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Review #1
(Added 17th Jan 2007)
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon 23-70mm f2.8 L
Canon 580EX Speedlite
Filters, Extra batteries, cleaning brush, other
Review text:
I was not looking for a dedicated camera bag, but something that could hold a certain number of lenses, a body, flash, camera accessories, as well as a laptop and other non-camera items, such as books, snacks, etc. This bag satisfies all of that. Unlike similar camera/laptop/other bags that I researched at the time like the Orion AW, Orion Trekker I/II, Tamrac Adventure, and the like, I can fit my 70-200mm f2/8.
The reason is because the non-camera compartment is not entirely on-top of the camera compartment but rather has room behind as well as above the the camera compartment. This design, however, does make the bag a bit deep. It sticks out fairly far, and in confined spaces is awkward at times. The bag is well constructed as with all Crumpler bags, and I've been in the pouring rain with my equipment dry as a bone.
I do wish there were external loops or hooks so I could attach a tripod, but as this is not a dedicated camera bag, there's probably no reason to have one.
Another great aspect that I can do with the bag is to take the camera out of the bag by just unslinging one shoulder strap and swinging it around to reach the camera compartment. I don't want to have to take off the bag, put it on the ground, unzip the bag, take the camera, zip it up, put it back on, then shoot.
Likes about the bag:
Able to hold other items besides camera equipment; holds laptop; comfortable; isn't immediately recognizable as a camera bag; great design; can fit telephoto
Dislikes about the bag:
no external rings or hooks besides shoulder straps for tripod attachment or other items; deep - sticks out awkwardly when in confined areas
thanks to Carl Fung for review
