Lowepro Nova 5 Soft Case

Lowepro Nova 5 Soft Case 

DESCRIPTION

Described by a leading photo publication as " the best value in its category." The largest of the Novas, the Nova 5 has an interior that can be customized for most 35 mm equipment (2 bodies with attached lenses, 4-5 additional lenses).

USER REVIEWS

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[Apr 05, 2000]
Peter Jung
Expert
Model Reviewed: Nova 5 Verticle Camera Bag

Strength:

1. Strong fabric;
2. Roomy for 1 Nikon F5, 1 AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200 mm f/2.8 D N ED IF, 1 AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70 mm f/2.8 D ED IF, 1 Nikon SB-28 Speedlight, small accessories and owners manuals; and
3. Low centre of gravity with the above items which prevents accidental spillage when top flap is not zipped closed when the bag is grabbed by the carrying handle.

Weakness:

1. Insufficient shoulder strap padding making for uncomfortable carrying for even twenty minutes;
2. Velcro does not line the full height of the interior to allow for improved securing of compartment partitions;
3. Tassels at the end of zipper tags can untie and get lost; and
4. Will not fit vertically a AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200 mm f/2.8 D ED IF without lens hood.

Economical but heavy on the shoulder if carried with the above equipment. Competitor gadget bags are too expensive for similar sizes.

Customer Service

Have not used to date.

Similar Products Used:

Nova 4.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
4
[Feb 01, 2001]
Diego R.O.
Intermediate

Strength:

A big bag with a lot of spaces for 2 bodies and 5 or 6 lenses. A big frontal pocket for several things and two slim pockets for plains or filters. Handly, light, beauty and sure. A Cheap Bag (the best of the features)

Weakness:

If rain falls over your... your equipment will be wet. Is not a professional bag with a all weather system but, if you carry into it a plastic bag, will have the solution for a cloud over you.

Is a cheap bag for all the days but, handle with care because is not so resistant like her cousins (Lowepro Commercial AW). Is a comfortable bag with a ok strap.

Customer Service

Never use it with Lowepro.

Similar Products Used:

Lowepro Nova 3, Lowepro Super Trekker AW and Trekking Series of Samsonite by Hama (a cheap and quality bagpack if you don´t have a lot of equipment)

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 10, 2001]
Raymond Kowk
Casual

Strength:

Big
A lot combination
Cheap

Weakness:

For this price,I say nothing.

The most important for me is this bag can hold my EOS-3(+PB-E2) with Tokina 80-200 f/2.8 lens.And it is very cheap.

Customer Service

Not try.

Similar Products Used:

Canon
Weekend
Lowepro (other series)

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 03, 1999]
George Hook
Casual
Model Reviewed: Nova 5 Verticle Camera Bag

Strength:

Holds a lot of stuff. We had 2 bodies, 4 lenses and a flash. Still plenty of room for lots of film, filters, etc...
Modular.

Weakness:

Don't buy this product if you intend on carrying it for any length of time with lots of stuff in it. Very little of padding in the shoulder strap. I carried it for 3 hours in Montreal and swore I would never do it again.

A good bag to use if you have lots of stuff and you just carry it for short periods of time. If you want a bag to carry for long distances that will hold this much stuff, do yourself a favour and buy a backpack.

Customer Service

Not needed.

Similar Products Used:

Tamrac 777 photo backpack.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
4
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