Customers Reviews
2010-02-03
Perfect Fit
This is a well made bag. The material used feels like it will last a lifetime and it comes with a weatherproof built in rain cover. That's perfect for my new Pentax weather resistant K7. It is the perfect size for my K7 with 18-55mm kit lens, my 55-300mm zoom lens,a Sigma 30mm prime, flash unit, charger along with various cleaning accessories. I would say if I were to purchase more lenses I would have to purchase a larger bag. With the equipment I did purchase, I don't see that happening for quite some time as the lenses I did buy pretty much cover the gamut of what I intend to photograph.
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2010-01-02
Excellent Single DSLR Camera Bag
I own a Nikon D90 with a 18-200mm DX lens, 50mm F1.8, SB-600 flash and various accessories, and was looking for a sturdy and well-built bag. I had owned a no-name $20 bag I had purchased through an online retailer, and it began falling apart a few months later. That is when I decided that I could not risk damage to my precious and expensive gear, so I decided to invest in a better camera bag. After much research on the web, I settled on the Lowepro Nova 190AW. I have to say that I am extremely happy with this latest purchase from Amazon. $70 may seem like a lot of money for a camera bag, but consider how much you spent on the gear itself... it is definitely worth the money. This bag is not only sturdy, but it is well built and extremely well thought out too, including the built-in weather guard that pops out when you get caught in an unexpected downpour. All the padding and strap hooks are very durable and not cheaply made like my previous bag, everything about this bag's construction shouts quality. There is enough space for one DSLR, a couple of lenses and accessories, and you'll find plenty of pockets everywhere. This is the perfect walk-around bag for me, and it goes everywhere with me!
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2009-07-05
Sturdy bag, nice looking and lightweight.
I bought this bag to serve as my main slr camera bag. I wanted to be able to store all my camera equipment in here and then take out the camera and lenses I want for the day in place in my fastpack. I looked for weeks at alot of different bags, and got this one because of large amount of storage, it's lightweight, ALL WEATHER (has a built in rain cover which is nice, because you won't lose it since it is sewn in), and it fully ZIPS closed. I saw a lot of bags that use "velcro" to secure them close, including 2 canon bags which were very nice, except for the closures were just velcro, and the velcro was only one the sides of the cover, not the front flap. Not very secure. This bag also has a piggy back slot for travel. Nice additional feature.
The main compartment is large and the height of the bag along with the dividers is helpful in making "stacked" storage. I have the main area seperated into 3 sections, the right, middle and left. The right and left section are divided again into 3 more sections all of which could be double stacked. This is because the velcro dividers have a "flap" to them. When you set the divider in and get it secure, there is a "flap" at the top that does not velcro in place and can either be left as is to provide a "tall" slot, or folded over to divide that slot into 2 shorter stacked slots.
The middle of the main compartment I have divided into 2 slots. My Nikon D40 with an attached 55-200vr lens is in on of those slots, and then the kit lens is in the 2nd slot.
On the right side I have 3 slots (or divided areas. Two of these slots are used for lenses and a 3rd slot which I have a lens hood turned on its side. You could also fold the flap of the divider over so you could stack another small item on top of the hood as well.
On the left side I have it serperated into 3 slots with are all "doubled" by "stacking". In those 3 slots I have the following: Back slot, battery charger, then fold the top flap of the velcro divider over and I have my flash in its case on top. My extra filters in there hard plastic cases in bottom of 2nd slot, with flap folded over I have my main filter case (holds three filters) on top. 3rd slot has another lens hood in it and the top is still empty and could hold a smaller item, or even a smaller lens on top part. My 18-55 "kit" lens could go there I did try it and made sure it would work.
On the covers inside there are the 2 sd pockets that have a little flap to them that velcro for security. There is also a long zippered pocket on the inside cover that I use for my camera body cover, and extra rear and front lens covers. The cover also has a zippered pocket on the outside where I store my pen lens cleaner and some lens cleaning cloths.
The front pocket is nice but not as "deep" as it looks. If you unzip it, you will find a long pocket at the back that I can open just enough to fit in my car charger and usb cord. In front of that pocket there is 3 very small mesh pockets. I have 4AA batteries in one, my camera remote in another and and extra camera battery in the 3rd. The rain cover is in a zipper just below this zipperd compartment and stuffs upwards so that is why the front pocket seems "deeper" that it is. When in actuality, it is partially the rain cover.
There is also a zippered pocket on the back of the bag. I placed my manuals in there. Lastly there are mesh pockets on each side of the bag.
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2009-04-28
Quality camera bag
Disregard the "cheaper design" comments, Lowepro still makes good camera bags. And I think this is an almost ideal size for a camera bag. The way I have it laid out, the main compartment carries a Rebel XT with battery grip with Sigma 18-200mm lens attached, flash, Canon 50mm lens, Sigma 10-20mm lens, Pentax ME Super, plus an extra lens for that as well as a little stockpile of film. More than enough for most outings.
I had originally picked up the Rezo 190, not realizing that the Nova was such an improvement in the design. Avoid the Rezo line and go with the Nova. The additional pockets are great, I can hold all the little extras like wipes, memory cards, USB cable, charger, batteries and I still have room left over. The shoulder strap is awesome as is the carrying handle, and there is a sleeve that you can use to slide the bag on top of your rolling luggage and its got its own rain cover built in.
This is probably the max size for walking-around carrying weight comfortably but it also allows for you to keep your options open. This is a great bag.
Edit: I should also note that the bag pictured is green, the chestnut brown bag is a nice "darker than khaki" brown that should hide the dirt and dust of a rugged life.
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2008-09-20
New Lowepro cheaply made
The new Lowepro Nova 190 seems cheaply made compared to the older models. I now own the Nova 190, and I also have an older Nova 3 AW, and an Ape Case. The older Lowepro models have better padding, better attachments for the shoulder straps, and in general, a sturdier, more substantial feel. I think Lowepro is trying to maintain a low price point. If you want to compare Lowepro to another brand on price, check out Norazza's Ape Case line. Ape Case Pro for Digital Slr Cameras Medium Size By: NorazzaThe Apre Cases are everything Lowepro's new line is not.
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