Reviews for Nikon D1 / D2 / D3

Review #1

thanks to Ann Decamp for pics/info

Review #2

(Added 28th Jan 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D2h body
Nikon D70 w/ 18-70mm
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon SB-600 Flash w/ omni bounce
Nikon 50mm f/1.8E w/1.6x tele.
Clear & Frosted LightSphere II w/ dome (stacked)
Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 , filter
LowePro neoprene CF case,
CF reader, lens pen, Giottos Medium Air Rocket, manuals




Great bag when you need to carry EVERYTHING. I got this bag to carry for trips, although I now plan to pick up a Domke F2. I also have a LowePro Off Road which I love, but I can only carry one body. This bag is a great alternative to a shoulder type bag, and I also took off the LowePro badge from the bag so it wouldn't get noticed as much. It's a very light bag with a minimal kit, but then I wouldn't really use this bag to carry a body & couple lenses.

Likes about the bag:
Good size, light weight, rain cover built in, NICE padding, Holds all of my kit for now :) doesn't scream camera bag, decent price. Perfect camera backpack, but see dislikes...

Dislikes about the bag:
Bag tips over forward EASILY when loaded due to rain cover in bottom, if the pouches are stuffed then they bulge into the padded compartment & also bulge into the front pocket which means you loose space  for other stuff. If you plan to hike with this bag, you can't really put other stuff in it due the "bulge" problem from the zip pockets. I guess if you don't need it, don't bring it. Would like to have lenses on each body. If i were going to hike, I would carry my LowePro Off Road waist pack, as this backpack leaves you deciding if you want to carry camera gear or hiking gear, you don't really get to combine them.

Thanks to Lucas for review

Review #3

(Added 29th Dec 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D70
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D
Nikon 1.7x TC (TC-17IIE)
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight
Spare D2Xs battery, MC-36 and  D70 remotes
Sekonik Light Meter , MacBook PRO 15", Power Brick, Sandisk FW800 Reader, Rocket Blower.
D2Xs & D70 chargers, 2 x 77mm and 2 x 67mm filters.








Excellent bag for size. It fits more stuff than you can imagine. Well padded, fits 17" MacBook PRO, good rain protection, fits carry on overhead compartments even on 737.

Likes about the bag:
higher capacity than expected, large front compartment, large laptop compartment, lots of optional attach points

Dislikes about the bag:
small outer front compartment opening, single large compartment vs. multiple smaller ones, somewhat uncomfortable hen fully loaded, uncomfortable top handle, horrible tripod mounting system (true of all LowePros it seems)

Thanks to Manny for review

Review #4

(Added 9th Feb  2009)

Equipment list in bag :
1. Nikon D2Hs + Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 + hood
2. Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO DG Macro HSM, Hood reversed
3. Nikon D2h body
4. Nikkor 105mm f/1.8 AIs |
5. NIkkor 55mm f/2.8 AIs Micro
6.Sigma 2X APO DG teleconverter
7. Giottos Rocket Blower
8. Nikon MH-21 Charger

Also Nikon SB-900 flash in front pocket and Manfrotto 680B Monopod, plus cables, filters, etc.

Thanks to Daniel Serdoz for review

Reviews for Nikon D70 / D100 / D200 / D300 / D700

Review #1

Photo contains:
Nikon D70 w/ 50mm
Nikon D1h
laptop
Nikon SB-28DX flash
Nikon 70-200mm Nikon 105mm f/2
battery chargers etc.

Thanks to Dan Stranberg for photo

Review #2

thanks to jeff for photos and comments.

Review #3

Thanks to Ron Ciminero for photos

Review #4

My new Lowepro CompuTrekker AW, filled with all the stuff for the trip to LA. Not visible here is the pouch behind all the camera gear that holds the Dell Inspiron 8600 Laptop

Bag contains:
Top row (left to right)
Cellphone battery charger
Creative Muvo battery charger
Nikon Battery Charger
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Middle Row
Small LowePro bag for the CoolPix, underneath is the laptop's power supply
Nikon D70S with mounted Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX (kit lens)
Bottom  Row
Space for the Nikon Coolpix L1 used to take this picture
Medication
Nikon Lensbags
Creative MuVo 1.5GB MP3 Player
Bag Lid
USB Cardreaders
D70S Manual
CF Cards
Body Cap for D70

Thanks to Peter Smets for photo

Review #5

(Added 27th Jan 2007)

Photo contains:

Left column (top to bottom):
Nikon D70
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D
Nikon 10.5mm fisheye


Middle column:
Pocket Wizard + Grip for D200
Firewire card reader
50mm f/1.8
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Nikon D200

Right column:
Canon SD500 P&S
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8

Lid:
lens cleaner, usb 6-4, iPod cord
spare batteries
business cards, remote
2 x SB-800 flashes and chargers on the other side

Laptop:
Macbook pro goes in back

Thanks to CRN Photo for photo

Review #6

(Added 28th Jan 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D2H body
Nikon D70 w/ Nikon18-70
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Nikon SB-600 w/Omni Bounce
Nikon 50mm f/1.8E w/ 1.6x teleconvertor
Clear & Frosted LightSphere II w/ dome (stacked)
Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
filter
LowePro neoprene CF case,
CF reader, lens pen, Giottos Medium Air Rocket, manuals


Great bag when you need to carry EVERYTHING. I got this bag to carry for trips, although I now plan to pick up a Domke F2. I also have a LowePro Off Road which I love, but I can only carry one body. This bag is a great alternative to a shoulder type bag, and I also took off the LowePro badge from the bag so it wouldn't get noticed as much. It's a very light bag with a minimal kit, but then I wouldn't really use this bag to carry a body & couple lenses.

