VG Plum Purple Laurel DSLR Camera Carrying Bag with Removable Reviews

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Nice camera bag , love the bright color makes it easy to find , holds camera and all accessories we need.

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I love it. It fits my camera perfectly and there's the other side which opens that I put my manual and things in. It also has it's own drawstring bad to cover it!

Billingham Photo Packington, Notebook & Camera Shoulder Bag, Khaki Review

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So, I've been questing for a large messenger bag to drag gear to shoots. I tried Thinktank Retrospectives, but they were super ugly. I picked up this Packington and I have to say I think it's a great bag for me. I immediately filled it with a Nikon D4, 200mm f2, 16-35mm f4, 24mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8 and it all fit very well. There are still 4 spacious pockets that I've not even tried to load up yet. The bag slings nicely against my lower back and the padded shoulder pad means it's not painful to carry.

I had tried a Union Street bag from Ona and it didn't fit near as much gear, the front pocket was near useless once lenses and a camera were put in the main compartment and it was horribly uncomfortable due to the stiff shoulder pad and very thin shoulder strap

This bag costs a few bucks, but I think it's going to be well worth it.

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Review of Tamrac 5586 Expedition 6x Photo/Laptop Backpack (Black)

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Having used Tamrac gear for years, I have been impressed by the excellent build quality and sharp appearance of their products. Generally the materials are high quality, very durable, and the workmanship superb. I wanted a heavy duty backpack with enough space for two bodies, three or four lenses, a flash unit, flash meter, battery pack, flash bracket, filters, spare batteries, a tripod, and miscellaneous accessories. I chose Tamrac's Expedition 6 (E6), and was not disappointed. This backpack is designed for heavy duty outdoor use, and the materials are even more wear resistant than their regular bags. The shoulder straps are padded and very comfortable, and the panel that rests on the back is well padded and designed to promote air flow. With the chest strap and belt clip fastened, the fit is a snug and secure, even when the pack is fully loaded. The zippers on the exterior are heavy duty, with a rubber self-seal upon closure, a very cool feature! There is a rugged heavy duty handle on top. From a materials and construction standpoint, the E6 is solid, and pretty close to indestructible.

The main interior compartment is very well constructed, and custom configurable. There is ample padding all around, and the adjustable dividers are quite thick. The compartment is about six inches deep, with two nylon straps in the middle section for extra security for securing a camera or lens. On the lid are two large zippered compartments, made of heavy duty clear plastic. The padded laptop compartment, is in the lid section, and will accommodate a computer up to about 14 inches. I was able to get all the gear listed above into the backpack, and also squeeze in a large Gary Fong type diffuser, lens hoods, and a small point and shoot camera as well.

Tamrac products are designed well, but are not perfect. In general, they do a great job with the main compartment, but could do with some design improvements for the outside pockets and auxiliary storage spaces. Such is the case with this backpack. Tamrac has a fixation with memory and battery storage. The two vertical compartments on the back of the E6 each contain three tiny pockets, devoted to these items. If the goal was to cosmetically display memory cards, rather than provide spaces designed to carry a significant amount of gear, it is achieved. Not much can be carried in these spaces, since the compartments are small, and not very deep. I don't even use the spaces for the items they were intended for. I carry four extra memory cards in a Hakuba case, and spare camera batteries in another case. These are both stored inside the pack. I squeeze what I can into the tiny red tagged pockets, but these are not well utilized spaces.

The center pocket at the bottom of the back cover, is designed to accommodate two of the three legs of a mid-sized tripod, and has an additional sheet of hard plastic liner inside for protection. While the setup works as designed, the pocket is perhaps wider than it needs to be. When you insert two tripod legs in the pocket, zipping it up on either side, is no easy task. Not the best design, and again another space that is not utilized very well. A suggestion would be to reduce the size of the tripod pocket and enlarge the two side pockets to run the full height of the pack, and make them deeper, so more gear can be carried. The fasteners on the straps for the tripod get loose too easily.

Saving the worst for last, rather than provide any usable pockets, pouches or compartments on the sides of the pack, there are only provisions for attaching additional accessories, using Tamrac's Modular Accessory System (MAS). This approach is infuriating! For what this costs, I expect a backpack that enables me to carry as much gear as is practically possible. Instead users are expected to pay extra for that capability. Tamrac's MAS and Strap Accessory System (SAS) components are expensive, and generally only marginally useful. Customizable separately attached carriers and pouches may appeal to some, but with sewed on pockets or carriers, you won't need to be concerned that an add-on component might get caught on something and get detached. No doubt Tamrac would say that they are providing `versatility' to the customer. Great, but at what cost? If you add four MAS components at $15 to $20 each, that adds up to the cost of another small bag! If MAS has to be integrated, how about putting provisions for MAS only on one side of the pack, and providing built-in pockets, straps and a bottle holder on the other side? At least give the user some additional storage space! Adding pockets or compartments on the shoulder straps is another possible improvement. Even a simple pen holder would be nice.

Some backpacks have the computer compartment located just behind the padded backrest, which might be a more secure design. Transporting your gear safely is one matter, and being able to conveniently access your things once you get to your destination is another. With the E6, access is convenient, however you obviously need to be careful whenever you have a laptop in the computer compartment, as there is no strap to keep the computer in place, and the weight makes the lid swing like a pendulum. If you happen to forget to zip up the compartment, the lid could flip open and your computer could bang something or even slip out. Basically, if you forget to zipper up, any unsecured objects stored in the lid of the E6 could fall out, when you flip the lid open or closed. It has happened to me a couple of times, but fortunately it was only some accessories that fell out, and not a laptop.

