Pentax DSLR Crossover Bag by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax DSLR Crossover Bag
Digital camera Review: Great value, great bag for casual photog!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this bag on sale for $12, and I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. I already shelled out the big bucks to upgrade to a DSLR, so getting a bag to protect it was going to be another hit to the wallet!
I'm not a pro photographer, so this bag is perfect for my use. It seems well made enough, and there is plenty of room for my Rebel T1i, kit lens, zoom lens, and other small accessories. My favorite thing about it is the way you can wear it more or less like a backpack (with one strap) and slide it around to get to the camera w/o taking it off.
It's not a PRETTY bag, but that's ok. I imagine I will eventually get something different when I have more accessories and lenses, but for now, this works just fine, and when compared to pricier bags, it was practically FREE!
Digital camera Review: Just Right!
Summary: 4 Stars
OK, you will see some reviews about getting the "wrong bag" from Amazon. This is NOT the bag you find on the Pentax site--in fact, I have NO IDEA where it comes from--but i ordered this in preference to the other bag! It has a nice Pentax logo on it, so it is either real Pentax or you should get one before the police catch up with the distributor. The other bag is probably a good choice for those who want to pack MORE gear--but i wanted less. This bag holds my K20D wearing either my 16-45DA or my 55-300DA ED, plus whichever of the two is not on the camera. The camera and lenses are nicely held and protected, and are easily accessed via a single zippered opening that conveniently appears at chest level when you swing the bag around. This will be my travel bag. Mt Pentax DSLR bag holds a lot more, but carrying it all around all day was a tussle in France. The cross-shoulder security and comfort of this bag are both pluses, while the minus is for NO help in configuring the partitions. I had to look at reviews of the Lowe 100 to get any idea of how to do this effectively. I think the two-tone exterior has a funky retro quality that reminds me of the Contaflex era...I like it a lot! Oh, and the top compartment can hold a flash or even a couple more lenses--but for me it will be used for a rain jacket or something else i might need on tour--or just go empty till I buy a sandwich or something. As i said, i was looking for LIGHTWEIGHTDigital camera Review: Just a point to add
Summary: 3 Stars
I picked up this bag because it was recommended with the K20D. The bag appears to have all of Pentax's quality in workmanship and design, but I like to use vertical grips for the ease of use and extended batery power and they simply will not fit in this bag. If you're a vertical grip shooter look for a bag listed as pro with an internal depth of at least 6 inches.Digital camera Review: Just right for K20d, couple of lenses and accessories
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're toting around a camera with a major set of lenses and tons of accessories, then this probably isn't the bag for you. No surprise, I mean, look at the product photo and the product dimensions...
For me, the Pentax Crossover Bag is just right. I really like the compact size, which is ample for a typical 70-300 lens on or off camera, an additional lens or two, and a reasonable assortment of accessories. I even manage to get my wallet, my cellphone, a small can of bug spray, and a Canon ZR850 video camera into the top compartment. The sling shoulder strap allows for quick access, and this bag carries well on rugged hills, swamps, and cycling both on and off road. The padding is adequate, and the bag is well made.
If I ever get my hands on a second DSLR, a Bigma or some other hulking lens, then I'll carry it in a second pack. Or I'll add a jacket.
Digital camera Review: Nice bag, kind of small
Summary: 4 Stars
It's a good quality bag but has limited space. Good starter bag. There are three storage areas. The top curved zipper area is big enough for a lense or other accessories, the front where you see the silver and red logo is big enough for maybe the charger and cord and the main part is big enough for a dslr camera and lense and an extra lense and some places to slide in memory cards.It also came with 3 padded dividers with velcro ends to hold them in place. That's about all it fits without jamming anything else in it. Not bad, but a tad bigger would have been nice. Minus one star for size.