Customer Reviews

Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini Camera Bag (Black)

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The great thing about the Nikon D40 is it's smaller size compared with other DSLRs. The challenge is to find a bag that is just big enough for the essentials so you won't have to lug around a large bag for a relatively small camera. The D40 (with the kit lens) fits very nicely in the TLZ Mini - longer lenses need not apply. It's impressively padded for such a small bag. The front pocket is small but large enough for me to carry what I need: currently a spare battery, lens hood, UV filter, and a small lens cleaner. If size DOES matter to you because you're trying to carry light, this bag is just the right size.

Updated 12-9-07:
I just purchased the Nikon SB-400 Speedlight, and it tightly fits with it's own case in the front pocket of the TLZ Mini. I'm happy I don't have to buy another bag, because I still love this one.

I have a Fuji FinePix S9000 digital camera and this bag fits it perfectly. There isn't any left-over room on the interior once the camera is placed inside, but the external pocket provides plenty of additional space for extra AA batteries and memory cards. If you want a bag that isn't bulky, just large enough for your small SLR or small SLR-sized digital camera and extra batteries, this bag will do just great!

This bag is perfect for the Nikon D40 for on-the-go shooting. It's not for all your gear, just the camera and a few extra memory cards -- you'll need a bigger bag if you want to carry all the inventory with you. It has an adjustable strap to loop over your sholder or you can hang it on your belt if you prefer, or simply carry it by the bag's handle. It's what you need when you want to travel light.

I got this for $20 from amazon along w/ the Nikon Lens brush for about $25 total and free shipping. The canon XSI w/ the kit 18-55mm IS lens fits snugly if you know how to position the camera. First, drop down the camera strap into the base of the bag (see picture #1 that I uploaded). Then put in the camera. Then Fold the strap over and rest it on top of the lcd screen. The strap will provide a second layer of cushinging for the lcd screen. The bag is the most compact one that you can get out there. The front pocket fits the charger, the nikon lens brush that I bought, and a few memory cards. Great value. Note, don't expect to fit any other lens.

I purchased this bag based on the review which states it fits a Nikon D40 with either the 18-55 kit lens or the 55-200 zoom lens. This is certainly not true, as I would have to seriously squish the camera, remove the strap and force the zipper for the case to fit the camera with my 55-200 VR lens. If you are looking for a bag that will fit both, I would bump up to the TZ 1 rather than the mini. The quality of this bag is excellent as expected from Lowepro, but unfortunately, now I'll have to purchase a second bag for when I want to use my zoom lens.

This bag was on sale when I bought it with my D40. People are very incorrect in saying what does and does not fit. It DEFINITELY fits a D40 with a 55-200 lens. Also, I have since upgraded first to the Nikon 18-200 lens, and more recently to a D80. It absolutely fits my D80 with 18-200, much less any lesser combination of my gear. The only thing is, it is a tight fit unless I take off my Bogen tripod plate and put it in the side pocket.

Anyone who says that their SLR won't fit must have an over sized camera. I can fit my Canon 30D or my wife's Canon Rebel XT with an EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens UV filter and lens cap without problem.

A couple of nice features:

- the non-slip surface of the shoulder strap actually works.

- the "backwards" opening of the flap while it seems funny at first is actually safer to use.

- the adjustable velcro bolsters allow you to set the support for the right sided handgrip lower thus keeping the camera back level.

- the front pocket is big enough for my charger and an extra battery while the inner mesh pocket holds an extra memory card and a cleaning cloth.

I couldn't use it (D80 + 18-200mm VR), but it's pretty effective and minimalist, as I'd like, and would be ideal with some of the kit lenses on a Nikon D40/50/80.

This bag holds my nikon FM3a with a Tamaron 24-135 zoom perfectly. There is just enough room left inside that I can squish my neck strap in there too. I've also found that the outside pocket has room to hold three film canisters. This bag is great if you want to fling your camera over your shoulder for a quick walk to the park or a trip to a ball game.

I hate lugging lots of stuff around. This bag fits the camera well, although it doesn't have much room for a large lens. If your using a short or stock lens, this bag is great. If you plan on bringing additional lens, bulbs, or other things the size of the previous mentioned, I dont think you should get this bag.

It is great on the belt. I felt like I was walking around with a large fanny pack, thats what it looks like too. I may have felt like a tool at times, but the camera always felt protected and access was easy to it.

One thing i didnt like was that the camera strap doesn't really have a place in the bag. I have to fold it twice and slide it down the side of the bag/camera. I guess there is no other way to do it, but it is an annoyance.

Overall I like the bag and would recommend it.