Since the other backpacks in the Expedition line are similar in design, most of these comments apply to them as well. There was potential for this series of backpacks to be really outstanding, and with a few modifications they very easily could be. The interior compartment is well-designed, the overall build quality is excellent, and the addition of the laptop compartment is an improvement over the previous version of the E6. This backpack can carry a lot of gear, and should last for years. Unfortunately, because of some poor design choices, maximum utility is not achieved. Still even with the shortcomings, the E6 solidly met my basic needs. Tamrac gear is not perfect, but their high quality, competitively priced products, often tops the competition.

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I did quite a bit of research before ordering this bag including going by retail outlets to try bags on. I had originally ordered a Kata R-106, but much to my dismay, it was huge!. I travel quite a bit for my job and wanted a bag that allowed me to take my camera equipment and my laptop, and can fit under the seat on the airplane.

My goals when looking for a new camera bag:

Needs to fit all of my camera equipment (4 lenses of varying lengths, 1 flash, vertical grip &, 1 dslr body)

Needs to fit the accessories that go with the camera charger, cords, extra batteries, storage, etc.

And most importantly fit my 15" MacBook Pro (2007 version).

Fit a female frame (I have found that many camera backpacks do not take female anatomy into account and place the breast strap in a very uncomfortable place for the girls)

Light, well padded and easy to carry

Have a place for a water bottle

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I decided to go with this bag because it fit all of the above criteria. My laptop barely fits, though. I had to take out the bottom Velcro piece of padding (there is still some that is build in) to get it to fit, which is nice and snug. If i keep my incase sleeve on the laptop, it fits as well, but the zipper has stress points at the corners of the laptop. Although there is not a water bottle holder on this bag, it can be ordered from the list of accessories that come with the bag (MX5398) or I can just clip a bottle on.

I have not taken the bag on the airplane yet, but thus far, I am happy with this purchase. The bag has weatherproof zippers for the wing pockets and computer compartment and has a weather "hood" over the camera section and tripod foot pocket (including a drainage hole in the foot pocket).

Indeed it is a durable bag that meets my needs.

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This is a great backpack for all of my camera equipment. I previously has a smaller tamrac bag but when I began to add additional lens and a 2nd camera I quickly out grew it. This backpack is comfortable and hold more than I thought it would. Because of it's size I would not recommend this as a everyday bag but it is great for travel.

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Tamrac 5586 Expedition 6x Photo/Laptop Backpack (Black)

The Expedition 6x is an excellent carry all backpack for the offroad photographer. I use it to carry my Nikon D80 with a mounted medium telephoto, a long tele, another mid tele, 2 smaller lenses. Additionally I carry a full set of 11 Cokin filters with adapter rings and holders, a light meter and a small flash unit. There is plenty of space for circular filters and an assortment of accessories, with room to spare for a future lens purchase. The laptop compartment is spacious, as are the extra compartments for spare batteries and memory cards. I am a large man (6'5") and tyhis pack fits perfectly. If there is anything negative to say about the 6X it is that my LARGE Manfrotto tripod is too big for the tripod attachment, though my monopod is easily attached to the pack. This 6X was a birthday gift. I almost asked for the 7X, but I am very satisfied with this model.

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Two Nikon's d-70 with 18-70 and d-300 with 70-300 with lens attached , A Nikon 600 Flash ,close up filters, polarize filters, extra cards,batteries and a manual All You NEED if you shoot seriously, it is a bit heavy for day trips. I use Tamrac sling shot for close day hike with one camera. See my review for accessory bags.

VANGUARD VGC-300W Large Photo/Video Hard Case with Wheels Review

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This product is listed with wrong dimensions in all amazon stores, the listed Product Dimensions: 25 x 10.2 x 18 inches ; 18.9 pounds is mistaken, the REAL DIMENSIONS are: 21.1/2 x 14 x 8 in; 14.3 lb.

But if it could fit my telescope I would be very satisfied with the product. Unfotunely I have to return it.

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I didn't check my case in as I just don't trust the airlines. If their security personnel don't rummage through your luggage and steal things, (I had a dvd go missing this time) they lose it. But I would have no problems checking it in otherwise. My gear was secure and protected. I had two cameras, lenses, filters and other items and all my gear made it back perfectly safe. All the gear was exactly where I put it when I opened it. It's stylish and I even received compliments on it. The handle collapses and releases quickly for those moments of nagivating stairs or escalators and the wheels rolled with ease. My wife even used it as a stool. Overall an excellent case that will survive whatever the airlines throw at it (other than theft or losing it).

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This case is perfect for the beginner or the pro. It can securely and safely house your camera and a multitude of lenses/flashes. The built in locks aren't very sturdy, but it has the option of putting your own (more secure) locks on the case. The rollers are smooth and the internal packing keeps your items securely in place. With the addition of some of my own locks, I now feel safe checking my camera at the airport!!!

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Nothing but positive remarks regarding this product. Holds my digital and video camera and all the accessories, lenses,filters, flash and flash brackets. You name it. There's plenty of room. It's very well made. Great for the traveling photographer. You will not be disappointed!!!

VANGUARD VGC-300W Large Photo/Video Hard Case with Wheels and Retractable Handle

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As an introduction, I have a Pentax K10D with the kit lens, a Sigma 50-150 telephoto and a Sigma 10-20 Wide angle. I wanted a messenger style bag that would the camera and both lenses. I wanted a reasonable carry size and access to the equipment without having to put the bag down. The two lenses with hood attached backwards are a little over three inches across. The kit lens is about 2.5" across. I estimated that I would need about 10" across and 4.5" wide of interior space to hold this equipment.

This was my second attempt to purchase a bag to hold my equipment. It was advertised at 9.5" across but over 5 inches wide.

