Rating Reviewed by: Robert Williams(Unregistered User)
(Expert)
Review Date June 26, 2002
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month
Review 1 of 8
Price Paid:
$69.00
from ebay@henrys
Summary:
Very well made and good looking. F5/35-135/SB-26/SC-17 and a Tokina 24-200mm.
Filters, notepads and film in the back, with pens, money and "personal protection" in the front.
Strengths:
Looks/material/accessories. Zippers on top are a simple but effective feature. Rain cover is also a nice touch. The above post mentioned a weakness being the strap. When I remove the F5 and the lens the bag becomes invisible.
Weaknesses:
Okay for me the F5 with the lens sits sideways against one end, the Tokina is about in the middle and the SB-28 and cord are on the other end. Where the hell you get , "two SLR bodies, 4 to six lenses a laptop/phone plus kitchen sink", is beyond me.
I have read the other rave summaries for this bag (and not so great reviews for the higher numbers) before I purchased it, thinking this would be my "carry all" bag. I was a little disappointed with the size when I actually held it for the first time (first time I have bought before trying- so the joke is on me) . It is a great bag as all of my gear fits in to it, but I don''t understand how others have crammed as much equipment as their reviews have said. My eos 3 body w/sigma 24-70/2.8, 75-300IS and sigma 500 super flash fill the bag almost to its max, leave only a very small opening for expansion (maybe another 50mm lens max) Other than the space issue, the rest of the features are great. The rain cover has undoubtedly saved my camera from the snow, and the easily accessible pockets are very convenient to work with. The shoulder strap has just enough padding so it''s comfy w/o being cumbersome, and the easy access zipper on top I have utilized more than I thought I would.
Strengths:
1)built in rain coat
2)quality
3)ease of use
Weaknesses:
1)not so much with this bag, but that lowepro does not have the same quality with the larger sizes of this model line
I love this bag, it''s so big that you won''t belive it..
I''ve owned the Lowepro Nova 3 that was an ok bag but there is not so much space for film and other things.
Altought it''s just a little bigger, it can hold about 20-30 film, a Canon 1n HS, Canon 28-70 L, 70-200 L, Speedlite 540EZ and so much more..
Strengths:
The sipper on the top, rain covers, it''s made to last a lifetime. Man i could go on forever..
First soft bag that I've tried and I love it. More padded than the Domke, and I think it's a little bigger. Great bag for many situations and it's adjustable to fit a heavy load or to carry less equipment with a couple of side straps. Worth taking a look.
Strengths:
Comfortable, soft, good looking, AW cover, hood (sort of umbrella). Big enough for a 35mm body with grip, 28-105, 70-300, 50mm, a pro flash, another flash and TTL cords, and much space for film or another body.
Weaknesses:
Should have come with a waistbelt to make it more comfortable when heavy loaded.
Similar Products Used:
Have not tried any other soft bag, but I own a backpack (Mini Trekker), a beltpack (Orion), and a Nova 5, all from Lowepro. Domke F6.
Rating Reviewed by: A Guy(Unregistered User)
(Intermediate)
Review Date May 28, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Review 5 of 8
Price Paid:
$70.00
from www.henrys.com
Summary:
I have literally owned about a dozen bags trying to find one I really like. After trying a Domke, I knew I was close, only I wanted something with some padding. The Reporter is just it, the Domke concept with padding. I really liked the quick access zipper in this bag, it's what really sold me on it after having the sideline shooter which has this too.
Strengths:
For me, the number one feature is the quick access to gear through zipper on top flap. Somewhat shapeless outer material conforms to your body for a comfortable fit. Ample room for gear. Plenty of hidden pockets. Ability to add other Street and Field gear.
Weaknesses:
Would be nicer if the front pocket was larger. Perhaps a zip out no-drop pocket like they have on other bags.
Similar Products Used:
Domke F3X, Lowepro Sideline shooter and about 9 other LowePro bags.
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