A perfect bag for Canon EOS Rebel/xxxD/xxD D-SLRs or similar

The Canon Zoom Pack 1000 is very useful and sturdy bag - and although compact it's big! Any Canon EOS Rebel/xxxD/xxD with a medium-sized zoom lens will fit perfectly. For example a Rebel XT/350D with a Sigma 18-200mm (OS or non-OS) lens fits perfectly inside it (even with the camera's big strap folded behind the camera and with a polarizer filter + Sigma's big lens hood attached in front of the lens) - and there's still some space left inside for some small accessories...



Some cameras with their battery grips attached will eventually fully fit in this bag but often tightly (stretching it out fully at the upper side). This is the case for the Rebel XTx/XSx/3xxD/4xxD cameras.



It comes with a velcro "divider" to be put besides or over the camera (or behind it as a matter of fact on the top portion of the bag just below its top cover) so you can partition the inner space and create a second compartment to keep a small point-and-shoot camera and/or any small accessories as a battery charger (plus two or three extra batteries and memory cards). If you put the divider behind the camera (over its back) you can put anything on the upper side of the bag without taking the risk to scratch the camera's LCD screen.



The top cover closes by velcro so it's very easy and fast to open or close it (just pull it up or down without the need to push buttons press hooks untie laces or whatever).



Inside the bag just below the top cover there's a very convenient zipper-style "net-type" compartment (very useful for storing documents cables cleaning pens portable table tripods memory cards lens filters without their original cases etc.).



The front accessory compartment is small but there's enough space for some memory cards one or two lens caps and extra battery any thin cable and maybe more (all these items together) if you arrange everything well. It has a small fixed divider specially useful for keeping CompactFlash memory cards.



It features a comfortable ergonomic shoulder/neck strap and a belt that allows us to carry it on our waist. You'll look like as if you're carrying a big gun!



If you don't have too much photographic gear and stuff this bag may be the only bag you will ever need. In my experience here's a list of what it can hold altogether:



- Any Canon EOS Rebel/xxxD/xxD with a medium-sized zoom lens (e.g. the Sigma 18-200mm OS/non-OS lens with a polarizer filter and a big hood attached)

- A Canon CB-2LT battery charger

- A Hoya polarizer filter case

- A flexible mini table tripod

- The camera's USB cable

- The camera's video cable

- The front lens cap (when it is off the camera)

- The rear lens cap

- The camera's cover body cap

- An RC-1 wireless remote controller (attached to the camera's neck strap)

- A small manual air blower with medium-sized rubber bulb (like the Giottos AA1900 Large Rocket Blaster or Canon EF Lense Blower or Visible Dust Hurricane Blower)



Of course it would be more comfortable if I'd put all this stuff in a bigger horizontal-style gear backpack but the Canon Zoom Pack 1000 gives me the convenience of wearing it around my neck and leave it hanging just in front of me (as I would do with the camera alone) or around my waist (holster style). You can even use both the belt and the neck strap in order to hang it in front of you in a stabilized way.



And last but not least it is beautiful stylish and have a nice silver "Canon" logo in front of it. Recommended!More detail ...

Ok but oversized

You can certainly fit a D80 (D50 D40) plus the 18-200mm VR lens into this - it has about the right length a little to spare for filters. However it's quite a bit wider and taller than is necessary. It's really quite a big bag for an SLR holster. I can't see what the extra space is for unless you have an older generation DSLR with a bigger body. The camera is reasonably located inside so it shouldn't flop around too much but if you're looking for something snug and neat this isn't it.



If you have a shorter lens (like the kit lenses then go for the Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini but with the 18-200 lens the Mini is about half an inch too shallow - otherwise it would be ideal and much much smaller than the Zoom 1.More detail ...

Great value but smaller than expected.

I purchased this bag for my Canon digital rebel XT. It's durable and well built. Some what smaller than advertised but I'm sure it's ideal under most circumstances. Perfect if you have a camera body and single lens. However I returned it in exchange for the Canon 200DG bag which is larger and could accommodate up to 3 lens camera body and accessories easily. The 2400SLR bag has plastic latches rings and zippers. The Canon 200DG has heavy metal latches and is constructed with thicker padding and heavy duty zipper and pouches. The price of the 2400SLR is very reasonable and a great value for the money. But if you are planning to carry a camera body and 2 or more lens I would not recommend this bag. More detail ...