The Good:

The flap opens away from you so you can get the equipment out. The material and construction are just fine.

The Bad:

The inside dimensions are actually less than advertised. The dimension across is as expected but the bag narrows at the bottom to less than 8.5". The front pocket is so tight, that you really can't put anything in it. The 6.5 " tall telephoto fits but the flap for the camera is now standing vertically so the camera can't lay on it as depicted.

This would work fine with a camera and two smaller lenses. However, most autofocus zooms are to big for this bag.

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Reviews of Case Logic DCB-309 SLR Camera Backpack -Black

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Pros:

Stylish and lightweight

Very organized, lots of pockets with zippers, all the stuff can be easily kept in order

Hidden pocket for wallet is very useful for a traveler

Rain protection cover

Cons:

As it was mentioned before, shoulder straps do not have sufficient padding. After a few hours of walking with the backpack full of stuff, the inconvenience becomes evident. I'm comparing it with the comfort of my NorthFace backpack, which is a lot better in this sense.

Rain protection cover sits well only if the backpack is not on your back, otherwise you need to adjust it frequently, since the construction of shoulder straps prevent the cover to stay on top of the notebook compartment. That's a serious flaw for the backpack.

Hand strap is pretty useless once backpack is full. Lifting the backpack reveals the weakness of the whole construction.

There is no hard bottom, so I decided to use extra divider to protect the bottom of my lens.

Bottom line:

Suites for light DSLR camera, short trips and good weather.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Case Logic DCB-309 SLR Camera Backpack is a well designed backpack that is classy looking and has lots of great features that you want in a camera backpack.

Pros: Lots of pockets. Not an overwhelming number of pockets, but enough, and where you want them to be. There are flat pockets on the front (and pockets within those), a couple on the sides, and a sleeve for 14-15" laptops (or smaller). There's also one on the rear that holds a rain cover for the pack. Nice inclusion.

Well designed main compartment. I was able to fit in, unbelievably, a mid-size SLR with 28-85mm zoom, huge 80-200mm zoom, 90mm macro lens, 50 mm normal lens, 12-24mm zoom, extra batteries, hard drive, case with memory cards, right angle viewfinder, small flash with extra batteries, hoods for all the lenses, and an extra camera binoc style harness. Now, it's a *tight* fit, but it all goes in there. There is lots of padding around the perimeter of the compartment and a plethora of detachable dividers. Everything seems protected from outside forces and internal ones.

Cinch straps keep the front-to-back sections taut. This keeps the bag from feeling like it's flopping from the weight of what's inside.

A sternum strap is most appreciated, as are well-padded shoulder straps, and separate tripod fixture.

Cons: No bottom protection. The DCB-309 is well suited as an urban camera backpack, but out on the trail, the ground is often wet. You could use the rain cover to sit it on, then it would get cruddy.

Strap to body joining seems marginal. With my backpack fully loaded, lifting the pack by a strap revealed major stress and strain on the seam between strap and body, with a visible separation. I can see this as an early point of failure.

Under light to moderate weight load and use, this backpack will suffice. It is well designed and of quality materials. Under heavy weight loading and rough use, I believe you will experience reduced life, as the pack does not appear to be designed for rough treatment or extreme loading.

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I strongly disagree with reviews that question the VALUE of this item at around $60 this camera pack tops a competitve list including Lowepro, Kata, Tamrac, Mountainsmith, and Clik. Don't get me wrong these other brands also offer superb, feature-packed products that are well worth the investment. For my needs (read on) this case offers solid protection, elegant (simple, uncluttered) styling, and all the capacity and features I need it holds my photo system, a laptop, chargers, cables and other kit, tripod, water bottle, a stuffable windbreaker and a snack

at $40 to $140 or more cheaper than the competition. And yes, it does come with a rain cover!!

What it holds:

1) In main padded compartment: Panasonic Lumix GH2 w/ 14-140 zoom, GF2 w/20 normal in leather case, eye level finder for GF2, 100-300 zoom, 7-14 zoom, 45 macro, 14 normal, 6 spare batteries, two plug-in battery chargers, Tamrac square filter pouch, Panasonic 360 flash, Minolta spotmeter, plus one small cell to spare for other kit or another small lens.

2) In padded computer sleeve next to back: 14" HP Pavillion dm4 with room to spare; slim A/C power adapter, extension cord.

3) In full length x width, padded back "organization" pocket: 2-3 guidebooks and printed matter in a mesh outer slot, wallet & keys in a zip pocket; fabric slots for 3 pens, a large digital phone (Droid Global), and a large PDA (Ipaq).

4) In way-back, padded, outside zip pocket: room for a netbook with charger, or iPad in case+, or large and medium textbooks, or (my favorite) a light stuffable jaket and snack.

5) On left side: Tripod strap with bottom pocket that zips shut when not needed very low profile/clean design.

6) On right side: Mesh pocket which can hold quart waterbottle or umbrella.

7) In zipper backpad pocket: Storage for rain cover when not in use.

NOTE: This case may not offer the same capacity for your Nikon or Canon DSLR system Micro 3/4 does have a size advantage but for the price and feature combination, I would still look carefully at this case. The dividers are fully adjustable and I can fit more kit in the padded camera compartment than I would carry on most outdoor shoots.

NOTE 2: This pack is ideal for travel, around town, short hikes, and hands-free carrying. I use it on my bicycle around town and commuting. The straps and suspension are comfortable and fully adequate for these uses but this suspension system (2 shoulder straps and a chest strap) is not as sophisticated as a a backcountry pack with a waist belt or an action sports pack for skiing, running,etc. If these are your intended uses, you will probably need to spend more money (LowePro Trekker 300 or 400) or slip this pack into a technical backpack.

