Lowepro Stealth Reporter D200 AW

Hello dudes,

I'm looking to buy this bag for my D80+MB-D80, 18-135 lens, 50mm lens and maybe two large lenses/2 SB-800's in the future. Can anyone tell me if this will all fit into the Stealth Reporter D200?

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend

I've been using this bag for a few.

My kit is a D80 + 18-70 + 50mm f/1.8 + SB - 800 + Sigma 105mm f/2.8 + Sigma 70-300 (easily the bulkiest of the lot!)

All of that seems to fit just fine, and I have nothing but good things to say about the bag's design and materials.

Hope this was helpful

-Bart

Thanks, that helps quite a bit. Do you think my D80 with an attached battery grip would fit?

clockwork_gnome said:

I've been using this bag for a few.

My kit is a D80 + 18-70 + 50mm f/1.8 + SB - 800 + Sigma 105mm f/2.8 +
Sigma 70-300 (easily the bulkiest of the lot!)

All of that seems to fit just fine, and I have nothing but good
things to say about the bag's design and materials.

Hope this was helpful

-Bart

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend

Honestly, no.

I place my D80 in the bag with the lens facing out and it's very snug.

I don't see any additional room in the middle section of the main compartment for the battery pack.

Now, there is a way to slightly increase the size of the middle section, at the expense of shrinking the other two, but then I'd be afraid that it would make the lens sections unusable.

-Bart

It may work for now but once you buy more lenses and flashes you will have a problem.

I made the error of buying a bag just the right size and then bought more equipment a year later.
Guess what, now I am shopping for a bigger bag.

I did say "Maybe 2 large lenses/2 SB-800's in the future ". I only have two lenses and a body now.

Billkt40 said:

It may work for now but once you buy more lenses and flashes you will
have a problem.
I made the error of buying a bag just the right size and then bought
more equipment a year later.
Guess what, now I am shopping for a bigger bag.

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend

For reviews of bags, you might want to take a look at the following sites:

http://www.cambags.com/

http://www.epinions.com/bags-Travel_Accessories-All-Camera_Bags

http://cameras.pricegrabber.com/bags-cases/p/639/

For manufacturer info:
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/quick/Stealth_Reporter_200_AW.aspx

Looking at image #2, I don't think the D80/MB-D80 combo will fit in the Stealth Reporter D200.

Maybe the Lowepro Nova 3 AW is interesting:
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/allWeather/Nova_3_AW.aspx

What worries me in general, is that manufacturers are always forgetting hoods.

Or think that most people never use hoods. If you like to use hoods and maybe even want to carry the lenses with the hoods ready to use, you will need a lot of extra space.

Another manufacturer is Tamrac:
http://www.tamrac.com/welcome.htm

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
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Looking out for info about lenses (Nikon, Tokina, Tamron, Sigma) or Nikon DSLR? You might take a look at the Link Collection:
http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/nikonlinkslenseswelcome01.htm

Something more to think of:

In the ghostview (image #2 at
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/quick/Stealth_Reporter_200_AW.aspx

I don't see any support for the body, which means that the whole body-grip-batteries-lens combo will rest on the front element of the lens. I don't like that idea myself.

In the Nova 3 AW the combo is supported, see the ghostview image at
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/allWeather/Nova_3_AW.aspx

I don't know if your future lenses (which lenses are you thinking of?) will fit in, mounted on the body or separate, with or without hoods.

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
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Jan Wakker said:

Something more to think of:

In the ghostview (image #2 at
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/quick/Stealth_Reporter_200_AW.aspx
I don't see any support for the body, which means that the whole
body-grip-batteries-lens combo will rest on the front element of the
lens. I don't like that idea myself.

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In the D300 ghostview it's obvious there is some kind of support. I don't Lowepro would commit such a blunder, but I concede that I probably have to go to the shop to check it out.

Thanks for the link to the official website, but I have already seen it. The reason why I don't use these cutaway views is because the graphic artist uses the same Eos 1D-like camera template for every bag, and scales the template to fit each bag at exactly the same proportion. Horrendously misleading representation.

