2012-06-06T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Kata DB-455 DPS Series Digital Bag
Nice bag for comfort, but light protection
ALEXANDER K.
2012-05-20T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent quality,value price,practical
Ideal slim, compact messenger style bag for one pro body, two lenses and pro gear with easy 13" laptop or 10" tablet access. Gripped 7D body and 17-40 lens fits in pouch with pad separation. 70-200,2.8 with 1.4TC mounted fits nicely on one side of pouch and 580 flash, PW's and strap on other side. My 5DII non gripped with 24-70w/hood mounted will fit in pouch as an alternate configuration. Pouch not large enough for gripped body with lens attached. The big outer pocket compartment is well designed with multiple size sleeves with retaining straps. The smaller outer zipper pocket right size for quick access to smaller items. All compartments zip up and the flap covers everything. This is not a carry everything you own bag. I was looking for a quick low bulk carry for the things I needed for a shoot and this bag fits the bill perfectly. Easy laptop pullout for airport screening. Shoulder strap is very well padded. This is my first Kata bag and I'm very impressed!!!
Paul J.
2012-05-14T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Kata have it!
Just KATA have it!
C m.
2012-05-06T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
This is the second one that I buy
I bought one 2 weeks ago and I bought this one las week. Great 4 my work
Isramedia
2012-05-06T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Bag.....Excellent Value
Terrific bag for a day out photographing all your favorite subjects and people.
Tom B.
2012-04-29T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Bag for me!
It's perfect for when I need to go light in the field
Isramedia
2012-04-24T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect bag
I can carry a D300s, and a couple of lenses along with my Ultrabook. Used it this past weekend and loved it.
lanman
2012-04-22T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great travel bag.
I carry my Nikon D700 with the 17-55 2.8 attached and my 70-210 2.8 on one side and an accessory puch beside it and my iPad in the computer area. It is the most comfortable way I have traveled with that amount of stuff.
DAVID O.
2012-04-11T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Quality bag
Love this shoulder bag, its stylish and provides amazing protection for your gear. I was considering several bags and so glad went with this one. Also can carry a 15" laptop.
Kata bags are amongst the best in quality.
Sharp S.
2012-03-20T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Can't go wrong with Kata bags.
This is truly a great bag. My second Kata product. I am very happy with the build quality and the thoughtfulness that went into the design. They are tops in my book.
SKIP P.
2012-03-04T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Nice Bag Great Price
I bought this for my husband-it's more of a guy bag but I would use it also-it's a bit on the larger side as you can use it as an overnighter-with special camera compartment and then room for gear or clothes or whatever.
Amy P.
2011-10-09T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Very roomy
The appearance of the bag just looks like a regular messenger bag, that will protect my gear from thief!
wing-go
2011-09-03T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Amazingly roomy!
It's messenger-bag look will protect my gear from robber.
WING L.
2011-01-24T19:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Could be better
Not enough compartments for its size.
Fotis
2009-07-08T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great all-around bag for travellers!
This is a great bag! The main compartment contains a dedicated laptop area in the back and a removable soft-shell container with three separate compartments that holds your camera. The main compartment zips shut with a top flap. There's also one zippable front compartment with the usual pen / phone / keys / card inserts, and one small, zippable front compartment for change, etc. There's also a top flap that can be buckled shut, covering all of the above.
Carrying this bag on the plane, I fit in a laptop + extended life battery, 2 books, camera bag, and some some breakfast bars into the main compartment. My camera bag held a telephoto lens, battery charger + cable, usb cable, entry-level DSLR + normal lens, and a set of filters with ease - instead of filters, I could have fit in a flash or another telephoto lens.
While walking around during my travels, I left my laptop and books in the hotel and used the bag to carry various odds and ends, in addition to the camera. The DB-455 is not very flashy and does not advertise that you are carrying around a camera.
The bag has a 55lb weight tolerance, and I plan to remove the camera case and use this as a laptop + books messenger bag during the school year. It comes with a padded shoulder strap, and has a well-placed top handle to carry it around like a normal bag. The back of the bag also contains two flat bands that you can slide over the pull-handle on a suitcase or carry-on bag - another nifty feature.
I have three suggestions for Kata: Change the interior color to something other than canary yellow - it was prone to getting a bit dirty after frequent use. The yellow shell can be wiped down with a damp cloth though, and that's what I have been doing. It would also be great if the removable soft-shell camera case had loops on the side that I could attach the shoulder strap to, so i could take that around as a camera bag when needed. Finally, an exterior zippered compartment would come in very handy - even a small one to store tickets, change, and the such!
The DB-455 is extremely versatile, handy, and comes at a great price! Well suited for a traveller, student, or enthusiast. I've already recommended this to several friends.
Traveller P.
