Customer Reviews

HAKUBA USA INC PSTC100 Tripod Case

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There are important things to a photographer that technology has developed: Zip Lock bags, Lithium Batteries, B & W C-41 processing film and Target for cheap camera cases (i.e. 6 Pack coolers that fits my 4x5 Field Camera: cost $6). So, this case is one of them. This case is built so well and so padded, it fits to my back like a glove. The base is built roomier than I needed for my Gitzo carbon fiber Mountaineer tripod, unitl I realized that I can fit my focusing hood and rain jacket in there.... This has turned into an overnight shoulder bag without evening realizing it. I have even shoved the toothbursh and towel in there. It is so lightweight, I rarely feel it. If I could improve upon it, I would add add a new color, dark blue. That's all.

Everything you would ask for and more...high quality thick nylon/cordura material exterior(the stuff they use on high quality baggages), well padded interior lined with smooth nylon, and big zippers that are easy to grip. Outer pouch uses the same materials as the main compartment and is also padded with the same high-density foam material. Way better that some of the other cases, including the cheap Bogen canvas bags and even the Tamrac bags. Close to quality as the $150 Gitzo bags without paying the hefty price. I would give it a 5 if the shoulder strap was padded.

This is a 5 star bag for the amateur as well as the professional photographer. It is light weight and, combined with its water proof, durable construction, it is a must have for any photographer. Perfect for traveling it will hold a tripod, monopod and camera easily. Highly recommended for the price.

I bought this case to hold a Manfrotto 190CXPro4 tripod with a 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with Rc2 Rapid connection plate (3157N). Before purchasing I thought it might be a little tight, but for the price I thought I would give it a try. It fits perfectly, with room to spare. The bag is also very well made and padded, without being overly bulky.

I was looking for a tripod to fit my Sunpak 9001 tripod and took a chance on this one. Boy am I pleased! The bag is well padded and has a very durable covering. It is indestructable, unless you use it for target practice, of course. The inside has a velcro pocket to store small, thin items and the ouside has an ID pocket and a padded pouch. I can store my digital camera, the lens cleaning pen and the shoulder strap in the outside pouch. What's really nice is that it can be carried with the short handles or the adjustable shoulder strap. I can't see buying any bag that wasn't padded. This is one heck of a good quality bag, and I would highly recommend it if you're searching for one!!!

I bought this case after I got my tripod and ball head. It makes a world of difference not only for storage, but for taking the tripod out on a shoot. My older tripod I carried around Disney World one night and that was a pain. To much to hold onto. With the case you can carry it around your shoulder and it makes it very light and easy to get to. My current setup is a Manfrotto 055XB w/ Manfrotto 484RC mini ball head. This case will hold the tripod with the ball head attached. Perfect fit.

The case is also very well made. I haven't put it though any tough situations, but it does look like it could handle alot.

This is a well-made, nicely-padded, light-weight tripod case with ample room. The case fits my Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 3-Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod without Head with Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N) perfectly without needing to adjust the ball head into a vertical position. On the outside pouch, I'm able to store an external flash (Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras) plus a bunch of knick-knack like extra batteries, Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras, filters, etc. The case itself is padded on all sides except the top (short) side. The outside pouch is also padded in the front.

As mentioned by another reviewer, the only thing this bag is missing is a padded shoulder pad. Overall, a great little bag for the tripod.

fits the manfrotto 190xprob w/ ballhead perfectly, just enough wiggle room to get your tripod in and out, but not so loose it sloshes around. nicely-made ballistic nylon w/ foam padding. heavy-duty two-way zipper. reinforced trim. a stylish, understated, pro quality look. the padded acc. pocket and ID cases are nice touches. you can switch out the shoulder strap, too.

A stronger, tougher and roomier alternative to the carry bag that came with my Velbon 600RF tripod. Construction and size/shape is ideal for my Velbon tripod. It has 3/4 length strong nylon zipper and has big enough zipper hold-ons for someone whom has a grasp problem through arthritis I would expect. There is a small velcro compartment inside the main area which I put my car keys when hiking. The outside pocket is large enough for my wired and wireless camera releases and a spare tripod platform and quite a bit more. Even with my tripod in this case there is room to put in a spray jacket for my wife and I. The shoulder strap could have a couple of inches more adjustment for me and maybe a little padding on the rubber shoulder pad but my wife is a seamstress and she could make something quite easily I feel. With my camera backpack it wanted to slide off my shoulder occasionally so I slung it over my shoulder and then put on my backpack ... problem solved.

Overall a very nice tripod case for the price.

Well made bag at a very reasonable cost. Perfect size for Bogen 3000 tripod with 3025 head.