I started photography 23 years ago. Over all those years, I've ignored camera backpacks, thinking they're too expensive for being "single use thing". On the other hand, in the recent years when going on vacations our family photography gear collection has grown so much that it was a big struggle to fit everything for a trip safely into regular backpack, where I used individual padded sacks inside to avoid equipment crashing against itself. It was also inefficient taking the stuff out, especially when it was at the bottom. So... maybe... the time has come for a specialised camera backpack. Here we are :-).
I already know the K&F brand and have many accessories from them. The backpack was not a disappointment. All in all it's a well-made product, came well packaged, with nice stickers, hint card and instructions. The materials used look and feel very durable, and the padding is excellent. The size is ideal for us who are smaller and lighter and don't want to carry something that's bigger than us (I'm 173cm, my wife is 167cm, and we both are pretty slim).
Regarding the compartments and capacity, for the recent trip I didn't have any problem fitting Sony A7C, 4 Sony FE lenses, Fujifilm X-E3 with a lens, small analog compact camera, and Nikon FM2n with a lens. Plus some accessories, such as chargers, cables (both also for laptop), second set of SD cards, lens cleaning tools, few filters, additional packs of analog films, passports, wallet, and 13in M1 Macbook Air... So in my book, the capacity is pretty solid. Admittedly we do not use large telephoto lenses, the largest I took on this trip was 85/1.8, but on the other hand not everyone needs to carry a total of 4 cameras and 6 lenses in one backpack (so once I would reduce the number of cameras, I can easily fit larger lenses — if I had any :-)).
During the trip, I was very happy with the backpack, especially with the comfortable padding, meaning that when carrying all the weight, it was still feeling comfy (and lighter than I would've guessed). Another great thing is the opening, so I was able to pick quickly anything from any location in the backpack. The outer pockets were also handy, for passports, wallets, etc.
If I have to find anything that was not perfect, then maybe the laptop pocket. It didn't seem it would accept much thicker laptop than the Macbook Air, so please take that into account and don't expect to fit there larger and thicker laptops like the 16in Macbook Pro or some larger machines by Dell or Thinkpad. And maybe I would welcome a bit more of "spare"/additional velcro dividers for the insides of the backpack — in my case with fairly compact mirrorless lenses, I would've been able to fit for example 4 lenses across the bottom if I had more dividers.
Overall, for the current incredible price around 60 EUR I think the backpack is absolutely gorgeous, and can definitely recommend it to everyone who doesn't need or want a large backpack for large lenses, medium format cameras or large laptop.
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Note: I received this item for review as part of Vine programme. However I would have never ordered something I don't need to use. I also pay for the shipping forwarding to my country. My review therefore reflects my opinion based on real world use of a product I need & want to use, and is written by me, not AI.
I already know the K&F brand and have many accessories from them. The backpack was not a disappointment. All in all it's a well-made product, came well packaged, with nice stickers, hint card and instructions. The materials used look and feel very durable, and the padding is excellent. The size is ideal for us who are smaller and lighter and don't want to carry something that's bigger than us (I'm 173cm, my wife is 167cm, and we both are pretty slim).
Regarding the compartments and capacity, for the recent trip I didn't have any problem fitting Sony A7C, 4 Sony FE lenses, Fujifilm X-E3 with a lens, small analog compact camera, and Nikon FM2n with a lens. Plus some accessories, such as chargers, cables (both also for laptop), second set of SD cards, lens cleaning tools, few filters, additional packs of analog films, passports, wallet, and 13in M1 Macbook Air... So in my book, the capacity is pretty solid. Admittedly we do not use large telephoto lenses, the largest I took on this trip was 85/1.8, but on the other hand not everyone needs to carry a total of 4 cameras and 6 lenses in one backpack (so once I would reduce the number of cameras, I can easily fit larger lenses — if I had any :-)).
During the trip, I was very happy with the backpack, especially with the comfortable padding, meaning that when carrying all the weight, it was still feeling comfy (and lighter than I would've guessed). Another great thing is the opening, so I was able to pick quickly anything from any location in the backpack. The outer pockets were also handy, for passports, wallets, etc.
