REVIEW Case Logic SLR/Computer back pack model SLRC4

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New Case Logic SLR/Computer back pack model SLRC5 - mid sized travel back pack with a great range of features for a very good price. I wanted this superseded model specifically for it's features over the new Case logic model. I also wanted a back pack that was less obtrusive. I will be using this back pack for traveling and hiking, with everything I have included in it, it is quite heavy, but that is due to the glass and notebook.

Sorry for the long review.

1) Front view showing compression strap, camera body top compartment and main lens compartment.

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2) Camera compartment with camera hammock, which suspends the the body and lens and provides extra protection. Note thickly padded side walls and flap. Also has waterproof zips to keep the camera body dry.

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3) If you remove the camera hammock, you can accommodate a gripped 5dm2 sized body in the top compartment. There is enough room for other items such as a 50mm lens.

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4) The back pack has full length side pockets on each side, with internal mesh sections to hold smaller items, on the each of the pocket flaps there are tripod straps with rubber nodules to stop the tripod or monopod from slipping. A nice feature is that you can open the side pockets with having to remove the item strapped in with the tripod straps.

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5) The main compartment is extremely well padded and holds the lenses horizontally, the photo shows a 200m f/2.8 with tripod collar, a 24-105 f/4 below, a 430exII flash to the right, a 580exII flash behind it, and a 2x extender below the flashes. The depth of the compartment is very good, but you could reconfigure to hold the lenses vertically.

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A lot of room is taken up by the insanely thick dividers between the lens (it comes with 4 of these dividers), but these can be changed out if you need more room.

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Given the photo limit, I need to make another post to complete the review.

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Case Logic SLRC5 - Back Pack Review (cont.)

6) It has an impact resistant base which protects from moisture and keeps the back pack from toppling over.

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7) On the back is the padded computer section which is quite big (15.4 notebooks can fit), with my Dell D430 there is still a lot of room in this section.

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8) The padded straps are nicely shaped and have pockets built into them. The only thing missing is a larger padded hip belt to take more of the weight. There are also nice padded mesh areas on the back to help with the cushioning and ventilation

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9) If you need extra space you could attach lens cases to the backpack using the side straps or the front straps.

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I was also able to attach a zoom holster to the backpack to increase the space.

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So all up a very featured and well thought out back pack, construction quality is excellent with durable materials used. Highly recommended to someone looking for a cost effective solution to carrying a bit more gear. Ideal for those who don't like the super large back packs made by other manufacturers. As you can see from my other posts I am a bit of a fan of the Case Logic bags, compact design, great price and fantastic features.