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Canon SLR Gadget Bag For the Digital Rebel XT XTi XS XSi 350D 400D 1000D or 450D Digital Camera Color Black with Gray

If you love your digital SLR cameras and lenses, then make sure to add the Canon SLR Digital Camera Gadget Bag to your shopping list. In addition to its attractive styling, this camera bag is specifically designed with SLR cameras in mind. It is built with special compartments intended to hold up to two SLR camera bodies, three lenses, and a host of accessories. Canon has also included several padded easy-access side storage pockets so you can get at an extra memory card or lens cloth in a snap. The durable, water-repellent nylon exterior and weather-flap lid help keep the elements out, while the double-clasp closures keep your cameras safe and secure inside the bag.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars solid bag!
I have three things to say about the bag:

1. it is roomy, padded, can fit a camera + extra lens + filters + cleaning kit and still have space left…

2. IT IS AWESOME:

a) I left it on the beach and started walking, by the time I came back, the waves came to it, dragged it a little bit on the sand and toppled it over. I was very afraid, I ran down to it, opened it up and guess what?

ALL THE CONTENTS WERE DRY!!!! the camera, the filters, the lens… everything! I was SO SO SO SO happy

b) I was shooting pictures on a hill, and it was foggy and slippery, so on my way down, I slipped, knocked the ground hard and slid a bit (my bag did the same ).

NOTHING BROKE the bag is really nicely padded and will keep your contents safe

If I ever buy another bag… I will buy the SAME bag.

3) You don’t have to go for $100+ bags to get PROTECTION… most of them will get you STYLE.

That being said, the bag is NOT a stylish bag… it is kinda boxy and clunky and all… but if you ask me, it gets the job done… and I happen to be of the opinion that the job of the bag is to protect the contents, not to be flashy.

Thanks!

5 Stars Canon SLR Gatget bag
Purchased this item and it came within 2-3 days. It is a great bag to store my Canon XTI digital SLR. Has room for my lenses and more. Also store my JVC digital camcorder in the bag and still have room left for more

4 Stars Slide n Round
This is an excellent camera bag and completely adaptable for Canon Rebel camera models. The quality is excellent too. It gets used on an almost daily basis and I have only one complaint. The shoulder strap slips when I wear a Landsend Classic Squall jacket (Supplex nylon). Not a problem with cotton materials. I could fix it with a homemade snap on strap cover, if I wasn’t so lazy.

3 Stars Camera bag
Great bag, but one drawback, IT’S HUGE!! If you like big bulky camera bags then this one will be great for you. Also, if you have ALL the accessories that fit into it then…AWESOME, this is for you. However, if you’re just looking for something to fit 1 SLR camera body and 1-2 lens then you may want to look for a smaller bag. Don’t get me wrong, this will protect all your belongings, just keep in mind that it has enough room to fit 2 SLR bodies, 3-4 lens and then some

5 Stars Great bag!
This is a very sturdy bag. It is huge and will hold EVERYTHING. If you choose this bag, you may want to have a smaller one as well for just the essentials.

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Canon Lens Rear Cap for Canon EF SLR Lenses

A rear lens cap for Canon EOS lenses / Protects lens from dust, impact and scratches PIXMA MP610 PIXMA MP970 PIXMA MX850 PowerShot A530/SELPHY CP740 Combo SELPHY CP740 SELPHY CP760 SELPHY CP770 SELPHY CP780 SELPHY ES2 SELPHY ES3 SELPHY ES30

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Well built. Does the job perfect
As most photographer experienced one time or more : losing the lens cap. I lost mine when I was shooting an outdoor group activity. It’s exactly same as the factory one, well built, solid. And it’s cheap! 5 stars!

3 Stars rear lens cap rip-off
again canon seems to like to charge a little more for their plastic. no need to pay 6-10 bucks. just go get an off brand rear lens cap. sure it doesn’t say canon on it, but I am sure it will protect your rear lens just the same.

4 Stars A necessary evil… and a godsend…
I always take an extra one of these (and all my lens/body caps) with me wherever I go just in case I lose one on the road. You can of course get an off-brand cap for a little bit cheaper, but they are sometimes harder to find for some reason. You can find Adorama’s version by looking for “Adorama Rear Lens Cap for Canon EOS Lens Mount.” (including the period (’.') symbol). But I’m sure a lot of people want to stay in house to ensure that their very expensive lens is very protected. However, I can’t truly speak to the off-brand lens caps because I don’t have any. All I have are a couple Bower caps that came with some of their lens filters, which aren’t as sturdy as Canon’s. So I think for many the branded caps are a necessary evil (price-wise) and a godsend (functionally). There is just one gripe I have in particular with the rear lens cap: it is very loosely attached. That is, it stops threading after just a slight turn, and thus comes off almost as easily. I know that this is a result of the lens design, but I would think that canon would have designed a simple system of ensuring that your rear lens cap will stay on even if bumped ever so slightly, like indentations on the lens joint that would be filled by plastic bumps on the cap and thus not affect the lens/camera joint.

