Ape CasePro Medium Digital SLR and Video Camera Case (ACPRO1200),Black

very very good.

What an excellent purchase! I am SO happy with this bag.I researched camera shoulder bags for 2 weeks before I settled on the Ape Case medium. I was about to buy another medium-size case that cost $20 more (the Tamrac Rally 6) when I took a second look at the Ape case, which I had previously considered and researched when choosing a case. In the end, I chose the Ape Case, and am very happy with it.First off, I own a pretty complete APS-C kit, with a Canon EOS 70D and 6 lenses, filters and adapter rings, a speedlight and other accessories (white balance cards, extra batteries, hard drive, memory cards, USB card reader, remote shutter controller, etc.) and was looking for something less than a backpack to carry my gear. I have a compact walk-around bag with room for my camera and two lenses, but I needed a more purposeful shoulder bag that would allow me to stash most of my kit when I needed access to my expanding kit, at a decent size and price.My research has shown me that camera bags are a seemingly bottomless consumer product with hundreds of models, dozens of brands, and so much to know in order to make an informed choice. I also discovered that high-quality bags could be very expensive, with some of the best and most widely reviewed gear running between $200-$400 for a medium shoulder bag. These bags are often beautiful to look at and offer all the space and organizational structure you could hope for to store your camera, lenses, and accessories. That said, not everyone wants to drop $200-$400 on a shoulder bag when digital photography is already such an expensive pursuit.This is where the Ape Case comes in.In the end, just as I was about to order the other shoulder bag, I had a hunch about the Ape Case and decided to do a little more research on it. My reading indicated that it had a lot more positive feedback and reviews than the more expensive one I was planning to order, and seemed to offer everything I needed. So I opted for the medium Ape Case at the last moment, and when it arrived less than two days later, I was very happy with the product. Now that I've had a chance to customize it with the well-paded modular velcro panels with their eye-catching bright yellow hue, transfer much of my gear there, and use it for two excursions, I can say that I am SO pleased with the product because:- Its size is large enough to fit a lot of gear, but still makes a reasonable size shoulder bag. While I still use my small bag for short or targeted excursions, if I'm going out for a while and am not sure what I might shoot, I can bring amost all my gear in a single shoulder bag with the Ape Case.- My Ape Case has become a de facto storage for most of my photog gear, keeping just about all my key equipment in one place.- The aesthetics of the exterior and interior are simple, clean, and pleasing.- The design is ergonomic and robust. The entire bag is well-padded on all sides and there are lots of buckles and zippers working together to keep gear secure. There are ample pockets and zipper compartments, but also extra touches like pen-holders that would be great for keeping cleaning tools like lens pens and blowers, and sleeves, the largest of which is capable of carrying a tablet.- The main compartment is supremely customizable, with the padded velcro inserts allowing just about any configuration you may need to hold 4 lenses (some telephotos may take up more space and allow for different configurations that carry fewer than four, but I am able to carry 4 + my camera) and camera snugly and securely.So that's about it. The ape case is a large (but not ungainly), robust, well-designed shoulder bag with an excellent design and simple good looks. It's also half the price or less than the "high end" cases, but offers all the features one would expect of a high-end case. Highly recommended.

