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PortaBrace CAR-1

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Review for Canon EOS 1D & 5D

 

Review #1

(Added 31st August 2011)

Equipment list in bag:
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Canon EOS 5D MK II and Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens

Apple iPad + CF and SD connection kit, cables, spare batteries, filters,
CF/SD, business cards, cleaning kits, light, compass, white balance disc, etc.


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Porta Brace is a pure US Company quite famous for its video bags and camera covers. Their BLUE color can be seen allover the world around video cameras and their textile bags are very well known by film-maker around the globe. However, they have been outside the PHOTO world until the arrival of HDSLRs. Since then video makers started to ask for Porta Brace bags to carry their new equipment.
I personally do not shot video with my gear, but I recently decided to try a Porta-Brace bag in its standard blue color, the CAR-1 Model. It is not too big, light, very well made and highly customizable.
In addition I also bought a internal divider kit in order to really customize my bag like I never did before. And this is the main asset of this bag: I have designed the interior of it, easily and offering the max possible protection to the content. I have 2 digital cameras and I want to store them ready to use and with the lens facing down in order to prevent dust to easily reach the sensors. With this bag I can place my two cameras (one is a bulky 1D) and 2 additional lenses.


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Great bag, very well built and highly customizable!


construction, easily customizable

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additional divider kit is optional, a bit costly...



Thanks to Batman for review

user rating

comfort rating comfort/handling rating 8 Features rating 9 build quality rating Build Quality rating 10 price rating Price rating 7 overall rating Overal rating 9

 

 

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Additional Info

  • Description: The popular CARGO CASE has three large outside pockets, multiple slip pockets and has a wide double zippered top cover, for easy access to the interior. Constructed with a rigid frame and dividers to protect and organize equipment; (mini-dv cameras, batteries, lights). This case comes with the distinctive Porta-Brace leather handles and a divider Kit.
  • Bag Type: Shoulder Bag
  • Interior Size: L - 13
  • Exterior Size: L - 17
  • Weight: 4 lb / 1.81 kg
  • Material: Durable, 1000-denier Cordura
  • Bag Capacity: 1 or 2 slr bodies and 3 lenses or more
  • Colours Available: Blue
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