Cambags

Review for Canon EOS 1D

Photo contains:

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 MK 1
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8
Canon 70-210 F/4
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG 1.4x TC
Canon EF 2X Extender II
CF Cards/Earplugs
Spare Batteries
Manuals
Bogen Manfrotto 680 Monopod

Thanks to Scott for photo

Review #2

Equipment list in bag :
Canon: 1Dmk2
Canon 20D+grip
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
(all L-lenses with hoods and UV filters on)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens
Canon TC 1.4x
1xNP-E3
4xBP511A,
PD7X & PD70X (databanks), 
two filters



Review text:
It's been my first "real" photo backpack. It serves me well for almost 3 years now. So far I've been able to squeeze every little bit of my equipment  there and every time I buy something new, I'm surprised that I manage to throw in YET another thing ;-). The layout shown on the photo is more like "storage config" than a real-life usage example, but still everything fits perfectly well.

Likes about the bag:
CAPACITY!, quality, flexibility, enormous configuration options, AW cover, good tripod holder (I use 190Pro+460Mg head). It's virtually indestructible - I've had it in the mud, in the thunderstorm, never any single problem with the stuff inside.

Dislikes about the bag:
The waist belt could be a bit lower. I've been told that the PhotoTrekker is better in this area, because it's longer. The main zipper could be more rigid, like the one in the MiniTrekker AW - it's not like the one here is bad, but it just feels less solid. The external pocket could be deeper, currently one can barely put some A4 documents there - once again, Mini Trekker is much better in this area.

Thanks to Daniel for review

Review #3

Canon EOS 1D mk II body
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 300mm f/4 IS USM
Canon Extender EF 1.4x convertor
Canon 580EX Speedlite Flash
Sigma EM140-DG Flash

2x Spare 1D batteries
16x AA rechargeable batteries
14gb of Ultra II CF memory
4gb of Ultra SD memory
Cokin Z-Pro filter holder and 3x ND filters and Polarizer+ adapter rings

Don't want to think how much it's all worth  , but I can tell you it weighs 12kg or 26lbs approx, that's before the tripod or monopod get fixed to the side of the bag, or the other little day pack is fastened to the outside with my waterproofs and food in it !.

Having said all that with the camera and a lens attached and carried in hand I've carried the backpack all day on a number of occasions, and not really felt it the strap system is so good.

Only thing is, where am I going to put anything else now !

Thanks to Alan for review

Reviews for Canon 350D / 400D XT / 1000D / 450D

Review #1

(Added 12th May 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 350D XT with grip
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon 430EX Speedlite
Mamiya RB67
Mamiya Sekor 90mm
Sekonic L-358 Flashmeter




Likes about the bag:
Good padding and protection for the equipment. Very comfortable and the weight is distributed well.

Dislikes about the bag: Heavy.




Thanks to Ricardo Aceves for review

Review #2
(Added 20th May 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 350D XT
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD
Tokina 12-24mm f/4
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 100mm F/2.0 USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM




Review text:
Bought it after could not get all my lenses into Mini Trekker Classic and currently using for about a year. Except for being quite heavy (which I guess is due to its size and adjustable harness) everything else is superb, including build quality & equipment protection. Recently did couple of mountain hikes with almost my entire line-up and Manfrotto 055 Pro tripod attached and it was pleasure to carry. Slip lock system allows attachments of different pouches and cases - I added a bottle bag which turned out to be quite useful. I definitely recommend it.

Likes about the bag: Good protection & padding, great harness system & tripod mount, capacity

Dislikes about the bag: Relatively heavy




Thanks to Krzysztof Zielinski for review

for Canon 300D / 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D / 7D

Photo Contains:

Canon EOS 20D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM lens,
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM,
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
hood for 17-40 & Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
Canon Extender EF 1.4x
Canon 550EX Speedlite
wallet for cf cards.

Thanks to tommy kjensen for photo

Review #2

(Added 16th Jan 2007)

I have been using a couple of bags up until now. I used a Tamrac Velocity 7 (slingbag) for my film camera and a Tamrac Pro 8 System for my Digital camera gear (this bag was initially used with my first setup back in the 90s).
I'll be carrying my film setup with me until the AF lenses take over the bag. As you can see, it's already full!! As I buy more things for the 20D, the old camera will migrate back to one of the other bags  . I think I'm also going to get a few add ons (or a vest) since this bag doesn't have easy access to things like filters, pens, memory cards, etc... but there are lots of things like that around!

Photo Contains:

Canon EOS 20D with Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
Ultranar 28-200 F3.8 MF
Kalimar 50 f1.7, Tokina 28-70 f3.5
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon T60
Filters
Light Meter
Film
Blower
Water Bottle/Snacks

Thanks to Tricia (photosytes) for review.

