Camera-Bag Reviews

This bag is the perfect size for my Canon digital camera and all of the accessories I carry with it, including a waterproof case. It is also well-made and a bargain ...

This is a great little case for the Casio Exilim EX-Z40! It fits the camera just right and snug that you don't have to worry about it dropping out. This is a perfect case for people who don't want to be carrying a bulky case around their shoulders, as you can just hook it onto your belt or just slip it inside your pocket. After all, one of the reasons you purchased a Casio Exilim was for its conveniently small size and portability.

While the F-2 is widely regarded as a great bag, this one clearly works better. It's a bit bigger and more importantly, made of nylon which cuts the dust and fluff that would otherwise get into my lenses. This pack is padded, but not overly so. The interior walls are made of the soft Velcro, so you can attach dividers anywhere you want. Each end pocket is large enough to hold two Canon 550EX flashes.

This camera helps me stay in touch with family on the east coast, i bought one for me and one for my parents. before we would only be in contact once a month, now i can send them pictures, and they can do the same, the camera is a lifesaver. and its so afordable, im going to buy a few more as presents from friends.

I've been searching for a decent case for my Canon GL2, which is an unusual shape in 'consumer' or 'prosumer' digital miniDV camcorders. I tried bags from Lowe Pro and others, and they always seemed bulky and not quite right for the GL2.

The Kata bag was one I had my eye on, and when I finally was able to see one on a trip to Seattle, I knew it would be perfect for the GL2's long body and accessories.

And it nearly is. If the bag's inner compartment was about 1 inch longer, it would be completely perfect. Fortunately, this isn't much of a detriment - the soft shell of the bag and large amounts of padding can accomodate the long body and eyecup/viewer on the GL2 without much of a worry.

The bag looks extremely cool too - it doesn't look like your typical camera or camcorder bag. It's long, has a funky shape to it, and they have a unique "trap door" design to the bag that lets you put in a false bottom (velcro secured) platform to rest the camera on, and still stick accessories, spare film cassetes, etc below the camera - which you can then access via the secondary "trap door" enclosure on the back of the bag. Makes for very quick access to stuff.

The bag also includes two end pouches for storing cords, cables, tapes, batteries, chargers, etc, and they are held very securly with a three point connection - a plastic clip in the middle and two tight 'bungy cord' loops that attach to the bottom of the bag. Again, superb design shown here.

The carrying handle is nifty - you can adjust it's height, something I've not seen on another bag.

The shoulder strap is also top quality and stays secure thanks to the rubberized portion that rests on your shoulder.

You can also wear this with an optional belt attachment, and there's places to attach a tripod or monopod. All in all an excellent design, superb usability, and it looks way cool. If you own a GL2, this is the case for you.

If you're one of the lucky ones to have a Canon GL2 camera, you probably know that case options are few and far between for this 3CCD camera. I made "do" with a generic Lowe Pro camera bag for a few months, but based on a suggestion from a friend, I went for the Kata CCC-1111 model. It's not specifically listed as being compatible with the GL2, but it really should be.

The fit is tight in the main compartment if you have the extra large eye cup and the lens shield on the dvcam, but it still fits nicely. In fact, you have a few options as to the fit and layout of the bag - there's two dividers inside meant to accomodate smaller miniDV cams, but you can remove one, and leave the multi-level divider in place, and simply place the Canon GL2 on it's side in the top.

Fit and finish are superb. The trap door access on the back for the bottom of the case is a great idea. The two side pouches are removable, but hold secure while used. The straps are first rate, everything about this bag is almost perfect for the GL2. I have the bag loaded with shotgun mike, XLR adapter, two lapel mikes, spare batteries, charger, 10w light, and even have room for a Nikon CPX2500 digicam. Highly recommended.

this is a small handy case that protects your camera, it is easy to carry around and there is room for your other products.

This bag works great for my Canon EOS Rebel DSLR and the 75-300mm lens. The bag features removable dividers in the main compartment which attach with velcro, and make for great flexibility. The small side pockets are large enough for a 50mm 1.8 lens, which I carry, and there's room for an extra battery or two as well. The front pocket is likely large enough for a flash. Lots of padding combined with a compact form factor made this bag perfect for me. The shoulder strap is padded and adjustable for length, but not removable if you only want to carry the bag by the handle, or wear as a waist pack.

This backpack actually is waterproof. I litterally went swimming in the BVI with my medium format equipment safely inside. Let me just repeat that, you can literally jump off the boat and swim to shore in waves with this thing and not a drop gets in. It uses a special zipper to seal itself off, not the more common method of folding over the mouth of the bag.
Carrying ergonomics are also superb: the bag offers many adjustments and a real well-patted hipbelt, essentially like the bigger mountaineering backpacks.
This is one of those rare products that does everything right.
If you are looking for protection from water for your camera gear this is the only currently made bag, as far as i know. I do have a discontinued German model, and find the Lowepro much better (ja, obwohl ich ein Deutscher bin).
My one caveat is: if you do not need this level of protection from the elements, you would be better off with another bag, because the stiff plastic and tight zipper make it less then ideal in terms of getting at your stuff quickly.

I bought this backpack for my Panasonic Lumix FZ-10, plus a few accessories. With careful arranging this bag carries them excellently. It's very comfortable to wear for long periods and gives peace of mind concerning protection of it's cargo. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone needing a camera case.