Amazon Basics Large DSLR Gadget Bag, Black with Grey Interior

I've just bought a new bridge camera to replace my venerable Canon SX40hs. I bought a Panasonic Lumix FZ2500, a very large bridge camera weighing almost 1 kg, with a 1" sensor. As a result I've completely re-outfitted. I've replaced my 30+ year old Manfrotto Bogen Tripod, which weighed a ton, I've had to buy new filters, remote shutter release, intervalometer, etc. The large Canon camera bag wasn't large enough to properly hold the Panasonic.I chose this bag initially because of the crossbody carry feature and copious reviews. The bag is well-thought out. It's well padded with 4 inserts with velcro, so it can be configured as needed. I'm using 2 of the inserts. The velcro holds them very firmly. The Amazon Basics camera bag is wide enough to hold the Panasonic, unlike the Canon bag. As you can see from the photo, I've got the Lumix sitting sideways. The walls of the bag and inserts are holding it firmly. I have the huge lens hood to the left, my special super macros lens is on the right. There's a nice place to store manuals towards the back. The lid has a zippered storage area. I've chosen to store an SD card holder with spare SD cards, all of my filters including a solar filter for photographing the Sun. The front of the bag has a zippered pocket. It holds my wired remote shutter release, and wireless shutter release, and intervalometer. Each end of the bag has zippered storage compartments. I have 2 double battery chargers in one and 4 spare batteries in the other. Even with all these things, there's room for more. I received delivery of my Neewer 4-way macro focusing rail this afternoon and it fits over the other things in the main compartment.That's a lot of stuff! There's a strap on the front bottom to accommodate a tripod. I bought a Neewer carbon fiber tripod, which comes in a nice bag. I've strapped it under the front buckles that hols the top down. The bag has all of my equipment in it. I can just grab it abs go.The inside, which holds the camera, has a separate zippered top with double pulls. There's also an additional too, which closes over the zippered equipment area, closing completely around the case. It's held by velcro and 2 buckled straps. This will keep the rain and dust out of the case. These are the 2 buckled straps holding the full sized 66" tripod in its bag, as pictured.I honestly didn't expect as much as I got in the Amazon Basics bag. It's an amazing value to be sure, but most importantly, I know my camera and equipment are well protected.

