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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Review of Sony LCM-CSVG/B Semi-Hard Carrying Case - Black

Sony LCM-CSVG/B Semi-Hard Carrying Case  - Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I bought this product so I could use it on my trip to Hawaii for four months. It has been very hand and sturdy. I have a sony waterproof camera and use this pouch like a messenger bag around me. I like how tough the outside casing is, and it has come along with me on my hikes and kayaking trips. I would recommend this product and purchase from this seller again!

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I really like this, it's not big and bulky, has room for everything i need. Received it promptly and well packaged. I would do business with this company again and would recommend others to do the same.

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This carrying case is well made and holds the camera securely. The strap is a convenient addition that makes it easy to carry and hard to lose.

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El producto ya llego a mis manos, está en buenas condiciones y se adapta correctamente a mi camara Sony DSC-W570

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Too tight for Sony DSC-RX100. I now have to purchase something else. RX 100 was listed as one camera for case.

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Review of Precision Design PD-MBP ILC Digital Camera Mini Sling Backpack

Precision Design PD-MBP ILC Digital Camera Mini Sling Backpack for Interchangeable Mirrorless Digital Cameras
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I totally love the design but I'd give it a zero star if it was possible.

Why?

It's gosh-darn mini that can barely hold my SONY NEX 6. Let alone a flash or lens. I am extremely disappointed with the description. They are selling some toy bags to people. Steer CLEAR of this thing if you're looking for a camera bag. If you're a SLR user FORGET about it. It's one of the worst products I have ever received on Amazon.

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It's TINY. More so than I expected. But I was able to get a real camera in it, and my keys, and a parasol, and a few other sundry items. It is built well, as far as I can tell. The "hidden" pocket is a nice feature for ID and CC. I didn't want a big pack in my way, just something to hold the essentials while I explored. I added a little chest strap myself to keep it snug so I could climb over rocks and trees without it moving, but it's pretty comfy without that, too.

No complaints on this one, but do make sure it's the size you want. It really is teeny tiny.

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It is exactly what I've expected, a very compact and confort way to carry the camera with a long lens and many small accessories. There is room even for your purse, but not more. It is not big on the shoulder.

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This is perfect for a small camera. More than I expected. Would recommend. Not too big. Just perfect and love it

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Okay, okay, so i bought it BECAUSE it was small. i bought a small mirror-less camera and a ton of old SLR lenses to trick it out, and saw this advertised as exactly what i needed: a camera bag for a compact mirror-less camera system. The thing is, it doesn't seem like anyone thought about how the tetris of it was all going to work out. In other words, this doesn't seem to be made by someone who was interested in how it actually functions in the field. There are tons of little pockets and compartments, all so cute and miniaturized that you can barely fit anything in them (a 3 foot USB cable barely fits in the side pockets), and in the pockets that are potentially large enough to hold battery chargers, remotes, cleaning stuff, filters, etc. little thought was given to how much volume they will have to accommodate once you put them ALL in there at the same time. There is also a clever zipper on the backpack straps to make it into a should bag, on its face a brilliant idea, but in practice, making for a sling bag that you can't sling in part because the length that the straps have to be in backpack mode are 10 inches longer than they need to be in sling mode, but mostly because the ergonomics of the 2 bags don't really compliment each other. There is no grip to the underside of the double duty backpack straps, so you can't even just sling one strap over your shoulder while in back pack mode. The front part unzips and the front panel folds out, but they've sewn gussets (word?) onto the sides so that the front won't open all the way, especially if you have the bag lying on its back, this is really weird, i suppose it is to keep your bag from opening all the way up when it's upright, but i would have appreciated some snaps instead of stitching. There is no top handle, which is pretty much the most egregious oversight besides not understanding that pockets eventually contain things.

So the bag is just too small. This is the petite version for someone who plays at photography and wants something to replace her purse. The small backpack doesn't sit in a good place on one's back, or at least mine, but i'm not petite, i'm medium. Which is what these guys really need to make. This is a good start, but it needs a mark II, something that's 25% larger, ditches the transformer straps, adds that handle, puts some pleats in the pockets, longer more useful side pockets, lets the bag have more front to back space, especially the storage inside the front flap. Most importantly, send some designers out with a handful of lenses and some cameras and learn how the bag needs to function.