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Yes, you could put rocks in it too, but for my DSLR, couple of lens, filters, batts, mics, on cam light, flash, monopod, iPad/MacBook and more, it totally rocks. Tons of thought on how this thing will get used. More pockets than a pack deserves. Extremely well designed, right down to the elastic zipper pull pockets on the inside of the main compartment lid so your gear won't get scratched. Build quality (being made in China, had some doubts) was way better than expected. Only thing I can even remotely think of how to improve it would be some sort of keeper elastic for the chest strap when its not in use. And no, I don't work for the company, just very stoked over this product.

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I love this bag for several reasons:

1. It fits a TON of stuff, way more than it appears to be able to fit.

2. While it fits a ton, you can still cram it under the seat on an airplane unless the plane has foot rests, but I've only been on one plane that had foot rests.

3. It doesn't scream "I have expensive camera gear in here!" Case Logic isn't a company that's known for camera bags, so I feel a little less likely to have it stolen.

4. Super cost effective compared to other bags.

5. I've had it for over a year now and it's still holding up fantastically!

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I bought this case for my Wife's Panasonic Lumix point and shoot camera. It fits great with enough room for the battery charger and memory cards.

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This case was soft and perfect for my camera. The first one had a defective zipper, but this supplier sent a new one immediately. I give them extra stars for being good merchants!

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I don't think i'd buy it again. it doesn't protect the camera too much. it's such a thin case. so even with the camera inside the case, the camera can still get damaged

Lowepro Clips 110 Shoulder Bag for Digital Camcorder (Arctic Blue) Reviews

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I purchased my fiance the Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) and wanted to include a case. After looking at all of them, I selected this one and overall, it will work well. The interior pocket is adjustable and I like the "folding drawer" opening.

I have another Lowepro case, and really like it too. This one is just a bit too big for the FS100. And the side pockets are too tight to hold much of anything. It holds the camera and a few "must have" accesories.

As Farmer Hoggett would say..."That'll do pig. That'll do."

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I bought this bag for my Canon HG10 Camcorder, it fits perfectly. I can also put my Canon SD700 digital camara in the front pouch and batteries for both equipments on the side pouches. The bag is light and nicely constructed. Good for day trips when you don't want to carry anything bulky.

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This is a great bag for on the go, but it has little to know room to carry the charger and a few other things you might need on the road. I don't like to spread my stuff over several bags on a trip, so I'd say that either Canon needs to create a smaller charger or Lowepro needs to make the bag bigger.

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With today's travel restrictions on luggage and how much you can carry, we wanted a camera bag that wouldn't be big, heavy or bulky. We wanted to be able to pack it inside carry-on luggage, along with all the other items needed for a trip. We bought the bag to hold & protect a watertight digital camera housing, not a camcorder. It's small, but versatile. The main zippered section could be used for a DSL camera (one not too large)or a digital compact plus a number of accessories. If you are not looking for a large carry-all, then this is a great bag .. it is streamlined, sturdy, lightly padded, compact & easy to carry around.

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I purchased this bag to use as a supplement to my regular full size Sony Camcorder travel bag. There are times when I wish not to carry a larger bag and need just the basics for a day of shooting videos. This bag is compact, however it has room for two spare batteries and three blank recording tapes. It will fit the charging cord if you need to carry it and the front zipper compartment will hold the polarizing filters.

Photo Sport 200 All Weather Camera Pack by Lowepro Review

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I just came back from a 4 day trip to Zion National Park with the Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW Backpack Black. I own many camera bags including one from Lowepro (Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW) but none of them fit my needs for my camping trip. I wanted a bag that (1) provided a padded easy-access compartment to hold my Canon 7D with 1-2 extra lenses and extra battery/memory card, (2) had extra room for food and extra clothing, (3) was comfortable especially for long hikes, (4) had room for a hydration pouch, and (5) featured rain or water protection. This backpack had all of these!

Camera Compartment:

I thought of using one of my normal backpacks for the trip but I did not want to risk my gear bouncing around inside. I was extremely impressed with the camera compartment. It was padded all around and was separate from the rest of the bag. The compartment also opens from the side which allowed quick access. I did not want to bring my full camera gear on this trip; I just wanted to bring my essential zoom lenses to get scenery and action shorts of my family. It fit my Canon 7D with 17-55mm f/2.8 and 70-300mm f/4-5.6L with hoods attached snugly.

Stuff Compartment:

Above the camera compartment was a large open space to store whatever I needed for the day. This part of the bag opened with a cinch cord on the top and had a small zippered compartment inside. I managed to fit 2 windbreakers, snacks/granola bars, 4 juice boxes, 4 sandwiches, 2 extra water bottles, and extra memory card/battery with some extra room to spare. The top pouch which covers the stuff compartment features a zipper pouch for quick access. I stored a multitool, 3 sunglasses, cellphone, keys, and a flashlight in there with room to spare.

Everything Else:

The compartment for the hydration pack was extremely convenient; I fit my 70oz CamelBak into there which lasted me the whole day. The compartment is also quite large so I can see someone fitting in a small (no bigger than 13") laptop, netbook, or tablet into there. The shoulder straps were comfortable and did not strain me out like normal backpacks. The side waist straps kept the back from bouncing side to side and also had small pouches where I fit a sunblock bottle and my Canon S95. The back padding was adequate and had channels so your back does not get too sweaty. The internal frame kept the bag sturdy and helped with support. The rain cover tucks inconspicuously on the bottom of the pack and was useful when we hiked along a chest high river in the Narrows (if you go to Zion check this trail out). There is a tight front pouch where I managed to store a towel and a pair of sandals and a water bottle pouch on the opposite side of the camera compartment opening which fit my 1 liter aluminum water bottle easily.

