Discount Think Tank Airport Commuter Backpack for Pro DSLR System, 4-6 Lenses

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The Airport Commuter is my second camera bag from Thinktank. While there are many styles of camera bags, including backpacks, Thinktank is particularly adept at identifying the needs of urban (and suburban) photographers, at home or on the road. The design and workmanship is of the highest order heavy fabric, self-healing, water-resistant zippers and efficient use of space. Camera backpacks are usually designed for active sports like hiking and climbing, with weight concentrated low, shape-molding construction and a complicated harnesses. Thinktank caters to travelers, with a rectangular design, a well-defined shape, stiff outer construction and three handles. It fits in an overhead compartment. The harness is fairly simple, but effective. Best of all, the harness can be tucked out of the way until you need it. You can carry it by one strap for convenience, or two for serious schlepping. In either case, the weight is borne by your hips, not shoulder, and it stays put better than any shoulder bag. This configuration is perfect for use in public transportation. In practice, all your gear is in one layer, not stacked up as in a shoulder bag. If you are uncomfortable with a shoulder bag exceeding 15 pounds, you can carry 35 pounds in a backpack. That's easily reached with a pro DSLR, three or four big lenses and accessories. I bought the Airport Commuter for an Hasselblad kit with 8 lenses (no zooms).

There's room for a 15" laptop, but I find it better to carry a slim computer bag, with accessories, as my "personal" carry-on. I've never yet needed a laptop in the field, and extra memory cards are a lot lighter than a computer.

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I was looking for a new back pack to carry my camera equipment for a recent trip to London, UK. I did a bunch of research and found the Think Tank series to be reviewed favorably. I wanted something that I could carry my camera equipment on the plane. I eventually chose the Commuter size and I carried two mid size DSLR's, 70-200 f2.8, 10-22mm, 17-55 f2.8, 600EX flash, iPad, various batteries, flash cards, chargers, card readers, etc. very comfortably. The back pack adjusted very comfortably to my back and aside from the weight of the equipment it carried very comfortably. It is very well built and should last me for the rest of my life. However, it is not something you would want to carry on a day long trek with that much weight unless you are in really good shape. It was the perfect choice for me to carry the amount of equipment I wanted to take to London. I think my next purchase will be the Essentials which is the next smaller size. For me, this would be more practical from a weight perspective and I could carry all day with a little less equipment. I can't imagine there is a better designed, more well buil back pack out there made for photography equipment for traveling on airlines.

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While I like the amount of storage for this back pack, I can't imagine carrying all this weight around an airport. I ended up returning it and getting the Think Tank Shape Shifter instead. It's an ok compromise. With this much capacity, it's probably best to opt for a roller board bag instead.

Discount HPRC 2300F Hard Case with Cubed Foam (Yellow)

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This enclosure is well built and solid. The injection-molded plastic is thick, and the color is not painted. So it's pretty impossible to miss this enclosure in a scrum of stuff.

The foam inside is pre-cut for easy removal, allowing you to customize the inside for whatever you're trying to carry safely. I'm happy!

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Sony LCS-NA Accessory Carrying Case for DSC-N1 Digital Camera Review

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I wish there was also a photo that showed the backside of this camera case. If there was I would have known that this excellent quality case unfortunately does not have a belt loop which is what I was looking for in this product. Great quality nevertheless.

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It looks great, genuine leather, much better than synthetic. Like a brand named leather wallet. But there is no where you can tie the case to the camera. Hence you have to hold onto it with another hand when you pull the camera out to take photos. There is no where to put the essential accessories (battery and another memory stick). There is no way to clip to the belt. Will like to return if if not the hassle of mailing and the associated cost. Bought another handy synthetic case afterwards.

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This is a really top quality case, but it didn't have any room for an extra battery that I like to have with me, so I had to return it. Yeah, it didn't have a belt loop holder either. I didn't think I even wanted that, but once I got it, I realized how practical it was to have a case that fits onto your belt. If all you want is a simple, top-quality case for your DSC-N1, this one would be hard to beat.

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This is a good looking, good quality case but it does not have any way to strap it to your belt as described. I will be returning this item.

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Excellent case, no question about it. It is stylish and well-put together. This can not be worn on a belt, though, it must go in a pocket, purse, or in your hand. The main thing is that it keeps the awesome camera safe and sound, and it looks good doing it.