Why 4 stars if it's so too small? Even though this bag isn't as awesome as it could be, i can still use it to cruise around with my NEX-7 fitted with a 40mm Hexanon and still stash a Nikon 85mm with tilt adapter, an FD 20mm with rubber lens hood, and if i'm really sneaky, i can get the FD 50mm f1.4 in there for good measure. i can't fit much else in there besides sliding the charger into the front pouch, and extra SD cards in the zipper pocket on the velcro flap. Construction quality seems solid, not problems so far, and the bags padding, though not bulky or in your face, inspires confidence in its own tiny way.

This small bag is one major revision away from finding the medium sized format that would better suit its purpose.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Review of EZOPower Compatible SLB-10A Battery + Travel Charger with Car

EZOPower Compatible SLB-10A Battery + Travel Charger with Car Adapter + Black Zipper Pouch Case for Samsung TL240 SL720 SL502 CL65 TL320 L100 L110 L200 L210 SL102 SL202 SL620 SL420
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Got a spare battery and an international charger with a case for $10 can't complain, the case is a tight fit

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Well not a whole lot to report about the battery, it fits properly appears to charge normally and so far the capacity seems about the same as the OEM one.

The charger is of a semi universal type where the charger base is designed to accept a battery specific adapter. I have three of these. All the same bases output voltage / amperage.

The case is well made and it is semi ridged so it offers slightly more protection than a soft case. However for my Samsung WB-150 barely fits and the inside Velcro strap doesn't line up with where the gap is around the lens. If your camera doesn't have lens that sit above the body, this case would be fine.

Price can't be beat. Worth the purchase.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Reviews of Tuff-Luv Shoulder case Bag for digital SLR camera in size: XL

Tuff-Luv Shoulder case Bag for digital SLR camera in size: XL / color: Beige / compatible with / compatible with
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Excellent product for my camera fits all my extras and a book! The only thing was that it took a little while to be shipped.

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The camera bag allows for easy commute via bike or go-ped. Most importantly, the

interior is very well made and the ease of adjustable departments is a sure plus.

I went with the XL do to this. I am able to carry a few architecture journals and

sketch pad due to the personalization of my bag.

Very comfortable bag and the comfort of knowing your gear is safe is safely said

about the TUFF LUV brand in general.

This is my third Tuff Luv and still have the others for SLR/ lenses.

Active urbanite.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Buy Cosmos Black/Gray DSLR Camera Protection case/Bag/Sleeve for Sony

Cosmos Black/Gray DSLR Camera Protection case/Bag/Sleeve for Sony Canon Nikon , Cosmos Cable Tie
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I had no idea what to expect with this camera sleeve and I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised at the good quality and how easily my Nikon D3100 fits in there. I wanted something simple that would allow me to carry my camera around while keeping it protected and this definitely does the trick. My only concern is that it will only fit with the kit 18-55mm lens that came with the camera, but not the case with the zoom lens, but that's not too much of a hassle for now.

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My Canon 7D (no battery grip) with a 17-55mm lens is a very tight fit. Placing the camera and lens into the case for the first time was a struggle but I knew the neoprene would give after some use. I am happy to report I was right. Although still tight, I haven't had the case very long and feel it will work out just fine. My suggestion if your camera is a tight fit is to give the neoprene a good stretch first.

As far as quality, the sleeve seems well constructed and the neoprene has a nice thickness. Can't beat the price.

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I wanted this case to protect my DSLR while caring it in a small bag rather than lug my big camera bag around, especially when vacationing. The case is perfect for what I wanted, it doesn't add any real bulkiness to the bag but still offers some protection for the camera from scratches and the occasional light bump. Fits my Canon xsi with 18-55mm lens with room to spare. Couldn't be happier with the product.

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I can't complain too much. I bought this for something lightweight to protect my camera while hiking. The case works like it is intended but in reality it is just very hard to take on/off if you are trying to use the camera every couple of minutes but protect it in between. I use a Canon rebel SL1 (smallest dSLR camera you can buy currently) with 2 different lenses:

40mm pancake lens: the case is too big

18-250mm Sigma lens: the case is a little too small. I can get it to fit, barely, but parts of the camera remain exposed.

So, it doesn't quite work out for either of my needs. The quality is good though and the design is better than other similar styles of cases so I'm still giving it 4 stars.