Pros:

Lightweight and secure on the body

I am 5'11" and the bag sat well on my shoulders. I went on a 8 hour hike and did not notice the bag at all.

Padded camera compartment

Extra room for other gear/food/misc items

Hydration compartment

Rain cover

Does not look like a typical camera bag!

Cons:

I wish the bag was a bit larger horizontally. I would have loved to bring my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II but it did not fit without bulging out the other side.

You have to provide your own or buy a hydration bladder

This backpack served me well for my hiking daytrips; it offered everything I needed in a camera/hiking backpack hybrid. It is NOT a store-all carry-all type of camera bag such as the Photo Trekker series from Lowepro. This bag lets you carry the essentials for a daytrip and a DSLR with 1-2 lenses.

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I got this bag a few weeks ago and have been mountain biking a couple times a week with it since. As always, Lowepro has made another great bag. This is basically a day pack with a camera holder in the side. The new cinch mechanism seems to work pretty well to keep the camera in one spot. I have a Nikon D3100 right at the moment (waiting on my D7000 to get here) and it fits fine with a 55-300mm lens on it with space for another lens or flash. I have no doubt that my new camera will fit just fine with the same lens. I have been able to stick a small, lightweight tripod in the side that has the bottle holder, but I wouldnt recommend doing that to often to the strechy fabric bottle holder. If you were hiking, you could also strap it underneath. Nothing to heavy though. Another plus is that other than the Lowepro label, it does not look like a camera bag.

I will try not to cover stuff in other reviews, but here is a couple of minor things I didnt know before I bought it:

1.The stuff sack at the top actually goes all the way to the bottom of the bag around the camera case. This is great and not great. Great because you can put stuff down there; not great for keeping medium size things in the larger compartment without them sliding to the bottom. This can be fixed by pulling the outside cinch straps tight. If I had a choice, I would leave it the way it is. It turns out that an Adventura 120 bag (maybe even a 140) fits perfectly in the top part of the stuff sack, so I took all my little parts, flash and extra lens and put them in that in the top of the stuff sack of the 200AW. When I go mountain biking, I just take it out and go.

2. A hydration bladder does not come with it. There is a place for one up to 70oz with a nice hole for the hose. I put an old Camelback bladder in and it works fine although the bottom next to the camera case is a little tight. With no bladder, you could also put a small laptop in this section if you needed to.

3. The waist straps do not fold in to anything to hide them when not in use. Once again it is fine with me but I could see them being a minor inconvenience while traveling. The waist straps actually work very well for me. I was able to put most of the weight on me hips which surprised me. The aluminum stiffeners work pretty well.

Aside these minor things it is a great bag for the active person, especially for the price. It isn't made for holding all of your camera equipment. It is however made for taking your camera and some equipment somewhere where the view is great in comfort and style.

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I felt the need to write a review of what is now my favorite camera bag. I've looked for a very long time for one that met all my requirements, and this one fits the bill. To summarize what I've been looking for:

1. Quick access to camera

2. Backpack-style for hiking/biking

3. Water access

4. Space for other items other than camera

5. Light

6. Waist and sternum straps

* There is a frame to the back panel of the pack separating the water compartment from the padded camera compartment, giving the backpack some vertical shape/structure.

* As previously mentioned by another reviewer, I fit a 70oz. Camelback bladder into the water compartment of the pack without a problem there is some tightness at the bottom of the pack where the padded camera compartment bumps up against, but if you leave room in the water bladder to adjust the shape, it's not a big deal.

* I've found the waist belt to be a very valuable feature. My typical use case: I'm on a mountain bike and see something I want to photograph. I'll get off my bike, take my right shoulder strap off, swing my backpack around my left side while still attached to the waist strap, and quickly pull out camera.

* The camera compartment is nicely-sized for my needs. I shoot with a Canon 5D mk II and have attached the stock 24-105 lens. If I wanted to, inside the padded compartment, I can place a 580EXII in there with no problem. That side compartment has enough give where instead of a flash, I could fit my 70-200 F/2.8 IS II lens in there as well. Admittedly, with the 70-200 in there, the backpack bulges out a little bit, but it fits snugly. I found that with the 5D mk II, I didn't have to cinch up the camera compartment. I could pull the padded cover down, zip up the backpack cover, and not worry about my camera spilling out or anything. I value speed over snugness and whereas I might get a little more snugness out of using the padded compartment's drawstring, I get a lot of speed out of not using it.

* There are compression straps that allow you to attach either a throw or a fleece underneath the pack I found that I could attach a Gitzo Series 1 traveler tripod underneath the pack with very little fuss.

* One mini-gripe the construction doesn't actually feel like a Lowepro bag. For the target market, the fabrics used are very light which is great, and there's double/triple stitching in places that would potentially be break points, but a little more padding around the shoulders might be nice. That said, I don't REALLY have a problem with the straps.

* Found the larger non-camera compartment very useful for carrying snacks, a replacement bike tube, and tools. Also as previously noted, it's great that the compartment reaches all the way down to the bottom of the bag, but could be a little frustrating as well since you'd have to reach your hand down the top and around the padded compartment to reach items that may have fallen down there.

* There's the top cover over the large non-padded compartment that is zippered and that will store things like keys or protein bars.

* Also, as a sense of space, when I'm not taking it outdoors in the wilderness, I pack the water compartment with an iPad 2 which fits very nicely.

The one mini-gripe aside, this is by far my favorite camera bag for hiking and mountain biking. I would give it 4.75 stars if I could, taking it a smidgen down for what I thought could be studier build quality, but it's not a deal-breaker by any means.

