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Lowepro Vertex 200 AW

Name: Lowepro Vertex 200 AW
Brand: Lowepro
Rating: 7.5 (2 reviews)

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Added to Cambags: 7 July 2014
Bag type: Backpack
Capacity: 1 or 2 bodies, 3 lenses or more
Interior: 11.8 W x 6.5 D x 17.3 H in. / 30 x 16.5 x 44 cm, Noteb
Exterior: 12.6 W x 10.2 D x 18.5 H in. / 32 x 26 x 47 cm
Weight: 7.32 lbs / 3.32 kg
Colours: Black

About this bag

A premium backpack for the serious adventure bound photographer or sports photojournalist, the Vertex series is made for the outdoors. Rugged, construction with water-resistant zippers and a seam-sealed AW cover protects gear while providing photographers with a bag that conforms to a variety of body types with an adjustable harness system. Combine that with pockets and features that are made for today's digital photographer and the Vertex series delivers adjustable comfort with serious camera protection.

What fits inside

1-2 Pro digital SLRs, large 35mm or medium format system, 4-6 lenses (up to a 300mm f/2.8), tripod o

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Contribution · Jul 2015

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Fantastic rucksack type camera bag for the digital photographer. Has front mounted quick access pockets with compartments for memory cards, pens, business cards etc... Very comfortable harness, even when carried full for extended periods. Biggest problem with the bag is that it tapers internally such that a pro-sized body (such as the Canon EOS 1D) is proud of the bag when inserted at the bottom. (See image) This is my only complaint. The laptop compartment is well padded and a good size. The main bag can easily be accessed with the laptop in place. Bag weight as pictured, excluding a laptop and tripod, is 11.5kg.

What works

Very Comfortable harness with good adjustment.

Room for improvement

1D sized body cannot be at base of bag. Harness not adjustable for back length. A wider selection of dividers would be welcome.

In the bag

Canon EOS 1D mk I Canon EOS 1D mk III Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM IS Canon Extender EF 1.4x II canon 1d mk iii

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Contribution · Jul 2015

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Following on from my previous review, the major design flaw of the vertex 200 is that the internal space tapers toward the bottom of the bag. This taper accommodates the waist belt. This factor makes the vertex 200 ~ 1 inch shallower at the bottom compared with the top, meaning a 1D sized camera ( or most dSLRs with a grip ) sit proud of the sides when at the bottom. A big problem if a laptop is to be carried in the front pocket. However, the 300mm being a lens, curves so this loss of internal space is a none issue. Another design flaw of the vertex 200 is that the central region of the storage space is "smooth" so the velcro dividers cannot be used. So, in the configuration shown the upper divider next to the 1D body attaches to nothing at its upper edge. The vertex 200 has an internal storage device pocket. It is of no use due to the thickness of most storage devices. The rucksack harness is not adjustable for back length. Maybe LowePro can fix these design flaws for the version two, of make a "high end" digital rucksack if the vertex range is to remain mid-range.

What works

Very stable and comfortable as a rucksack. excellent number of pocket on front flaps.

Room for improvement

Internal storage space tapers, central region of storage space is "smooth". slip lock mounts don't seem secure enough.

In the bag

1. Canon EOS 1D mk III 2. spare battery (or space for Canon Extender EF 1.4x) 3. Canon EOS 1D mk III + Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L USM IS 4. Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Hood in place but reversed. 1D body for use with 300mm. canon 1d mk iii