Almost just right...




Almost just right... April 10 2008

By
Brett Despain (Draper UT USA) - See all my reviews



Still looking for the perfect bag...this one comes very close. I own a Lowepro Compurover AW and a Tamrac Adventure 9 bag. The Compurover is too heavy and you have to crack it open like an egg to get to the Camera compartment. The Tamrac is the perfect size but you have to take the bag off and lay it on the ground or your lap to open the camera compartment otherwise you risk spilling out all of your gear! Not good.



This Fastpack 250 intrigued me because the side access pocket allows access to your camera quickly without taking the backpack off. Guess what? it works. You really can get your camera out quickly while still wearing the bag.



I bought this as strictly a travel bag. I'm a pilot so I needed a medium sized bag that I could fit in the cockpit while carrying my 40D and 3 L lenses. I also need the top compartment of the bag to carry a few snacks water and other supplies.



Okay here's the breakdown.



Pros:

1. Slim design fits in cockpit and on top of my roller suitcase with ease. Also fits very nicely in the space underneath your seat in an airliner.

2. Side camera access in a serious advantage. I considered the sling packs but I like the comfort and security of having a full backpack. The sling packs are uncomfortable after a while and hard to position to get your camera out without twisting up your clothes or coat.

3. It's lightweight and comfortable to wear. Significantly lighter than my other two bags.

4. Not as pricey as my two other backpacks. I paid less than $90.

5. Side pocket fits a good sized Nalgene water bottle.

6. Medium size and all black color doesn't shout "Camera Bag!" while wearing it.



Cons:

1. No all weather cover flap. A major oversight if you ask me. I took the one off of my Tamrac to use with the Fastpack.

2. No chest strap. I think it needs one.

3. It's almost a little small. I wouldn't go any smaller than this bag because you'll be leaving something home that you'll want later.

4. It needs a side or bottom strap that you can attach a monopod to. I'm thinking of having one sewn on. For now I've attached a carabiner to the top handle and strap on my monopod there.

5. Outside pockets are really worthless. They are sewn in flat and don't have room to expand. You can get a few filters and a flash card wallet in them but that's about it.



Like I said it's not perfect but I'm giving it four out of five mainly because I like the overall size and design of the bag as well as the convenience of the side access camera pocket.More detail ...

Nice Cheap Bag

Pros

+ Cheap

+ Fits my XSI and the std lens

+ Lots of side bags



Cons

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Good bag

After reading some reviews and comparing prices I decided to get this bag. It is quite large and perhaps slightly larger than what i had imagined it to be from the pictures. It has a lot of space for a camera body and 4 other lenses (incl the longish canon 70-200mm f/4) with some room left for other accessories. The strap is padded for comfort in the area where it rests on the shoulder. It is generally well made and looks very good. Although the canon logo kind of makes it obvious what's in the bag.



But after a weekend of day trips with this bag I found that with all the stuff in the bag it is quite heavy. I am leaning towards getting a backpack that may be more appropriate and convenient for walking/hiking comfort.More detail ...

Outstanding. One of the best.

Selecting a camera bag can be difficult. I've purchased and sold many camera bags over the years for one reason or another; too small too big too unwieldy lacking a key feature that I need etc. but the SS 200 is one bag I'll keep until it wears out. I've owned the SS 200 now for over a year and have taken it on several international trips where it performed beautifully. this bag is excellent for both casual and serious/professional photographers.



I currently own several bags including photo backpacks two sizes of the Lowepro sling bags (Slingshot 200 reviewed here and the new 300 - limited if any public availability at this point) a Crumpler shoulder bag and other types of camera bags from different manufacturers all in varying sizes. I'm also familiar with all the "high end" bag manufacturers such as ThinkTank Kinesis et. al. and all the alternative systems such as waist belts vests etc. It's important to remember that most photographers will need more than one bag depending on what they're shooting that day and the one thing I can say is that in an imperfect world of compromises this is the closest I've come to being satisfied with a single bag.



I'm a long time Canon user so I'll use Canon equipment as a reference and you can check the size of your camera/lenses for fit against these comments. Those using Nikon and other manufactures can do the same. All sizes weights dimensions for your brand can easily be found on the web. OK so here's what I like about this bag.....