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I've owned a lot of camera packs, and my quest for the perfect pack is still in process. This one, so far anyhow, has been my favorite. It swallows a lot of gear for it's size. I easily carry my Nikon D300 with a wide angle zoom lens attached, an 18-200mm zoom along side it in the adjacent compartment as well as a fixed 50mm lens. The top section easily holds my two speedlights (one is the large SB900) as well as other gear. Unfortunately, after my first week excursion with it the carry handle between the shoulder straps tore loose causing me to obtain a replacement pack that will shortly be put to the test on two overseas trips in the bush.

I've owned GoLite backpacks, and to me this product appears to have had strong influence from that company. It's comfortable, light, and secure. First impressions? Appears to be a winner for the money for certain.

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Although I would have liked the size of the pack to be a little larger, it was well within what I expected so I give it a full rating for the sizing. The rest of the pack was also what I expected from Lowepro (very well made and functional, especially the rain cover that is found at the bottom of the pack!). However, I have a big issue with what I feel is a major design flaw: the upper compartment is not sealed from the lower section of the bag so just about anything you put in this compartment will eventually find its way down the side of the bag and to the bottom, below the camera compartment. I had placed a rain jacket/shell in the upper compartment and this quickly went to the bottom of the pack; a pack of gum, extra battery or anything of this size will undoubtedly make its way down. I was hoping to put an extra lens in the upper compartment but this too made its way down and given its weight, ended up at the very bottom where there is absolutely no protection or cushioning. So basically, this upper compartment is almost useless unless you seal it off from the lower section of the pack by using an insert or sewing it shut yourself. The rest of the pack is fine so I will not return the item as I am sure I'll be able to find or make an insert...

Lowepro Fastpack 200 Camera Backpack Reviews

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So you just bought your first DSLR and you're looking for THE bag to protect your hard earned money.

Unfortunately for me, I bought a tamrac (expedition 3) in my haste to have a bag for my DSLR. Wrong decision as it was too stiff. Although my camera will be well protected, I was worried all the time that my camera LCD, camera body, lens, and other stuff would get scratched by its velcro lining (really stiff, scratched the back of my hands while moving the compartments around). Not to mention the zippers that are really a pain to open/close. I'm the type who puts his camera back in the bag instead of settling it on a table when not in use even though I know I'll be using it again in a couple of hours. So it was really tedious to open/close the whole bag just to get the camera.

I have a friend with a Lowepro flipside. I like the accessibility but I didn't like how it looked, triangular like a pigeon hole. Plus the fact that it looks like a camera bag (too flashy) and a sling-type, it would be really uncomfortable to carry it around when you try to squat or bend. That is why I just settled for the tamrac.

After a few days though, I stumbled upon the Lowepro Fastpack via youtube. I saw how great it looks (just like an ordinary backpack) and with the easy access design as well. I didn't think twice anymore so I immediately ordered it.

The bag is well designed and VERY comfortable. The back part of the bag is well padded and has a plastic cardboard underneath, perhaps to keep it upright at all times. The straps are really comfortable and one of the straps comes with a pocket for your phone, money, or other things you might want to have access on easily that will fit in the pocket.

The bottom part of the bag has the easy access area where the camera is kept. It has an inverted type zipper, instead of the metal side of the zipper, the cloth side is exposed so this helps (in a way) in sealing off the compartment and preventing splashes of water or rain from going in. As with the advertisement video, there are buckles to prevent the zippers from opening fully so you will be able to get your camera quickly without worrying that your lenses would fall out. The paddings are adjustable to fit your needs and the velcro is strong enough to hold your stuff in place but soft enough to not scratch anything, even your skin =).

As for the upper part of the bag, the zipper is installed in a regular fashion but the bag has flaps to cover the zipper. There are several pockets all over the bag that you can use to put other small items.

What I like about the bag, aside from the easy access, is that I have the upper compartment for other personal items. With the tamrac, it's purely a camera bag so there's no room for me to place my wallet, phone, keys, extra shirt, etc.. Also, if the lower camera compartment is not enough, the upper part will accommodate extra accessories such as flash guns, telephoto lens, and other accessories that comes with their own pouches.

Just to give the readers an idea of what's inside my bag. Bottom part has the camera with 18-55mm lens attached, big flash gun, 55-250mm lens, lens hood (around 3 inches deep for the 55-250mm), body cap, lens cap, camera battery charger, and AA charger. The upper part has 2 lens pen, blower, and remote receiver with transmitter. The pocket in front of the bottom part contains the AA batteris, and the foot of the flash gun.

Overall, I really like this bag. The build, comfort, and easy access makes this bag THE bag for me and will plan to keep it until it wears out or I simply have more stuff that the bag will not be able to accommodate.

Note though that the easy access opening is on the left side when worn on the back. If you're right handed (like me), it will take some time to get used to swinging the bag from your left side instead of the right. At first I thought that this would be irritating but when I actually used the bag, I realized that it's great that the easy access is on the left. I went to the zoo one time to try out my new long lens. After I was done, I figured that I would also take a shot of the entrance but my long lens couldn't capture the whole sign without me backing up. Unfortunately, there was no more space to back up so I decided to switch to my short range lens. This is where I felt the ease of having the easy access opening on the left. Since I was right handed, it's normal to swing my camera on my right side so it's more comfortable to have my backpack swinging from my left side. This gave me the ease of opening the backpack without my camera blocking the way. I was able to switch lenses right then and there without having to juggle between my bag and camera. Perfect!

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This backpack is very well designed for its purpose: casual travel or street photography. It keeps one camera easily accessible, looks like a regular backpack, and safely holds a moderate amount of gear.

