is it hard to open and get camera out quickly? hello - i am thinking about getting this backpack but i am concerned about how long it takes to get in and out of the bag. do you have to set it down each time and get out the camera?
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Lindsey, this is not like a Lowpro slingshot bag where you can pull your camera out in a hurry. For quick access to your camera get a Canon Zoom Pack 1000 (Holster Style) and use the backpack to carry the rest of your gear. Before I got too many lenses, flashes, and accessories, I stored the camera in the Zoom pack, and put that inside the backpack.
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I am having exactly the same problem, taking the battery out for 30 minutes works for a time but the problem starts again after a few days. Leaving the battery out until required sometimes makes the camera difficult to switch on or off. I don't think that Creative are interested. If anyone has the answer please let us know.
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It's not designed as a quick draw bag. It has no side or compartment zippers. Its set up like a normal backpack. It's meant for transporting a lot of gear, a lot of weight safely and organized. So I'm sure could manage too do that if you set the zippers and angled the camera right. But I doubt it would the most comfortable thing. For something carry less and be able take out and use on the fly. I recommend think tanks turnstyle bags. Yours sacrificing most of the room. But it holds all you could need for day too day non professional use.
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Honestly, I've not experienced this issue but it is not my primary camera bag either. I have a spare camera in it. The workmanship seems first class and I have no complaints on that score.
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I keep the camera with the standard lens in the side compartment with the lens inside and the back of te camera facing up when you open the compartment. I has two slim compartments on either side of the lense that I keep the battery charger in. There's also a compartment on the top front of the bag that can keep some stuff as well. A lens or two depending on their size. There's a slim zipper compartment on the front that can hold memory cards, money, keys, & stuff like that. They also have a smaller zipper compartment in the front that would hold small items. They have a pouch on the side that you could also put a water bottle or a lens in as well. With all of that being said - I think you can hold the camera and a fair amount of accessories in this bag. I really love it!!! :)
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Hello - The case can be a bit stiff to open. You may need to hold down on the lower level while opening the top and it will feel kind of like a pop or release to open it fully. This is a good feature in case you accidentally forget to lock the top flap down then your equipment isn't as likely to fall out completely. It's part of the safety features of the case, not a malfunction. Hope this helps.
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I have one BlackVue camera and two cars each with it's own bracket. I find that it's not real easy to take the camera out. You have to push in on the release button and pull the camera out. This sometimes take a little doing.
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I have difficulty closing the battery compartment door myself. You have to kind of push down on the door while holding the little latch back at the same time. I've not had the camera long enough to discern different sizes of batteries, but I'm gonna take the other folks' advice and try different batteries when I change them out.
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I need to pull it when taking the battery out from camera. It's not easy but manageable. However, I notice the battery drain faster than the original. Hope this help.
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No, it will be a very tight fit so you will not be able to easily remove the camera from the bag.
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I put the lens side rearward; since it is leather, it should loosen up; I believe I remember it was tight at first, then perfect after a short while. Also, I use the strap as added protection to keep it from sliding out, and perhaps you can use the same strap, to pull it out until it loosens up.
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Hi Katie,I bought this case and I don't use it because it would take 2 straps to use it well. One for the case and one for the camera. You could just use one strap and attach it to the case but, I like to always have a strap attached to my camera and around my neck.Hope this helps, my case is for sale right now on Ebay.
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This is not an issue for me. I used the camera extensively on a recent trip overseas and never noticed a problem. In fact I wouldn't be without the strap.. I noticed if I used my smaller point & shoot hanging from my neck all day, its caused far more strain than using my DSLR.
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The strap is on the camera not the case. It's a standard camera strap, not quick release.
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It isn't particularly hard to take it out and take a picture but it is an annoyance. Not a deal breaker for me though because I don't take a lot of pictures with my iPad. Hope that helps.
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Not that easy. It helps to use the case strap to hook it to camera strap. This way, you can quickly remove the case from camera and do not drop it to the floor, or loose it.
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No worries, I use the straps to hook a monopod in the front of the bag. The one thing I'm not a fan of is that the bottom section has one long zipper that can open from only one direction. I wish the two sides of the bottom compartment could be opened independently of each other so we could just turn the bag on it's side and access the other side without spilling the contents out from one. Hope it helps.