- Front accessory compartment
- Inside zippered mesh pocket
- Detachable shoulder belt
- Tuck away waist belt
Product Description
Made of ballistic nylon, this fully padded heavy-duty Canon Zoom Pack 1000 case holds your full-size 35mm camera and its zoom lens. It is equipped with a belt for carrying at waist level and an accessory compartment where you can place your films and filters…. More >>
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I bought this as soon as I bought my 40D with the 28-135mm kit lens.
My first impression was that it was made of tough material that was at least water resistant.
With my setup, this pack was a perfect fit for my needs.
Quick access, discreet, very light, extremely accessible, and cheap.
One thing I did right away was cut off the waist straps that are tucked away in the rear of the pack. I decided I would never need it and was just taking up space.
Then I upgraded to the kit lens to the 24-70L lens. This pack was no longer a comfortable fit. Although it would go in, the fit was extremely tight and impossible to zipper (only zelcro shut).
Last week, with this pack slung around one shoulder, I got out of my car. The strap slipped off my right shoulder and caught on my elbow. Unfortunately, the front element made contact with the pavement from about 6″ of the ground. At that time, I didn’t think there would be any damage. I found out later that it was enough to crack my $80 B+W UV filter on my 24-70L. I recognize that it was due to my negligence, but it would have been more safe for me to sling my 40D with the standard camera strap (which is shorter and has more grip), than to store it in this pack with a more slippery nylon strap.
I would NOT suggest getting this bag because:
1) NOT ENOUGH PADDING!
2) DO NOT buy a camera bag that only lets you store your camera lens down! (Too much risk)
3) Doesn’t protect camera from minor drops. (Actually may increase risk of damage to lens because it can only be stored facing down)
4) Minimal to no extra storage space.
If you spent $$$$ on your camera set up, don’t go cheap with this bag. Invest in something that will sufficiently protect your camera!
(I have since ordered the Crumpler 5 MDH and store the camera sideways, so that the lens is no longer facing down)
Rating: 25 / 5
Build quality and design are not great.
The zipper head inside the top cover may leave scratch on the back of the camera – could have been just a velcro. It looks huge from outside for a holster style but not enough useful space inside for Rebel XSi – a lot of 1/2″ thick dead space around the camera and lens not very useful for storing accessories. Could have had more storage pockets outside and shrunk the bag a little bit. A buckle-strap might be used to the top cover instead of velcro.
Some of above issues my be solved by putting camera strap first then the camera body and lens. However, the design, color, texture and size all remind me of military equipment not camera – even with a canon logo.
I am returning it and will pick one at a local camera store after carefully evaluating the design inside and out.
Rating: 35 / 5
This camera carrying case is definitely worth owning. I’m sure it will save my camera and lens finishes over the years. There are no drawbacks. It’s worth the little cost. Would like to have larger pockets to take a 72mm filter like a polaroid filter that isn’t used all the time; but, you won’t find that functionality in a camera case. Something to live with.
Rating: 45 / 5
Okay product but there is a lot of fraying around the top of the pack. I was expecting something more with a Canon badge on it.
Rating: 25 / 5
This bag is perfect for a Canon XSi with 18-55 lens (or 18-200 too) and some accessories like extra battery, remote, memory card and an extra filter in the pockets provided. The holster fits well and is very convenient. The top cover goes over the zipper so the camera is safe even if it starts raining or pouring.
I just loved this bag more when I was able to fit all my gear!!!
Rating: 55 / 5