Lowepro Nova Micro

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Price Paid:  $25.00 from eBay

Summary:
Great little bag for minimalists. I carry a rangefinder camera and a couple of rolls of film. This is a great bag because it is made like a full-bore "pro" bag, but just a lot smaller. Lots of little extra pockets for sunglasses, etc., nice handle and shoulder strap. As far as the other review, I think it would probably hold an old school non-motorized SLR with a normal lens. If your equipment fits, it's a bargain.

Strengths:
Very well made

Weaknesses:
None

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Tenba, Domke, Tamrac

Customer Service:
Not needed

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Price Paid:  $25.00 from Amazon.com

Summary:
Great size for a large point-and-shoot, but not really big enough for "1 SLR, 1 lens, flash and accessories."

Strengths:
Seems durable. Main compartment is well padded. Plenty of exterior pockets: one front pocket for film etc., two mesh pockets on sides, one mini-pocket in top flap for lens tissue. Can be carried by shoulder strap, handle, or belt loop.

Weaknesses:
"MICRO" IS THE OPERATIVE WORD! The box above says "35mm Capacity: 1 SLR, 1 lens, flash and accessories." I have one of the smallest single lens reflex cameras made (Canon Rebel G), a little zoom lens, and a compact separate flash (220EX), and it's a very tight fit to get all three in the main compartment. I have to separate the lens and body. If I want to stuff in just the body and lens, they fit without disassembly but just barely.

The Lowepro Web site (http://www.lowepro.com/pages/bySeries/nova.htm#) says that the interior dimensions of the Micro are 5W x 3.5D x 6H in. (12.5 x 9 x 15 cm). I probably should have bought something like the Mini, which is 6.5W x 3.5D x 6.5H in. (16.5 x 9 x 16.5 cm).

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