Review #3

photo contains:

Canon EOS 1V with Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon Elan IIE
Flash
Light meter
Binoculars

thanks to Darren Kilgore for photo/info

Review #4

photo contains:

Left side -  Top to Bottom
Mini-tripod, torch
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
FD 50mm f/1.8
Lens Hoods EW-83E and EW-73B
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM DO with ET-65B lens hood
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens

Middle - Top to Bottom
Sigma 600mm f8 Mirror Telephoto, with lens hood and 95mm UV filter
Canon EOS 20D with Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM attached

Right side -  Top to Bottom
Lens Case for DO and internal filters for Sigma mirror
67mm filters - Circ Pol, ND4
58mm circ pol filter
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch
Spare rear lens cap + EOS body cap,spare batteries
strap with quick-ish release clips

In Lid:
Cleaning stuff
Manuals
CF cards
Compass

Back:
Tripod

thanks to Martin (Skink74)  for photo/info

Review #5

Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 1D mk II body
Canon EOS 20D + grip
Canon 580EX Speedlite
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
(all L-lenses with hoods and UV filters on)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens
Canon Extender EF 1.4x
1xNP-E3
4xBP511A,
PD7X & PD70X (databanks), 
two filters



Review text:
It's been my first "real" photo backpack. It serves me well for almost 3 years now. So far I've been able to squeeze every little bit of my equipment  there and everytime I buy something new, I'm surprised that I manage to throw in YET another thing ;-). The layout shown on the photo is more like "storage config" than a real-life usage example, but still everything fits perfectly well.

Likes about the bag:
CAPACITY!, quality, flexibility, enormous confiuration options, AW cover, good tripod holder (I use 190Pro+460Mg head). It's virtually indestructible - I've had it in the mud, in the thunderstorm, never any single problem with the stuff inside.

Dislikes about the bag:
The waist belt could be a bit lower. I've been told that the Photo Trekker is better in this area, because it's longer. The main zipper could be more rigid, like the one in the Mini Trekker AW - it's not like the one here is bad, but it just feels less solid. The external pocket could be deeper, currently one can barely put some A4 documents there - once again, Mini Trekker is much better in this area.

Thanks to Daniel for review

Review #6
(Added 12th October 2007)

Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM
Canon 580EX Speedlite
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye
Helios 85/1.5
Manfrotto 303SPH + 438

Thanks to Valentine for photo

Review #7
(Added 1st Feb 2011)

Equipment list in bag :

Thanks to BartSmit for photo

Review #8
(Added 8th Feb 2011)

Equipment list in bag :

Canon EOS 7D + Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon 430EX II Speedlite
Kenko Extension Tubes
Singh Ray filters. Cables



Thanks to Scott Deselle for photo

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

I have tons of room still but as of now it's carrying:
Nikon D70 with kit lens
Nikon 70-200mm VR f/2.8
50mm f/1.8
SB-800
misc filters, batteries, lens caps, etc.

The pack has been great for hikes, and the adjustable pack height is  perfect for adjusting the weight onto your hips. It's big enough to  fit the 70-200mm VR f/2.8 and I have tons of room left for future lenses.

thanks to Lee Abraham for pic/comments

Review #2

Photos contain:
Nikon D100
Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8
Nikon 70-200
Nikon 12-24mm f/4
Nikon 35mm PC
Nikon 2.0x TC
cokin holders
hoya polarizers
lens hoods
Nikon mc-30 cord
RRS 6* rail
tripod wrench
hotshoe spirit level
cleaning supplies
leatherman tool
lens pen, Rocket blower, CF cards
Gitzo 1325 tripod

Thanks to Ernesto Santos for photos

Review #3

Photos contain:
Bodies:
Nikon D200 w/Nikon MB-D200 Battery Pack
Lenses:
18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S
Nikon 24mm f/2.8D
50mm f/1.4 AI-S
135mm f/3.5 AI-S
80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF-D
300mm f/4 ED AF

The Rest:
Nikon SB-16B Flash

Thanks to Pete (PistolPete) for photos

Reviews for Nikon D50 / D80 / D90

Review #1

(Added 26th Jan 2007)

Photo contents: (From top. Left to right)
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Nikon D50 w/ Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Nikon 55-200mm
cables
memory & remote
extra memory & PDA
SB-600, bounce card, and sto-fen cup
new strap and iPod
chargers and batteries
journal
Lid:
filters and work I.D.
card readers and memory sticks
card readers and memory sticks

Thanks to Damon Hair for photo