MADE Products CA-2001-BLK Seattle Sling Waterproof Bag (Black)
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: Made ProductsModel: CA-2001-BLK
Color: Black
Product features:
- No zippers-proven dry-bag technology works every time
- Roll three times-dirt, dust, sand and water stay out
- Impact protection-padded inner box keeps your gear safe
- Quck access to your gear-don't miss a shot
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of MADE Products CA-2001-BLK Seattle Sling Waterproof Bag (Black)
Customer Review: Wow! Great Protection for your Camera - Waterproof Camera Bag
Summary: 5 Stars
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Camera Armour bag - the Seattle Sling model from Made brand. This is an impressive camera bag -- serious protection for your camera equipment. Seems very well made, sturdy yet comfortable, and WATERPROOF too.
It seems designed for the rigors of wilderness photography, hiking over rough terrain, in heavy rainstorms, but it also works for an ordinary road trip with side-trip adventures, or for sailing.
This is an unusually comfortable camera bag. The nicely padded shoulder strap runs diagonally, and there is another strap which can optionally be attached to make it very secure, when wearing this backpack-style. The bag can also be worn in the front, although it does look bulky. The padding on the shoulder strap is better than I've seen on any camera bag or backpack or messenger bag. The straps are fully adjustable, and probably large enough for anyone under, say, 350 pounds, maybe more.
There is mesh-covered extra padding and mesh-covered flexible ribbing on the one side which would be flat against one's back when wearing this in backpack-style mode. It seems designed not to feel sticky and uncomfortable on one's back -- a nice feature when walking a lot on a very hot humid day (just think about the sweating).
It is designed so that even when wearing it on the back, it is easy to swing it around to one's front side, for easy access to one's camera. Unlike a backback, you don't need to take it off when you want to get something out of the bag.
The bag has 3 NESTED COMPONENTS which work together to protect one's camera:
(1) there is the thickly-padded outer bag which closes with hook-and-loop closures (similar to Velcro TM).
Nested inside of that, there is a
(2) waterproof bag made of thick orange-colored plastic -- it has a texture that reminds me of duct tape, except much thicker and not sticky. The closure seems to have hidden magnetic strips. The directions printed on the bag say to roll the top edge over 3 times after closing it, and then fasten the orange straps to specific points on the outer bag, which is another feature to prevent the waterproof plastic bag layer from opening.
Inside the plastic bag, there is a
(3) soft box-shaped container made of cushion materials. Quality cushioning! I tried pinching the sides of the container; the cushioning was so strong and resilient that I could not fully compress it between my fingers. It is much better than the cheap type of foam that will mash down if there is any weight put on it. The cushioning is covered soft synthetic fabric on the inside of the box; and with nylon, or what appears to be nylon, on the outer side of the box.
Within this boxy thing are 4 partition pieces made of the same cushion stuff. The partitioning pieces are attached with hook-and-loop fasteners (similar to Velcro TM), which will cling to any part of the synthetic fabric which lines the box, or can be attached to another partition piece, for further subdividing the space. Thus the partition pieces can be rearranged to suit your needs, or even removed.
The interior dimensions of the cushion box are about 12 inches x 5 inches x 8 inches high, when the walls are held straight. However, the sides are soft and somewhat flexible, allowing it to accommodate somewhat larger equipment. The other components of this camera bag are also soft-sided, BTW. Thus, the cushion box can bulge at the sides, to approximately 14 inches x 9 inches, in a curved shape, with an oval-shaped opening. The bottom seems to have a thin layer of something rigid (plastic I'm guessing) layered in the cushioning, to keep the bottom in a flat rectangular shape; thus there is a limit to the flexibility.
Now, back to the outer-most component. The outer bag has loops for attaching more equipment, such as a tripod. Under the lid of the outer bag, there are small mesh pockets.
Although the bag is waterproof, the tag says "not designed for submersion". This may not be a bag to wear while snorkeling or scuba diving. I haven't worn it in a rainstorm yet -- I just recently got it -- but it looks able to keep the contents dry even in a heavy rain, or if splashed while in a boat.
This is not a dainty petite bag. Due to all the padding and layers, the outer dimensions of this camera bag are about 9.25 x 8 x 13.75 inches, excluding the straps. However, it is lightweight.
By the way, the nested components can be removed, if you unfasten them. I did that when I first got this, for the purpose of examining it closely. Under ordinary use, I don't forsee a need for removing the nested components.
In summary, this is a great camera bag.
Description of MADE Products CA-2001-BLK Seattle Sling Waterproof Bag (Black)
We shield while you shoot! Camera Armor is a line of rugged, custom fit SLR digital camera cases engineered to provide maximum protection from impact and abrasion while allowing full access to all features of the camera. The four-part system includes Body Armor, Lens Armor, LCD Shield, and Lens Cap Leash. We love our cameras as much as you do. That's why we designed Camera Armor - the only choice for full time protection. Each model is engineered to provide maximum protection while allowing full access to all controls, compartments, and ports. You focus on the shot - we've got you covered.Cases & Bags
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