Likes about the bag:
Good size, light weight, rain cover built in, NICE padding, Holds all of my kit for now :) doesn't scream camera bag, decent price. Perfect camera backpack, but see dislikes...

Dislikes about the bag:
Bag tips over forward EASILY when loaded due to rain cover in bottom, if the pouches are stuffed then they bulge into the padded compartment & also bulge into the front pocket which means you loose space  for other stuff. If you plan to hike with this bag, you can't really put other stuff in it due the "bulge" problem from the zip pockets. I guess if you don't need it, don't bring it. Would like to have lenses on each body. If i were going to hike, I would carry my LowePro Off Road waist pack, as this backpack leaves you deciding if you want to carry camera gear or hiking gear, you don't really get to combine them.

Thanks to Lucas for review

Review #7

(Added 29th Dec 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D70
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
70-200mm f/2.8
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon 1.7x TC (TC-17IIE)
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight
Spare D2Xs battery, MC-36 and  D70 remotes
Sekonik Light Meter, MacBook PRO 15", Power Brick, Sandisk FW800 Reader, Rocket Blower.
D2Xs & D70 chargers, 2 x 77mm and 2 x 67mm filters.





Excellent bag for size. It fits more stuff than you can imagine. Well padded, fits 17" MacBook PRO, good rain protection, fits carry on overhead compartments even on 737.

Likes about the bag:
higher capacity than expected, large front compartment, large laptop compartment, lots of optional attach points

Dislikes about the bag:
small outer front compartment opening, single large compartment vs. multiple smaller ones, somewhat uncomfortable hen fully loaded, uncomfortable top handle, horrible tripod mounting system (true of all LowePros it seems)

Thanks to Manny for review

Review #8

(Added 13th Feb 2010)

Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D300(no grip)
Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon 70-200mm F/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR II
Reflex-Nikkor 500mm f/8
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 micro
Nikon SB-900 Speedlight and accessories
Phottix TTL Flash Remote Cord (Nikon SC-28) for SB900
Hoya HD Circular polarizer 77mm.
Hoya Pro1D Circular polarizer 67mm.
Hoya ND8 67mm.
Phottix TR-90 Multi-function Remote Switch with Digital Timer Control
Spare EN-EL3e battery and charger (not in photo) and 2X Sandisk Extreme IV 4Gb CF card
Lenovo T61 14.1\" 2.2Ghz Core2 Duo laptop and charger (not in pic)
cleaning kit

I got this bag to be able to bring all my gear including my laptop on extended trips. All my gear fits perfectly but I dread the day I need to bring a 2nd body with me. It manages to fit in the overhead bin of international flights and surprisingly, it doesn\'t feel as heavy on the back as compared to carrying it with just the handle on top. Only tried shooting out of the bag once and it was a hassle having to put it down whenever I needed to change lens or get something out of the bag.

Likes about the bag:
Decent protection, plenty of dividers and pockets

Dislikes about the bag:
Waist strap could have been padded

Thanks to Tim  for review

Reviews for Nikon D50 / D80 / D90

Review #1

(Added 30th May 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D80
Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D
Nikon 85mm f/1.8
Nikon 70-300mm VR
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon 50mm f/1.4

Config #1

Config #2




This is perfect bag for me to mainly organized all my gear in one place, and grab it in case of my house is on fire. I carry this whole bag only when I travel extensively, where there's place to store safely. Otherwise I use my Lowepro offroad for short trips.

Likes about the bag:
Right size and Well Organize

Dislikes about the bag:
It can get heavy at times. The attach strings are useless

Thanks to Ben  for review

Review #2

(Added 14th July 2008)

Bag contains:
1. Nikon D80
2. Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
3. Nikon 18-200mm VR F/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
4. Nikon Battery EN-EL3e
5. Nikon  SB-800 Speedlight
6. Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
7. Nikon  105mm f/2.8 VR micro
8. Kenko PRO 300 AF 1.4x Teleconverter
9. Lensbaby 3G
10. LEE Filters Accessories
11. LEE Filters Filter Pouch
12. Olympus 10-30x25 ZOOM PC I
13. Lowepro Orion Trekker II
14. Lowepro Off Trail 1
15. Canon Digital IXUS 800IS
16. Filters
17. Manfrotto 728B DIGI COMPACT 3W Tripod (Black)

Thanks to Wincy & Franco for photo