Review 2 of 12
Price Paid:
$50.00
from adorama.com Summary:
Like many on this board, I've acquired a few bags over the years. In terms of construction and material, all of them were good bags. One or another met my needs at the time, but I outgrew them. Another just wasn't the best choice in the first place. And so on...
This is simply the best bag I've ever purchased. It's big enough to carry all the stuff I seldom leave home without-- my Elan 7 with Sigma 24-135 and comfort neckstrap attached, 420 EX with Stofen OmniBouncer attached, a cleaning kit, a 50mm lens, spare batteries and film. I should have bought this bag a long time ago. This bag will serve me for a long time to come. Strengths:
It's light weight, so it doesn't add noticable weight to the stuff you're carrying.
The bag's design and layout is its best feature. You can carry several items in addtion to your camera and attached lens in the main compartment. There are two smaller compartments on either side of where you put your camera and attached lens. I carry my flash in one and a cleaning kit in the other. Your usage may vary. It's also deep enough to carry an extra lens (a 50mm or wide angle zoom) at the bottom in addtion to camera and attached lens. There is also a zippered compartment in the lid.
The first thing I noticed about this bag was the huge front pocket. It can be divided into two pockets-- a large one on top and a smaller one on the bottom-- or be used as a single huge one. I keep mine dived and keep my batteries in the smaller bottom one. There's still plenty of room for extra film even in a divided pocket. There's also an inner pocket for pens, a sharpie (*every* bag needs its own sharpie marker), flash cards, chewing gum, smaller cords or whatever. Again, your usage may vary.
The price is right too. You can get this bag for around $50 (not counting S&H) almost anywhere on the web.
You can carry this bag several ways. You can use the supplied chest harness, the belt loop, or the shoulder strap.
You can also put additional cases on either side for lenses, film, an extra body... Weaknesses:
The bag has few weaknesses and they amount to chicken feed.
The front pocket isn't padded like the rest of the bag. You might want to excercise a little caution about what you put in it.
The lid doesn't have a handle sewn on it. Not that it's a big deal, but it would make for a convenient place to put my filter pouch. Similar Products Used:
Lowepro Sideline Shooter-- more of an accessory bag than a true camera bag. A good choice as long as you keep this in mind.
Tamrac holster-- a good choice, but not nearly as well designed or thought out. I outgrew mine.
Canon shoulder bag-- great for storage and transport. Customer Service:
Never needed it from Lowepro. Great service from Adorama.
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