Lowepro - Urban Reporter 250 Camera Bag - Black
Model: LP36615
SKU: 1693337
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Customers are satisfied with the Urban Reporter 250 Camera Bag's ample storage and capacity, finding it perfect for carrying cameras, lenses, and even laptops. Many appreciate the bag's quality, padding, and protective features. However, some users found accessing their equipment a bit challenging.
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I work for a community newspaper and am always carrying a camera as well as a laptop. This bag has room for everything if you don't carry extra lenses and does not add a lot of weight. I even use it for a 15 inch MacBook Pro (it's tight but I'm getting ready to buy a 13 inch so went with this bag). You could probably add one lens (I carry a flash) and there is plenty of room for notebooks, etc.
Posted by ilovemymac
Between the smaller and older Lowepro Passport Messenger I used before, and the much larger AmazonBasics DLSR/Laptop backpack, even though the Urban Reporter is much more expensive than both it's really worth the price. I love the soft denim-like feel from the material and the roomy padded interior, and I can fit enough gear for an entire day of shooting quite easily. The only negative I could possibly have with this bag is that the snaps that keep the flap closed are a bit hard to deal with, and the bag itself can't be locked because of them. Also, when I bring it home, the outside fabric attracts cat hair like you wouldn't believe. Loadout includes 5 (!!!) lenses, 1 mirrorless FF body, 1 full-sized flash, a commander unit, and a 12.5 inch laptop. Sony A7ii + SEL35F28z, SEL2870, SEL70200G, Rokinon 50mm f/1.4, Rokinon 85mm f/1.4, Nissin Di700a, Nissin Air 1 Commander, ASUS t300 Chi.
Posted by dpfox
Been in the market for a new bag for a while to replace my Crumpler 5Mil and have gone through a couple of other bags here and there with no real lasting impressions. Ordered this one and when I opened it up, I could tell it was built really well. The fabric is tough but soft and not too stiff. Metal angled strap loops really help keep the bag at your side without the base sticking out away from you. Good amount of space inside for a prosumer-DSLR, couple of lenses, flash and laptop/tablet. Although, I don't believe it would fit a body with a vertical grip attached. Some of the features that I like: There's a pocket on each side to put things like your or your subject's phone or keys Underneath the flap there's a zippered section with pockets for business cards, cables, lens covers, filters, my PSVita has room in there, or any other portable device. The main pocket has a removable padded section where the bulk of the camera equipment is housed and is covered to protect the inside and to keep eyes off your gear. Behind that, inside, is where you'll find the area to hold your laptop/tablet. The top has a cloth handle with a leather grip that's adjustable to change it's length The back has a large pocked that can be used for a pad of paper or forms. Parts that I wish were different: Buttons on leather straps are used to hold the flap closed. While they look great and stylish, I prefer quick-release clips. I wish there was velcro holding down the flap also. You don't always want to have to undo the button and slip out the leather strap to get into the bag then have to re-feed it back through the loops to keep it closed when shooting. Velcro here would help greatly. Overall, very happy with this new bag. I have yet to put it through it's paces but based on how it's built and the materials used I expect it to stay with me for a long time.
Posted by PSfan