Jan Wakker said:

In the Nova 3 AW the combo is supported, see the ghostview image at

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Sorry I didn't mention this before, but I personally ruled out the Nova line. Used and Nova 2 and 3 before and just didn't like the way it violently swayed back and forth on my hips. I felt like I was giving my gear jolt trauma everytime I took it out, unless I kept my hand on the top handle at all times, which would suck if I had more than just my pouch to carry.

IMO the design is just too rigid and clumsy for use as a carry-around bag.

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/allWeather/Nova_3_AW.aspx

Jan Wakker said:

I don't know if your future lenses (which lenses are you thinking
of?) will fit in, mounted on the body or separate, with or without
hoods.

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Maybe a 17-55mm and 80-200/70-200

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend

Thanks! The Cambag.com site was just the ticket. I found out that the D300 does have a Nova-style camera support (padding wings)

Jan Wakker said:

For reviews of bags, you might want to take a look at the following
sites:

http://www.cambags.com/

http://www.epinions.com/bags-Travel_Accessories-All-Camera_Bags

http://cameras.pricegrabber.com/bags-cases/p/639/

For manufacturer info:
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/quick/Stealth_Reporter_200_AW.aspx

Looking at image #2, I don't think the D80/MB-D80 combo will fit in
the Stealth Reporter D200.

Maybe the Lowepro Nova 3 AW is interesting:
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/allWeather/Nova_3_AW.aspx

What worries me in general, is that manufacturers are always
forgetting hoods.
Or think that most people never use hoods. If you like to use hoods
and maybe even want to carry the lenses with the hoods ready to use,
you will need a lot of extra space.

Another manufacturer is Tamrac:
http://www.tamrac.com/welcome.htm

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
--
Looking out for info about lenses (Nikon, Tokina, Tamron, Sigma) or
Nikon DSLR? You might take a look at the Link Collection:
http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/nikonlinkslenseswelcome01.htm

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend

Hi Dirtee1,

dirtee1 said:

Jan Wakker said:

For reviews of bags, you might want to take a look at the following
sites:

http://www.cambags.com/

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I like cambags.com too, it is a good starting point for bags.

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
--

Looking out for info about lenses (Nikon, Tokina, Tamron, Sigma) or Nikon DSLR? You might take a look at the Link Collection:
http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/nikonlinkslenseswelcome01.htm

Hi Dirtee1,

dirtee1 said:

Jan Wakker said:

Something more to think of:

In the ghostview (image #2 at
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/quick/Stealth_Reporter_200_AW.aspx
I don't see any support for the body, which means that the whole
body-grip-batteries-lens combo will rest on the front element of the
lens. I don't like that idea myself.

Click to expand...

In the D300 ghostview it's obvious there is some kind of support. I
don't Lowepro would commit such a blunder, but I concede that I
probably have to go to the shop to check it out.

Click to expand...

You are right, it would not be Lowepro style to "blunder" with leaving out the support wings. But it doesn't show on the gostview. Checking it out in a store would be best. Even better if you can bring your current equipment and could use some new equipment from the shop to see if your future kit would fit.

That said, ending up with more than one bag is not a bad thing. Different bags for different jobs (traveling light, heavier, heaviest...).

dirtee1 said:

Sorry I didn't mention this before, but I personally ruled out the
Nova line. Used and Nova 2 and 3 before and just didn't like the way
it violently swayed back and forth on my hips. I felt like I was
giving my gear jolt trauma everytime I took it out, unless I kept my
hand on the top handle at all times, which would suck if I had more
than just my pouch to carry.

IMO the design is just too rigid and clumsy for use as a carry-around
bag.

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I didn't know you have/had Nova bags.

I think swaying around is typical for shoulder bags, unless you carry it diagonal (carrying bel over right shoulder, bag on left hip, or vice versa).
You can also attach a hip belt.

Personally when walking I always carry a shoulder bag while "supporting" the front part of the shoulder belt with my left hand and use my elbow to hold steady the rear part. But that leaves only one hand to carry other things.

You can also look at the Lowepro Slingshot line:

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/All_Weather_Cover/SlingShot_200_AW.aspx

or

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/All_Weather_Cover/SlingShot_300_AW.aspx

dirtee1 said:

dirtee1 said:

I don't know if your future lenses (which lenses are you thinking
of?) will fit in, mounted on the body or separate, with or without
hoods.

