Customer Reviews

Canon 100DG Bag for Canon SLR Cameras

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I ended up purchasing this Canon 100DG gadget bag because the Canon bag that I originally wanted was back ordered. This bag showed to be larger and a little more expensive than the bag that I originally wanted to order. I am definately glad that I went with the 100DG bag instead.

This bag is very high quality, with metal clips, a strong, padded shoulder strap, and it offers a lot of padding and compartment separators. Inside is a small, padded zippered case, which holds a couple of CDs, several memory cards, and maybe even some other very small items. There is a slot for a small laptop computer. The laptop would need to be quite small though. It is large enough to hold my HP tablet PC but would not hold a much larger notebook PC. This Canon gadget bag even has straps on the outside to hold a monopod or small tripod.

At first I was a little dissapointed with the internal storage of the Canon 100DG. Upon opening it the bag just didn't seem very big inside, even though the outside looks gigantic. However, I have packed this case with all of the following:

- Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
- Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
- Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
- Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
- Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
- Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control for EOS D30, D60, D10, 1D, 1V & 20D SLR Cameras
- Tiffen 72mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
- Tiffen 58mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
- Sony Cybershot DSCW1 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
- Panasonic PV-GS250 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom
- SUNPAK RL-20 Readylite 15 Watt Super Compact Video Light
- Sony ECM-MS908C Stereo Video Microphone with Switchable Pick-Up Angle
- Bogen-Manfrotto Three Section Monopod, Black Anodized.
- Bogen-Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System
- HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4400 - 2.0 GHz Core2Duo
- Canon SLR Battery Charger & Spare Battery
- Misc. Lens Filters, Lens Hoods, and Camera/Laptop Cables

As you can see, I have packed this case with my Canon EOS 40D digital SLR camera, three lenses w/hoods and soft lens cases, my Canon 580EX flash, my wife's Sony Cybershot point and shoot digital camera, our family Panasonic MiniDV video camcorder, my HP tablet PC, and even my Bogen monopod and ball head. All this and much more smaller stuff. This case can hold a whole lotta stuff! You should know, this camera bag is now quite heavy. However, the bag and carry strap show no signs of fatigue. I would not want to bang this camera bag up against something hard, because I have it bulging with all of my gear. I am very careful when traveling with this kit, but it is very nice to have all of my photo and video gear in one big gadget bag. I couldn't be happier with the Canon 100DG and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a high quality, high capacity camera bag. I know that many people spend a lot of money on their photo and video gear and then scrimp on their camera case. Spend a few extra bucks and get a case that is worthy to hold all of your expensive gear. You can't go wrong with the Canon 100DG!

This bag covers all of my needs; plenty of room for my camera, lenses and accessories AND a special slot for my Macbook . It's the only bag (that I am aware) that offers the padded laptop slot. It is a great looking bag too. The fabric is easily cleanable. Though it is a pretty large bag for my 5'2" frame, the padded shoulder strap makes it comfortable to tote. I am SO happy I bought this bag! It is highy recommended by me.

Carries camera, four lenses, tripod and a number of accessories quite well. Still, it is compact and easy to carry. I like it.

As a 40 year+ pro I carry both Nikon & Canon systems. For a day bag, the Canon 100DG is both practical & economical. My daily point & shoot is a Canon 50D with BG-E2N grip, 28-135mm and EW-78BII hood installed. If you carry into a high end social for a shoot or need a decent day use bag this case should serve you well. Without sacrificing protection I carry the aboveforementioned items plus a 550EX speedlite with aux battery pack, 75-300 IS, 11-22 zoom, 85mm plus filters. I carry my tablet computer in a separate bag.

I can fit a 6x7 Mamiya RZ67 with digital back plus two film backs and light meter in the bag with no problem. Lots of room for meters, phones and extra batteries. An accessory pack is included to organize cards and filters which has lots of velcro.

I own a number of case/bags, but a photographer with a digital slr, strobe and an auxillary lense should not consider a case any smaller than the 100DG. If you are conerned with the Canon logo on the bag being an identifier for theft, might I suggest sewing a luggage tag with your business card over it (a nice marketing idea). Insure your gear.

This bag is very sturdy and I am sure it will last me a long time. It holds my black macbook well, but would not hold a larger computer. The bag feels a bit bulky. The placement of the handle on top is convenient, but if you forget to latch the two side buckles, it will tip over and send your gear flying. Not sure this was the best design they could have come up with. The zippers are heavy duty. All in all, I feel it was a good purchase.

I purchased the bag with my digital rebel XT about six months ago. It's extremely well built, well padded with movable internal partitions. Enough roon to hold four lenses, a camera body, cleaning kit, spare battery and some filters. With all due respect to Alan, canon has never advertised this bag for carrying laptop computers, so the one flaw he found with the bag really doesn't exist.

I needed to replace a well worn 20 year old camera bag. Was looking for a large, but usable camera bag. This fit the bill perfectly. Can use it for multiple camera bodies and about 3 lenses, as well as all your associated gear. Well built. Surprise to find straps on it for carrying a tripod, which is well located and doesn't mess the balance of the bag when carrying it on the shoulder. First rate product.

This bag is perfect for my Canon 7D, macro and 35mm lenses. The laptop compartment allows room for a color chart and misc. paperwork that I need when going out on a shoot. There are ample additional pockets for misc. items, including a place to store the power cords & battery pack should it be needed on the road. It's hard to believe that the bag isn't a heavy monster with all it can hold but it's quite reasonable to carry to remote locations. Not too bulky. Great shoulder strap that stays on the shoulder too. I highly recommend this bag.

I could have paid a lot more and not gotten as good a camera bag! Perfect size for me, does a great job of protecting my equipment and looks great also!

I thought this was the 200DG bag, the 100DG bag is HUGE. I ended up returning it, but not because I didn't like it; it is a great bag with excellent construction. I even considered keeping it due to the obvious laptop storage space, but it is just to large for my needs. I returned it and bought the 200DG bag instead. That is the bag I was looking for anyways. They are both excellent bags, just the 100DG is much larger.