1) It holds a compact to large SLR comfortably though my larger cameras (1 series film and digital cameras) with an extended battery grip are a tight fit. For traveling I use a smaller digital camera (5d) with or without a grip but a 1.6x crop body such as a 20d/30d 300d/XT/XTi will fit very easily and this is the camera size I recommend for this bag. Nikon D200/D70/80 Sony Olympus Pentax will have no trouble at all



2) It's very comfortable; the strap crosses your chest diagonally is well padded and there's an extra strap that can be/usually is stored in the bottom of the bag that you can pull out for extra support. I've carried this bag for 10-12 hours a day for 10 days without complaint. I did use the extra strap when I was walking more than shooting and it helped quite a bit. Note: There's a comment below from a woman that wasn't satisfied with the fit but for men this simply isn't a problem. Sorry to all the women out there but depending on your bust size it may or may not be an issue so I'd check the fit at your local store.



3) It's very easy to gain access to your gear. Actually this is the easiest bag I've used bar none. It eliminates the "back pack" syndrome of having to remove the pack to remove your gear it doesn't force all the weight on one shoulder like a shoulder bag (the weight is more evenly distributed across your chest and back and it provides the room most serious photographers need for casual shooting and beyond. Since the bag opens "away" from you when it's in the chest position it's easy to reach in and grab things and there are two safety buckles that prevent the bag from opening too much and spilling the contents.



4) There's adequate storage space for extra batteries filters (Circular Polarizers and/or macro filters like a 500d) lens hoods an external flash remote controls small flash lights bubble levels neck/wrist straps even the manuals will fit if you want to take them with you. In short you can store what you need as long as you keep the lens size reasonable. If you have a small light weight tripod and you're clever you can even work it out so you can carry it on the front of the bag. Beginning photographers with fewer/smaller lenses will find this bag more than adequate. Careful though you may want to overload it and make it heavy; it's not hard to do!



What body lens combinations can you store? I suggest no more than 1 body and 3-4 lenses with flash and other gear. I have built an extensive lens collection over the years but if I'm on a personal trip I like to carry a 3 lens solution using a 16-35L 24-70L or a 24-105L and the 70-300 DO plus a small 220ex flash. Your collection will be different so what is a "reasonable" lens size for this bag? It may be easier to list what isn't reasonable but I'll give both examples.



Unreasonable: Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS or non-IS (note: I think the f/4 versions are borderline but I'd pass) 100-400L 300 f/4 400 f/5.6 etc. I think you get the point but the lenses I listed and larger should be avoided. This goes for Nikon equivalents too. I've squished a 100-400L in there but it has to go on an angle the bag can't be easily set up so it's attached to the camera and in my opinion is more trouble than it's worth. Don't do it buy the larger SS 300 instead when it's available to the public (early 2007).



Reasonable lenses: Everything else. All EF-S lenses designed for Canon 1.6x crop bodies (e.g. 10-22 60 macro 17-55/17-85 IS) The 200mm f/2.8L may be OK but all prime lenses from 135L down (85mm 50mm 35mm 24mm etc. in both L and non-L flavors will be fine. All the TS-E lenses (24L 45mm and 90mm) all versions of the 70-300 (DO non-DO). All other wide angle to mild telephoto zoom lenses are reasonable with the exceptions noted above. Popular full frame (non EF-S) zooms will fit including the 16-35L 17-40L 24-105L 24-70L etc.).



I think this is one of the most popular bags Lowepro has produced and there's a good reason; namely it's a very useful bag. I hope this review has a little something for everyone here and it helps make your decision easier. Good luck.

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Outstanding. One of the best.

Selecting a camera bag can be difficult. I've purchased and sold many camera bags over the years for one reason or another; too small too big too unwieldy lacking a key feature that I need etc. but the SS 200 is one bag I'll keep until it wears out. I've owned the SS 200 now for over a year and have taken it on several international trips where it performed beautifully. this bag is excellent for both casual and serious/professional photographers.



