Lowepro CompuRover AW Camera Bag (Black) by Lowepro
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Digital camera reviews of Lowepro CompuRover AW Camera Bag (Black)
Digital camera Review: Everything I wanted.
Summary: 5 Stars
I started looking for a new camera bag when I decided I didn't like my camera floating around in my backpack, or have it in a bag inside a backpack. While I was at it, I figured it would be nice to have a place for my laptop as well, to round off a nice travel bag. My camera isn't quite as large as a normal DSLR (I have a Fuji s5200), but it's still large, and I plan on getting an SLR one of these days anyway.
Hmm...where to start...First off, the construction is awesome. I noticed this as soon as I took it out of the packaging. You can tell just from the materials and seams that it's going to be a sturdy bag. The waist belt is very nice and comfortable, and the fact that it is removable is awesome when you're not hiking (a little tip...slide a piece of paper in on one side between the velcro to make removal so much easier). It has a sternum strap on the harness, which is nice for hiking, but kind of annoying when you don't want to use it. Would be nice if it was removable. It's ok though, it's easy to hold it out of the way with a paper clip, or just let it dangle.
The laptop compartment does what it's supposed to, and the side-access is very nice when you're at the airport (everybody hates trying to dig a laptop out of a stuffed backpack). I don't think there's much more to say really.
The extra storage space on top is adequate, and it's nice that it's there. It's not a huge amount of space, so it won't fit a change of clothes (maybe a t-shirt), But it works for snacks or whatever else you need to bring.
The camera compartment is big, way bigger than I personally need right now, and has a lot of flexibility with the adjustable compartments. Now that I have all this room, I'm going to need to buy extra gear to fill it up :) A nice feature is if for some reason you are heading out without the camera, you can take everything out of the bottom compartment, remove the divider between the top and bottom, and have a nice large backpack to use. The only downside to the compartment is the zipper access. The zippers like to stick when opening and closing because of the sqarish shape. If you're not getting in and out of the compartment all the time it's no big deal, and if you are, you can skip the zippers and just use the clip to close it up.
The tripod holder works well, but obstructs access to the camera compartment, so I don't use it. You can use the compression straps on the sides of the bag to hold a tripod as well (though not as securely) so it's not a big deal.
All in all, it's a great bag and well worth the money, especially since it is so versatile, you don't need to spend money on more than one bag.
Digital camera Review: Excellent bag
Summary: 5 Stars
I have both the regular Rover bag and the CompuRover. The CompuRover is quite a bit larger, both in the camera compartment and in the top section. Also the side pockets are bigger. The main difference between the bags is that CompuRover obviously has a section for a laptop. I use this bag as my main shooting bag for travel and on location when I have to have all of my equipment with me. Fits a full body camera with 70-300 attached, plus 5 other lenses. Second body and flash in the top compartment. Has a nice cable pouch and card organizer that fits 4 cards. With all my gear the backpack is heavy but very comfortable to carry, thanks to the padded straps and waist belt. The rain cover is great also. However for day trips or when I don't need all of my stuff I use the smaller Rover bag.Digital camera Review: Fits my inspiron E1705, Nikon 200 and lenses
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Lowepro sligshot bag this Winter for a Ski trip and was impressed by it's build quality and ergonomics, so when I picked up a new laptop, I looked for a larger bag that I could load all of my gear in.
The CompuRover fits all of my gear with a little extra space. The build quality is excellent, very sturdy, lots of padding for your expensive equiptment. The zippers are all metal and rubberized on important seams. The Tripod pocket and straps are strong and rugged - I wouldn't be worried about carrying around a 5 - 10lb tripod with it. I was a little worried about the placement of the camera pocket on the bottom of the bag as my DSLR will be facing lense down. But there is ample padding, and the weight of the laptop actually goes behind the pocket, so there won't be any weight pressing down on your camera. The placement of the pocket is actually a godsend, as it sits in the small of your back and makes for a much more comfortable hike considering the weight of all of the gear you're hauling around. I have no regrets buying the bag, it's been worth it.
Digital camera Review: Functional Camera Bag
Summary: 5 Stars
I found the camera bag to be of high quality and functionality. I am very pleased with this camera bag.Digital camera Review: Great bag but doesn't solve all problems
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a bag that would let me carry my camera stuff, computer and a few things, like a book, magazine and jacket, all in the same place when traveling. This bag does that well. Very comfortable.
However, it's too big to carry around when sightseeing once I get to my destination. So, what I did was get the Slingshot 200 as well. That holds all my camera stuff (DSLR, three lenses, flash, mini tripod, cables, small point and shoot, video camera). I took the camera insert out of the Compurover, and the Slingshot fits inside of the Compurover. When I get to where I'm going, I can take the Slingshot out and carry that around. This works pretty well. You could probably do the same with a less expensive backback than the Compurover, but the computer pocket with the side access is a nice feature.