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.Get more detail about Canon 200DG Digital Camera Gadget Bag (Black).
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