Lowepro Nova 160 AW Camera Bag (Black)

by Lowepro

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 9.4 x 8.7 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016J7VD8
• Item model number: Nova 160 AW (Black)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Lowepro has updated its perennially successful Nova shoulder bag series to accommodate the most popular digital SLR cameras, lenses, memory cards and accessories.  This feature-rich series boasts improved attributes and innovations, including the newly-designed 360° All Weather Cover which allows you to keep the bag fully protected from the elements while in use, Memory Card pockets, cushioned grab-handle and an overlap lid that provides increased weather protection.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for what I wanted with the Canon Xsi, October 28, 2008

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A. Anthony "Crispywafers" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This bag fits the Canon Rebel Xsi perfectly. I wanted a bag that was small enough to be truly portable and not look like I'm a photography nut. The bag snugly fits the camera with the the 18-200 lens attached and my kit lens (18-55mm) and my 50mm lens in the bag. I also store my SD cards, battery, charger, and some cables. That is it! If you want a bag that stores more then 3 lenses (one being attached) and the camera - then you have to go bigger.If you are like me and a minimilist who just wants a case that will carry the very basics - and is on the small side- this is the bag!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect day kit bag, August 12, 2009

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R. Adams (Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lowepro Nova 160 AW Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

I have been using Lowepro bags for a long time and I'm always amazed at the simplicity of the design. This bag is perfect as my daily grab-and-go bag for my Pentax K-7 kit. It's weather-proof, just like my Pentax gear so I don't have to worry about the occasional rain or snow shower. I keep my SLR with a prime lens in one side (actually laying on the side with the grip facing up for quick access) and have room on the other side for another lens and some filters. The strap is well made and is easy to adjust. The zippers are well made and zip easily open and closed. The bag has an overall well-made fit and finish and is a joy to use. The top handle is padded and very comfortable to hold for short periods or while moving the bag around. Like most other top-flap designed bags, the handle on the top isn't very useful unless the bag is zippered and clasped closed. A short handle strap instead of a handle would have been a better choice for me, but I'm really nitpicking here.

The memory card pockets and zippered pocket on the inside face of the top cover are perfectly placed. There are a couple of elastic pockets on the outside of each end of the bag along with a zippered pocket on the back (probably only large enough for pamphlets or a map) as well as a compact zippered pocket on the front where I keep some smaller filters. If you have a compact DSLR and are looking for a compact bag to go along with it, I would highly recommend this bag. I can sling it over my shoulder and take it with me wherever I go and it hardly weighs anything. Highly recommended!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Canon Rebel XS with 3 lenses, September 11, 2009

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Terrillja - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lowepro Nova 160 AW Camera Bag (Black) (Electronics)

I use my bag told hold my Rebel XS as well as all my lenses and have no complaints so far. The lenses I keep in the bag are the Canon 55-250mm IS with hood reversed, the Canon 50mm f1.8, and the Canon 18-55mm IS. I can store all of them without feeling like I am cramming too much in, and can store the camera with any of the lenses attached to it. I had looked at the Nova 140, but it did not have enough space to hold the camera with the 55-250 attached, so it was out. This bag also has lots of pockets for all the goodies you need to carry, including USB cable, cards, filters, etc. This would not work for a full frame camera, but for a consumer SLR such as the Rebel XS, this fits the bill quite nicely.