the lens alone and tighter with the hood on backwards. I don't plan to carry it with the hood on backwards, but I tried it to see if it would work. The cover also works great with the T3i and the 18-135mm kit lens, with or without the hood on backwards. There is a little bit of empty space in front of the 18-135mm lens with no hood, but it's not enough to pucker up or look funny. I would use a cover with a shorter snout with lenses pysically shorter than the 18-135mm. The cover seems well made, with smooth seams and a stong velco closure on the flaps that go under the lens. So far I am very pleased. If I have any problems, I will update this review.

Cheap Domke 710-30A F-945 Belt Pouch (RuggedWear)

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For the price this is a great little bag. Just the right size for my Panasonic GF2 with 3 lenses! The 14mm, 20mm & a Nikon 50mm mounted to a m43 adapter.

The bag has no padding so it's best to keep the lenses in their padded pouches. I like the fact this bag has a sleeve that you can put your belt through. Makes a nice little hipster bag ie fanny pack! I also like putting this bag inside a larger bag to help keep my things organized.

I have a Domke F-3x on order for my Canon 5D goodies, but when traveling light this little bag will sure come in handy!

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It is what it is...perfection! Its Domke i.e. high and reputable quality. It allows for a lot of storage of gear, junk, throwing stars and anything else you would want to put in a utility belt pouch. I have my belt modeled after Batman's belt, except I carry back-up batteries, CF cards, a Quantum battery pack and the required cables for of camera flash shooting. So, its big enough for the reasonable user.

Buy it. Buy it now. You will not regret it.

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The only problem with Domke is that there is no local dealer and it is hard to figure out what bag I need. But what more can I say? It's a Domke and it is perfect. I'm going to say the same thing about every Domke product that I buy. I have used Domke bags since the late 70s.

Buy CaseCrown Hard Cover Case (Black) for Canon PowerShot S110 Point

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HI all i bought this porduct this product after christmas as i got a new camcorder and i would do a lot of outdoor activity and got this it was great it fits my camera perfect and with the clip on it i can clip it onto my bag so it aint in my bag or pocket all the time. I would recommend this to anyone

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Discount Adorama Easy Access Belt Mounted Holder for Cameras and Camcorders

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one of the best small items for cameras ever....no more second camera hanging in the middle of your chest while

focusing camera number one. Quick attach/detachment system works well...very secure

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Review of Clik Elite Trekker Waist Pack

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We bought this as a second bag for our Canon T1i fitted with 18-200mm lens. The camera fit just right w/ the lens on. The top main flap opens towards you when it's strapped to your waist. That is very convenient when you need access to the camera. There are two adjustable dividers and once you adjust them to accommodate the camera there isn't a lot of room left, but enough room for slimmer items. The front pouch holds smaller items and has a lot of different pockets and such. Beneath the bag is a sleeve that holds the rain cover. We never needed it, but it was nice to have the option and we wished the Clik Elite bookbag had it.

The waist strap has plenty of adjustments to make it as comfortable as possible as the strap and buckle are nice and wide. There is also an included shoulder strap that you are going to eventually need. After you pack the waist pack, it gets very heavy. The bag itself is heavy and once you add your DSLR + lens it is almost unusable as a waist pack. It may just be me, but after 4-5 hours, my back was killing me. Worn facing away from you or on your front side, it is still heavy. Although, when you have it on your front side you can use it as a "shelf" for your hands/ arms.

Once you start using the shoulder strap, it is long enough to use across the chest. It is comfortable, but the pad does shift extremely easy. I was constantly repositioning it into place. We packed it as it was a secondary camera bag. So if you want to do that, be advised that it does not fold flat at all. It is a very robust waist bag and there is no way to force it flat. Just keep that in mind.

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We looked around for a compact, easy to use camera bag and we found it in this Clik Elit Trekker.

