Best Lowepro Edit 120 Camcorder Bag (Black)
Iv'e been looking at many bags for my new canon S3, and read many reviews on the net. I got a headache looking so many different suggestions and trying to choose one based on others opinion. I decided to go to a local camera shop with my camera and try them all in person. My S3 has the lens adaptor installed and I plan to leave it that way, so I wanted to find the perfect fitting bag. I got to look at the different model Lowepros, as well as the Case Logics and Tamracs.
This Lowepro was the best fitting as well as the best quality of all I looked at. The case is just large enough to hold my camera with lens adaptor attached, a case with 3 filters, the lens hood in the front zipper pouch, usb cable in the perfectly sized side pocket (also great for a cell phone). The camera fits snuggly, but not tooo snug facing down, with just enough room on the side for my 3 filter case. A padded velcro divider seperates the camera and filter case. There is also enough room to store my manual and extra batteries. You would be able to squeeze in a battery charger in the front zipper pouch if not storing the lens hood there. I doubt you could carry anything else but it might be possible. There is a pocket on each side which are equal sizes and fits my LG VX7000 cell perfectly, but couldn't fit anything else there with the phone.
The fit is perfect. The case looks smaller than it does in the pictures here. When my camera is in the bag, the back of the camera is level with the upper zipper like it was made for this camera. The padding is better than all the other bags I looked at, altho the Tamrac wasn't too bad. The Tamrac didn't have little extra storage pouches I wanted, and felt a little floppier if that makes sense.
This bag is very well made. has everything I wanted and is still not too big. I feel it will protect my camera well while looking good and being functional for all I need.
I hope this description helps, I read about all of them here and being so picky, I had to go try them all myself with camera in hand. Everything about this bag says quality. You wont be disappointed...
Lowepro Edit 120 Camcorder Bag (Black) Overview
The Edit series by Lowepro is a family of video bags designed to carry and protect today's most popular, lightweight camcorders and accessories. The Edit 120 is ideal for the medium sized handheld camcorders. The zippered and Velcro closures allow for secure protection when on the move, and fast access to capture the moment easily. The interior is a soft, brushed-tricot material to protect your camcorder or camera and its LCD screen and lens from scratches, and has an adjustable divider to customize for the best fit of your gear. There is a zippered front pocket as well as two side pockets to store your extra media or memory cards, battery, charger, video cables and other small accessories. The removable, adjustable shoulder strap plus top handle provide comfortable carrying options.
