Lowepro Versapack 200AW - Black |
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Lowepro
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List Price: £59.00
Our Price: £48.19
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Product Description
The Lowepro VersapackTM 200 AW is the ultimate dual-compartment DSLR backpack: lightweight, flexible-and like its name-incredibly versatile. Its inventive design offers a multitude of ways to pack and quickly access both camera gear and personal items. Its dual side-entry compartments provide fast access to camera gear; simply rotate to left or right to grab items from either side. Its lightweight, yet durable performance fabrics and clever construction keep you nimble while on the move. Photo enthusiasts and travelers will appreciate the Lowepro Versapack 200 AW's compact design. Take out the dividers, fold and place in luggage for a, packable solution. For an urban or wilderness day trek, you can load the Lowepro Versapack 200 AW to suit your needs. Starting at the top, teh Lowepro Versapack 200 AW features a lightly padded upper compartment with plenty of room for personal items and includes extra storage pockets. Use the handy outside stash pocket to stow a camera manual, guide book, maps or anything you need quick access to. The lower camera compartment and upper pack are separated by a fully removable horizontal divider that features 2 built-in memory card pockets. In the lower compartment you can top load a DSLR and 2-3 other lenses or accessories, or adjust the dividers to side load a DSLR and quickly access-from left or right-via the side-zippered pocket. Additional features include: Hideaway Tripod MountTM; All Weather AW CoverTM; SlipLockTM attachment loops; removable waistbelt and adjustable sternum strap; and compression straps at bottom of pack to add a lightweight jacket or tripod.
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 Excellent day bag, 2010-04-13
I have owned a Lowepro Slingshot 200AW for a few years but it saw only rare use because I always got a fair bit of pain from all the weight on one shoulder.
This bag has been the perfect replacement since it provides even better quick access to your camera (both sides of the bag), You can open up the whole bottom section for easy loading, and is more comfortable generaly practical. The fabric is tough and workmanship appears very good so far.
Because the padded sections unzip as they do you can make them flat, and once you take the camera section pads out you can fold the whole lot up and pop in your suitcase taking up very little room. Great for me as I can use my large bag to take camera kit plus book, phone etc on the plan and have a smaller day bag to use once on holiday!
Top section:
Loads of room, with a flexible fabric design allowing you to accomodate odd shaped items and handy pouches under the flap for whatever given additional room
Camera Section
Can just about hold 2 Canon XXd cameras with standard sized lenses attached (i had a 10-22mm & a 24-104mm on), with the lenses facing down and nearest the openings. This leaves a gap in the middle for a fairly copact spare lense.
This camera section could do with being just half an inch larger to make carrying 2 cameras (without grips still) easy rather than a bit of a squeeze, but it is a smart compact design.
Tripod
2 ways of storing
- strap it accross the bottom - straps are built in
- Strap it verticaly using the fabric rest at the bottom and bucked tap at the top
Both excellent, although the second better if you are in town and don't want to clobber people. All camera backpacks should have these features - not enough do!
Comfort & straps etc
A long day walking arround a city with 2 cameras, 3 lenses and 2 bottles of water and I was very happy - no tired back. Only downside is that the waist strap isn't padded - 2 small pads would really help here and reduce rubbing. Everything is adjustable of course so can accomodate most people i would think.
AW protection
Well, it is there and the cover is fine and stopped the rain I have been caught in BUT the cover is mounted at the bottom so when you try to hook it over the top of the bag it just slips back down as the straps are directly at the top - it can't loop over. This means a the very top gets a bit wet and after a while will seap down. I am going to sew a loop onto the cover at the top and use the tripod straps to hold it on.
Conclusion
I think this is one of the best camera bags on sale. It is perfect for amature and semi pro users who want something to carry their daily needs descreetly. It looks like a rucksack, not a camera bag, has alomost all the features you could want (padded waist strap please) and has enough room for 2 cameras or a good range of glass plus your lunch and a bit of shopping - brilliant!
 Does What It Says, 2010-05-03
First time I've brought a backpack for a camera and chose this after spending days & days looking on the net.
Glad I did, it does exactly what it says for me.
The bottom area holds my Lumix G1, spare lens, charger & small video camera easily and I love the fact it has a tripod holder AND rain cover built in, why don't all backpacks have this?
Have only used it once on a long day at a game of cricket but very pleased with it - Only drawback is the top compartment needs both hands to close and is a little fiddly as a result.
All in all I'm glad I ended up choosing this one.
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Lowepro
EAN: 0056035361111
Label: Lowepro
Manufacturer: Lowepro
Model: Versapack 200 AW (Black/Gray)
Publisher: Lowepro
Release Date: 2010-03-12
Studio: Lowepro |
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