The advantage of a waist camera bag is that it allows me to carry another backpack to hold other

stuff when hiking with kids. It has ample room to hold a camera and a spare zoom lens, and front

and side pockets for other accessories. Us being non-professional, that's good enough. Its design

allows easy access to the interior of the bag. With both shoulder and waist straps one can

carry it either way, and feels equally snug. Its exterior material is very rugged. A hide-away

cover at the bottom of the bag can be pulled out to cover the bag in rainy weather.

My only complains are: 1) the zipper is rather sticky, and 2) the hide-away cover tends to slip off,

thus 4 stars instead of 5.

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I have to say this is a great purchase even it's a little bit more than i would like to pay. I do a lot of outdoor events like hiking and this bag is great for it. I have a nikon D70s, usually carry a zoom lense 70-300mm, and a 18-55mm lense. Both fit in the bag easily and still have some room for other stuff, but not lense. I also do some sports event like boxing, muay thai and it's so easy to move with this bag strap around my waist and has great support. My shoulder won't be tired carry gears round all night for the event.

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This bag is probably my favorite bag I've owned (compared to Tamrac 5546, Kata R-103, & Lowepro Slingshot 200). Of course it doesn't hold all of my gear but how often do I need to take everything with me, just about never. I research a lot before I buy anything, I looked at just about every smaller bag the photo bag companies make and I really think I got the best bag for what I wanted. I was looking for a small bag that I could take my body with a lens and an extra lens, some extra accessories, a waist belt AND shoulder strap. The Clik Elite Trekker Waist Pack met all of these wishes and more. On a recent hiking trip I carried my Canon 7D, 10-22 lens, 17-85 lens, and 70-300 lens. Plus a few filters and accessories in the front pocket and still had room for a water bottle and my phone in the other external pockets. And one of the other reasons I wanted a waist pack, I was able to wear it and a hydration backpack at the same time. The only small complaint I have is that with all of my gear in the main pocket my padded neck strap didn't have room to fit. Yep, it's a rough life.

If anyone wants any more info on this bag or my issues with the other bags I've used please feel free to ask.

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With only a 70D body and 18-135 lens the pack did not ride well on the hips. With another lens, flash and a few accessories plus water and mono pod it was unbalanced and uncomfortable. It did have ample pockets and storage and seemed well made. Returned with ease -thanks Amazon.

Cosmos Extra Large Size Black/Gray DSLR Camera Protection Review

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I've had the smaller version of this case before and LOVED it! Both cases are made of quality material but this is shapped differently than the smaller version and for my camera ( NIkon D5100) it just doesn't work. It's too big and you can't tighten the straps to make it fit. So I will be ordering another of the smaller ones. If you have a larger camera, though, this would work great!

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I liked the quality and the concept except the two locking arms are too short and made the bag bunch up. I used the extension strap to make it fit not so tight. It will do what I want and the price is right.

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it's not what I was looking for was too big for the camera. didn't like it but other probably will.

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This provides protection for my camera without a huge camera bag. Great for carrying my camera in a bag full of other stuff. With this price, you really can't go wrong. And it fits with my large zoom lens.

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I have not used this out in the field but it seems well made. I wanted for my Nikon D7000 with a 18X270 lens so I could carry it in my backpack when needed. There is loads of room--almost too much.... But better too big than too little.

Best Clik Elite CE704BK Telephoto SLR Chest Pack, Black Deals

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I have a Nikon D800 + Nikkor 28-70mmf/2.8 + lens hood and they fit the Clik Elite CE704BK perfectly. This bag is ideal for travel. Have you ever had those moments on vacation where you want to take a picture but your camera is in your backpack? It takes a lot of time, work and effort to take the camera out of the bag; and when you're finally ready to take the picture, the moment is gone! Then you have to decide if you're going to place the camera back in the pack or keep it around your neck just in case there's another photo-op. But then you risk damaging your camera if you keep it around your neck. Well friends, now there's the Clik Elite! On a recent trip I had this on my chest the whole time and I never missed a shot. It takes less than two seconds to take the camera out of the bag and another two to place it back (I never capped the lens; instead I used the lens hood to protect the front element). Yes, I actually timed myself. Two seconds!