Reviews of Tamrac 3370 Aero 70 Photo Backpack (Rust)

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I am giving this review shortly after receiving my bag so feel free to take it with a grain of salt (afterall the honeymoon period hasn't even really started yet.) Anyway, I researched several different bags before deciding on the Tamrac 3370. I also looked at the Lowepro Fastpack 200 (Black) and the Tenba 638-651 Mixx Photo Daypack (Black/Black) (Those were the only comparable backpacks available to view at local retailers. I decided that I didn't care for the Lowepro Fastpack 200 because the top compartment was just too small. The rest of the bag seemed like it was pretty good but we have a 1 year old daughter and I wanted to be able to use the top compartment as a small diaper bag for day hikes and other short trips. The Tenba Mixx Daypack looked like a real contender with it's comparably sized top compartment and the nifty access panels on each side of the bag but upon inspection, the top compartment didn't open in a logical way (to me, someone else might disagree) and I just didn't like the way it fit when I tried it on. But just like Goldilocks and the three bears, the third bag was juuuust riiight! I loved to top compartment, and the bottom camera area just made sense to me. I have taken several pictures of this bag with and without my stuff in it and it can really hold alot of stuff. If you are a beginner I would definitely recommend this bag, but a professional or advanced amateur would probably want to move up to the 3375 or 3385. That's it for now. I will post an update after I've had a chance to lug this thing around for a while and put it through it's paces. I just wanted to get a review up since there were no pictures and no reviews for this particular item. Hope this helps!

Update 6-19-12

I have used this for quite a few trips. I haven't been able to do any hiking with it yet but if I do, I'll let you know. This backpack is exactly what I wanted it to be. We've used it for day trips with our daughter and it has been perfect. We can easily fit a day's worth of baby/toddler gear in the top compartment of this bag and I still have no problems with the camera part. If I were to make any negative comments it would be that the straps did start to bother my shoulders while in Chicago after a full weekend of lugging it around. In that regard a hip strap might have been helpful but for most situations I've found myself in I don't need a hip strap.

Update 3-5-13

I've come to the conclusion I just don't do much hiking because I still haven't been able to use it for that. What I have been able to use it for is everyday carrying. I take this thing to work everyday and it has been great. When I do go out to shoot it is great. I just took some pictures in the snow the other day and found a random metal fence post to hook the top handle on and was able to access everything in my bag without anything falling out. I've climbed over fences and foraged through the woods in search of the perfect shot. I've also used it for our original purpose (to double as a diaper bag) on trips to the zoo and farmer's market. It has worked perfect in every situation I've asked of it. In response to one of the pictures posted by Webtrance that states a 70-200 2.8 lens would fit, I believe they are mistaken. The bag is 5 3/4" deep and even the shortest 70-200 by Sigma is 7.2" long. It would probably fit if you gave it the entire side and laid it on it's side but that is the only way.

Anyway, I still love this bag and I still recommend it to anyone considering it.

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After reading other reviews and falling in love with the picture, I purchased the pack and took it to Maui, Hawaii. This was the best purchase for the trip! The pack is the perfect size to carry all my gear (Canon T1i with 28-135mm lens on it, 50mm lens, 18-55mm lens, and a 70-300mm lens. I can even fit in a small video recorder, and point and shoot camera! (with strategic adjustment of the compartment dividers). I'm a small female (5'4") so I don't know how larger people would enjoy it, but for me it was perfect.

Besides camera gear, the small-medium sized compartment allowed me to carry what I needed for the day from an extra layer, to 4 small books, chargers, wallet, phone,...its a nice size. The mesh pockets on the sides and front are small, but worked great for me (sun screen, face wipes, maps).

I have used this pack on short hikes, driving trips, overnight bag, and as a carry on for flights. It is so easy to get into and grab what you need fast. I love this bag. I know my gear is safe and secure. Just make a habit of closing the zipper on the camera compartment. I put on the pack once with it open. I had organized the compartment such that everything fit snugly and would have difficulty just falling out, but checking never hurts.

I recommend getting this bag for long trips, and the tamrac rally 4 small formal functions. These two packs take care of every event I have done so far from hiking around a volcano in Maui Hawaii to attending a military function in Service Dress blues with the Rally 4 over my shoulder.

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I like this bag because it's secure...