5 Stars Fit perfectly
Needed this cap for months. Bought it and works/fits perfectly with my Canon EOS 20D and its lenses.

5 Stars Must have for lens protection
Like others, I lost mine while shooting and needed a solid replacement that matched the original. This is it. It’s a bit pricey, but nothing compared to the glass you are protecting. Very pleased.

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Olympus Evolt Camera Gadget Bag

This D-SLR gadget bag combines digital SLR equipment and accessories in 1 convenient, easy-to-carry case. It accommodates a digital SLR camera body, 2 lenses and a flash. Constructed from rugged cloth and outfitted with a non-slip reinforced handle and shoulder strap. It’s removable dividers provide individual customization to your equipment needs. Mesh pocket inside the top flap provides for easy access to memory cards or batteries. The front pouch provides additional accessory storage and 2 locking straps add extra security for your camera and accessories.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars great bag
I really like this bag; usually i carry my E-5xx with the 40-150mm mounted, and the 14-42mm, still i have space for a flash, a mini tripod, three filters, the caps of the lens and camera, three extra batteries, sun blocker, and more if i want. I have it with me all the time when i’m shooting outdoors, it doesn’t bother me. Just think three lenses don’t feat in this bag, so don’t expect to carry all your gear here.

4 Stars Good Product
Good product, small but it holds my E-520 with 50mm F2.0 Macro lens attached and two kit lenses, 14-42mm and 40-150mm. the pockets hold lens cap and CF media. Has a good build quality. For the price it is a good buy.

5 Stars Great price
I use this with my Pantex DSLR. It fit all I have.

1. Camera body with 18-55mm lens attached.

2. 50 mm fixed lens.

3. 50-200 mm lens.

4. Len hood.

5. Battery charger.

I also put some sd card and data link in the front pocket.

4 Stars Great bag but, a bit small
I do like this bag but, I feel like I will outgrow fairly quick. It is great if you want to tote around the camera and 2 lenses but, this wont fit much more. It fits memory card, extra battery, a cleaning kit but, that’s about it. If you have an external flash and remotes and other things it wont fit. I even feel 2 lenses it’s a little jammed in there. So, might have to get a larger one later on. It’s great if you are going to travel though and for the price I think it is still useful!

5 Stars Olympus Evolt Camera Bag
The bag was exactly as advertised…. small, but perfect for travel. The compartment holds the camera plus 2 lens, charger, USB cable, etc. There is an adjustable shoulder strap in addition to a hand held strap (carry it like a purse). Quite functional and secure with 2 snap locks. Would definitely recommend.

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Opteka Tripod Collar Mount for the Canon EF 70 200mm f 4L USM EF 300mm f 4L USM and EF 400mm f 5 6L USM SLR Lenses

By adding a tripod collar to your lens you can achieve better balancing on a tripod. In addition, rotating the camera will now be much easier and faster.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Good enough subtitute.
Having owned a 300 mm Nikkor/FM combo, I knew what the balance issues would be in using my 40D and my new 70-200 f4 IS zoom lens. Somewhat miffed that on a $1200+ lens the collar mount was $150 extra, I looked into Opteka’s version.

I have used it and I will say it is satisfactory for the amount of use it will get (a few times a month). While not using a collar is certainly possible, it is very uncomfortable and very hard to set the frame precisely. With the collar, the camera balances well and the set up is without problems.

The quality is of course not the same as OEM. The metal, the paint (which does not match as it is slightly darker), the rubber are much cheaper materials. In use, I found it very difficult to rotate the lens in the collar so I just leave it in one position at this time.

I would recommend this to those who need or want to save some money.

3 Stars Opteka Tripod Collar Mount
I ordered the Opteka Tripod Collar Mount for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM to use on the IS version of this lens. As other reviewers noted, the mount is solid cast aluminum and finished with an off-white enamel paint that doesn’t quite match the color of the Canon L lens. The mount does fit the lens snugly and seems sturdy, but the item I received differs quite a bit from the one pictured on Amazon.com. Unlike the product photo, the thumb screw is attached to an extension of the upper part of the ring and mates with threads in the base rather than staying stationary in the base when the mount is opened up. The moving part of the ring is therefore much larger than pictured, and the mount clamps very differently than the Canon version. Also, the thumbscrew on mine is covered with an ill-fitting piece of rubber, and is not captive (held in place) so it can easily fall off when the collar is opened up.

