Reviews for Nikon D50 / D80 / D90
This is a very large bag, I personally use it as my carry everything to the car bag. It's a great bag but I wouldn't suggest anyone get this as any sort of daily carry bag because as loaded it weighs 25lbs.
The bag advertises that the foam is removable, but unlike Think tank bags when the foam is removed it doesn't support any dividers in the bag, making the bag next to useless.
The bag also comes with a memory card organizer, but it's too big for most pockets, so I personally never used it.
Anyways the contents of the bag:
A: Gary Fong LightSphere with Nikon D50 under it
B: Small Rocket Blower with SB-600 under it.
C:Nikon D80with grip and mounted 17-55mm f/2.8 DX, and Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 under it in the other section.
D: In Think tank Bags 28-70mm f/2.8, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D, and Nikon SB-800
In Laptop Areas: Overexposed Pro Plate, Photoflex small reflector, and Kata rain cape.
In Front compartments:
2 bottles of cleaning fluid
Pack of Pec*pads
Pack of Kodak lens tissue
Expodisc 77mm
Cokin Filter holder and two filters
Rear lens cap and body cap
Nike sports gloves
Nikon Flash gel kit
Nikon AA Battery holder
lens brush
Microfiber cloth
Monopod tools
Thanks to ShawnC for review
Reviews for Nikon D1 / D2 / D3
Review #1
Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D2X
Nikon D200
Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR
Nikon 70-200mm VR f/2.8
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D
Nikon 85mm f/1.8
Nikon 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Kenko 1.4x and 2X pro Teleconveters , Nikon 1.7x TC (TC-17IIE)
SB-800 x2 leads etc, MB-D200 Grip. Tripods, monopod and accessories
This is my vault bag. It holds all my digital SLR kit except the 600 and the heavy tripod (see pic).
This means it is silly heavy and really only used for storage at home or carrying kit to the car, then onto a (nearby) fixed shoot. Considering how heavy it is it is remarkably easy to carry and a few flights of stairs or a couple of hundred metres do not bring on a hernia.
The strap is thick, strong and well padded but it also adds a waist strap to keep it from flapping around. It also has a separate handle which, essentially IMV, goes around the bag so you are not picking everything up by the lid. It is up to the usual Lowepro quality with good quality fitments and ballistic nylon.
The layout is easy to modify and offers good protection being well (maybe to well) padded. It comes with a media wallet which is a bit over engineered (and so sits in a draw) and a mesh pouch which I haven't found a use for either. It also has a dedicated space for any laptop you may care to put in it. I use this for other things but YMMV.
It is easy to access most of what you want quickly and many of the features seem well thought out. You can access a body with lens attached and most of the top level, through a weatherproof zip on the top, without opening the main bag. It has plenty of pockets and likewise, most of them can be got to without opening the main lid.
It is pretty weatherproof but has a waterproof cover if it gets really bad. You can attach several Lowepro accessories at either end if you need more space or flexibility.
Usually I decant what I need for any shoot to other bags from here but it is still good to go straight away.
The top layer has the Nikon 17-55 2.8, Sigma 10-20 (H), Nikon 300 2.8 VR (D), Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR (G) and the D2X body (F) The D200 (E) can be stored attached to any one of the top layer lenses without needing to mess around with the layout (Usually the 17-55 as in the picture).
I can also grab the SB800 flashguns leads and brackets (K), blower (I) or remotes. (J) Also on the top are a monopod (A), folding tripod and FLM head (B) and a table tripod (C).
Spare batteries and memory cards are in open topped pockets. Tucked away but still fairly easy to get to are the less used gubbins. 50mm 1.4 (L) 85 1.8 (M) Sigma 30 1.4 (O), Sigma 105mm f/2.8 macro (P) 1.4 1.7 and 2.0 Tcons (Q) The MB200 Grip (R) and the usual assortment of storage, caps, cleaning, batteries and filters (S).
All of this together with hoods for all of the lenses fits comfortable but it is snug these days.
In conclusion. It is pretty much ideal for what I use it for but I can't see it being much use on a long hike or for city exploring. I think it's too big for carry on and not sturdy enough for the hold so, for travelling, a hard case and a smaller bag is still the way to go. The only improvement for me would be an external tripod loop, but then you'd loose the "Stealth" part I expect
Likes about the bag: Well made, easy access, holds a lot
Dislikes about the bag: Holds a lot, bulky
Thanks to Vincent Philpott for review
Reviews for Nikon D70 / D100 / D200 / D300 / D700
Review #1
Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D2X
Nikon D200
Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR
Nikon 70-200mm VR f/2.8
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D
Nikon 85mm f/1.8
Nikon 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Kenko 1.4x and 2X pro Teleconveters , Nikon 1.7x TC (TC-17IIE)
SB-800 x2 leads etc, MB-D200 Grip. Tripods, monopod and accessories
This is my vault bag. It holds all my digital SLR kit except the 600 and the heavy tripod (see pic).