CONS:

1] Dork factor 12 when you're wearing it in public. Lets face it, its not something you'd wear to impress someone.

2] Straps on the side dig into your ribs. It would be nice if they were wider or padded, or both.

PROS:

1] Extremely convenient, as stated above

2] Well constructed, quality nylon

3] Very light, can wear this all day long without any shoulder pains

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Used the pack during two two-week vacation, scrambling around Oregon coastal bluffs, wandering about Boston, off -trail wanderings through New England forests. It provides convenient accessibility to my equipment that a backpack simply can't. I keep my camera with lens on my tripod as I hike about, so the chest pack provides accessibilty to an extra lens, filters, and accessories. Being lazy, I hated to take off my back pack to change a lens, so I would "make do"with the lens on the camera. With the chest pack, swapping lenses is a snap and my various filters are quickly within reach. If necessary, the pack can be attached to my LowePro backpack with the Clik attachments, though I haven't used this configuration in the field. I suspect I could also attach the chest pack to my arctrx backpack. I've worn the chest pack for up to six hours, with short snack breaks, so its comfortable even with the narrow waist straps. I'd recommend this pack to both street and Nature shooters.

Cons:

* waist straps are really above the waist. A longer back harness and wide waist straps would be an improvement.

Pros:

* comfortable over long shoots

* more manuveurable in tight spaces than a backpack.

* keeps gear accessible .

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This is especially handy for winter hiking but I don't see myself using it in the summer. Easy to use. I prefer the harness than attaching it to my backpack.

Well made product.

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It makes confortable to carry a 5D with a 70-200 f2.8 all day and have easy access, very usefull in hikes or sports events, I highly recomend it.

Review of Bluecell X10 Dark Brown PU leather classic DC digital camera

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Just rec'd it, but it seems well made and well worth the price. Snug fit, does not block any controls, looks/feels nice, even comes with a strap. I'm happy.

What would set this one apart from the the others would be if they'd somehow attach a small pocket/compartment for a spare battery. THAT would make the decision to buy this easy.

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NB-5L Canon Replacement Battery + Slim Kroo Camera Case for Canon Reviews

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I'm not sure why this came up with a search on Canon SX200 IS Accessories unless it was just for the battery. The battery did charge and it does work. I still need to test it to see how long that it lasts.

The big complaint that I have is that the protective case is for smaller cameras. It does NOT fit the SX200. If I had read the description, I may have realized that because it does not list the SX200 for the case. Also, please do not expect to pack anything into this case besides a camera. Although a little flimsy, it is cute, comes in alot of great colors but it is just to give a little protection to the camera and to be able to easily carry just the camera around.

The screen protector appears to serve it's purpose. There is just one to the pack but it comes with a cleaning cloth and a cutting guide and was fairly easy to install.

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Buy Think Tank - Sling-O-Matic 10 Sling Camera Bag

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I own a number of bags, belt packs, back packs and sling bag. My Lowepro 250AW does a good job of carrying more stuff than I really want to carry in a sling bag but my biggest complaint is that when you sling the bag to the front, you really only have safe access to your camera, accessories and lenses require the bag to be opened further to what I consider an unsafe condition, exposing your valuable lenses to the possibility of dropping from the bag.

I like the concept of the Sling-o-Matic, not so much for the reversible sling, but mostly for the large, side access door where you have access to all of your camera and lenses while still keeping them secure n the bag.

I labored over which size to get, I really want to limit my kit to my D600 w/Sigma 35 F1.4 attached, a Sigma 50mm F1.4 and a Tamron 70-300VI. I finally decided to start small and work my way up if need be so I ordered the Sling-o-Matic 10 and it turned out to be the perfect size.

I haven't taken it out on a trip yet but I will be heading to the UK in October and this is the bag I'll bring with me.