If I have to find anything that was not perfect, then maybe the laptop pocket. It didn't seem it would accept much thicker laptop than the Macbook Air, so please take that into account and don't expect to fit there larger and thicker laptops like the 16in Macbook Pro or some larger machines by Dell or Thinkpad. And maybe I would welcome a bit more of "spare"/additional velcro dividers for the insides of the backpack — in my case with fairly compact mirrorless lenses, I would've been able to fit for example 4 lenses across the bottom if I had more dividers.
Overall, for the current incredible price around 60 EUR I think the backpack is absolutely gorgeous, and can definitely recommend it to everyone who doesn't need or want a large backpack for large lenses, medium format cameras or large laptop.
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Note: I received this item for review as part of Vine programme. However I would have never ordered something I don't need to use. I also pay for the shipping forwarding to my country. My review therefore reflects my opinion based on real world use of a product I need & want to use, and is written by me, not AI.
24/10/2024
This very elegant camera bag has a neat finish and comes with removable partitions for some.
The arrangement of these partitions requires careful consideration of the needs that one will have according to the equipment to be taken. If one regularly changes the type of equipment to be taken, the partitioning will become more complex. Two long partitions are sewn and only foldable.
Personally, I tried to place the partitions as best as possible to take during this test a 24x36 body with grip and 24-105 lens, a 70-200/2.8 lens, a wide-angle zoom, a cobra flash, a supplementary SLR body, a focal length extender, two batteries, memory cards, an ND filter, and a 15" computer. I added a water bottle in the side net that can also be used for a small tripod.
So all this fits well in the bag without any problem, it is very spacious, but there is no more room for slightly more accessories, the integrated mini pockets are very small. I would have liked to add a few more items like other filters, a power bank, notebook and pens, or even a waterproof protective bag. Here it gets a little complicated because it lacks a few large and flexible pockets for these small accessories, for example on the large exterior face which is ultimately completely flat (admittedly good for the style and the logo, but less so for the functionality).
For the side and bottom accesses, it works very well and allows you to avoid opening the whole bag when the conditions are not optimal or when you cannot easily put the bag on the ground. Well thought out and the pockets for small items accepted are judiciously placed on these opening flaps.
Overall, a nice and well-finished bag, clever in some respects, but lacking a bit in small additional storage spaces (those which ruin the aesthetics a bit unfortunately!!)
I recommend it.
The arrangement of these partitions requires careful consideration of the needs that one will have according to the equipment to be taken. If one regularly changes the type of equipment to be taken, the partitioning will become more complex. Two long partitions are sewn and only foldable.
Personally, I tried to place the partitions as best as possible to take during this test a 24x36 body with grip and 24-105 lens, a 70-200/2.8 lens, a wide-angle zoom, a cobra flash, a supplementary SLR body, a focal length extender, two batteries, memory cards, an ND filter, and a 15" computer. I added a water bottle in the side net that can also be used for a small tripod.
So all this fits well in the bag without any problem, it is very spacious, but there is no more room for slightly more accessories, the integrated mini pockets are very small. I would have liked to add a few more items like other filters, a power bank, notebook and pens, or even a waterproof protective bag. Here it gets a little complicated because it lacks a few large and flexible pockets for these small accessories, for example on the large exterior face which is ultimately completely flat (admittedly good for the style and the logo, but less so for the functionality).
For the side and bottom accesses, it works very well and allows you to avoid opening the whole bag when the conditions are not optimal or when you cannot easily put the bag on the ground. Well thought out and the pockets for small items accepted are judiciously placed on these opening flaps.
Overall, a nice and well-finished bag, clever in some respects, but lacking a bit in small additional storage spaces (those which ruin the aesthetics a bit unfortunately!!)
I recommend it.
18/10/2024
I found this backpack to be of very good quality.
Not only is it beautiful but it also has many storage compartments.
The capacity is generous.
It is comfortable to wear.
I think my husband will be delighted to put his camera in his new bag.
Not only is it beautiful but it also has many storage compartments.
The capacity is generous.
It is comfortable to wear.
I think my husband will be delighted to put his camera in his new bag.
16/10/2024
If you're starting with photography in general and looking for a decent backpack that can hold your gear this is a great option.
Quality like I said is fair for the price.
Size is great, it can hold two cameras, accessories and a few lenses.
