Canon 200DG Digital Camera Gadget Bag Black
If you love your digital SLR cameras and lenses, then make sure to add the Canon 200DG digital camera gadget bag to your list. In addition to its attractive styling, this camera bag is specifically designed with SLR cameras in mind. It’s built with special compartments intended to hold up to two SLR camera bodies, three lenses, and a host of accessories. Canon has also included several padded easy-access side storage pockets so you can get at an extra memory card or lens cloth in a snap. The durable, water-repellent nylon exterior and weather-flap lid help keep the elements out, while the double-clasp closures keep your cameras safe and secure inside the bag.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great for Bringing the Kitchen Sink (well, everything but…)
I bought this to have a way to bring a lot of equipment to family gatherings and a place to keep it all organized at home as well. I have been very pleased with both the construction / quality and look of the bag. Here is what I am carrying:
Rebel XSI
24-70 f/2.8 L
70-200 f/2.8 IS L (including its support ring / tripod mount)
Speedlite 430 EX
Mini-tripod
Sony HD camcorder
Sigma 28-300
Canon Elph SD750 (backup camera)
Charger for XSI battery
Charger for camcorder
Charger for Canon SD 750 battery
Charger for AA batteries (for flash)
Supersize ziplock to put bag in if unexpected downpour
Of all the above, the 70-200 L is the largest beast. I configured the compartment dividers so that there is a large open area which is closest to you when you open the bag with 3 vertical compartments above. I put the camcorder in the leftmost one above and the Sigma in the right. I can then put the XSI in either attached to the 70-200 (there is room to the left of the lens) or the 24-70 by putting the lens in the middle slot with camera attached (the top of the bag still closes easily). I hope this makes sense and include this description mainly since I was very interested in whether there is a way to configure the bag to do this.
Overall, I am very pleased with the bag as it serves its purpose well and is well made.
4 Stars Good Value, Sturdy Bag
Very good for the price of under $50. I have EOS 7D with one zoom lens, one fisheye, and one 50mm prime. They all fit very nicely now, but need to adjust a little if i get an external flash. Velcro on two sides of the flap are almost useless when the bag is heavy. Zipper would’ve been a lot better. Need to open the top flap in order to get to front accessory compartment, which is a little annoying. Once I add more lenses and save some $, I will probably buy a different bag, but for the price, can’t ask for more.
3 Stars Canon 200DG Camera Bag
Bag well made, Solidly constructed Front retentive clasps reliable Adequate room inside for camera,2 additional lenses, and flash. Sufficiently cushioned Side pockets roomy for extra smaller items however zipper design on pockets allows for items to spill out rather than be retained when opened. zippers [2 per pocket]should be positioned at top of pocket and opened partially to one side or the other to prevent loss of contents. Bag was priced fairly
5 Stars I am Pleased With This Huge and Sturdy Camera Bag
Even though I own a Nikon D5000 DSLR, I still ended up buying the Canon 200DG instead of a bag made by Nikon. I am very happy with this bag, and would recommend it to other DSLR owners. First, let me list good reasons to get this bag:
1. It is huge, at least for my needs as a non-professional. It holds my DSLR with 18-55 mm lens attached, my 55-200 mm lens, a lens hood, lens cleaner, lens cleaning paper, the D5000 instruction manual, two filters, battery charger, battery charger cord, SD card case, and other cables that came with the camera. In fact everything that came with my camera kit (minus the DVDs) easily fits in this bag. And even with all of these items in the bag, there is still room for plenty more (including another lens). My brother bought a Nikon DSLR camera bag, and even though it is slightly cheaper, the 200DG has more space.
2. It is secure and sturdy. It is padded and thick all around, and so sturdy that it looks like it could shield the camera from damage if dropped from a reasonable distance (not that I am going to purposely test this hypothesis any time soon). The straps are strong, and it can be carried either by the handles or using the shoulder strap. Even though the top of the bag is secured by Velcro instead of a zipper, I have been impressed with both the strength and convenience of the Velcro. It stays shut firmly, but easily opens when needed.
3. The price is right. I compared other bags and book-bags for DSLR cameras, and the price of this one was just right for the size. I just don’t believe the much more expensive bags offer that much more space and security for the price. Of course, I say this as a non-professional who does not need a larger bag.
The only major drawback I can think of is that the Canon logo is on the bag. I do not say this because I am a Nikon owner (I think both companies make great cameras), but rather, because it makes the bag a target of thieves, since the Canon logo on a bag this size basically says “expensive camera inside.” However, this is something I can deal with, especially since I keep the shoulder strap securely next to my body at all times when using the bag. Another minor quibble I have is that there is only one zipper on the compartment on the front of the bag. It seems more intuitive to me to have two zippers there, so they can meet in the middle.
Overall, this bag meets my needs, and I would recommend it to others.
4 Stars Canon 200 DG Gadget Bag
Roomy, seems like it has fairly good protection for camera and accessories. I only have one camera and lens at this time but room enough to add additional equipment in the future.
I have only owned this bag for about a month but seems to fit the bill for my use.
