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from Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada on 7/23/2008
I carry a lot of stuff with me in the field but my large pack is just too cumbersome when quick retrieval of equipment is imperative. Regular bags are too small to hold the lenses I need. The Velocity 9x is perfect for keeping the right amount of essential gear within immediate reach. I am very impressed with the quality of the construction and the thought put into the design of the 9x. There is just one, small draw-back, the harness length that is comfortable for the front, sling position makes it a little sloppy in the back-pack position. However, adjusting the strap length occasionally is a small inconvenience when compared to the overall advantages of this excellent bag.
from Medina,OH on 1/22/2008
Great for use while on the move. Easily keeps all equipment right in front of you while shooting.
from Morgantown, WV on 10/21/2007
I bought this bag to carry the gear I use when shouting around town events, sports and on day long outings. I carry a D200, 80-200-2.8, 28-200, 30-1.4. With this in, the bag can still handle a flash, but it then becomes hard to insert the camera with my 80-200, and the hood must first be removed from the lens. The main compartment zipper opens in one direction only, making it hard to open/close on the go. The shoulder strap pading only works well when the strap is tight, and up on your left shoulder. One of the attributes of this bag is supposed to be the ability to slide it from back to front while straped, but then the padding is not there. Also the strap is only unidirectional. It only fits when loaded on your left shoulder. That works fine for a couple hours, but when luging this bag around town, sooner or latter you would like to shift it to the other side. If you do the strap bunches up, there is no padding and it is very unconfortable. There are no outside pokets that could be used to carry a water bottle, essential when running around with gear. The rear pocket can accomodate some additional items such as cell phone, MP3, batteries, and notepad, but don't try to fit in anything else.I am considering cutting the strap and using a different after market strap, or getting a different bag for this purpose. So I'm back to carrying multiple bags in the car so I can carry different things for each different event.
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from Severn, MD on 7/10/2007
The "sling" ability sold me on this bag originally. I have taken it traveling, and it does travel pretty well, save that it can't stand up on it's own without leaning on something, which was a little annoying. I store three lenses (the largest being a 70-300mm), my D200, my SB-800 flash, and my remote shutter release in the main compartment, so it's definitely got some room. Overall it was comfortable, sturdy, and gave me easy access to my other lenses while shooting. I did find it a little cumbersome to use at first, though, but I'm still not sure if that was the bag or just me not being used to it. It definitely beats a shoulder-strap style bag though, no question there - I'm pretty confident that my lack of sore shoulders/back is definitely attributed to this bag (it was an all-day mobile landscape shoot). I have learned that Lowepro also makes a similar style bag as well, but haven't seen/read about those. Since you're reading this review, you might want to check one of those out and compare for yourself. Overall I'm happy with the purchase, and would recommend it.
from Carmel, IN on 4/28/2007
I've used backpacks in the past and standard shoulder camera bags but I've always been looking for a nice sling bag. This bag fits my all of requirements and included the waist strap that can be stowed away when not in use. At times when bringing the bag to the front of the body it can seem a bit cumbersome but it beats having to take my old backpack off to get to my gear. The bag is currently holding my XTI with battery grip with an attached 70-200 Canon 'L' lens minus the hood, along with two additional lenses that are stored in compartments on either side of the main compartment.