Hi all.
Well I thought for my first review I would review something that I use almost daily.
So here we have the Lowepro Apex 60 all weather camera bag.
I will put a link to the makers site at the bottom from where you will be able to find further info.
I am a freelance commercial photographer (specialising in architectural photography for those that might be interested) and tend to carry a camera with me wherever I go. However, like all you lads/ladies that have served in H.M. Forces (or other) the last thing I want to do when I have a day off is hump several kilos of kit around with me. So my EDC camera is a Canon G10. I am not going to review the camera as others have already done an excellent job of doing that http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong10/
but the Lowepro Apex series of cases is, IMO, the muts nuts bar none.
Laplander saw is there for size comparison. I should mention that my G10 is not the most compact of cameras hence the size of this case, but the range starts at the Apex 20 and works up in size. There should be a suitable case for most compacts, indeed my wife has the Apex 40. There is a tough rubber base with the main shell of the case being made out of tough nylon. The zip is nylon toothed with a self closing weather baffle (so a nice snug closure)
On the back of the case (where you see www.lowepro.com) is a tough nylon strap, feels suitably reinforced like Malice clips. This has a velcro latch flap to keep it locked in place. In practice this works extremely well and is one of the reasons I bought this case in the first place as you can open up the attchment strap and affix wherever you want. I have this attached to my belt or response pack for short wanderings or to my rucksack shoulder strap for longer sojourns.
The black webbing strap (about 8mm) is attached via sprung metal clips to rubber straps. I thought this would be a weakness at first, but upon closer examination the rubber straps are reinforced with an internal cotton web and they are pretty tough. I have had mine in use for just under a year now and they show absolutely no signs of wear at all.
One last great thing for the exterior of this case is the foldaway rainproof cover that has its own stash slot in behind the velcro strap. It just pulls out and fits over the case with an elasticated hem that holds it snugly in place. Also works well against sand and dust.
Internally a padded tongue separates the inside of the case into two compartments. One side to hold the camera, the other for whatever you want. At this size It would accommodate a mobile phone of Blackberry proportions.
In the compartment next to your camera there is also a small net pocket (I keep a softcloth and silica gel packet in there) and a further velcro backed pocket in which to keep your SD/CF cards etc.
The Lowepro Apex 60 AW currently retails at between £15 - £20
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Apex-60-AW,1907,26.htm
I have no affiliations to Lowepro but can wholeheartedly
recommend getting one of these if you need something similar.
I hope that some of you will find this of some use.
Cheers
Sack
Well I thought for my first review I would review something that I use almost daily.
So here we have the Lowepro Apex 60 all weather camera bag.
I will put a link to the makers site at the bottom from where you will be able to find further info.
I am a freelance commercial photographer (specialising in architectural photography for those that might be interested) and tend to carry a camera with me wherever I go. However, like all you lads/ladies that have served in H.M. Forces (or other) the last thing I want to do when I have a day off is hump several kilos of kit around with me. So my EDC camera is a Canon G10. I am not going to review the camera as others have already done an excellent job of doing that http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong10/
but the Lowepro Apex series of cases is, IMO, the muts nuts bar none.
Laplander saw is there for size comparison. I should mention that my G10 is not the most compact of cameras hence the size of this case, but the range starts at the Apex 20 and works up in size. There should be a suitable case for most compacts, indeed my wife has the Apex 40. There is a tough rubber base with the main shell of the case being made out of tough nylon. The zip is nylon toothed with a self closing weather baffle (so a nice snug closure)
On the back of the case (where you see www.lowepro.com) is a tough nylon strap, feels suitably reinforced like Malice clips. This has a velcro latch flap to keep it locked in place. In practice this works extremely well and is one of the reasons I bought this case in the first place as you can open up the attchment strap and affix wherever you want. I have this attached to my belt or response pack for short wanderings or to my rucksack shoulder strap for longer sojourns.
The black webbing strap (about 8mm) is attached via sprung metal clips to rubber straps. I thought this would be a weakness at first, but upon closer examination the rubber straps are reinforced with an internal cotton web and they are pretty tough. I have had mine in use for just under a year now and they show absolutely no signs of wear at all.
One last great thing for the exterior of this case is the foldaway rainproof cover that has its own stash slot in behind the velcro strap. It just pulls out and fits over the case with an elasticated hem that holds it snugly in place. Also works well against sand and dust.
Internally a padded tongue separates the inside of the case into two compartments. One side to hold the camera, the other for whatever you want. At this size It would accommodate a mobile phone of Blackberry proportions.
In the compartment next to your camera there is also a small net pocket (I keep a softcloth and silica gel packet in there) and a further velcro backed pocket in which to keep your SD/CF cards etc.
The Lowepro Apex 60 AW currently retails at between £15 - £20
http://products.lowepro.com/product/Apex-60-AW,1907,26.htm
I have no affiliations to Lowepro but can wholeheartedly
recommend getting one of these if you need something similar.
I hope that some of you will find this of some use.
Cheers
Sack
