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Great for hiking and field expeditions where moisture or fine particulates is present (e.g. One more inch in both dimensions would have been great.(b) no interior pockets for accessories- remotes, CF cards, cables, batteries, all of which would benefit from waterproof protection.(c) sling not comfortable for a very long hike, especially when under load. No issues. First the good part:(a) Quality materials- very well constructed, all round quality feel. All in all, this is a nice product, but it is a niche product for the adventure photographer who cannot afford to carry too much of an equipment load. And it is already a super tight squeeze.
Just Room for DSLR with medium zoom (-80mm)attached, a 100mm macro and a 17-40mm widefield.
morning dew, sudden downpours, waterfalls, kayak adventures, beaches, sandy deserts with fine blowing sand, etc).(c) Very well padded- seriously, I think the first camera bag I own that would protect delicate equipment from a 6 ft fall.Now my dislikes:(a) Despite its large external physical size, it has a small interior.
Sling is also not comfortable if you just put it over one shoulder.
Nothing cheap.(b) Waterproof-as claimed.
Two shoulder straps are still the way to go.
As a outdoors landscape photographer and astrophotograher, I find the interior space very limited.
Can't even hold a 70-200mm f/2.8.
In numerous stop and go situations, it can be a hassle to sling and unsling over your neck all the time.
Certainly not for everyone.
I love how this bag slides around the torso to allow quick access into the top of the unit. This bag met all my requirements. I went with this bag for the price point, meeting all my expectations and blew away the other sub $60 bags out there. I needed something a bit bigger than the bag I was currently using, which was a standard shoulder camera bag. I also wanted something in a backpack-style so I could have hands free to take shots. Holds my 72" tripod with ease. I can't wait to hit the trails with this bad-boy.
It also weight a ton with limited carrying space. 95% of photographers wouldn't need this bag. The strap is also strange and it is hard to wear it on your shoulder. Unless you plan to carry your gear under Niagara falls or deep inside the Amazon rain forest, this bag is useless to you.I have never seen camera bag built this tough. No chance for any water to get in, or out for that matter thanks to a thick red plastic liner. You can remove the liner and use it as a regular bag, but what's the point. There are other better bag out there for everyday's use.So, this is really for special applications.
If you do a lot of photography in marine environments, this is an excellent bag for protecting your gear. The internal bag offers some pretty good wetness protection by itself, and the surrounding box offers a strong cushion against shock and vibration. The internal compartments aren't huge, but sufficient to hold some extra lenses and other accessories. The chest straps will hold the bag securely to your person, but the way the straps are arranged may make women uncomfortable or self-concious: one strap goes between the breasts, which has the effect of mimicing the old Jane Russel brassiere commercials about "lift and separate."
This bag is for the serious photographer who carries a lot of equipment. I would recommend for serious travel. It is big and bulky. But it is a great waterproof design and will hold a tripod. It protects the camera and other equipment and is comfortable to carry. Not much to add to the other reviews that have been posted.
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