Again, my biggest problem is that whenever you want to use your camera, you really need to take the case off completely and either put it on the ground or stuff it in your pocket. Putting it back on requires a decent amount of work/coordination too so this isn't easy either. You need both hands available and eyes. Just be sure you consider this before buying it.

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I bought this product after reading many of the reviews. I have the nikon d5200 which is pretty similar to the 3100 and the 5100 in size. The case though is ridiculously small. I have to fight to get it on and it often slips off. It also does not fully cover the back of the camera so if it did fall its not protected. I'm not using a larger lens either so its not that. Its just too snug and does not provide enough coverage. maybe its me as there are no instructions or even pictures with the product but I don't think I'm that inept at putting on a case. I'm planing to return it as it provides no use to me.

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Reviews of Tamrac 3370 Aero 70 Photo Backpack (Rust)

Tamrac 3370 Aero 70 Photo Backpack
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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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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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Review of Lowepro Nova 170 AW Camera Bag (Ultramarine Blue)

Lowepro Nova 170 AW Camera Bag
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I recently bought a new camera, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i, and needed a new bag to hold and protect my precious equipment. I found this bag on clearance for $35, and bought it after making sure it would fit my new camera. The gear that I store in this bag:

Canon Rebel t1i DSLR

18-55 lens

55-250 lens

battery charger

2 filters

memory cards

extra battery

accessories

All this fits just fine, and there's actually room for more.

The bag also comes with a built in waterproof cover which I haven't had a chance to use yet, but could come in handy on a rainy day.

The bag feels great over the shoulder, and has been awesome for several full days of photo taking that I've taken it on so far.

Nothing negative to report about this bag for me yet.

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I asked for this case for christmas, because I also asked for a 300MM lens for my Nikon D60 because the 18-55MM just isn't enough when your going on a lot of vacations, and doing some exploring. Anyways, this case holds all of my camera stuff perfectly. I have enough room to fit a bunch of other accessories too. This case is extremely protective, and is great for a photographer that dosent carry around too much stuff. The adjustable pads in the main compartment work very well. The shoulder pad is both comfortable and grippy. The weather cover is incredible, it is so perfect if you go out to shoot on rainy, windy, or snowy days. I highly recommend this case for any devoted photographer. Also, this case can easily work as a carry on if your going on a short trip, and have to take a plane. This is an excellent case!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Tamrac 5584 Expedition 4x Photo/Laptop Backpack (Black) Review

Tamrac 5584 Expedition 4x Photo/Laptop Backpack
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The backpack fits my camera with lens, my telephoto lens, both lens covers & cases, and all my small accessories. I like that the camera fits in the top of the backpack giving it more protection if the backpack is set down hard. It has a clip on the shoulder straps keeping them together and a waist belt. I found it comfortable and wouldn't have liked anything smaller. If you have several lenses or large accessories, you might want to go larger. I wanted the smallest backpack that would fit all my camera equipment.

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Purchasing this pack opened new worlds for me in my photography. The construction of the bag is ingenious and sturdy, with waterproof zippers and interchangeable velcro walls within the main partition to fit any camera or lens. There are compartments for absolutely everything! Perfect purchase for the hiker or someone who needs essential gear stowed in a compact and easily accessible pack. However, in order to fit a laptop inside, it would have to be a netbook or a very small laptop with the 4x pack. Overall, one of the best purchases I've made!

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The depth is a little bigger than I thought it would be, but this is a great bag! Very sturdy construction, tons of little pockets, lots of padding. It fits my 7D with the 70-200mm lens attached down the center and I can fill up the sides with chargers and additional lenses.

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This bag is greatest bag for the money that you can buy. I am not quite a professional photographer, but photography is a huge part of my life. I can comfortably fit a Nikon D2x, a d60, 4 lens, and a sb 600, filters, extra batteries, memory cards, and an ipad very comfortable in my bag. The only down side to this bag is the tripod straps cant hold a full size tripod, but i mostly bring my mono pod around so it works out just fine.

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Traveled to AZ from New England with this pack. Carried on the plane. Carried my D800, 28-300mm zoom, 85mm and 20mm primes along with batteries, cables, BlackRapid strap, chargers, S9300 camera and D900 flash.

