Case Logic SLR/Laptop bag

[NewTekBuzz]

I just got this bag about a week ago. I have not had much of a chance to take it anywhere. This is just a review on how things fit.

Top:
I have a Canon 20D with batt. grip and with the kit lens... I dont think it fits good... if at all, maybe if the bottom compartment was not so full. With the 50mm lens it fits nice, although it has to go in sideways. It is kind of nice that way.. you can just grab the camera with your trigger finger/hand and pull it out of the bag.

Bottom:
I have my Canon 70-200 f/2.8 with hood and tripod mount on right side and my Canon 100 f/2.8 Macro, 580EX speedlight and some misc. crap at the left side. Thats about it for the bottom.

Sides:
There is a lot of room on the sides. I will keep my charger, card reader, camera strap and some spare batt. for flash on the left side. on the right side I will keep my manuals for the camera, flash & macro lens + a usb cable.
there is still room on the sides for more stuff.

Back:
the back fits my dell inspiron 8500 (15.4 widescreen) laptop just fine, tight fit! The only thing that I might try and squeeze in is the p/s for the laptop.

The bag looks great and feels solid. I had everything I could fit in it and the handle seemed fine (that was a lot of weight!) The whole bag is made up of velcro (sp?) deviders that you can remove/rearrange. The bag looks like its made well and for $80 (ebags) I think its a great deal. only time will tell if the quality will hold up. I will revise this review when I get some use out of it.

Thanks,

Tim

P.s. I think you can strap the kit lens to the outside if you want to take that along :D

[NewTekBuzz]

I have moved the flash to one of the side compartments. it fits better there and that gives me room for my kit lens inside the bag.

[cdifoto]

Looks good to me Tim! :)

[cwphoto]

80 bucks - looks like a great buy.

We should have a 'show us your bag' thread - I've already got some ideas about re-arranging after seeing yours. :)

Edit: is that a memory card holder hanging off the back? Doesn't look very secure if it is.

[NewTekBuzz]

cw I agree that would be a greaet thread.

yeah mem. holder is just to show size. I would not leave that there :)

taking to car show today.. will see how it works out

[FlexiPack]

I'm in the market for a backpack that will take my laptop as well. So far the favourite is the Tamrac Adventure 9 (http://www.tamrac.co.uk/pages/product3.htm) as it has a bit of space for other stuff too which would be perfect for travelling with. There's also the LowePro CompuRover (http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/notebook_camera/CompuRover_AW.aspx) but this is more expensive and i'm not sure i like the look. May fit a bit more though. I'm not sure the Tamrac will fit enough of my equipment.

Tim does the Case Logic has any space for general stuff such as food, drinks, books etc?

[forno]

Looks like a nice bag, with great stuffing:D

I do reckon the little card holders on the outside of the bag are asking for trouble though

[NewTekBuzz]

Flexipack

there is no more room in the bag right now. but if you took out a couple of the lens, like the 70-200 and maybe the 100mm macro you could fit some food and p/s for laptop.
I think so far its a good bag for the money.
good luck with your choice :)

Thanks forno.

[aparmley]

Looks like a nice bag, with great stuffing:D

I do reckon the little card holders on the outside of the bag are asking for trouble though

I had the same thought. :(