The quality of the mount is about what you would expect for the price. Not bad, but not great. I decided to return it because the velvet-like material used to protect the lens is very thin and poorly glued to the mount. It was peeling off in several places right out of the package, particularly near the hinge. Also, the hinge section is not offset from the inner surface of the mount so the metal touches the lens barrel during mounting and already made a small scratch on my lens barrel. I was concerned that use of this mount would mar my lens over time and lower the resale value. Grease from the thumbscrew also got onto the bottom of the lens in several places, and the screw threads in the base seemed soft and easy to strip out with frequent use.

I hate to pay 5 times as much for the Canon OEM tripod mount, but hopefully I can find one used or locate another third-party mount of higher quality.

4 Stars Worth Saving $100
Given that the Canon version of this costs $100 more, i am quite happy with with this collar mount. Mine did come with a rubber grip on the knob and color is slightly off the the color of my 70-22 F4L but again, it was worth saving the $100 for.

5 Stars Tripod Collar for Canon EF 70-200 F.4 L
Works great. Nice design since you can add or remove the collar without having to remove the lens from the camera body.

5 Stars Good sturdy mount
I’ll nitpick first: the paint doesn’t match the paint of the Canon 70-200 f/4L. But who cares? Seriously, I wouldn’t care if it were black.

Pros: it’s a metal mount (most likely aluminum). It’s sturdy, works very well. And comparing with the $140 for Canon collar, it’s a deal.

Note: I have read a few other reviews saying that it’s a hassle changing the orientation of the camera from horizontal to vertical. I found it to be quite easy. I just loosen the knob a bit and turn the camera (I did not have to unlatch the ring as others might have done). From what I read of the Canon collar, that’s how that one works as well.

Lastly, I bought this when this was $45+, 2 weeks later, I found it was being sold for $29 on Amazon. For this price, getting the Canon collar over this one is just plain silly. If you have $100 to spare, I can use your $100.

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Nikon CF DC1 Semi Soft Case for Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera 25355

The Nikon CF-DC1 semi-soft case is an ever-ready style camera case made to carry a Nikon D40 digital SLR camera body and lenses up to 18-135mm Zoom Nikkor. It is an ideal way to protect your camera during travel.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars consider the cf-d80 first
I own a D60 and went with the CF-D80. It’s nice soft “pleather” and according to the reviews it can accomodate the D80/D90 with a Nikkor 18-200mm lens. I figure this should also accomodate my D60 with the same lens (which I plan on getting soon). So check out that case before deciding on this one.

5 Stars perfect for Nikon D40
It’s a perfect fit with the D40 and the 18-200mm lens. padded enough to provide protection in my sling bag. exactly what I was looking for.

2 Stars VERY soft, not semi soft
I just bought this product. I hoped the case would be a form fitting, minimalist, durable case to protect my camera from being bumped while in the case. Although the case is perhaps more aesthetic, two socks would probably accomplish the same end. Be advised that by “semi soft”, Nikon really does mean soft. There is little semi-ness about its softness.

The manufacturing quality also seems poor, with flimsy stitching on the hinge and a puny velcro latch. The lid fits on loosely to the body of the case. I don’t expect this case to last more than a few years.

On a positive note, the appearance isn’t terrible (although baggier than I hoped). The camera fits in easily, and it’s not hard to fit it with telescopic lens attached to the camera. The case can connect to the neck strap, so you needn’t hold it when you take it out.

All in all, I wouldn’t recommend this item. I would recommend you go to your local camera shop and try fitting your camera into the cases they have and buy one that you can touch and feel. I was disappointed when this arrived.

4 Stars Nikon CF-DC1
I think this product is great. I want a small case that I will be able to throw into a back pack while traveling. This fits the mold perfectly. It does have a snap so it stays attached to the strap while taking photos with is nice. My 55-200 lense fits VERY snug, but it’s not built for it. The only reason I give it a 4 is because it could use just a little more padding. I would recommend to anyone needing a holster case. We’ll see how it works on my trip to San Fran next week.

4 Stars Fits Nikon D60 well
This camera case fits the Nikon D60 well. It is a little awkward to take the camera out of, but still better than bulkier bags. It holds only teh camera and maybe an extra memory card, but not much else. It uses the camera strap itself and does not have a strap of its own.

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