Customer Reviews

Canon Deluxe Gadget Bag 10EG

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I bought the smaller version of this bag, but I rapidly outgrew it. In search for a bag that would hold my ever growing list of gadgets I narrowed it down to the 10EG. What helped me choose was that since I already owned the smaller version, I knew the good quality of the bag and how well it protect my gear traveling around. With this new bag, now I feel I dont have enough gagdets to fit in it. It is really spacious but not bulky. In my last trip I fit in an SLR body with a stadard lense, an 80-300 zoom lense, both with hoods; four filters with cases; a lupe, extra batteries, a digital cammera with all the accesories and charger, a camcorder with accesories and charger. It all fit in nicely.

I really like this camera bag, the only thing I dislike is there is no pocket in the back to hold my camera book. Instead there is a strap (that tucks inside a flap that snaps shut but the sides are open,) to put this bag around your waist. But if it was full I would find it hard to carry around your waist. Also the strap is attached to the bag and I can't remove it. I can't see that I would ever use this.
But other wise very well made, price is kinda high but it seems all camera bags are, but after looking for awhile for one that would hold my camera, 2 lenses and flash, this is the one to do it.

I purchased this bag to replace my smaller Canon bag 100 EG.
The 100 EG was great for my XT and XTi but I needed to have a bag to hold my Canon 40D with a Canon 200mm lens attached.
This bag holds the 40D and the 200mm with the power grip attached with plenty of room left.
I was able to also put in 3 other Canon lenses, a 15mm, 28mm, and an 85mm with the 40D with power grip and 200mm lens attached. I don't keep these lenses in the bag all the time, I just wanted to see what could fit in it.
You customize the bag yourself as best you can for what stuff you need to put in it. I took out all the padded inserts at first, and position them in the bag as needed. Right now I am only using one insert.
Front and side pouches hold extra batteries, remote cable release, and charger. I still have empty space. The material is the same as the 100 EG that I have used for a few years now without problem.

Other reviewers have been nearly consistent here in praising the quality of the Canon 10EG. Many, however, have expressed disappointment with its size saying that it holds far less than Canon's blurb suggest. (2 bodies and up to 8 lenses).

Having worked as a pro for almost forty years, and having amassed a large collection of bags by most of the major makers, I can attest to the first point and possibly provide some context for the second.

This bag WILL hold 2 Rebel-sized bodies and up to eight lenses, but only when arranged for storage, not quick access. This is how:

Put one body over another with their body caps on without lenses attached or battery grips. One of the padded dividers is designed to go between the bodies and protect them. The eight lenses have to be either very small zooms or smaller single- focal length lenses and they too would have to be stacked one over another with caps on both ends, sans hoods.

I used a similar set-up for years with a Nikon f3 system when I was traveling. It is slow and cumbersome, but doable and for some shoots very usable.

But that said this is NOT what the 10EG is really designed to do best. Its real purpose is to provide excellent protection and quick access for a smaller system. The key to making it ideal for our individual set-up is to think 'out of the box' when putting in the dividers.

My own Rebel T2i system will in the end consist of four lenses. (I presently own three of these) Since I use the Rebel for quick grab-it-when-you-can shooting I placed the body - grip and 18-55 zoom attached - centered in the bag with the back of the camera rearward so it rest against my hip. My 55-250 lens sits in one upper corner, my 60 2.8 Macro in the other. Both are held in place by a single affixed divider curved around the lens. Smaller dividers create two more protected zones left and right of the camera body. One of these will hold the 10-22 zoom when I get it, the other (possibly) a small flash.

I have posted a pic of the configuration in the picture section.

Some have commented about the waist belt expressing the POV that it is largely useless and a waste of space. I disagree. It is to me beautifully designed to serve two important functions.

1) It keeps the bag firmly fixed against the body under all circumstances. This allows for quicker (and safer) access and return when one needs to grab the camera or change a lens quickly in less than ideal circumstances.

2) It will help prevent the most common type of theft the 'tourist' typically is threatened by - especially in some southern European and Central American locations: The quick 'cut the shoulder strap and snatch' maneuver so favored by crafty youth whose lively hood (such as it is) is based on victimizing unsuspecting tourists.

I could not rate this bag more highly. And its price here on Amazon is half or a third of what I would have expected for a bag this well designed a well constucted. Wonderful!

This is a GREAT BAG. It holds the camera and the standard lens and at least 2 more lenses. 100-400mm and 100-300 mm with room to spare.

Great gadget bag! For once everything fits... extra batteries, battery chargers, memory chips, small tripod etc. I don't have to leave anything behind, anymore. I even have room to pack an extra small camera and accessories! Bag comes with side pockets, a waist belt and straps on the bottom in case you want to attach more stuff!
I also have a smaller version which I am happy with. This influenced my decision to purchase the bigger version.

After ordering the Canon Gaget Bag from AMAZON,
I was happy to receive it so promptly! I am also
very pleased with the camera bag. Since I do not
like the top flap attachments most camera bags
seem to use, I like the snap located on the front
of this bag. It is roomy, well made, and reasonably
priced. I would recommend this bag to others.

To my delight ,the product is much nicer and sturdier than I expected. Several people questioned why I would spend the extra $ when I could find something less expensive. I definetly would promote this bag to anyone considering the purchase. The bag is divided perfectly to fit all the lens and extras.
Kris Wheeler

As long as you know you won't fit 2 bodies and 8 lenses in this, you'll be fine : )

Super good construction, think padding, high quality metal latches, great materials all around. Has two straps on the bottom to secure a tripod. I'd personally prefer the tripod attached to the back instead of the bottom, but it's not a big issue. I couldn't be happier with it. The hardest part is deciding how you want to arrange all your stuff inside.

Canon once again delivers an excellent product. plenty of storage space durable and very user friendly. Thanks Canon!