This means it is silly heavy and really only used for storage at home or carrying kit to the car, then onto a (nearby) fixed shoot. Considering how heavy it is it is remarkably easy to carry and a few flights of stairs or a couple of hundred metres do not bring on a hernia.
The strap is thick, strong and well padded but it also adds a waist strap to keep it from flapping around. It also has a separate handle which, essentially IMV, goes around the bag so you are not picking everything up by the lid. It is up to the usual Lowepro quality with good quality fitments and ballistic nylon.
The layout is easy to modify and offers good protection being well (maybe to well) padded. It comes with a media wallet which is a bit over engineered (and so sits in a draw) and a mesh pouch which I haven't found a use for either. It also has a dedicated space for any laptop you may care to put in it. I use this for other things but YMMV.
It is easy to access most of what you want quickly and many of the features seem well thought out. You can access a body with lens attached and most of the top level, through a weatherproof zip on the top, without opening the main bag. It has plenty of pockets and likewise, most of them can be got to without opening the main lid.
It is pretty weatherproof but has a waterproof cover if it gets really bad. You can attach several Lowepro accessories at either end if you need more space or flexibility.
Usually I decant what I need for any shoot to other bags from here but it is still good to go straight away.
The top layer has the Nikon 17-55 2.8, Sigma 10-20 (H), Nikon 300 2.8 VR (D), Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR (G) and the D2X body (F) The D200 (E) can be stored attached to any one of the top layer lenses without needing to mess around with the layout (Usually the 17-55 as in the picture).
I can also grab the SB800 flashguns leads and brackets (K), blower (I) or remotes. (J) Also on the top are a monopod (A), folding tripod and FLM head (B) and a table tripod (C).
Spare batteries and memory cards are in open topped pockets. Tucked away but still fairly easy to get to are the less used gubbins. 50mm 1.4 (L) 85 1.8 (M) Sigma 30 1.4 (O), Sigma 105mm f/2.8 macro (P) 1.4 1.7 and 2.0 Tcons (Q) The MB200 Grip (R) and the usual assortment of storage, caps, cleaning, batteries and filters (S).
All of this together with hoods for all of the lenses fits comfortable but it is snug these days.
In conclusion. It is pretty much ideal for what I use it for but I can't see it being much use on a long hike or for city exploring. I think it's too big for carry on and not sturdy enough for the hold so, for travelling, a hard case and a smaller bag is still the way to go. The only improvement for me would be an external tripod loop, but then you'd loose the "Stealth" part I expect
Likes about the bag: Well made, easy access, holds a lot
Dislikes about the bag: Holds a lot, bulky
Thanks to Vincent Philpott for review
Video Review
Review contains:
Nikon D200
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro
Nikon 70-200mm F/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon MB-D200 Grip
P&S Camera
Filters
Nikon teleconverter
15.4" Laptop
Review #3
(Added 19th Sept 2008)
Equipment list in bag :
Nikon D80 + MB-D80 Battery Grip and Nikon D300 or
D300 and F5
Lenses:
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8
Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED (hoods reversed on lenses)
Sigma 28-105mm f/3.8-5.6
Nikon 18-200mm VR F/3.5-5.6G IF-ED attached to D80
Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 (in cases)
Extreme 2GB CF cards (3 or 4)
13" Black Apple Macbook Laptop
Where you want me start? The pics speak for themselves. If you are looking for a Shoulder Bag with reasonable access (slip from the top), a bag that will hold two bodies with grips (D80 and D300 or D300 and F5), a bag that holds the following lenses: 50mm1.8, 28-70/2.8 AFS, 80-200/2.8 AFS (hoods reversed on lenses),Sigma 28-105/f4, 18-200/2.8 attached to D80, SB 800 and SB600, Extreme 2GB CF cards (3 or 4), A 13" Macbook Apple Laptop and some accessories not shown are Cell,pen & pad, and lens cleaning solution and cloth(s). I think that's everything.
All the gear that can fit inside the bag
Memory card holder
Empty bag
laptop compartment
Nikon 80-200 and 28-70 in bag
now with the D80 + 18-200 , Flashes (bottom centre,right)
Sigma 28-105mm on top of 28-70 . Plus Apple Macbook (top)
Finally D300 body on top of D80.
All weather cover
Bag being worn with and without all weather cover
Likes about the bag:
I can hold everything if I need it. Its very professional looking
Dislikes about the bag:
Strap, although wide is not "grippy" enough, slides off shoulder. Needs a while to contour to body,
Thanks to Big BOi for review