Click to expand...

Maybe a 17-55mm and 80-200/70-200

Click to expand...

Fine lenses, but large and heavy. You will need space and a stirdy bag. Plus enough carrying comfort.

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
--

Looking out for info about lenses (Nikon, Tokina, Tamron, Sigma) or Nikon DSLR? You might take a look at the Link Collection:
http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/nikonlinkslenseswelcome01.htm

Jan Wakker said:

You are right, it would not be Lowepro style to "blunder" with
leaving out the support wings. But it doesn't show on the gostview.
Checking it out in a store would be best. Even better if you can
bring your current equipment and could use some new equipment from
the shop to see if your future kit would fit.

Click to expand...

Will do that.

Jan Wakker said:

That said, ending up with more than one bag is not a bad thing.
Different bags for different jobs (traveling light, heavier,
heaviest...).

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Hahah, that's not an option I can afford right now, which is why I want my research to be rock solid before dropping the cash on it.

Jan Wakker said:

I didn't know you have/had Nova bags.
I think swaying around is typical for shoulder bags, unless you carry
it diagonal (carrying bel over right shoulder, bag on left hip, or
vice versa).
You can also attach a hip belt.

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I did carry the nova bags diagonally, and they flip-flopped like empty canteens. Very annoying and worrisome - just felt like my camera was going to break or parts were going to fall out at any time. Like I said, they were too rigid and see-sawed on me like my hip was a fulcrum. Sturdy, but just too rigid.

I don't have the Nova bags anymore, but I wish I tried the belt solution.

Jan Wakker said:

Personally when walking I always carry a shoulder bag while
"supporting" the front part of the shoulder belt with my left hand
and use my elbow to hold steady the rear part. But that leaves only
one hand to carry other things.

Click to expand...

That's exactly what I mean. I take my camera out whenever I leave the house, regardless of the occasion. Having only one free hand all the time quickly gets old. I have to place a special emphasis on accesibility and encumbrance, and while the Nova line was good with the former, it was horrible on the latter.

Jan Wakker said:

You can also look at the Lowepro Slingshot line:

Click to expand...

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/All_Weather_Cover/SlingShot_200_AW.aspx

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/All_Weather_Cover/SlingShot_300_AW.aspx

I don't know why I didn't consider this earlier, but I supposed I wanted my back free for an additional backpack for long trips/additonal carrying ability.

Jan Wakker said:

Jan Wakker said:

Maybe a 17-55mm and 80-200/70-200

Click to expand...

Fine lenses, but large and heavy. You will need space and a stirdy
bag. Plus enough carrying comfort.

Click to expand...

Hehe, I know how heavy and large these lenses are. However, I'll admit that by the time I can afford these, I can probably afford another bag.

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend

Hmm. I use a Nova AW5 model to carry all of my gear around and haven't noticed its being rigid or clumsy. I also use a LowePro TopLoad Zoom 2 to carry my D80 and 70-300VR lens or 18-200VR when I know I won't be switching lens for a shoot. I view the Nova 5 as a bag to store gear safely and I think it does that pretty well. There are a lot of similar bags from LowePro, so maybe they have a slightly different design that will feel more comfortable for you. So far, I haven't really seen a bad bag from this company.

Vandyu, the increased size over the 2 and 3 models probably explains why the material was more pliable. I do feel the Nova bags are the next best thing to keeping the cameras in a bomb shelter, its just that they just don't handle as well when I'm walking.

Vandyu said:

Hmm. I use a Nova AW5 model to carry all of my gear around and
haven't noticed its being rigid or clumsy. I also use a LowePro
TopLoad Zoom 2 to carry my D80 and 70-300VR lens or 18-200VR when I
know I won't be switching lens for a shoot. I view the Nova 5 as a
bag to store gear safely and I think it does that pretty well. There
are a lot of similar bags from LowePro, so maybe they have a slightly
different design that will feel more comfortable for you. So far, I
haven't really seen a bad bag from this company.

Click to expand...

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend

Hi again Dirtee1,

dirtee1 said:

I did carry the nova bags diagonally, and they flip-flopped like
empty canteens. Very annoying and worrisome - just felt like my
camera was going to break or parts were going to fall out at any
time. Like I said, they were too rigid and see-sawed on me like my
hip was a fulcrum. Sturdy, but just too rigid.

