2014-05-19T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
very good with some gripes
The issue: I am a casual photographer and wanted something to safely carry a body with two lenses and still have plenty of room for other gear. I looked into various camera bags that also had room for everyday items and felt most of them were camera heavy and not good for daily use.
The solution: the medium Haven.
I received the Haven about a week ago and am mostly very happy with it. It stows nicely in my unassuming backpack that I carry with me everywhere. It is padded well enough that I'm confident my camera and lenses are safe when I plop my bag down somewhere. I like the Haven's rounded bottom corners that match the contour of my pack and the rigid dividers that fold to cradle the camera. I like that I didn't notice it was there on a recent bike ride.
2 reasons I'm not completely happy:
1) The top doesn't close all the way. When I set my d7000 with 35 1.8 lens in on top of the dividers and pulled the drawstring closed, I could still see the entire screen. I pulled it out, adjusted the divider down as far as they would go, and put it back in but could still see most of the screen. So I tried it with my d5100 / 50 1.8 and it closes farther but still not all the way. Since this Haven will always travel in another pack it's not a big issue, but it's an annoyance I'll have to be aware of so nothing on top of the Haven causes scratching.
2) It seems pricey for what it is. That being said, I didn't find anything else like it and it's a lot cheaper than a pack I probably wouldn't have been as happy with.
The Haven does seem like a very good quality product and I suspect I will be using it for many years after I've moved on to a new backpack.
mike s.
2013-05-06T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
my camera's home away from home
This is exactly what i needed and hoped for - thanks Crumpler and Adorama for carrying this! I love my crumpler camera bag but, I often find in day tripping, etc I can only carry one bag. With my camera and essential accessories safe and snug in this pouch, I can put my camera in my favorite backpack and switch easily to another bag the next day, a big purse, luggage, etc. The padding is really nice and durable, though if it were possible, i might recommend a bit more padding on the top closure area. Still, this is a perfect on-the-move home away from home for my camera.
Jen
