Designed for today’s digital SLR cameras, the Cirrus TLZ 15 (Black) by Lowepro easily protects both SLR and lens from the outside elements. The interior features a memory card pocket for quick changes and a brushed tricot lining protecting LCD screens and lenses from abrasion. The exterior of the bag is built with a tough water and abrasion resistant fabric and can be attached through either a belt-loop or with an included shoulder strap. This lightweight and compact, top loading bag provides digital SLR users with solid protection and fast access to capture those spontaneous moments.

Technical Details

• Brushed-tricot lined main compartment to protect the digital camera and LCD screen against dust and scratches.
• Built-in media storage enables quick access and storage for memory cards of all varieties.
• Tough, water-resistant outer fabric protects against moisture and abrasion.
• Adjustable 360 degree swivelling shoulder strap, belt loop and padded handle offer a variety of comfortable carrying options.
• Dust-reduction reversed zippers helps keeps dust and dirt out of the camera compartment.

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This bag gives a perfectly snug fit for my Nikon D90 and attached 18-55mm VR lens. There’s just enough room left at the top, above the camera, to accommodate the camera’s shoulder strap if I fold it carefully.

That said, the 18-55mm VR lens is among the shortest of Nikon’s standard zooms. It’s only 3.1 inches long–noticeably shorter than the 16-85mm VR (which is 3.4 inches long), and the 18-105mm VR (which is 3.5 inches long). This bag WILL accommodate those lenses as well, but won’t leave much free space at the top for the camera strap.

So, I’d give this thing five stars for the fit and construction. Why deduct a star? As others have noted, it doesn’t have enough (or spacious enough) pockets; and even worse, the outer pocket has no seal or flap over it, which means that it’s exposed to the elements. Since all my photography takes place indoors in museums, this isn’t a problem for me. But I image that outdoors enthusiasts caught in a storm would be irked to find rain falling directly into the outer pocket….

If you’re currently in the market for an entry-level DSLR and you’ve come across the Sony DSLR-A200 one of the first things you have probably noticed is its incredibly tempting price point. So if you’re considering the A200 I can only recommend you check beforehand if it is compatible with your facial features.

Just leave the camera switched on if you want be prepared to take an unexpected shot (the excellent battery life is certainly useful when doing that).

The A200’s noise reduction is pretty aggressive and causes visible smearing of fine detail in the camera’s JPEG output. Most of the A200’s direct competitors can produce visibly better results in challenging light situations. Shooting RAW to reduce the noise reduction’s impact is a good option and makes sense even at base ISO where you can squeeze visibly more low-contrast detail out of an image (compared to its out-of camera JPEG counterpart).

Built in Image Stabilization is a great feature to have, especially when some camera makers build it into the lens, which, in turn, makes your lens prices considerably higher. It saves on some battery life and it makes it feel like more of a real camera and less of a point and shoot. If you want live view, wait for the A300K

The camera feels sturdy and isn’t too big or small. ISO setting is great. If you want to shoot in low light situations you have ISO settings up to 3200 with a supposed noise reduction but I haven’t checked that out yet.

Media options are GREAT!!! Sony MemorySticks are ridiculously priced. The only thing I have a problem with on this camera is that you have to pay an extra $12 for an LCD protector (small plastic cover for LCD screen). Some camera makers include this with their SLR’s. Screen protector is $12. In conclusion, the Sony DSLR-A200 is a solid overall performer that does not have any major flaws (AF button issue aside) and comes with a feature set that is more than adequate for its very attractive price point.

Compared with point-and-shoot digital cameras, all dSLRs are a bit on the chunky side. However, some are more compact than others, and a few, particularly pro models with large battery packs and vertical grips, border on the huge. Before you lay down a large hunk of change for a digital camera, play with it to make sure it’s a size that you’ll be comfortable lugging around with you. The difference in weight alone can be significant if you’re walking around all day with a camera strap around your neck. If you’re the sort of photographer who would have been happy with a small, lightweight, virtually silent Leica rangefinder camera (which nevertheless produced superb pictures), you might also prefer a smaller dSLR.

Don’t forget to take into account the size of the lenses you’ll be using, too. My favorite digital SLR has a 28mm-200mm zoom lens that was touted, on introduction, as the smallest in the world. I’m very happy I have that compact lens with such an extensive zoom range because for many photo outings it’s all I need, and I can avoid carrying around a weighty camera bag and a half dozen other lenses. If you need a compact digital SLR, check out the size and weight of the lenses you are likely to use at the same time you examine the heft of the camera body itself.