I decided on this model bag, and size so I could carry it everyday, and have the essentials for an impromtu interview, film B-roll or stock video.
I have several cameras, but I use this bag specifically for carrying my Canon T5i w/ Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 attached, Canon 50mm f/1.2L, vintage Nikkor 20mm f/2.8, and F&V Z96 LED light in the camera compartment.
In the top I carry the Sennheiser EW 100 ENG G3 Wireless Microphone System w/ Lav and cables, Shure SM63 microphone, Zoom H4N recorder, Rode Videomic Pro, 77mm, 72mm & 52mm Variable ND filters, 6 SD cards in a pelican wallet, LensPen, Ipod touch, and Shure se215 earbuds.
If I ever carry headphones, I would put them in a hardcase and clip on the outside. The top compartment doesn't protect delicate headphones to my satisfaction. Also, you can't cram the top with other items, because the headphones take up to much space So quality earbuds made for monitoring work for me.
There is no space left in the bottom, and in the top just enough room for a small prime lens. I carry a iPad mini and a Toshiba android tablet in the laptop section, but it could hold up to a a 13" Macbook Air, or similar. On the outside I carry a Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Fluid Video Monopod or a Mefoto compact tripod.
Everything fits like a puzzle, so your mileage may vary. It's how well you use the space and dividers, that will determine exactly what you will be able to squeeze in.
All around great value and useful bag. I have the 350aw along with a bunch of other Lowepro bags. They always seem to get it right and for a decent price.
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I can't say enough good things about this camera backback. It's flexible, surprisingly roomy, well-built and highly functional.
Here are some highpoints:
1. The nylon/poly construction is well built and high quality. Zippers, pulls, and materials are all very functional. Construction is solid. It feels like a high quality product. The main straps are comfortably padded. It's one of the best nylon backpacks I've ever had.
2. The main camera compartment is reconfigurable using padded segments with Velcro fasteners. It's not infinitely reconfigurable; given there is Velcro loop in only a few sections, it has maybe 3 total configurations. But as it is, I can pack away two extra lenses, a Speedlite and a battery charger, plus a Canon 60D with a short prime attached.
3. The side zipper access to your camera is well conceived and works well. It's easy to get to your camera at a moment's notice. It's a little awkward to slide the pack around your left shoulder if you're right handed, but it puts the camera in your hand in seconds. The vertical clip strap ensures the whole compartment doesn't fly open at the wrong time.
4. The top cargo compartment is very roomy. It's shocking how much you can fit in there. I keep spare batteries, filters, cleaning supplies, straps and other goodies, and there's room to spare. There's room for a pair of high-quality headphones (like Sony's excellent MDR-7506), plus a strap to keep them in place. This compartment has several internal pockets, and a zipper-enclosed accessory folio that's large enough for several cables, filters, spare batteries, and more.
5. There's a large elastic-bound pocket on the right side that is perfect for a 2L bottle of water, or a full-size tripod. This is a great feature. There is a clip strap that secures a tripod from the top, plus a pull-out pocket on the bottom that extends the tripod area another several inches from below.
6. A shallow pocket along the back is perfect for a 13" laptop or an iPad.
6. Hidden in a pocket on the bottom, a rain-proof poncho pulls out to cover the entire backpack top to bottom. I've used this in heavy rain and the backpack stayed dry. These guys think of everything!
I've used this backpack on urban photo safaris and on long nature hikes. It's comfortable, functional and easy to use. It has a very incognito appearance that doesn't scream "Camera pack, steal me".
The 150 AW is great for a small kit, but if you need more than three total lenses or you have a 15" laptop, take a look at the 250 AW.
Highly recommended.
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I got this backpack after I tried the AW100 and found it did not have the capability to hold an iPad or laptop. Was getting ready to travel to Europe and I am on crutches after severely broken leg (requiring surgery) so I did not want to lug around my Think Tank Aiport Antidote (a big packpack capable of holding 2 DSLRs plus prime lenses...). I wanted to just carry my d300 and be able to pull it out quickly for shots (hobbling around on crutches with a DSLR hanging by neck strap is sure to annoy you...AMHIK) while holding my iPad as well for airport entertainment. This filled the bill, holds my d300 plus an extra lens along with my essentials (chargers, USB and Apple cable, tactical flashlight, Benchmade, lighter, wallet, passport and headphones with some room to spare). Also light and easy on my leg as well. Very easy to pull the camera out and put back in. Highly recommended.
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great size, you can put a lot of thing in it, the all weather cover is excellent, one of the best lowepro camera bags for street video or photography
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I love this bag! I could access my camera on the go without worrying about other things falling out of it. The rain cover that I thought I wouldn't really need was used three times in one week. I was so impressed that the cover was (1) neatly contained in the bottom of the bag and (2) the cover was attached so I didn't have to worry about the rain cover slipping off while I was walking. The camera storage compartments held my camera, two lenses, charger and a small waterproof camera. So glad I got the Lowepro 150!