I've previously traveled for weeks at a time with a traditional Domke shoulder bag (J-1 or J-3). Here are the pros and cons of the Fastpack compared to a traditional "journalist" bag:

Pros

-More comfortable to carry for long periods.

-Doesn't look like an obvious camera bag.

-Once zipped up, your gear is well padded on all sides; it can sit sideways, go in an overhead compartment, etc.

-Leaves plenty of extra space for your water bottle, guidebook, sunglass case, lunch bag, whatever.

Cons

-Obviously less convenient during a shoot. Your camera is pretty easy to get to. You could maybe get to one more lens with the bag still on your shoulder. But that's it.

-Layout of the main compartment is not very flexible; the dividers can only be positioned pretty much as shown in the photo (though they can be removed).

-No D rings or straps for a tripod, etc.

In size, the 200 model is a good fit for a Canon 5D (or 50D) without battery grip. A 5D with grip or a 1D would barely fit. Regarding lenses, a 70-400 f/4 will fit mounted on the camera or in the space below, barely. For smaller size L zooms (such as a 25-105 f/4 IS) you could fit four (one on the camera, one next to it, two below) and still have room for a flash.

Note the 200 model has exactly the same space and layout inside the camera compartment and top compartment as the 250 model; the only different is that the 250 adds a laptop compartment and a waist strap.

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This is a good product overall, but I was very disappointed to find out that it does not have a waist belt. I did a lot of research to ensure whatever camera bag I got had a waist or chest belt to alleviate the weight that goes on the shoulders. The video for this product on Lowepro's website shows a "comfortable light-weight harness" as they call it. But after receiving the product I see that it does not have one. I contacted Lowepro and it turns out that the product video is for the whole Fastpack series and this harness is only available on higher models...no mention of this exception in the video or in the product description/specs.

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My husband and I had the Lowepro Photo Runner first for when we went to Hawaii a couple of years ago so that the camera would be easily accessible. The only problem was that he had to carry it most of the time because I was pregnant so it wasn't very comfortable. We also had to take a backpack to carry our personal items. We decided for our trip to NYC that we would get the Fastpack because I prefer two straps (as opposed to the one strap on the SlingShot). We also liked that it seemed to have more storage for personal items than the SlingShot. We went with the 200 instead of the 100 because in some of the reviews it said that the 100 was too small. We wanted to carry our Canon Rebel camera with its lens, an extra zoom lens, and our JVC Everio video camera. We first thought it would be too big because we ended up with extra room so we just moved the partitioners around to make it fit snugly. It ended up working out well. I was also able to carry it this time, even though I was further along in this next pregnancy. We also never really worried that anything would be stolen out of it so that was nice and we didn't feel like we looked as touristy as if we had taken the Photo Runner.

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Got this for my D40 as a daypack. I don't have a lot, but I can fit my tripod (one of those tiny flexible ones, just in case) the D40 with 18-55mm VR, my 50mm f/1.8 AIS, a lenspen, and a canon sd770 (which I'll probably carry in my pocket, but I like having room for it). I was worried at first because the D40 is actually a little small for the space, but it doesn't move around. In the future, I'll be able to carry at least two more lenses, and just move the miscellaneous stuff to a different pocket. Also, more than enough room to keep putting other stuff I need--spare battery, the grip if I get it, hoods, etc.

If your longest lens+hood+filters+camera is less than 11", it will fit without disassembling it. This will leave you two roughly 7.5x2" rectangular compartments on each side of the lens, which you can further divide into two more compartments with different combinations (from about 4x2" to about 6x2" for the larger compartment in each).

The top compartment is roughly 12" high, 8" wide, and 6" deep at the base. It stays at about 6" maximum depth until 6" high. so if you can fit your other junk in a 12"x6"x6" space, you'll be good.

I was worried that the top pocket wouldn't be big enough for my laptop (8.9"). I love being able to take it, since I can stop and type up a page if I'm feeling inspired. I used to carry a notebook but it literally takes me an hour to read my handwriting and retype it. I can also plug in a mic and take audio notes as I shoot if there's something particular I want done with a shot, or just to record my thoughts. Weird, but nice. Anyway, this bag is more than big enough for the laptop in its padded case, and I have a lot of space to spare.

The pocket on the top front is roomy, and can ALMOST fit my 8.9" laptop. Not quite though. Actually, it would probably fit, but the zipper would tear it to pieces so I don't wanna :-)

The bottom front pocket (which is covered by the security flap) is decent sized. You could fit a good paperback novel, user manuals, etc. I'll probably use it for my wallet/papers.

Definitely no room for textbooks[SEE UPDATE], which I might have liked, and the bigger "camera" bags are much more expensive. I also found mine a bit cheaper than the one listed here.

Overall, a really great camera bag that fits my needs perfectly.

OH wanted to add another concern I initially had. I thought the side compartment might be a security risk--well, if you're not interested in the "fast access," you can simply move the zippers of the side access under the security flap. This means that you can't open it easily, but neither can anyone else :-)

Update 9/4/2013: This is a fairly old review (I've had the bag for almost 5 years now I think), but I wanted to mention that I am now using it as a regular bookbag. If you take out the removable camera cushions in the bottom you can comfortably fit 2 or 3 textbooks (of course, that means no camera unless you fit it in the top compartment which is a lot less safe).

As a further update, this bag is extremely comfortable. I walked all over DC with both my netbook and camera (probably 10lbs altogether), and have been using it as well as a messenger bag to tote my books around college roughly a mile a day. I barely notice it (no back pain or straps digging in my shoulder, just calves burning from the weight).It's also extremely durable. Over the past 5 years it's been back and forth to school over 4 years, on several flights to the U.K. as a carry-on, and around Wales. I love it.

