Customer Reviews

Lowepro Cirrus TLZ 15 Holster Style Case For Digital SLR & Short Zoom Lens (Black)

5 star:		(36)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This bag gives a wonderfully snug fit for my Nikon D90 and attached 18-55mm VR lens. It cradles the camera perfectly. And there is more than enough room left at the top, above the camera, to accommodate the camera's shoulder strap.

That said, the 18-55mm VR lens is among the shortest of Nikon's standard zooms. It's 3.1 inches long -- a tad shorter than the 16-85mm VR (which is 3.4 inches long), and the 18-105mm VR (which is 3.5 inches long). What about them? Don't worry, this bag WILL accommodate those lenses as well. It just requires that you fold the shoulder strap a bit more carefully to fit it in.

What about the 18-200mm VR? It's 3.8 inches long, and I think that's just a tad too long to fit neatly in the bag. I haven't tried it myself (I don't own an 18-200), so who knows, perhaps it would work. But it would definitely require a bit of pushing and pressure on the zipper, I think. Those with the 18-200 are advised to get a slightly larger bag.

So, I'd give this thing five stars for the fit and construction. Why deduct a star? As others have noted, it doesn't have enough (or spacious enough) pockets; and even worse, the outer pocket, while tight, has no seal or flap over it, which means that it's potentially exposed to the elements. Since all my photography takes place indoors in museums, this isn't a problem for me. But I image that outdoors enthusiasts caught in a storm would be irked to find water getting into the outer pocket....

This case fits my Canon Digital Rebel XSi with the stock 18-55mm zoom lens, so it's always ready to grab and go. It has plenty of cushioning and a good zipper. The blue is nice too, I'm tired of everything electronic being black.

This case works great with my Nikon D40 / 18-135mm lens. There's actually a little bit of room to spare on the sides of the case, for filters, etc. I like the design of the bag, it looks sleek and is small enough to take anywhere.

My one complaint is that there aren't enough pockets. There are only two; one in the inside of the case's main flap, large enough for a shutter remote, a couple of SD cards or... well, that's about it. There is also another one on the outside of the case (behind the emblem). I only use this for my cell phone / ipod, things like that. I would like to see a couple more USEABLE pockets in the sucker. It'd be nice to be able to organize basic accessories a bit more without having to buy a huge or expensive bag.

For a basic, everyday, grab and go bag, it does the trick.

When I say 'snug fit' I mean that in a good way. I dont really care to have the camera move around very much at all in the bag. (And it doesnt, at all...)

The pocket on the front (behind the Lowepro logo) is really bigger than I had imagined from reading the reviews on here. You can put remotes, extra batteries, etc in there. I also put the camera strap in there. I don't really like to have the camera strap on the camera and only use it at certain times. the strap can be folded in alongside the camera with no problem inside the main compartment as well if that's what you prefer. (I really wish the stock Canon strap was easier to get on and off the camera.)

Overall seems well built and stitched. Ample padding. Great buy for the money IMHO.

After having recently bought a new DSLR camera, I was in major need of a bag that would keep it safe and secure for photo walks and travels, yet didn't [mistakenly] look like I was carrying a nuclear explosive inside. Something that could be worn on the shoulder/across the chest, without causing 2" thick red marks in the dents between my shoulder and neck, while bouncing heavily against my hip.

The big named electronic and camera stores all carried types similar to what I was attempting to avoid. And expensive, to boot.

I'm a sucker for reviews, and read them like they are novels of their own - and the ones for this, entranced me into their happy stories of success. So, I won't add on too much redundnacy to my review, other than if you have a Canon EOS Rebel XS with its kit lens (and probably XSi - as they have essentially the same body type), this bag is the perfect fit for your camera with the original neck strap and a couple of memory cards. The adjustable strap of the bag is excellent, and allows you to wear it across your chest, low and comfortably.

If you don't want your camera to be placed into a bag with the lens facing down, then I obviously don't recommend this item. There isn't any extra padding on the bottom of the bag - just the same, thick padding all around (although it is sufficient enough for "regular" use - which to me means walking around, placing on a table or in the car).

Shipping time was super speedy! It was noted to expect it about five days after I actually did receive it - excellent!

Pros:
1. Light.
2. Sufficient cushioning
3. The zipper does not have a tortuous path so can be expected to last longer (my last camera bag is fine except the zipper is broken).

Cons:
1. The shell has almost no stiffness, compared to similar bags, it's less protective.
2. Biggest problem: there's no suspension system, the entire weight of camera rests on the lens. Not good.
3. Not enough room for even mildly long lenses.

Overall: It's just an average bag, with not much thought put into it, not worth the $22 price.

I wanted a small, compact camera bag that I could easily fit inside a larger non-camera-dedicated bag like a backpack. I was a little concerned this Lowepro would be too small for my D5000 with an 18-200mm lens, but it fits just about perfectly (albeit snugly, which is fine with me). This is perfect for me - it fits just the camera and lens (with an attached Hoya HMC filter), and if I want extra accessories I simply store them in the backpack that this bag resides in (a blue force gear small DAP pack). Alternatively, I can carry the D5000 in the Lowepro with the smaller 35mm lens attached, which leaves a bit more room for accessories.

Don't pay any attention to the reviews complaining that this bag is too small or doesn't offer up enough pocket space - those people simply ordered the wrong product for their needs. If you want a bigger bag and more pocket space, buy a bigger bag (there are plenty to choose from). Personally, I was relieved to find this compact, simple no-frills solution as many of the camera bags out there are too big for my needs. If I'm going to carry a larger bag or backpack on me, it's going to be a multipurpose bag that also holds my other gear, not a dedicated camera bag that screams "$2000 worth of camera equipment in here" to every street urchin within sight.

Just bought this for my Canon xSi, and the camera fits nicely. I use the standard lens kit on the camera and the strap that came with it and it fits just right. There is a little room left over for an extra memory card and extra battery in the pocket on the lid, and i keep the small Canon reference book in the outside pocket, but thats about all that will fit inside. Everything fits snug without feeling like its crammed in. except for a couple lens filters, i don't think anything else would make it in there though.
overall nice bag that's as compact as you can get for the Canon xSi.

I own a Canon T1i and was in the market for a simple affordable case that was easy to tote around. The big suitcase/backpack/saddlebags weren't for me. I was hoping that this case would fit the camera with either the kit lens or the EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS. I usually don't write reviews but wanted future buyers to know that the camera with the 55-250 lens fits into this bag. You have to retract the lens completely (switch to manual focus and twist) and then tuck the neck strap down the side but it all fits and the top zips closed just fine. Of course, the kit lens or anything shorter than the 55-250 also fits into this bag when attached to the camera. This bag isn't for a person who wants to store all their gear but for simple protection and portability this is a great buy.

This holster case is to small for the Canon 50D with the 28mm-135mm lens.The case is made well and sturdy.Upgrade to the TLZ 25 for the eos 50d.