I don't have the Nova bags anymore, but I wish I tried the belt
solution.

Click to expand...

If you have the feel that the Nova's are to rigid/stirdy, too less "flexible" (making it uncomfortable, you might take a look at Tamrac bags too. In my experience they are a bit more "flexible" than Lowepro. You might take a look at
http://www.tamrac.com/5605.htm
But they have a lot more bags, do a search on their site.

dirtee1 said:

dirtee1 said:

Personally when walking I always carry a shoulder bag while
"supporting" the front part of the shoulder belt with my left hand
and use my elbow to hold steady the rear part. But that leaves only
one hand to carry other things.

Click to expand...

That's exactly what I mean. I take my camera out whenever I leave the
house, regardless of the occasion. Having only one free hand all the
time quickly gets old. I have to place a special emphasis on
accesibility and encumbrance, and while the Nova line was good with
the former, it was horrible on the latter.

dirtee1 said:

You can also look at the Lowepro Slingshot line:

Click to expand...

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/All_Weather_Cover/SlingShot_200_AW.aspx

http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/All_Weather_Cover/SlingShot_300_AW.aspx

I don't know why I didn't consider this earlier, but I supposed I
wanted my back free for an additional backpack for long
trips/additonal carrying ability.

Click to expand...

If you want both your hands plus your back free, maybe this Lowepro Off Trail 2 beltpack is a solution:
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Beltpacks/modular/Off_Trail_2.aspx
Or the Lowepro Off Road:
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Beltpacks/modular/Off_Road.aspx

dirtee1 said:

dirtee1 said:

dirtee1 said:

Maybe a 17-55mm and 80-200/70-200

Click to expand...

Fine lenses, but large and heavy. You will need space and a stirdy
bag. Plus enough carrying comfort.

Click to expand...

Hehe, I know how heavy and large these lenses are. However, I'll
admit that by the time I can afford these, I can probably afford
another bag.

Click to expand...

I would hope so. (;-)

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
--

Looking out for info about lenses (Nikon, Tokina, Tamron, Sigma) or Nikon DSLR? You might take a look at the Link Collection:
http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/nikonlinkslenseswelcome01.htm

Everyone is looking for a bag every now and then, so I give you links to a number of bag manufacturerers, in alphabetic order.

Billingham:
http://www.billingham.co.uk/

Crumpler:
http://www.crumplereurope.com/

Domke:
http://www.tiffen.com/products.html?tablename=domke

Kata:
http://www.kata-bags.com/

Lowepro:
http://www.lowepro.com/

Pelican:
http://www.pelican.com/

Tamrac:
http://www.tamrac.com/

Tenba:
http://www.tenba.com/

Thinktank:
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/

There will be more, but these are the major ones, I think.
If you know more, please let us know.

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
--

Looking out for info about lenses (Nikon, Tokina, Tamron, Sigma) or Nikon DSLR? You might take a look at the Link Collection:
http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/nikonlinkslenseswelcome01.htm

Thanks for all of the links. Some were new for me, so I've bookmarked them. ThinkTank has some great looking pro equipment.

Thanks! Awesome initiative.

Jan Wakker said:

Everyone is looking for a bag every now and then, so I give you links
to a number of bag manufacturerers, in alphabetic order.

Billingham:
http://www.billingham.co.uk/

Crumpler:
http://www.crumplereurope.com/

Domke:
http://www.tiffen.com/products.html?tablename=domke

Kata:
http://www.kata-bags.com/

Lowepro:
http://www.lowepro.com/

Pelican:
http://www.pelican.com/

Tamrac:
http://www.tamrac.com/

Tenba:
http://www.tenba.com/

Thinktank:
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/

There will be more, but these are the major ones, I think.
If you know more, please let us know.

Kind regards,
Jan Wakker
--
Looking out for info about lenses (Nikon, Tokina, Tamron, Sigma) or
Nikon DSLR? You might take a look at the Link Collection:
http://home.zonnet.nl/famwakker/nikonlinkslenseswelcome01.htm

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'Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments that take your breath away.' - A friend