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I purchased a Canon 70-300 L lens. I do not like the "pouch" Canon gives as a carrying case,so I started searching for a lens case. Most will not fit this lens with hood reversed. This case does the job. Fits perfectly. The only thing that could be improved is to have one zipper,instead of two that meet in the center, but that's a personal thing.

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Reviews of Gura Gear Tembo Memory Wallet 8-0

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I used to use the think thank wallets and I loved them expect I always had to plan a head and remember to have extra cards in my pocket, because of the annoying velcro noise. So I decided to try the Tembo Wallet. This card holder is great. Very high quality. Well designed. It is very quite no Velcro noise and it is secure because all the openings are to the inside of the folds. And, it has an elastic band to keep the wallet closed. It has a spot for business cards or ID tags.

However, It is a bit over priced. I wish Gura Gear would use the opportunity to price this product a bit better to get more people to sample their great quality and design.

I own both their Kiboko bags (22L and 30L) as well as other accessories and I value their products. But even I think it is over priced. None the less I got 2 of them and I will get over the price.

But Gura Gear is missing an opportunity here.

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I forget at times that I even put a screen protector on my camera. It is absolutely perfect. Make sure you follow the application instructions exactly as directed. You will get the best results from a high quality, long lasting product this way.

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Considering how few cases are (as of today's date) designed for the 3N, I'd go so far to say this is a must-have--especially at this price. It's a perfect fit with the 16-50mm lens, and is a true ever-ready case (unsnap the side snaps to instantly flip the top case off).

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CONSTRUCTION:

*outer material: made out of PU (artificial leather), but I personally don't think it looks cheap or cheesy; in black, it is inconspicuous. I've seen similar cases made of a crappy vinyl, so this is certainly a step up. I haven't seen any real leather cases for the 3N anyway.

*inside material: lined with a soft, plush velvety fabric. some parts of the case (i.e. near the lens) are slightly padded to provide extra protection.

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DESIGN:

The case is made of TWO piece:

1. a bottom part that screws securely into the 3N's tripod mount (and serves as a tripod mount of its own), and

2. a top part (covers the lens, top, screen, etc) that snaps into the bottom part. The two parts are attached by 4 snaps (one on either side of the camera, two on the bottom near the tripod mount).

HOW 'EVER-READY' WORKS: Unsnap the side snaps and the top case hangs loosely from the bottom snaps (thereby allowing you to quickly take pictures). Infinitely better than fumbling around and removing your camera from a generic case, or worse--going case-less.

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UNFORTUNATELY: This case doesn't play nice with accessories.

*filters: in order to use a quality 49mm UV filter I had lying around, I attached a 40.5-49mm step up ring, and then added the 49mm filter. On top of the filter, I have a snap-on cover. Albeit very thin, that's still 2 extra threads and a cover. with that extra thickness, the top case doesn't fit flush with the camera anymore. if you add one 40.5mm filter, you'd *probably* be ok.

*tripod:

1. if you have anything attached to the tripod mount, the top case will NOT swing down entirely. you better entirely remove the top case before putting any tripod/monopods on the camera (since removing the bottom snaps would be impossible if you have anything already attached...)

2. trying to unscrew anything from the case's tripod mount will most likely end up simply unscrewing the case from the camera instead. it's awkward/difficult trying to remove anything snugly attached to the case's built-in tripod mount.*

SD card, battery: a no-brainer, but the bottom piece completely obscures the SD and battery compartments. IN order to change the battery or SD card, you'll have to completely unscrew the case off. not really an issue for me, but good to keep in mind.

Swivel LCD: The 3N's LCD screen swivels to 90 degrees; trying to pry open the screen to rotate is a bit of an extra hassle. Again, the extra second it takes to open isn't really an issue for me, but I figured I'd point it out anyway.

*By FAR the most annoying setback is the fact that it is difficult to unscrew anything from the tripod mount, without entirely unscrewing the case from the camera. Every time I use my monopod with the bottom case attached, I have to unscrew my camera first, and THEN unscrew the monopod.

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OVERALL: If you don't plan on using a monopod/tripod and are just walking around shooting free-hand, this case is PERFECT; it adds the protection of a full case, but allows you to take photos in less than 5 seconds (just unsnap the side snaps to free the lens from the case). HOWEVER, if you plan on using a monopod, or a couple filters, it'll be more of a pain than it's worth keeping on. Regardless, in my opinion this case is a must-have for the 3N.

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This is a great case for the Nex-3N with the 16-50mm lens, especially considering the price compared to the Sony version. Build quality is good (only had for a week, so I don't know how it holds up), and the fit is pretty close, protecting the camera well without being too bulky. The look is nice, and a little better than I expected based on the pictures for the product. Overall, I'm satisfied with this product and glad I chose this case over a few of the other ones out there. I probably won't shoot much with the larger lens/screen part of the case on because it's a little awkward, but it's easy to access and shoot quickly in a pinch.

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I was looking for a case for this camera because I plan on mainly using the kit lens with it and using it as a walk around camera. I have an old Minolta SRT-101 with a leather case that looked similar, I wanted this case because it completely covers the body and it appears to be leather.

Pros:

Complete coverage of the body

Solid feel to the case

Cons:

Top snaps open from back to front, meaning you need to completely unsnap the front in order to use the camera.

With bottom attached by the tripod mount you cannot access the SD card slot. So in order to charge the battery or remove SD card the bottom needs to be unscrewed and removed.

All in all I am satisfied, fits the camera nicely, protects the camera 100% from scuffs and feels quality.

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Overall it's a well put together case, but it is specifically for the NEX-3N, not any of the other NEX-3 variants. I have an original NEX-3 and the case is about a quarter inch too narrow and has the mounting stud in a different place, so I had to return it.