Customer Reviews

Lowepro Magnum AW Camera Bag (Black)

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I am very pleased with the Magnum AW. It's very well made with lots of useful and velcro adjustable internal compartments to fit different cameras and lenses, and the external straps hold my monopod well. My tripod is a bit too big for them. Can get 5 lenses (including one large telephoto), a D70s, another SLR, a speedlight and a P4 point and shoot inside it with no problem, and the external compartments hold filters, batteries and chargers, and cards etc. It is heavy once loaded up like that, but it does protect the gear well. It travelled overseas with no problems and all the gear even survived being shipped back in the hold (with the bag inside a hardshell suitcase) when travel restrictions from the UK prevented me from carrying on. If you're looking for a tough, versatile, large bag for most of the gear you use regularly, take a good look at this one.

I found some reviews that it is to small - if you would put just one more lens inside you'd need a luggage boy to carry this bag for you around. I'm professional photographer and this bag works for me just fine for one body, 3 lenses, 2 flashes, 40 batteries and all bunch of other junk. Strip is big plus - it's just glued to your shoulder.

I love this camera bag! It's VERY well made and the perfect size for me. I carry two DSLRs, four lenses ( a 70-200 f4 is mounted on one), large flash, flash meter and lots of extras. Plenty of room to spare, but the overall size is not too big. I know the trend is to backpacks, but I don't carry all my equipment into the woods. If you want to keep all your equipment safe and accessible, this is the bag,

This bag was truly made with the interests of photographers in mind. Every single detail seems to be there for a purpose. For example, the zippers on the inside of the top lid are covered so that they won't scratch anything near them. It is fully customizable with many different shapes and sizes of velcro inserts. It can be somewhat of a pain trying to get everything situated and customized at the beginning since the velcro obviously wants to stick to every other piece in the bag, but there's not much that can be done about that. Once everything is in place it stays where it is supposed to, leaving your camera and lenses and whatever else protected from each other and from the outside. The bag already seems rather weather-resistant as it is, but as if this isn't enough, it comes with its own raincoat that can be pulled out quickly. There are plenty of little pockets and spaces for batteries, filters, memory cards, etc. It's definitely not on the smaller size of bags, but the strap is very comfortable and the optional waist buckle helps even more with weight distribution. I would highly recommend this product.

As a professional photographer I was looking for a durable and versatile bag that allows hands-free carrying and quick lens changes. The Magnum AW works perfectly for me. I usually carry around a one body, 4 lenses, one flash outfit, but it also leaves enough space for a Mini DV Camera, a set of filters, batteries and other small stuff. The shoulder strap is comfortable and keeps the bag right in place - so you can leave it open for quick access.

Excellent quality ! Right portable size, lots of space - I keep Nikon d200 with the grip, flash, 4 lenses and bunch of assorted little "thingies". You will not be disappointed !

Owned for about 3 years and never had an issue. Mostly wanted to add that Lowepro misses one benifit that I appreceate. The end pockets are removeable and can be used on your belt. Large enough for a 70-210 in one and a 12-24mm in the other. I have a backpack but sometimes just want a lens or two a battery and memory this fits the bill! I started out with two bodies but have the extra body in another bag.

Currently in the bag:

Nikon D300 w/MB-D10 and 17-55 f2.8
Tokina 12-24mm
Nikon 55mm micro ais sometimes replaced with a 50mm
Nikon 105mm micro ais
Nikon pn-11
Nikon 70-210 AF
Tamron 200-400mm 5.6
Nikon SB-600
MC-36 timer
MH-18a charger
AA charger
lots of misc.

Total weight around 25 lbs

Bag is large and holds all my gear listed below. It is strong, spacious, and heavy when full. I primarily use it for storage and only carry the bag when I need all of my gear and I am not hiking a long way.

D300
12-24mm
70-200mm
18-200mm
70-300mm
50mm 1.4
misc filters, batteries,and her supplies