Outstanding bags for the price. I have three of these - two orange and one gray. One bag holds a full-size D5 or DLSR+Attached battery, plus a 35mm film camera, a GoPro, and all the accessories, cleaning, filters, and charging equipment. Each of my bags are setup as a fully self-contained "kit" for specialized uses. A bag will easily fit a D5 or D200+Battery Pack; GoPro + Spare Case & hot shoe mount; Nikon FM2 35MM Film Camera; Six rolls of film; Two hard memory storage cases; Full cleaning kit, chargers, filters, spare AA, AAA, and DSLR and GoPro batteries, etc... Attached pictures do not do them justice. One trick is I leave the lens attached to each camera. You can easily carry a camera and three full lenses if you wish. The best part of this bag is the "double top" the "outer hood" flips over and buckles shut. Under it a zipper lid stays closed over your gear, keeping it dust free. I use waterproof spray and either silicon or beeswax on the zippers because they will spend their fair share of time in the rain/mud/snow/whatever -- Expect to trash at least one of these a year if you are an active outdoor photographer. But that is more the abuse of the equipment than the equipment itself. The setup in the pictures works best for me - but there are a lot of other good examples shown by other reviewers. As for color - Orange is better than Gray in my opinion because gear is easier to see inside the bag with that contrast. I would buy more colors if Amazon sold them however, just because my kids are specialized for different use-cases. The way I have these bags setup is:1) 35mm Film Landscape and Macro2) DSLR+35mm Portrait and Street Photography3) DSLR+35mm Generalized Travel PhotographyI will convert my Nikon full-size bag to an Amazon bag when it wears out. I can't say enough about these bags from a functional use perspective. They are not pretty, or leather, or designer - but for a functional hardcore photographer, these are ideal.Features I like:1) Size Zipper Pockets on each side: Big enough to put charger, wires, and USB cables in one side; and batteries & lens/body caps in the other.2) "False Pocket" inside the bag: You will notice a battery bank, hot shoe mount and hard memory case stuffed into the "false pocket" inside the case; Below that stuff are two filters in plastic cases -- it works absolutely brilliantly.3) Front large external zipper pocket: I stuff the strap and a trash bag in here. It has what I consider to be a useless sewn-in pocket on the inside, but aside from that, I like the generous size of that front pocket for bulky cables and crap that just doesn't fit neatly in the case.4) Netted pocket on inside of inner-lid: Perfect for wipes, DSLR sensor cleaners, thumb drives, extra eye-pieces/black-out eye pieces, etc..5) Size above all. If they made this bag literally one inch wider and deeper it would be 1000% perfect, but that is also personal preference. Everything in this bag fits perfectly snug, and I can roll, twist, turn, and flip upside down and nothing moves. It is really a well-designed bag if you do your part and configure it appropriately.Things I don't like:1) The strap for the bag has a hideous "Maxi-Pad" looking shoulder pad that is essentially useless. The strap also has bulky plastic hooks. The strap is so useless it should go directly to the landfill from the manufacturing line. Because I am able to separate it from the bag and burn it, the rating of 5-stars is still appropriate for the bag itself.2) "Tripod Retention Loop/Buckles" on the bottom - They are kind of useless. I used Velcro to stuck them in so they don't flop around like a ragbag. I tried attaching a tripod and a mono-pole to them at first, but it makes the bag awkward and other than the fact they can provide spare buckles if your primary ones break - they are nothing more than an example of what looks good on a whiteboard doesn't always translate into what works in real life.3) Not enough rubber/feet/clearance on the bottom bag pads for what I do. My bags will be sitting in mud, wet surfaces and other unfriendly places. I don't think Amazon can really be at fault for this however - they did a great job with the bottom skids for 99.9% of consumers.4) Plastic anchor loops for the crappy plastic and maxi-pad shoulder strap: These are sewn-in. No plastic should ever be used where a critical anchor point is needed. These should be metal, or just a heavy sewn-loop of canvas strap. Again - this will probably be okay for consumers, which this bag is made for - but plastic for an anchor point? Really? That said - they are pretty robust pieces of plastic crap.Comments and Observations:1) I would buy different exterior and Interior colors of this bag. They only come in black with choice of orange or gray interior. If Amazon made more color options, I think they would sell a lot more of these. I would buy them in different exterior colors without a doubt.2) I think the way the straps come together with the Velcro handle could be improved. It isn't bad, but it isn't really great either. It is simply functional and unremarkable. This is being as hyper-critical as I can on the product - because it really is an amazing product overall, for the price, and the fact that it is designed for consumers and not professionals.I hope this review helps you make your choice.

The Amazon Basics Large DSLR Camera Bag is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a functional, durable, and affordable camera bag! My husband is a photographer and videographer and has been using this Camera Bag for several months now. This bag offers excellent protection and organization for his camera, lenses, and other equipment; perfect for both photography and videography shoots.The interior is well-padded, providing solid protection for multiple lenses and other accessories. The customizable dividers allow him to arrange everything exactly how he wants it, keeping his gear organized and easily accessible during shoots. The compartments help prevent equipment from shifting around, ensuring everything stays in place even on the go. Even if I have to search and find somthing for him, I can easily do so because it is so well organized.The bag is spacious enough to hold his main camera, several lenses, batteries, mics, memory cards, and additional accessories, but it’s still compact enough to be comfortable when carrying. The padded shoulder straps are ergonomic and make it easy to carry even when it's fully packed. Plus, the front pocket provides extra space for smaller items like memory cards, batteries, and cables.As for durability, this bag has held up wonderfully, with regular use. The material feels sturdy and well-made, and the zippers glide smoothly without any issues. Even after heavy use, the bag shows no signs of wear and continues to protect all his gear effectively. For the price, it’s hard to beat the quality.