Went to the Grand Canyon and the pack was very easy to take along.

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Best Case Logic TBC-310 SLR Sling for Camera (Black) Deals

Case Logic TBC-310 SLR Sling for Camera
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Overall, this is a nice pack as my video details, but it needs better thought put into the pockets and storage to really compete against similar models. Caselogic is making a bid in its recent products to unseat the main players with a similar product at a better price. Unfortunately, with this bag, unless it's priced under $40 it won't accomplish this task.

Good for people with a small to moderate amount of equipment to carry on an occasional basis, this sling is a good choice. Those with larger SLR and longer wide aperture lenses will probably have to look elsewhere. While there's many pockets and zippers, they're better suited to holding papers and non-breakable equipment like filters (in a hard case) vs. being the proper size and shape for extra lenses, flash units, etc. Even the lack of memory-card sized pockets is evidence that the designers just seemed to add as many zippers and pockets without really thinking of the specific things that need to be stored securely and within easy reach.

Overall, this bag needs a revision and a lower price to be competitive to a wider audience. If you're someone with an entry level SLR and a couple of lower-end lenses, you can easily get by with this bag. For those reasons and in this competitive segment, I can only give it 3 stars a nice, durable sling, but not as well thought out as the competition and not priced to outweigh that fact.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Case Logic sells a few different styles of DSLR camera slings and the TBC-310 is their entry-level, basic sling bag. Like most of their other DSLR bags, it uses their hammock system for secure storage and quick access. I'll go over all the storage compartments, durability, padding, and convenience in this review.

PROS:

Comfortable to wear

Lots of unique storage

Light-weight

Tripod straps

CONS:

Some padding deficiencies

Hard to find a place for the sling strap

STORAGE

For a relatively small bag, the TBC-310 has quite a bit of storage. The main camera compartment uses Case Logic's hammock system that allows the camera to be suspended inside. I can easily store my Canon T2i inside with an 18-55mm lens with hood in that hammock, but due to the length of the hood, it doesn't really suspend in the hammock. The hammock can be adjusted to allow another lens to be placed next to it. I can place my 55-250mm lens with hood next to it and it fits well. Unfortunately, the hammock pocket is not padded in any way so there isn't much to protect the body and extra lens from damaging each other during impact (should you drop it or throw the bag in the back seat of your car). The flap to the main pocket also has a zippered pocket on the inside for miscellaneous items.

The TBC-310 also has a large front pocket that has a mesh pocket inside and another zippered pocket. I was able to easily put my lens pen, lens caps, memory card reader, and charger in this pocket, with room for more. A zippered napolean pocket graces the front of the large front pocket as well. The top of the TBC-310 has another zippered pocket that is fairly deep. You could probably put another body in it but I chose to put my BlackRapid Strap RS-7 strap there. On the opposite side of the main camera pocket are straps for securing a tripod.

CONSTRUCTION & DURABILITY

The construction of the TBC-310 is very solid. All the zippers work smoothly and everything is stitched together well. The nylon exterior is very easy to clean and I have no complaints with the build quality of the TBC-310.

CONVENIENCE

Sling bags are ideal for some people. The way Case Logic implemented the TBC-310 made it very comfortable to wear and easy to slide the main camera pocket around to access the stored camera. The section of the back that rests on the wearer's body is padded well for extra comfort. Every pocket is easy to get to and access, but I had a problem when I had to put the bag down. First, I couldn't lay it straight down on the bottom without leaning it on something. If I wanted it to stay upright without leaning it, I had to lay it down on its side where the tripod straps are. Second, I couldn't figure out what to do with the sling strap. Since it's a long single strap, it's just kind of out there. Case Logic does include a velcro wrap to secure excess strap material but the bag could've really used something to keep the strap flush against the back of the bag when not being worn-maybe a clip.

PADDING

The padding around the TBC-310 is pretty good but there are two areas that need additional padding-the hammock and the main front pocket. I already mentioned that the hammock has no padding so when configured to place another lens beside it, there is nothing to keep the lens and camera body from damaging each other. The main front pocket has basically no padding at all so it probably wouldn't be a good idea to put an iPhone in there.