Quality like I said is fair for the price.
Size is great, it can hold two cameras, accessories and a few lenses.
14/10/2024
I am far from a professional photographer, but like to go for a hike with my camera every couple weeks. I do not have a huge setup just a camera, a couple lenses, tripod, and a handful of accessories like filter kits and extra batteries. This fits everything well with room to spare! I like how I can customize the compartments to fit my personal setup instead of just giving me a stationary setup. The Velcro is sturdy and the bag has a good amount of padding to protect my gear. The tripod holder is nice because you can fit a travel tripod in the normal setup but you can also open the extension pouch for a longer tripod.
The only issue that I had was my bag did not include the rain guard, but K&F immediately sent a replacement no questions asked, so I did not fault them a star.
At this price point, this bad is hard to beat! Its great for a hobbyist or aspiring professional!
The only issue that I had was my bag did not include the rain guard, but K&F immediately sent a replacement no questions asked, so I did not fault them a star.
At this price point, this bad is hard to beat! Its great for a hobbyist or aspiring professional!
12/10/2024
This very elegant camera bag has a neat finish and comes with removable partitions for some.
The arrangement of these partitions requires careful consideration of the needs that we will have depending on the equipment to be taken. If we regularly change the type of equipment to bring, the partitioning will become more complex. Two long partitions are sewn and only foldable.
Personally I tried to place the partitions as best as possible to take during this test a 24x36 body with grip and 24-105 lens, a 70-200/2.8 lens, a wide angle zoom, a cobra flash, an additional reflex body , a focal length extender, two batteries, memory cards, an ND filter, and a 15" computer. I added a water bottle in the side net which can also be used as a small tripod.
Everything fits well in the bag without any problem, it's very roomy, but there is no more room for a few more accessories, the mini integrated pockets are very small. I would have liked to add a few more items like other filters, a power bank, notebook and pens, or even a waterproof protective bag. Here it gets a little complicated because there are a few large, soft pockets missing for these little accessories, for example on the large exterior side which is ultimately quite flat (certainly good for the style and the logo, but less so for the functionality).
For side and bottom access, it works very well and allows you to avoid opening the entire bag when conditions are not optimal or you cannot easily place the bag on the ground. Well thought out and the small accepted pockets are judiciously placed on these opening flaps.
The arrangement of these partitions requires careful consideration of the needs that we will have depending on the equipment to be taken. If we regularly change the type of equipment to bring, the partitioning will become more complex. Two long partitions are sewn and only foldable.
Personally I tried to place the partitions as best as possible to take during this test a 24x36 body with grip and 24-105 lens, a 70-200/2.8 lens, a wide angle zoom, a cobra flash, an additional reflex body , a focal length extender, two batteries, memory cards, an ND filter, and a 15" computer. I added a water bottle in the side net which can also be used as a small tripod.
Everything fits well in the bag without any problem, it's very roomy, but there is no more room for a few more accessories, the mini integrated pockets are very small. I would have liked to add a few more items like other filters, a power bank, notebook and pens, or even a waterproof protective bag. Here it gets a little complicated because there are a few large, soft pockets missing for these little accessories, for example on the large exterior side which is ultimately quite flat (certainly good for the style and the logo, but less so for the functionality).
For side and bottom access, it works very well and allows you to avoid opening the entire bag when conditions are not optimal or you cannot easily place the bag on the ground. Well thought out and the small accepted pockets are judiciously placed on these opening flaps.
11/10/2024
This camera bag is INSANELY good, which makes sense since its coming from K&F which is a pretty solid brand of equipment!
The fabric is really good quality - its very thick and padded inside and outside to keep your stuff safe! The zippers are also really good quality, and they have that elastic thats attached to the zipper that makes it easy to open and also lets you put a lock on it!
It holds a lot, which is great, and the layout is flexible which is fantastic - and it has quick slots / pockets to open up and grab the most important things without needing to open up the entire bag - which is great!
Its also not super big or bulky which is really nice! Perfect for two cameras and accessories with room to spare!
Overall really impressed!
The fabric is really good quality - its very thick and padded inside and outside to keep your stuff safe! The zippers are also really good quality, and they have that elastic thats attached to the zipper that makes it easy to open and also lets you put a lock on it!
