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 Good for its size and use August 21, 2010
M. Ross (Phila, PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First off, ignore the reviews where "it was too small" or "did not fit." If you were fat, would you rate a small shirt as being 1 star?
I looked at similar bags made my mountaineer and clik elite. I tried packing my D300 with a 70-300mm and an additional lens. None of these bags will handle a medium size camera with a larger zoom face down. This bag will allow you to carry these items if you reconfigure the arrangement. That is the tradeoff if you do not want a large bag.
The shoulder strap was comfortable and the waistpack worked pretty well - these were my criteria. I used the attached rain pouch the first day. I also was able to carry a monopod at the bottom and store a water bottle. There was room for a few other small items. This bag met my criteria well.
A few issues: When you have the shoulder strap and waistpack attached it is hard to swing the bag around and quickly grab what you need. This is expected. Second, the waistpack does not mold to your body when filled- a minor issue. If you want something bigger, look at the 200 version or the mountaineer. For the price and size, this does the job.
A high quality bag, though a bit bulky July 22, 2010
monsun
I do like this bag a lot and, as in case of all Lowepro products that I have ever owned, I am very pleased with the quality of this bag. It is very spacious - in the main compartment it can fit my Nikon D40 with a lens attached plus two extra lenses (in my case regular set would include: 18-55mm, 10-20mm and 55-200mm), and the outside pockets still have then enough spice for a bottle or two of water!
It feels pretty comfortable to be worn around the waist, either in front or back, but I think it would feel to heavy to wear it only using the shoulder strap. Also, keep in mind that it is pretty bulky and in many ways I think it looks ridiculous on a such small girl like me...
 Excellent DSLR camera bag June 9, 2010
Mark A. Baker (SLC, UT USA)
I've found this bag to be an excellent one for the following reasons:
1) It's like a Japanese car -- it looks relatively small on the outside, but it is big on the inside.
2) It is well padded, yet rigid enough to protect my gear
3) It fits my camera w/ lens + 2 more lenses + small accessories + tripod + water bottle + memory cards (dedicated slots). The design is well thought out, and no space is wasted.
4) Been in a couple of rainstorms with this -- the rain cover has always kept everything inside dry
5) super comfy straps keep the weight well distributed where I want it. I like to keep the waist a little tighter than the shoulder strap to put the waight lower instead up high where others are. This keeps my back feeling good even with heavy gear.
6) everything appears well made. The zippers slide like they're on ball bearings and the material seems tough enough to drag behind your car.
7) Even my wife doesn't think it's ugly.
8) Easily slides around the waist when you need quick access to the camera.
Cons:
1) shoulder strap could be better padded I suppose, but it's not bad.
2) on the pricier side for a camera bag. It costs as much as a decent backpack.
3) Not in local stores (at least where I live) -- I would have like to hold it first. It wouldn't have changed my purchase, but it's just nice to try before you buy.
Overall, a great bag. I would especially recommend this for someone that will be carrying gear for an extended amount of time and if you'll be doing a lot of movement e.g. hikers, tourists, bikers, etc. Get it if you're willing to make the investment, you will not be disappointed!
 Too bulky June 8, 2010
Cindi Hartman (Los Angeles, CA)
The quality of the bag itself is great, it's just not practical for me to wear it on my waist. Gets in my way, rather than helps. Too bulky for someone my size (I'm 5'4"). It would work as a shoulder bag, but I really wanted a bum bag.
Fits my needs to a T May 30, 2010
Jack P. Hailman (Jupiter, FL USA)
Once in a while some product fits my needs so well that I want to tell the world about it. Such is the case with this Lowepro camera fanny pack.
*As a field biologist I like to carry a camera for capturing images, especially birds or other distant things and insects or other small things. I usually have a 10x pair of binoculars around my neck and the additional weight of a useful camera is simply too much. So I began carrying my camera in a fanny pack, but that proved awkward and slow when removing the camera for a picture. I sought a better solution and the Lowepro looked like just the right thing.
*In this pack I carry my Leica V-Lux 1, a tele-extender, and a close-up auxiliary lens, with room to spare for little things such as a remote shutter release. In the larger external mesh pocket I put a bottle of G2 and in the smaller one my iPhone. The zippered pocket in the flap on front is perfect for car keys. There are very secure straps on the bottom for a tripod, but I just carry a "digital" sized Gorillapod in the front flap along with a pair of folding readers in a plastic case.
*The pack is comfortable to wear and very convenient to use. I just loosen the waist band slightly and slide the pack around on my left side so I can open the zippers of the lid and pull out the camera with my right hand. If you're left handed, the camera might be less quickly removed. I've hiked 5 and 8 miles carrying the pack with no problem. Maybe if your waist is large, the pack might tend to slide down, in which case add the shoulder strap (which I never bother with). If you try carrying too much weight, the pack might also sag. And don't put too much in the front flap or it might press on the camera, making it hard to slide in and out. The pack seems quite rugged and is reasonably fairly priced, although there are cheaper brands on the market. Maybe you get what you pay for.
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