Utilizing the bag basically as it came from the factory I am carrying my D600 w/35mm mounted and dropped straight in the bag, the 70-300 standing up in another compartment. A Sigma 20mm f1.8 and Sigma 50mm f1.4 stacked and separated by one of the included extra dividers, in another compartment and my SB800 and D600 battery charger in yet another compartment. All of which are accessible through the one side door. Some filters, Rocket Blower and Carry Speed strap are packed in a few of the outside compartments and there is still plenty of room both in and on the bag.

My D600 with 70-300 mounted will not fit in the bag dropped straight in but everything will still fit if I rearrange two pockets so the the camera and lens can be stored laying sideways.

THe Sling-o-Matic 10 is heavy with all I have in it and it is by no means crammed full. I cant imagine the weight of either the 20 or 30 if they are packed full. If I was going on a trip where I needed to take everything that I owned I'd pack it up in my back pack and bring the Sling-0-Matic 10 along to be what I actually used when walking about.

From my limited time with it the bag is plenty comfortable though I'm sure I'll be using the reversible sling feature at some point when I'm in the UK next month. I will update this review once I return.

As for now, I'm thrilled with the bag, fit an finish are what you'd expect from Think Tank.

UPDATE 10/9/2013

I'm on my way back from the UK and I used the Sling-O-Matic 10 to carry my kit. What I learned on this trip is that camera bags, no matter which kind, are not for me. The Sling-O-Matic was comfortable but heavy, hot and bulky so I used it only to carry my kit from one city to another. Once I unpacked in my hotel room I selected the lens appropriate for what I was going to do, which in my case was always my Sigma 35mm f1.4, and donned my Carry Speed FS-SLIM Sling Strap with Foldable Mounting Plate and headed out. I'm in love with this strap, it handles the weight of my D600 and Sigma lens quite well, and doesn't cause me to perspire like the sling bag will.

I guess for me my number one concern is comfort and for that I think the Carry Speed strap is best. There were a few times I could have used my 70-300 Tamron lens but my comfort won out and it remained in the hotel safe the entire trip.

Also, after climbing around in castles and such with my camera exposed to being knocked around, I will probably invest in a BRAND NEW SLING POUCH FROM CARRYSPEED MADE BY NEOPRENE to protect both the camera and lens.

My initial inclination when searching for a new bag was to go with the Think Tank Lens Changer 25 which I will probably try next. I think this will fulfill my need for another lens and as it's around my waist my back will be cool though I'm sure it will present its own issues with my portly physique :)

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This is a good quality, durable product, and functions pretty well. The only negative aspect is that it is a little on the small side. In retrospect, I might have been better off with the next size up.

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Bag is great, really love how you can rearrange pockets inside, fits my D700 with 24-70 2.8 lens, and also a big bottle of water! Great bag.

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I bought this specifically to take my Sigma 50-500 OS to the zoo. That lens is HUGE. This bag accommodates it on a gripped camera (5D Mark III), with room at the end for a few other small things (a wrapped gitzo ball head, and rain cover). It has plenty of exterior zippered spaces (a pet peeve with other bags that don't).

The shoulder strap is very well engineered and comfortable. The monopod straps are ingeniously designed.

I hate carrying bags but this one is engineered enough to make it more tolerable. My 11yo son carries it when the camera is out, but the rest of the stuff, including a monopod are still in/attached.

I have three TT bags and will be buying more as many more as I can rationalize.

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I checked local stores for a sling bag no one had think tank it is much better than any of the others I checked out. there is enough room for my camera with my canon 70-200 f2.8 mark2 lens with the hood lens on plus a sigma 17-50 f2.8 and a 50mm f1.8. I hope a larger body camera will fit I think it will.very happy with thos product

Buy Lowepro Munich 10 Camera Pouch (Black)

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Built in belt loop, there is also a detachable shoulder strap. The material in real life looks much better than the picture shows. I just wish it had a wrist strap (although I figured out I could leave my wrist strap from my camera out from the top of the case with the zippers on either side and so far no issues).

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This case is a good buy for the money. It is a good size just enough to protect the camera and a few accessories but not bulky. I will buy more of these.

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