Customer Reviews

Lowepro Rezo TLZ 10 Digital Camera Case Gadget Bag

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I purchased this bag for the Canon S2 IS. (Normally, that camera would be a bit small for such a bag. However, I've added a converter that makes the camera too big for most other digicam bags.) The interior is large and roomy and made from a soft and (apparently) scratch-free fabric. There are no compartments within that interior. However, since it is designed for an oversized point and shoot, film SLR or smallish DSLR (e.g. Canon Digital Rebel) that's probably a good thing. If you place the camera in LCD side down, it should fit with a reasonable size lens attached. On the exterior sides, there are no pockets just rings for the adjustable and comfortably long shoulder strap that is included. On the back of the back is a large loop attachable by Velcro that can be strapped to a belt or larger bag. In the front is an accordion-style pocket with two smaller cargo-style pockets inside. Those smaller pockets are just large enough for a CF card to fit snugly inside. It's a top-loading bag whose top covers both that exterior pocket and the interior. It closes with a clasp not a zipper.

I experienced some problems that caused me to buy an additional bag. First, if you aren't careful when closing the top, it may bunch leaving the sides of the interior compartment slightly exposed. (I noticed this when a loose SD card fell out one of the sides.) Second, the exterior pocket is too small to hold the accessories I had, i.e. two filters, two SD cards, an external flash and four extra AA batteries. If you can stick to keeping only the camera (and an attached lens or converter) in the interior pocket and have very few extras in the outer pocket, this would make a good travel bag. If you have several loose accessories as I did, try a zippered bag with lots of outer pockets.

This TLZ 10 camera bag is a perfect fit for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Lumix G Vario 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens (Black) as well as for the older Minolta A2 and A200 cameras. It is probably a bit short for the Panasonic DMC-GH1 12MP Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 1080p HD Video due to the longer 14-140mm lens that ships with the GH1.

The TLZ 10 bag is smaller than the Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini Camera Bag (Black). In addition, it has two pouches inside the front pocket that conveniently hold extra batteries and memory cards. The TLZ Mini lacks these pouches but does have a somewhat larger front pocket than the TLZ 10.

I purchased this bag as a minimal bag for my Nikon D50 with a short prime lens on it (either a 35mm f/2 or 50mm f/1.8). While I was a little worried that the D50 would be too big, it just fits (along with a Lowepro strap), thanks to the stretchiness of the bag's material. I use this bag when I'm going somewhere and I know I don't need any other accessories; just the camera and a single lens. I think the D50 is about the largest DSLR that could fit in this bag. I think the newer low end (D60, D40, D5000, D3000, etc) Nikon DSLRs would fit better, as they're a little smaller. Anything larger than a D50 would be either too tall or too wide to fit in the bag lens-down. Also, when being used with a Nikon DSLR, a short prime lens is about all you can fit in here. Even the 18-55mm makes things a little tight. I also don't use the front pocket, since I wouldn't be comfortable putting anything in there given how tight the fit is already.

This bag is just what I was looking for, taking into account that I was expecting just a simple bag for just the camera and attached lens that can easily attach it to my belt (or onto a bigger Lowepro bag, although all my bigger bags have a spot for the camera as well). I also like that it has the SlipLock attaching strap rather than a belt loop; I always feel a little funny getting out of the car and taking off my belt just to put a camera bag on it. With this bag, the velcro strap makes it easy to get on and off, and it's very secure. While I haven't used it, the included shoulder strap seems nice. I was impressed that the attachment loops on the bag and the clips on the strap are made out of metal, instead of plastic. Better quality than I expected for a $17 bag.

The only thing that would have been nice would have been an AW cover, but since this is a lower end bag, it's not surprising that it doesn't. The material has done well to keep misting-type rain out when I've run into some light precipitation.

All in all, a good bag for a small DSLR as long as you expect a tight fit and don't want to carry all of your accessories in it.

If you have a superzoom or a DSLR with standard lense (maybe 35-55mm or so) it's a nice bag with adequate padding for protecting your investment. If you use a small compact point-and-shoot this will be way too big. The top locks shut with a quick release so it isn't likely you'll dump your camera when handling the bag. There's also a well-designed, secure belt clip on the back. That said, the bag comes up short for a couple of reasons. There is only one small pocket with a couple of mesh dividers for your memory cards. Putting the spare battery for my Panasonic Lumix FZ100 Superzoom into the pocket results in a noticeable bulge; putting in the small charger just won't happen. If I want to put my 52mm lense filters and protectors in the pocket, the battery has to be stored elsewhere. The carry strap is an absolute joke. If you intend to carry the bag around your neck or on your shoulder the strap has no padding or gripping surface and would become uncomfortable very quickly. If you buy this bag get yourself a good, padded camera strap and throw away the strap that came with the bag. Your neck and/or shoulder will thank you.

Fits my camera (Nikon D40X) well and doesn't look tacky. Sturdy and well-made. Feel free to drop your camera in this one :)

This is a great bag for a camera smaller than the Canon XTi which is what I bought it for and it didn't work. But I did have a smaller Sony Cybershot (like the one pictured) that did fit it!

One can go through some camera bags until you find the right one. Seems like camera bag sizing is similar to sizing of women's clothing: erratic at best!

I'd been looking for a bag that fit my trusty old Canon Digital Rebel XT with either the Canon 50mm f/1.4 or the Canon 28mm f/1.8 attached...nothing more, nothing less. Just that compact, easy bag to keep a couple of essentials handy on-the-go.

This is perfect.

For the rest of the gear and fancier stuff, I've a Lowepro Pro Runner which is great if you need to bring multiple cameras and lenses and other gear.

But in most cases all you need is a small prime lens, full battery charge, one high-cap SD card and you're set.

This one's great for that!

Great camera bag. Fits my Digital Canon Rebel perfectly. It's small enough to throw in a backpack and still protect my camera. The strap also makes it handy to throw over your shoulder and take with you. Would recommend this bag to anyone who wants a small camera bag to take with them on the go.

I have a fujifilm HS20 exr which just fits this bag. It feels well protected and secure although there could be a little more length to the fastening strap and sholder strap for those of us that wear bags across the body. Otherwise an excellent purchase which I will be happily using for some years to come.

This is a much cheaper alternative that works well for Samsung NX10 with 18-55mm kit lens. The OEM case for this camera is very expensive (around $50). Build quality for the case is reasonably good too.