I currently own several bags including photo backpacks two sizes of the Lowepro sling bags (Slingshot 200 reviewed here and the new 300 - limited if any public availability at this point) a Crumpler shoulder bag and other types of camera bags from different manufacturers all in varying sizes. I'm also familiar with all the "high end" bag manufacturers such as ThinkTank Kinesis et. al. and all the alternative systems such as waist belts vests etc. It's important to remember that most photographers will need more than one bag depending on what they're shooting that day and the one thing I can say is that in an imperfect world of compromises this is the closest I've come to being satisfied with a single bag.



I'm a long time Canon user so I'll use Canon equipment as a reference and you can check the size of your camera/lenses for fit against these comments. Those using Nikon and other manufactures can do the same. All sizes weights dimensions for your brand can easily be found on the web. OK so here's what I like about this bag.....



1) It holds a compact to large SLR comfortably though my larger cameras (1 series film and digital cameras) with an extended battery grip are a tight fit. For traveling I use a smaller digital camera (5d) with or without a grip but a 1.6x crop body such as a 20d/30d 300d/XT/XTi will fit very easily and this is the camera size I recommend for this bag. Nikon D200/D70/80 Sony Olympus Pentax will have no trouble at all



2) It's very comfortable; the strap crosses your chest diagonally is well padded and there's an extra strap that can be/usually is stored in the bottom of the bag that you can pull out for extra support. I've carried this bag for 10-12 hours a day for 10 days without complaint. I did use the extra strap when I was walking more than shooting and it helped quite a bit. Note: There's a comment below from a woman that wasn't satisfied with the fit but for men this simply isn't a problem. Sorry to all the women out there but depending on your bust size it may or may not be an issue so I'd check the fit at your local store.



3) It's very easy to gain access to your gear. Actually this is the easiest bag I've used bar none. It eliminates the "back pack" syndrome of having to remove the pack to remove your gear it doesn't force all the weight on one shoulder like a shoulder bag (the weight is more evenly distributed across your chest and back and it provides the room most serious photographers need for casual shooting and beyond. Since the bag opens "away" from you when it's in the chest position it's easy to reach in and grab things and there are two safety buckles that prevent the bag from opening too much and spilling the contents.



4) There's adequate storage space for extra batteries filters (Circular Polarizers and/or macro filters like a 500d) lens hoods an external flash remote controls small flash lights bubble levels neck/wrist straps even the manuals will fit if you want to take them with you. In short you can store what you need as long as you keep the lens size reasonable. If you have a small light weight tripod and you're clever you can even work it out so you can carry it on the front of the bag. Beginning photographers with fewer/smaller lenses will find this bag more than adequate. Careful though you may want to overload it and make it heavy; it's not hard to do!



What body lens combinations can you store? I suggest no more than 1 body and 3-4 lenses with flash and other gear. I have built an extensive lens collection over the years but if I'm on a personal trip I like to carry a 3 lens solution using a 16-35L 24-70L or a 24-105L and the 70-300 DO plus a small 220ex flash. Your collection will be different so what is a "reasonable" lens size for this bag? It may be easier to list what isn't reasonable but I'll give both examples.



Unreasonable: Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS or non-IS (note: I think the f/4 versions are borderline but I'd pass) 100-400L 300 f/4 400 f/5.6 etc. I think you get the point but the lenses I listed and larger should be avoided. This goes for Nikon equivalents too. I've squished a 100-400L in there but it has to go on an angle the bag can't be easily set up so it's attached to the camera and in my opinion is more trouble than it's worth. Don't do it buy the larger SS 300 instead when it's available to the public (early 2007).



Reasonable lenses: Everything else. All EF-S lenses designed for Canon 1.6x crop bodies (e.g. 10-22 60 macro 17-55/17-85 IS) The 200mm f/2.8L may be OK but all prime lenses from 135L down (85mm 50mm 35mm 24mm etc. in both L and non-L flavors will be fine. All the TS-E lenses (24L 45mm and 90mm) all versions of the 70-300 (DO non-DO). All other wide angle to mild telephoto zoom lenses are reasonable with the exceptions noted above. Popular full frame (non EF-S) zooms will fit including the 16-35L 17-40L 24-105L 24-70L etc.).



I think this is one of the most popular bags Lowepro has produced and there's a good reason; namely it's a very useful bag. I hope this review has a little something for everyone here and it helps make your decision easier. Good luck.

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