Lowepro Topload Zoom 1 Camera Bag (Navy)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TX72
• Item model number: 2013330
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2006

Product Description

Product Description

This compact bag includes a reverse-open lid, inner mesh pocket, front zip pocket and padded hand grip. Use the non-slip shoulder strap or slide a belt through the loop on the padded back.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but oversized, March 5, 2007

By	jimmyfergus - See all my reviews

You can certainly fit a D80 (D50, D40) plus the 18-200mm VR lens into this - it has about the right length, a little to spare for filters. However, it's quite a bit wider and taller than is necessary. It's really quite a big bag for an SLR holster. I can't see what the extra space is for, unless you have an older generation DSLR with a bigger body. The camera is reasonably located inside, so it shouldn't flop around too much, but if you're looking for something snug and neat, this isn't it.

If you have a shorter lens (like the kit lenses, then go for the Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini, but with the 18-200 lens the Mini is about half an inch too shallow - otherwise it would be ideal, and much, much smaller than the Zoom 1.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent holster for use when backpacking, July 29, 2007

By	I. Miller "Digital Photographer" (Montana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This holster fits a D200 with 18-200mm lens perfectly. Some other reviewers have complained that the case is too big, but with a higher quality DSLR and a medium length telephoto this bag really shines. The front pocket holds plenty of CF cards and spare batteries. There is a little pocket on the underside of the lid which is perfect for holding filters and polarizers when not attached to your camera.

I use this bag clipped to the shoulder straps of my Arc Teryx Bora 80 backpack. In my setup I have the bag hanging across my chest just below my sternum. During a trip across Glacier National Park (51lbs pack, 6 nights) the case always had my D200 ready. I typically leave the top flap zipped a couple inches on each side to keep the camera secure. Even while crossing rough terrain, scrambling over scree and kick stepping across snow fields this bag left little to be desired. It hangs steady and does not bounce too much.

If you are looking for something to hold your camera while out backpacking I don't know of any better solutions out there.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great case for camera and one lens. Inexpensive., July 24, 2006

By	Ranger Rick (TX USA) - See all my reviews

I just chose the Lowepro Topload Zoom 1 for my new Nikon D50. It has a shoulder strap, belt loops, handle, top opens toward you instead of away, inside pocket, front pocket and it is just the right size (length and width)for the D50. The depth is a little more than the 18-55 lens needs but just right for the 18-200 zoom, that I plan to get soon, which is 0.9 inch longer.

Be sure to check out the Topload Zoom Chest Harness that works with this case.

PS: I have been using the Lowepro TLZ Mini (same features but smaller size) with another camera for three years and am very satisfied with it.