One time I was walking and i had the whole bottom flap completely open with my t4i and 3 lens strapped in. The secure straps (regardless of it being completely open) the straps held all the parts in place across a trek through a parking lot until a good soul pointed out that my camera bag was completely open.

cons:

I took it on a very light hike and it got REALLY uncomfortable after hour 2.

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I wrote the review below, thinking I had this model: the 3370. I actually have the TAMRAC 3380. My advice, if you want room enough for a laptop, get the 3380. I got mine for $69.99 online, which is strange because Amazon usually has the best or equal to the best prices. Anyway, the following is for the 3380:

If you are on a budget and want a good camera backpack, think about getting this one. Although it's not waterproof, I am at a loss to know what a $269 backpack would have over this one. You can buy aerosol spray waterproofing media in shoe supply stores that would probably do the trick (spray without equipment in backpack ; ) Maybe for difficult treks, the pricey ones have advantages, but I've carried mine through Costa Rica and Panama without any trouble. The shoulder straps are thick and comfortable and it lies smoothly on the back as you walk. The middle compartment carries my laptop. Here's what I carry:

1 Nikon D200

1 Nikon D40

with two zoom lenses; one 50mm prime lens

1 laptop

1 AC laptop adaptor

Loads of extra batteries, filters, doo-dads, and dad-doos.

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I just got back from three weeks in Europe. I bought this specifically for the trip. I wanted something that held enough gear to be functional, also had room for normal travel odds and ends, and didn't make me a target for thieves.

This did all those things very well. It fits a DSLR (with or without a battery grip) and 3 lenses (or 2 if you are bringing a telephoto along.) I was very impressed by the design. It isn't a large backpack, but fits a lot of stuff, plus is padded enough to make me feel comfortable that bumps wouldn't break my filters, etc. It don't fit snug on my back because of the shape, and it did get heavy, but the straps are padded, and the back is, too. I carried it around day after day, all day long, and though it made me sweat, I wasn't uncomfortable due to the backpack. Often packs leave hot spots, or shift my balance too much, but this one is well balanced in all those regards.

I have a lot of gear, but wanted to go light for this trip. This pack gave me enough room to have what I needed in a small package, but also forced me to cut out all the extras. I went without a batter grip in exchange for a macro lens, and had room for some filters and a 50mm prime. Since it is a backpack, it is meant for carrying on your back while you are shooting. I used a sling-style camera strap (over one shoulder and under the arm,) while I had the backpack on, and neither interfered with the other; a great discovery.

Shoulder bags do not work for all day walk-arounds, or with many camera straps, and the big backpacks are more for location shooting. I am actually surprised by the lack of options for this size/purposed of pack, but am also super happy that this one is an option. It bridged the gap perfectly.

It doen'st look like a camera bag (security alway thought they were searching the whole thing by just opening the top.) It also is fairly accesible. I could usually swap lenses by swinging it around onto my chest while sitting/squatting, and opening the front load camera compartment. I was always a little nervous opening it up while having it on, but due to the shape and design, even when its open all the contents stay in place. The compartment is titled toward the back slightly, so the small items slide in rather than out, witch is a nice feature. The colors are, OK, neither standing out or looking like the all black "steal me" packs. The gray color inside isn't great for low light digging around, but it also serves the same purpose as the outside colors; not drawing attention the the thousands of dollars of gear inside.

The top compartment holds a ton of stuff, and the side elastic pouches hold water bottles well. I can't say this enough: it holds a lot, and even when totally loaded down (30+ pounds maybe) it didn't dig in. Plus, stayed balanced.

Awesome product for a specific task: walk around all day travel shooting. There are a million bag designs, and everyone wants something different (all too often, the one that does everything; like an SUV, and always bound to disappoint), but I have to say this one is the best, for the job it was designed for, of the many that I have, and the many, many that I have used and owned.

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Ideal for smaller SLRs and a couple of lenses and a few accessories. It is not suitable for a pro body like a D4. My D800 with vertical grip won't fit very well.

A standard body SLR, or any mirror-less body will be fine.

The bag itself is very well made and of superior quality, which is just as well, they are not cheap but the quality matches the price.

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Fantastic bag. Well constructed. As other site customer reviews have suggested, the bag fits a full frame DSLR with a second lens. For example; I am able to fit a D800 with 50mm f1.4 G & lens hood attached, 70-200mm f2.8, filter pouch that carried two Neutral Density faders, Battery Charger, accessory pouch 6"x3"x2" and rocket air blower all within the main compartment. Ergonomic, compact, pragmatic and excellent aesthetics. Highly recommend this bag!

