Click here for more information I don't write many reviews, but feel compelled to do so in this case because I found a number of the other reviews either ambiguous or contradictory. I just couldn't find a clear and simple description of EXACTLY what this case can comfortably hold, and ended up waiting far longer than I needed to before I felt comfortable enough to order this case. I really wish that I hadn't waited, because it turns out that this is a nice case that holds a great deal. Hopefully this review will help others who want a clear understanding of the capacity of the case.
In simple terms, the main compartment of this case easily and comfortably holds: A Nikon D3000 or D5000 with the 18-55mm lens attached, a 55-200mm lens, and the battery charger and AC cord. All you need to do is remove and reconfigure the partitions so that you use two of the partitions to create three sections within the main compartment. Simple as that. If you don't want to store your camera with the lens attached, no problem, that works as well, and will even create a touch more free space within the main compartment.
The front zippered pocket can store the camera's shoulder strap, the video cable, the USB cable, and several SD cards. It might hold a little more, but that's all that I have in there. There are also two small side pockets that can hold extra SD cards or other small, fairly flat items of your choosing. For those that really want to carry the manual around, there is room for it to rest on top of the main compartment. The top of the case will easily fold over it and buckle closed with no problem.
Hopefully that helps. No guesswork, no speculation. Just a factual report of what this case comfortably holds. In short, I think that this is a great case for the Nikon D3000 or D5000. It's well constructed and comfortable to carry, and although I haven't viewed it yet, the DVD seems to be a valuable bonus. Nikon D3000-D5000 DSLR Starter Kit with Nikon School DVD Fast, Fun & Easy III / IV and D-SLR System Case
The instructional video is excellent it is the best way to get started if you have never used this camera, even if you are an experienced photographer.
The camera case is nicely designed with a lot of extra Velcro partitions and specialty compartments and pockets for accessories. And if you remove unused partitions you may have room for one additional (e.g. 55-200 VR)lens. However, the owners manual will not fit in the case or a side pocket. This would be a perfect case if it were made slightly larger. If you will likely add an additional lens to your arsenal you might seriously evaluate other storage options that are more roomy, especially if you would like to keep the manual for a such a sophisticated camera close at hand when you travel.
This is a review on the bag, not the disc (as I haven't viewed the disc yet). I got this bag as part of a package deal a couple months back with the D5000 which included an 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm lens. Luckily it was included free because I would have been extremely disappointed if I had paid for it. It barely fit the camera, lenses and 2 filters I purchased, and it worked best if I left the lense off. The fact that it has no zippers allowed for small items to slip out under the cover if stored in the inner section. With the 2 cords included, my lense cleaning kit, a couple of memory cards, and a tiny tripod (about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide) I couldn't even fit the battery charger in with the camera, which resulted in having and exhausted battery on a couple of occasions and no way to charge it. Considering how much I had dropped on the camera, I really didn't want to have to go out and purchase an additional battery and a new bag right away, but I finally broke down and ordered them last week. I'm glad I did. I was never so happy to see the Lowepro Slingshot 102 AW arrive in the mail. I switched everything out immediately, it all fit nicely plus there was room to spare (which will allow for a speedflash when I can afford it). If you get this bag for free, I suggest using it for a couple of weeks/months till you find a better bag (I would recommend any of the Lowepro products). If you plan on purchasing it, I would suggest saving your money and putting it towards a better bag.
While some of the other reviews mention that you cant fit an additional lens, that doesnt seem to be a problem for me. The second lens is a snug fit and you have you put is vertically, but you can use the foam seperators to protect them. I have a D5000 with the 18-55 lens. I keep that attached to the body, and put my other 55-200 lens vertically in this case. Plus it holds all other accessories and wires. The best thing is that its not as big as some of the other cases.
I recently purchased a Nikon D3100 DSLR and this case was suggested for me by Amazon. I had also purchased the 55-200mm lens as a second to use with the Nikon D3100. A friend of mine has the same case and a Nikon D3000 with the same 55-200mm lens. He is able to fit everything in it, although it deems it "snug". So I thought it would work for the Nikon D3100. I did not feel comfortable putting the camera and two lenses in this bag. I felt it too cramped and was worried about the camera/lenses.
I was hoping to store my old point and shoot camera with my new Nikon as well. This would definitely not fit with the new Nikon and lenses. This is very much a starter bag and limited to mainly a camera and lens. Since I never opened the DVD, because I returned the item, I can not comment on this part of the kit.
My final decision was to return this bag and invest the money into a nicer bag. I decided on the Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW which is a mini backpack. However this is able to hold my camera with the 18-55mm lens attached, the 55-200mm lens, my point and shoot camera, spare battery for the Nikon, the battery chargers for both cameras, and my flip. It is a well designed bag with plenty of room and has a cover in case you are caught in bad weather.
I hope this review will help those looking to protect their new investment like I was. Thanks. - Nikon Camera Bag - Dslr Bag - Dslr Camera Case - Nikon
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