It holds a lot, which is great, and the layout is flexible which is fantastic - and it has quick slots / pockets to open up and grab the most important things without needing to open up the entire bag - which is great!
Its also not super big or bulky which is really nice! Perfect for two cameras and accessories with room to spare!
Overall really impressed!
07/10/2024
It was time to retire one of my photo bags, and since I already had a few K&F products (filters, mainly), I thought I'd try this bag out. And it's excellent. Much better than my old one.
One plus that I hadn't expected is that it folds nearly flat when not in use. The side zippers run the length of the bag, so you can fold the side and bottom flaps inward. So it takes considerably less space when it's not loaded.
It's also well padded on the sides, with numerous movable walls so you can configure it however you want. For a relatively small bag, it holds a surprising amount—the same as the bag it's replacing, even though it looks considerably sleeker.
It's got a ton of extras that you can read about in their marketing copy: memory card pockets, a detachable rain cover, numerous small pockets, easy access to your camera(s), a sleek reflective stripe, an nicely padded grab handle, and excellent straps. Oh, there's also a nice, "hidden" laptop pocket. It has everything I need, in a handsome package.
One plus that I hadn't expected is that it folds nearly flat when not in use. The side zippers run the length of the bag, so you can fold the side and bottom flaps inward. So it takes considerably less space when it's not loaded.
It's also well padded on the sides, with numerous movable walls so you can configure it however you want. For a relatively small bag, it holds a surprising amount—the same as the bag it's replacing, even though it looks considerably sleeker.
It's got a ton of extras that you can read about in their marketing copy: memory card pockets, a detachable rain cover, numerous small pockets, easy access to your camera(s), a sleek reflective stripe, an nicely padded grab handle, and excellent straps. Oh, there's also a nice, "hidden" laptop pocket. It has everything I need, in a handsome package.
04/10/2024
I love camera bags. Each one has a unique look and feeling to it. Finding one that meets your needs, style, usage, and budget is a daunting task.
This is a great mid-range camera bag with a really nice capacity. It'll hold quite a bit of gear and looks great doing it.
There are so many pockets and little nookes for storing gear, cards, and accessories. K&F puts their unique spin on the storage (it took me a bit to find the hidden rain pouch) and the accessory/tripod pocket is super handy.
The backpack has multiple access points - bottom, side, and top. You can quickly get the gear you're after, if configured properly. The entire "front" unzips, opening up like a bag. I personally prefer the backside to unzip so I can keep that part clean and dry if I set it down in wet grass or dirt.
The interior configuration is confusing. It has removeable velcro dividers. It also has two internal dividers that can pop up (or lay flat) as needed. It comes with a card saying to put the dividers in the correct orientation. However, the included graphic/configuration doesn't look like it is from this backpack, so it makes configuration confusing. Even after looking at the posted photos, I'm still not sure how it is totally configured. Having a small printout that has the options - and maybe some sort of legend/graphic showing which pieces are in place would be crazy helpful. I have it set-up so it works, but it feels like I'm missing something with how well laid out everything else is. Maybe I'll figure it out overtime.
This is a great mid-range camera bag with a really nice capacity. It'll hold quite a bit of gear and looks great doing it.
There are so many pockets and little nookes for storing gear, cards, and accessories. K&F puts their unique spin on the storage (it took me a bit to find the hidden rain pouch) and the accessory/tripod pocket is super handy.
The backpack has multiple access points - bottom, side, and top. You can quickly get the gear you're after, if configured properly. The entire "front" unzips, opening up like a bag. I personally prefer the backside to unzip so I can keep that part clean and dry if I set it down in wet grass or dirt.
The interior configuration is confusing. It has removeable velcro dividers. It also has two internal dividers that can pop up (or lay flat) as needed. It comes with a card saying to put the dividers in the correct orientation. However, the included graphic/configuration doesn't look like it is from this backpack, so it makes configuration confusing. Even after looking at the posted photos, I'm still not sure how it is totally configured. Having a small printout that has the options - and maybe some sort of legend/graphic showing which pieces are in place would be crazy helpful. I have it set-up so it works, but it feels like I'm missing something with how well laid out everything else is. Maybe I'll figure it out overtime.
01/10/2024