Nanuk Padded Divider for 930 Nanuk Case Review

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I purchased this so that I could take one of my rolling overhead compartment type bags and convert it into a camera case. It works wonderfully.

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I purchased my divider insert for my normal Luggage to convert into my camera bag. Works great and i lover how clean and professional everything looks. I recommend the luggage conversion, there are more pockets and compartments for smaller gear and accessories.

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Really Happy with this product fits virtually in to a Pelican case and is cheaper, versitile size configuration which really works.

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I use this on a shelf to hold my camera bodies and lenses and it works really well. I can see at a glance all the items I might need to take when going out to take photos.

Comes with many small dividers and the padding seems to be thicker and denser than the ones from Pelican Case.

Buy Airfrom Ultra Slim Mini Digital Camera Case with Detachable

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I purchased two of these cases, one for me and one for my sister it is very nice, my camera fits well and it came with a screen protector for my camera, it is durable and protects my camera very well. If you have a slim camera and are looking for a slim case, this is not the case for you. i wouldn't say it is too big but it fits quite nice in any purse, but i wouldnt' put it in my jeans pocket, that would be too bulky.

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This is an excellent case for my Nikon Coolpix S550. It's a small case for a relatively small point & shoot digital camera. The cam fits snug and stable within the velcro straps. The case is small enough to fit in a decent sized pocket and the outside is solid enough to keep the cam from being damaged while still not being too cumbersome inside the pocket. Also, the caribiner included allows it to be attached to a belt loop or some such and still be removed again with ease. I've actually field tested it and am quite satisfied.

Buy MegaGear Red Leather Camera Case for New Nikon D3200 Cameras

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I ordered this 3 months ago and am really happy with it; not only does it look chic but really protects my camera (I dropped it last night and not a single scratch on it!).

It tends to feel bulky from time to time and it is kind of a hassle having to take it off when I'm about to shoot on a tripod, but, as I mentioned, I appreciate the peace of mind it gives me knowing my camera will be pretty much protected from any accidents. I still have my doubts about this being real leather, but even if it isn't it's still a good quality product.

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This case was perfect for my needs. It doesn't hold anything but the camera, but it protects the camera when in crowds and makes picture taking easily accessible. The top cover (lens cover) can snap all the way off for easier use. It does not come with a strap, although there is a place to attach one, I just use the strap on my camera. It fits my D3200 with 55mm lens and cap, and my 200mm lens fits as long as the lens cap is off.

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The case is well constructed and a high quality leather. It fits the NIkon D3200 perfect. It's a fashion statement.

Reviews of Pelican 1120 Case with Foam (Blue)

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This is one of the most quality built products for the money that I have ever purchased.

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pelican cases are nearly indestructible and protect their contents like no other. this was a great price on a great product.

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I have my GPS in this case and it is well protected. Pelican makes the best cases.

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Great product. I used the case my my camera case and Itouch holder. Though pricier, it holds up for a life time. In the end, it would have been cheaper than buying the 2 camera cases needed to hold up after the years.

Cotton Carrier Side Holster for Regular Cameras Review

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Update: In March while traveling from Tucson to N.Y. I somehow got separated from this side holster. Just didn't feel right until I purchased a replacement. The new side holster is smaller in size but still performs.

The "Cotton Carrier Side Holster" is without a doubt the most important camera accessory I own. I'm a photographer and I'm out in the field often, and for lengthy periods of time. Truly, I've found it so much easier since I've acquired the "Side Holster".

I don't think about wearing the holster as it's part of my system and I no longer go on a shoot without it. Regardless of lens that I've attached to my 5D Mark II, the camera with lens attaches securely and removes easily, and it frees up your hands for other chores as well. However, more important is the comfort; wearing jeans, a wide belt and a tether this holster seems part of my body. It's so comfortable it's easy to forget I'm wearing it but it's within hands reach when I it. After camera and lens it's the single most important piece of equipment I have.

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Had the thing for few months. did not use it since the unwrapping. the holster is a hinder to movement when i attached my canon 5dmkii to it. it also pull one side of the belt downwards due to the weight. giving it 2 stars due to its tough material