CONCLUSION

The Case Logic TBC-310 is a pretty decent sling bag. It's a useful form factor and has enough storage for carrying a fair amount of gear. However, there are some shortcomings when it comes to padding and I'm still not sure what to do with the large strap when not being worn. Still, the TBC-310 is worth trying out if you're a casual user who doesn't need to carry a ton of equipment.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I use this with a Nikon D700 (without battery pack), SP 24 flash, 24-70 lens,70-200 lens, Lumiquest flash box with filters, 28mm lens, 50mm lens, spare batteries for flash and camera, and last but not least SD Cards.

All this fits nicely except the 70-210, which I strap to the outside using the tripod loops as an anchor point.

So lets talk about the feel of this bag and its usability from its intended across the body position. To be candid I found this position both awkward, and cumbersome. I think if you were using this bag with a small point and shoot non-slr type camera it would be fine. But SLR's are larger, heavier and can require some dexterity to be able to change lenses, manipulate controls and at the same time frame shots. I did like the bag as more of a shoulder set up, and found it such a nice size for a day style pack if you know what your walking into and feel comfortable leaving behind your extras. I used this bag for a friends wedding and found it just perfect. I could bring all my basics, cleaning items, and still have my lens choices (within reason of course.)

All and all a nice bag, comfortable...but limited a bit more functional than say a Tamarac day pack (which I have).

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First note I paid $22 for this bag as a lightning deal. We added a third lens and our old bag just would not hold it. I really like this bag. It has ample room for what we carry Canon T2i body, 50mm lens, 18-135 zoom lens, 55-250 zoom lens, batteries, and a few small odds and ends. It is easy to get the camera out without moving everything. Padding is moderate. The strap could be a little bit bigger. Overall we are very happy especially for $22, but I think it is worth the $35 that amazon is currently asking.

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I originally had a tiny bag for my Canon EOS Rebel 3. It was also a Case Logic and came with a bundle I bought with the camera. It was ok for just storing, but nothing I would want to carry my camera around in on a trip anywhere.

This sling is wonderful. I needed extra storage for a large lens that I have and also the camera itself. I am able to store all my extras, including the camera instructions, in case I need them, the battery charger and extra memory cards. We recently went on a trip away from home and I wanted something to carry so I would not need my purse(I am writing this review on our joint account-I know my husbands name is at the top)and I was able to fit all of the above including my wallet, couple necessities and a small snack for my kids. I only needed the one bag and it was awesome. It is so comfortable on my back and very lightweight so I don't even notice it is there. If I saw a shot I wanted to capture, it took seconds to flip the bag around and have my camera handy.

I did read others reviews on the bag and though some may say the pocket on top should open the other way, it doesn't really bother me because if I need to access that pocket I usually have the backpack/sling off. I think this sling is perfect for me and couldn't be happier with my purchase!

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Reviews of Think Tank Urban Disguise 70 Pro V2.0 Shoulder Bag - Holds Pro DSLR

Think Tank Urban Disguise 70 Pro V2.0 Shoulder Bag - Holds Pro DSLR with Lens Attached
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Think Tank makes great products and this bag is no exception. If I can find any fault with this bag it would be that it holds too much. I'm able to get a 1D Mk III with 70-200 f/2.8L IS mounted, plus a 24-105 f/4L, 17-40 f/4L, 85mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4 and Sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye in the bag along with a 580EX flash. I haven't even started on the pockets yet!

Materials, zippers and overall finish are top notch. Yes, it's expensive but anymore you get what you pay for.

I highly recommend this bag.

Dave

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Very well made and designed. One exception is in axcess: the main compartment zipper gives limited (tight) access. Not great for quick lens or body changes nor for snatching a speedlight unit. But still a great bag for storage and transport.

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This is my third camera bag and I hope one to last for a long time. It is roomy, well constructed and has many storage pockets inside. It came with velcro dividers that will allow you to configure the inside of the bag the way you wish. It also contains a small pouch to carry SD cards, a pouch containing a water resistant cover to slip over your bag in case it rains, and a shoulder strap.

I initially bought a Think Tank Urban Disguise 40 bag. I own a Nikon D800 and bought this bag to carry this camera. It is too small of a bag for this size camera! I kept it and now use it to store my old Nikon D70.

In short I love this series of bags! Highly recommended!

