Cambags

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

I've got the inside stuffed full for now so things don't move around, but as I add lenses (50mm f/1.8 on the way), I can make room.

Photo Contains:
Nikon D70 with kit lens attached,
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro APO II lens
, SB-600 FLash and Stand ,
lens caps, CF Reader,
battery charger, filters, electrical cords.

thanks to trebien for pic/comments

Review #2

I love my mini-trekker almost as much as the Nikon D70 -- and I didn't think I would, cause I've never been a "backpack person" -- I used to use a Pelicase, and still do for rougher excursions.

Photo contains:
Nikon D70 with 80-200mm f/2.8 lens attached
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon 28mm f/2.8 wide angle lens
Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon SB-28 flash
stroboframe flash bracket and cable, usb cable, video cable, AA batteries for flash, spare d70 battery, memory cards.

Here's the inside of my bag:

 And here's the outside:

If you're thinking of getting a mini-trekker -- all I can say is I highly recommend it!

thanks to joe for pic/comments

Review #3

A nice camera bag (backpack actually)! It's a Lowepro Mini Trekker All Weather. Fits perfect for what I have. I can even fit my Sony camcorder in there. Hopefully you can read the labels I put on the picture to show you where I store everything now.

Contains: Nikon D70 + Sony dcr-trv330 video camera + chargers & video tapes + wide angle video lens + 70-300mm lens + SB-600 Flash & Lens Hood.

Review #4

Great bag.

I have only good words for this bag. exceptional quality. Many nice rooms. Can easily fit much more. I have always used ordinary camera-bags hanging on one shoulder. Great to have all the weight of that shoulder, and on the back instead.

Right now my bag contains:
Nikon D70
1x18-70mm
lens, 1x 50mm f/1.8
1x 85mm f/1.8
1x70-300mm lens
Canon Digital Ixus400
lens filters
Nikon SB-800 speedlight with all accessories
Chargers for both my Nikon D70 and my Canon Digital Ixus400
Battery charger for the Speedlight
Cables for the camera
Lens-pens and cleaners
Card reader
Compact-Flash Cards
Extra batteries
Manuals
+ much more not worth mentioning

Thanks to jesper rud for photos/comments

Review #5

This is my Lowepro Mini Trekker when fully loaded. Stuffed like that when leaving for a long trip ( few weeks; holidays...). Total weight: 8.3 kg (18 lbs)! On other occasions there is much less gear inside.

Photo contains:
Nikon D70 + Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM attached
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
Nikon 85mm f/1.8
Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DIAGONAL Fisheye
Nikon 105mm f/2.5 AI
Nikon 50mm f/1.4
Nikon 55mm f2.8 AI
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM
2x SB-800 Flash
Archos Gmini 220, Cables, Remote Trigger , card reader, CF Cards, Adapter rings.

Thanks to Miljenko Devcic for photo/comments

Review #6

Photo contains:
Nikon D70
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Sigma 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6D Apo Macro
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Super  II w/hood
Fuji s602Z camera
Filters
Sunpack 383 Super Flash
Tripod Plates
Lense Cleaning supplies
Spare Batteries

Thanks to Joe Weaver for photo

Review #7

Photo contains:
Nikon D70s
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D
Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Kenko Extension Tubes
Sigma teleconverter X1.4
Sigma Teleconverter X2, 2 X Nikon SB-800, filters and accessories.

it carried all my equipment in tracks in Canda, Holland (even in Wadlopen) and Tanzania.
I also use the front compartment for my laptop which fits in nicely.
Likes about the bag: Build, space, effiency

Dislikes about the bag: the space is getting crowded ;)

Thanks to Roie Galitz for review

Review #8

Photo contains:
Nikon D200 + Nikon MB-D200 Battery Pack + 17-55mm f/2.8 AF-S
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF-S VR
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
AIS 45p f/2.8
Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG 1.4x TC
SB-800 + Nikon DR-6
Blower
Canon 500d close-up filter
Cable release + flashlight
Leatherman , batteries

In Lid:
flip-it flash diffuser + flash stand

Thanks to Michael Schuster for review

Review #9

Photo contains:
Nikon D200 + 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR + hood +  hand & neck straps
Nikon D50 + Nikon 35mm f/2
Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF
Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
SB-600
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM
Remote Cord
Batteries, Caps, blower

Thanks to David Lamarra for photo

Review #10
(Added 2nd Jan 2008)

Photo contains:

Thanks to Giovanni for photo

Reviews for Nikon D1 / D2 / D3

Review #1

I was recently looking for a lightweight backpack to carry my camera and my most essential lenses for a day's outing, and came across a thread on dpreview forums which persuaded me to buy the Lowepro Mini Trekker AW.

Like me, one of the posters was sceptical as to whether a bag quoted as being just 5 inches deep internally could adequately accommodate a D2X or D2H since these bodies are nearly 6 inches tall. Well, I took the risk and now that mine has arrived, I can post a very positive report. As the following images show, this bag will take these bodies with ease as well as several lenses.

This shot shows the bag's velcro adjustable compartments modified to take ...

Nikon D2X with my Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 AF-S attached with lens hood normally attached.
Beyond that, my Nikon 12-24mm f/4 with hood reversed, and one of the velcro compartments attached to the base to give it even better protection.

Down the right side, my Nikon 70-200mm VR f/2.8 with hood reversed.

Down the left side, compartment 1 = Nikon 45mm f/2.8 P lens; comp 2 = Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro; comp 3 = 10.5mm f/2.8 fisheye; comp 4 = Nikon 1.4x TC and Nikon 1.7x TC teleconverters one above the other.

There is still loads of room in the front pocket for spare cards and batteries.

This second shot shows the bag closed, and no unsightly bulges visible, proving that sometimes 6 inches will fit into a 5 inch bag ;o)

2.) After modifying the innards to accommodate my lenses, I still had 4 velcro partitions left over, so you can rest assured there is plenty of scope for personalising this bag for your own equipment preferences.

3.) I am really pleased to see that this bag incorporates compression straps to ease the strain on the zip fasteners.

4.) Oh, and just a slightly OT comment ... don't forget to use an ultra-violet pen to write your zip code / post code inside the bag ... it may just help the police to return your treasured possessions if they are ever stolen ... I have every item of my camera equipment marked in this way.

thanks to Dave Chambers for pics/info

Reviews for Nikon D50 / D80 / D90

Review #1

Photo contains:
Nikon D50
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF
Tamron SP 70-210 f/3.5-F4 CF Tele Macro
Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight
Sandisk 1Gb SD Ultra II
Ridata 2Gb SD 150x
LowePro Trekker AW
Spare battery, heaps of filters
plus all the other stuff.....

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Photo contains:

As above but with
Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 F2.8D ED AF
instead of Tamron 70-210mm

Thanks to SoxOz for photos.

Review #2

Photo contains:
Nikon D90
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF
Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Thanks to Mustafa for photo.