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Summary: This backpack is great for certain types of use
Review: I have owned this camera backpack for over a year, and used it on trips and a few day hikes. (Mine is green, which I prefer over the black.) I like it when used certain ways, but am thinking I need a more complete backpack or go back to my briefcase-style carrier for those trips where I want to be more fully equipped and be changing lenses and filters frequently.
Features I like are:
- its pockets and mesh compartments are handy and hold a lot (many are accessible from the outside for quick access)
- it has enough straps (chest, sternum, and nicely padded shoulder) to ride very comfortably
- it has plenty of padded section pieces inside
- it includes straps to fasten a small tripod underneath
- the top half has proved very handy for sandwiches, a water bottle or two, and a few extras like t-shirt
- it is great for hauling my camera gear somewhere if I can then set the backpack down and work out of it
- it doesn't look like a camera bag (less chance of theft)
Things I don't like are:
- The camera and lenses themselves are not very accessible. The only way to get to them is to unzip the top half (hiking gear section)and fold it clear over. This means taking it off my back, setting it on the ground, etc.
- It really doesn't hold enough for my purposes. I have a Canon Elan SLR camera, 420EX flash, and a couple extra lenses. If I put the camera and flash inside, I can get one long or two short lenses in too, with the short ones stacked. If I have my flash on its foldable bracket, I can't get it in without something hanging out. If I don't take the flash, then I can get the camera and two lenses inside, maybe three. Thus, as I said above, this backpack seems best for me to haul my gear from point A to point B, then work out of it, than to use along the trail (or zoo, or wherever), unless I keep my camera around my neck, which is sometimes hard when in less-than-smooth pathways. Even then, to swap lenses, it's a bit of an ordeal.
- Again, accessories like filters, collapsible lens hoods, etc., are readily accessible in the outside pockets, which are roomy.
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Summary: Perfectly ideal....
Review: I just received this bag as a gift. It's perfect. I own a Canon AE1, a standard 50mm, a 25-80mm, and a 75-300mm (lenses). This bag fits it all EASILY, including rolls of film, cleaning materials, my wallet, cellphone, keys, and other such items. Also, I feel like it definitely keeps my equipment safe from the elements and packed neatly in a padded enclosure. Plus, it's very convenient to have a backpack (I used an over-the-shoulder strap bag before, which always got in the way) The backpack stays out of my way so I can concentrate on the picture I'm taking. This is a great deal too.
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Summary: Holds equipment but somewhat uncomfortable
Review: I recently purchased this very sleek backpack and it holds all of my equipment perfectly. It has so many compartments for storage that I couldn't find enough stuff to put in it. My only problem is that it can sometimes be uncomfortable to wear because it is smaller than a normal backpack. The hip strap is more like a chest strap. If you are an adult than you might not like how it looks or how it feels. I love this pack but it could be more comfortable. I suggest going to you camera store and try it out before you buy it.
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Summary: Great backpack
Review: I went to France last summer and was searching for something that would fit my needs: hold 3 cameras, maps, 20+ rolls of film, etc.Without a doubt this backpack made the trip a joy. I was able to carry a Nikon CP990, an SLR with an extra lens, a Lomo LC-A, all my filters, film, maps, a bottle of water, keys, passports, etc. It all fit it. And while the backpack may have felt heavy to lift, on my back it didn't cause any difficulty wearing it for extended periods of time. I love it, it feels great on my back and can carry more things than I need to.
I now use it at home to carry all my stuff around. The rebuildable compartments are perfect. The greatest thing is that it just looks like a regular backpack.
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