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You absolutely can't go wrong with this bag. I am a huge Think Tank fan and own 3 of their camera bags/backpacks. This is my favorite and I have to tell you that this shoulder bag rocks. Excellent design and if you are like me and like to bring a lot of gear "just in case" then this is the bag for you. As you can see it looks like a typical small piece of luggage so it doesn't scream "I'm holding $10K+ in camera equipment". The design allows you to carry a ton of gear. It allows me to base my packing not on how much it will hold, but how much weight I want to lug around all day. For such a relatively small package, it's pretty amazing. Though it's a little pricy, you are buying a quality item that will last you many, many years. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this item. The only thing I wish they would have included was a small padlock for the zippers. Not a huge deal since you can pick these up anywhere, but for the price, it would have been nice for them to include one.

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Synergy Digital Case for Canon Powershot SX30 Is Digital Camera Reviews

Synergy Digital Case for Canon Powershot SX30 Is Digital Camera Case - Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This camera bag is a very nice canvas type material. Very sturdy and stiff. If that makes sense. The exterior is 7 1/4" long, 6" deep, 7" high. Interior main compartment is 6 1/4 Long, 4 1/2 Deep and 6 1/4 High. THere is a pocket all across the front but it is pretty narrow. My batteries fit great in there and the charger. The Canon SX30IS fits perfectly inside and I put my extra charger in under the lens and I can just grab the camera out quickly. I have a hand strap on it and that is the best thing I ever bought. THere is also a mesh pocket all across the lid for cards. I love the feet on the bottom. I bought another larger bag to put all the extra stuff I have in for taking on a trip but this bag is great around the house. I live on 3 acres with lots of animals and flowers and I take this around outside with me and I can just put it down anywhere and the camera is kept safe. I almost returned it because it seemed so small until my daughter suggested a better use for it. I wish I knew the size and photos of the inside before I purchased it but I made sure I added that to the description and in my review for other people. I made a video review but it is with my cell phone and very hard to show you the case properly while holding the phone at the same time but I did try..

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Product arrived 2 days earlier than its schedule. It's a good quality bag for this price. Very compact and lot of pockets. Bottom and 4 sides cushion. Protect & hold my Canon PowerShot SX30 IS well. I really like it.

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Really like the seller. Very good communication and follow through. Love this case. It is compact and carries extra batteries and the charger. Light and padded shoulder strap.

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Agree with the majority of reviews pretaining to this case with the Canon SX30. It is a snug fit (as one of the reviewers photos showed, and note that was invaluable!) but I still think it's the best solution if you just need to carry the camera and a few items. Considering the cost. Spare batteries, charger. Plus to have the "belt loop" attatchment in the rear if you want to go that route. It was shipped very quickly and the quality looks good.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Buy Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini Camera Bag (Forest Green)

Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini Camera Bag
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I have another larger case for my Digital SLR camera, and bought this one for times when I do not have as much space, and only need to carry the camera with one lens. Great size, fits well into a backpack, and provides good protection.

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This bag is well made and fits my Nikon D50 perfectly. The straps are fairly easy to adjust. It is comfortable to wear around the neck also.

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I purchased this a couple years ago for my Leica Digilux2. Fits perfectly and is everything I ever wanted/needed. Unfortunately you're out of luck if you need one 'cause Lowepro stopped making them.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Cheap Lowepro Rezo 160 AW Camera Bag

Lowepro Rezo 160 AW Camera Bag
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $59.99
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I have a large bag that holds all of my gear, but lugging that big thing around is a chore. This bag is perfect. I can take enough of my gear to accomodate nearly any event. The soft fabric flap easily lays across the back of my camera, protecting the viewing screen. I really like the way the upper flap opens away from me, making it much easier to grab or stow my camera.

It will hold my 20D with one lense on the camera and my 70/200 L lense seperate, as well as all of the other essentials, extra cards, batteries and my lense cleaning kit.

I have already had one major drop, which resulted in me falling down some stairs and actually falling on the camera, breaking a rib, (still recovering), all contents of the bag came through without a scratch, (wish I could say the same for myself).

