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(More customer reviews)I've been looking for THE holster-type bag eversince I bought my camera last January 2009. I'm the type who doesn't want his camera to be dangling around his neck while not in use. Tried several holster-type bags in stores (around the $20 - $30 range) and they just couldn't serve my needs. Some of the bags were too bulky, others are hard to open, and then some felt cheap and were not padded enough.
Then comes the Lowepro Toploader Pro. Note that there is another older model that doesn't have the word Pro at the end which is way bulkier than this one. So I first saw the bag in youtube and was exited to get one after seeing how the bag opens. At the time when I saw the video, the bags were not available yet so I kept on searching for it in Amazon until I was able to purchase it.
Tried my Canon XS with a 55-250 lens attached. A friend also tried his Nikon D90 with an 18-200 lens attached. Both fit perfectely and still enough room for other stuff. A camera with a battery grip could easily fit on it as well. At the top, I was able to put my 500d zoom filter, an RF remote with both transmitter and receiver, an htc touch phone, and a creative zen mosaic player. At the front, I had my lenspen and the canon battery charger. The bottom part of the bag has very thick padding which gives me the peace of mind should I drop the bag on a hard surface. The whole bag is very very well padded.
The bag came right on time, a day before we went hiking. I also bought a lens case (LC1 from lowepro) so I could carry another lens with me. The lens case was attached to the side of this bag so I didn't have to worry about it. This bag was very comfortable, I didn't feel I was carrying it (compared to my fastpack backpack). The strap goes to the opposite shoulder and it comes with a loop that goes behind the carrier to secure the bag in place and avoid it from moving around. I was able to easily take a shot and then put the camera back to the bag. In case there's a nice view that I wanted to shoot again, I could easily open the latch, flip the cover, then grab my cam. This is the main reason why I got this bag. I could now walk around with my camera inside the bag and easily grab it for fast shooting like an on the spot incident that might not happen again without having to wear my camera around my neck. The bag also serves as a leverage for my left elbow when I'm focusing on a particular subject.
One last add on to the bag is the all weather cover which slips out from the bottom. It will cover the whole bag except the back part that is against the wearer. This doesn't bother me at all as the material of the bag is somewhat water-repellant already. With the cover on, you can still open and close the bag. This is a plus when it suddenly rains or when you have the bag on a cruise, boat, or any other water activity.
Best holster-type bag, can't think of another similar product that beats this one. Can't even find one con for this bag. It's worth the price for its functionality and protection.
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Lowepro Toploader Pro 70 AWDesigned for the Pro Photographer inside & out, the Toploader Pro 70 AW by Lowepro is made for action. The contoured, asymmetrical shape follows the lines of a camera for a snug, protective fit. A side opening with easy-grip access lets you capture the shot in a flash. Our 360 Degree All Weather (AW) Cover lets you work out of your bag while protecting your gear. Other features include: large, U-shaped zipper pulls; 3 point harness system; top pocket with space for sunglasses and personal gear; adjustable divider system to secure grip & allow storage of smaller lens. Works with Topload Chest Harness sold separately.
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