Opteka Microfiber Deluxe Photo/Video Camera Gadget Bag with LCD Protectors, Lens Cleaning Kit & Tabletop Tripod
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: OptekaModel: OPT-708-KIT
Product features:
- Fantastic for digital SLR, point & shoot, and video cameras!
- Features 9 main compartment, plus 2 side pockets, zippered mesh pocket in lid, front zippered accessory pocket
- Contoured, padded, detachable shoulder strap with fast-grip surface and convenient carry handle
- LCD Protectors, 5 Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit & Opteka Tabletop Tripod
- The Opteka 5 piece camera/lens cleaning kit cleans lenses, camera Lenses, and filters and includes a lens cleaning solution
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka Microfiber Deluxe Photo/Video Camera Gadget Bag with LCD Protectors, Lens Cleaning Kit & Tabletop Tripod
Customer Review: Cheap but functional so far - but not for bad weather
Summary: 4 Stars
The card that came with mine identifies it as the SC-405BK - it's identical to what's shown here, except that there is a rubber Opteka logo sewn into the front pouch. I'm a bit annoyed by the price shown here - not bad at all for what you get, and I'm sure I paid a little bit more. It's strictly functional for the amateur photographer, but may fall apart and has no weather sealing.
For the price, it's very decent. You get side pockets for your batteries, charger, and memory cards. The front pocket holds a tabletop tripod with ease (and room for at least one more), but isn't deep enough to hold a lens - I can physically place one or possibly even two kit zooms (like the Canon 28-90mm f4-5.6 III, and probably the current 18-55mm too) but the front buckles out. A good sign is that the front of this pocket is actually quite rigid. The center pocket is good for holding a prosumer SLR like a 35mm film body like the EOS Rebel T2, or the more modern T1i (500D in non markets outside North America). You can attach a lens and put something else in the case. Currently, I have the T1i, a 50mm f/1.4 with the hood attached, and an old black plastic camera cleaning box from the 80s between (I keep it around for the lens brush and blower). That's about all the space you get. I also would attach a small to medium lens case like the Lowepro 1W to the shoulder strap for taking to your site, but be careful that the belt attachment point doesn't snag on something.
The advertised microfiber construction probably keeps dust down, and it hasn't generated any static that I've noticed. The shoulder sling has a contour where it meets the shoulder, though even this small bag could start to strain your neck if you pack the bag full, in which respect heavier bags will do worse.
So what's simply bad? As another reviewer noted, many seams are cheaply done. It came with loose threads poking around the ends of the zippers on both sides of the main compartment. I haven't noticed this elsewhere. It's holding up just fine, but it's poor fit and finish when it comes that way new. It also has me worried that it'll start to unravel over time - some of the loose threads happily mingle with the zipper teeth.
More seriously, all that protects your camera and lenses from the elements is a simple zipper and the lightly padded walls of the bag. The wall of the bag doesn't seem likely to let liquids through, but the seams and zipper will. This allowed a lens to fog up badly when a dedicated, better-made bag for a single lens with a lip between the zipper and the thick wall did not. I don't believe any claims this is waterproof, and didn't see any in any case. A few cents' investment in a plastic bag resolves the fogging problem, but it's added trouble and many photographers will not appreciate the extra steps. If you find yourself shooting in all-weather conditions (which, of course, many people don't) and need to protect your equipment you should look elsewhere.
If you're just shooting pictures at the occasional balmy vacation resort, or a climate-controlled interior (and haven't left your bag in a cold car overnight), this bag does well, doesn't take too much space providing extra padding, and slings across the shoulder easily.
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Description of Opteka Microfiber Deluxe Photo/Video Camera Gadget Bag with LCD Protectors, Lens Cleaning Kit & Tabletop Tripod
The Opteka Large Carrying Case 708 holds cameras/camcorders with midrange zoom lens, extra lenses and accessories; nonslip shoulder strap; mesh pockets; NoDrop Pocket; OverLap Zipper. With an Opteka 5 piece Lens/Camera cleaning kit it contains everything you need to maintain your Digital Camera! It cleans hard to reach lenses, protects battery contacts, and is very easy and safe to use. Works excellent for lenses, cameras, filters, and it also easily cleans LCD panels. The lens cleaning solution is specially made for removing oil and dirt. The Opteka tabletop tripod is ideal for backyard observation or anywhere - an ultra-compact tripod is all you need!Cases & Bags
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