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This bag is pretty tight; I don't like extra space that I'm not using, so for me the size is good. I have a D40 with the 18-55 kit lens and the 55-200VR lens. With the kit lens attached, everything fits in the bag comfortably. With the telephoto lens attached, it just barely squeezes in there, but there's room on the sides for the kit lens and probably another small lens, like a 50mm. I don't think the bag would fit a bigger SLR or speedlights. ** IMPORTANT ** measure your camera with lens attached, in all dimensions, and compare to the specified dimensions of the bag before you buy the bag! I almost got the smaller 140 size, but after measuring my equipment with a ruler I knew it would've had to go back.

The front pocket is good for filters and some paper for notes, car keys, etc. The neck strap easily tucks into the sides of the main compartment. The bag exudes a sturdy, high-quality feel, like my other Lowepro bag. It opens out away from my body, a requisite for me, and it sits perfectly across my front so I can move my arms freely and reach in for the camera quickly. I can leave the main door unzipped and the camera is never in danger of falling out. My only wish is that the shoulder strap adjusted to a shorter length. I like to walk with the camera's neck strap around my neck and the camera in the bag, and this bag sits too low for that. Other than that, no complaints: it's compact, tough, and good for excursions with the minimum of equipment.

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This is such a nice bag! It's lightweight for its size and seems to have a place for everything. I have the Panasonic Lumix with the supplied lens adapter (very long) and a Sunpak flash. There is also room for the supplied battery charger, extra batteries for both the flash and camera, memory cards and a filter. All these fit perfectly in the bag. I also have some Lumiquest accessories which fit nicely in the outer pocket.

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My priority was a small padded bag that'll carry my Canon 30D, EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, a EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro, and be slim enough to fit into a standard sized backpack.

This bag will hold 3 lenses. The most effective way to arrange the camera and lenses to fit is to open the lid, which conveniently opens away from you, and place the 60mm to the left. Then I can slide a short lense on the right side. Finally with the 17-85 on the body, slide the body in upside down with the flash away from you.

The short lense that goes on the right has to be shorter than the distance between the hand grip and the tip of the 17-85 lense because the bag is just long enough from top to bottom that my 30D with the 17-85, a UV filter, and lense cap will fit snuggly.

Otherwise, you can use the right side as extra storage ofcourse if all you need is 2 lenses for the day.

Also, there's quite a bit of storage space to put extra media, usb cable, keys, small wallet, and an energy bar or two with the combination of the left side and front compartments.

There's two inch and a half belt hoops spaced about two and a half inches apart on the back of the bag. There's also Lowepro's SlipLock Pouch attachment on the right side ready to expand for extra storage capacity. Definitely a plus if you need extra storage and you don't want to have to buy a whole new bag later or if you'd like the option to go slim again by detaching the extra pouches.

Also, it comes with a shoulder strap with hooks for attachments on either sides with complete rotational hooks that help with less tangling unlike my 30D Canon neck strap.

The all weather cover is a nice touch if you're hit with a surprise shower or something. It pulls out the bottom of the front pouch area and is teathered to the bag but you can stretch the elastic edges over the bag so that it covers most of the exposed surface area and just the back, belt loop side, is exposed. It's not gonna survive in a monsoon but it's definitely a good design and will help in light showers.

The handle feels almost like neoprene and is very comfortable.

Overall, the protective padding is fine for everyday transport and handling but it's not gonna dampen a drop onto concrete from table height. There's no small bag that can do that.

I took a gamble at buying such a small bag but in the end, I found that both my everyday lenses and even a small spare lense will fit snug as a bug in the Lowepro Rezo 160. And I can fit the whole bag into both my regular sized backpacks with ease.

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This bag is perfect for what it is intended for: light duty travel for a compact/mid-size D-SLR with standard zoom lenses. I have a Rebel XTi and the Sigma 18-200mm DC OS zoom. It is an excellent fit even with the lens hood on (reversed of course).

Others that have reviewed have complained that the bag is not big enough. Well, get a bigger bag! If you need more room to carry bigger or more lenses, then there are many other bags that will suit your needs. It's like buying a pair of gloves and complaining that they're not big enough for your hands buy a larger pair!

The build quality is top notch, as well as the aesthetics. I really like how the all-weather cover is built in and attached to the bag so you don't loose it and that way it's ALWAYS with you when you need it. One cool feature that I love are the four memory card slots. CF cards fit securely in them.

Again, this bag is perfect for my camera and accessories for light travel. Whenever I need to go on long hauls/expeditions and I need more room for all of my equipment, then I use my backpack.

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