You can spend hundreds on high end Pro cases - and of course if you need a case like that it's money well spent with regard to protecting your photographic equipment.My perspective is value in relationship to price and to this regard APE cases are hands down one of the most well thought out, toughest and intelligently designed cases on the planet - they offer tremendous bang for your buck. Not to mention they're built like a tank.* Heavy, thick outer shell with baseball stitching all around and on every seam. Baseball stitching is the strongest stitch there is.* Easy to customize interior, top quality protected foam encased in screaming, vibrant yellow tight weave nylon which really does make finding your equipment in low light situations a breeze.* 15 thick padded dividers and compartments, means plenty of room for everything from additional lenses, filters to your SD cards, back up batteries, chargers and manuals.* Double re-enforced thick rubber shell over nylon handle has metal rivets on each side. This means this bag can A LOT of weight without a single worry.* Top Quality steel zippers are snag free and double locking. The metal hardware on these cases will impress you.* Hard bottom with rubber feet keeps the case stable and above the ground - especially important if conditions are wet.* Bottom Tripod straps allow you to carry along a tripod with ease. The forward mounted straps mean easy removal and packing back up.* Wide, superb quality shoulder strap with padded, non slip center is excellent. The strap had steel clips which clip onto steel support rings. The strap is fully adjustable and comfortable.* Outrageously good build quality - this semi soft/hard case is built like a hummer. Close to the protective advantages of a quality aluminum case at a fraction of the cost.* Nice mesh side pockets on the outside - great for filters.* Thick nylon outer straps with ABS plastic snap open and close locking systems.Some reviewers have complained that APE cases take to much time to open and close, due to the double closing and opening systems. It's true APE cases may have put in a little overkill in this regard. However my view is considering the investment I have in my cameras - a few extra moments to ensure their protection is time well spent.I have cases by Billingham, Ona and others. In hindsight they're far too expensive and in every way compatible toCaseCrown which are very good and inexpensive. They have lot's of bells and whistles, I have one for my Panasonic Pro HMC40 video camera. The case is a bit of a hybrid between soft and hard shell cases but it fails in comparison to the Ape case in most every respect. That said, I'll be replacing it with an APE case - I'm that impressed with them.Like all things in life, sometimes it's important to base your buying decision on what you need rather than what you want. In this regard if your looking for a good case for an inexpensive point and shoot - these may not be your best bet as you can pick up a very suitable case by brands like Case-logic or Amazon Basic cases for twelve bucks - and they'll serve you quite well.As for APE cases - I'm now a die hard fan. Versatile, protective, innovative design meets function and all at a price that makes sense. Especially when again, you've made an investment in photographic equipment. APE cases pay for themselves in the safe guards they provide, the ability to reconfigure the interior to fit your equipment - and that vivid, maniac yellow interior is sensational.Highly Recommended.

When I first saw the name "Ape Case" on this camera bag, I didn't think much of it, except, "what a goofy name". So, just out of curiosity, I clicked on the product link, on Adorama, actually, and just had to take a look.I really liked the bright yellow interior, and the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. And the price was right in the neighborhood to fit my budget.I finally narrowed my choices down to the Ape Case, but didn't know which one, the Medium, or the Large bag. I decided to go with the Medium, as it was a bit cheaper, and figured if I didn't think it was big enough, I'd send it back and go with the Large. Well, it turns out that my Canon T2i wearing a battery grip with 18-55mm kit lens, 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS zoom, Speedlite 430, battery charger and cord, camera and lens owners manuals, Lens Pen, video and USB cables, lens caps, set of filters, timer remote, and probably a few other things all live in the Medium size bag, still with room to spare... I think I could still get at least 2 more lenses in there comfortably... room to grow! The only difference between the Medium and the Large, is that the Large is about an inch or so deeper, the length and width measurements are the same. If you have a full frame Pro body like an EOS 1D or similar, or some longer zooms, you might want the Large bag, for the extra depth.One thing I am having a bit of a dilemma with, though, is creating the optimum arrangement in the main compartment. As the bag comes, everything fits perfectly in the compartments as they are arranged, as long as I have the 18-55mm lens on the body... but the 55-250mm zoom will not fit when installed on the body. So, I removed one of the dividers (they are held in place by velcro) and rearranged the remaining dividers to make room for the body and tele zoom installed. But now, that left me with 2 less "compartments", but actually more "room". All the dividers are removeable, so you can customize this bag to your needs. You just have to decide exactly what your needs are, and how to arrange your bag.The divider that is made for the body and installed lens actually elevates the body/lens up off the bottom of the bag, making a "secret compartment" under it where you can store seldom used parts like the body cap or ???.The bag has excellent construction, and good thick (feels like a closed cell foam) padding. Unless the bag gets run over by a truck, or sat on by an elephant, everything inside will be well protected. I've not had it in the rain yet, but I think it would take quite a downpour for any water to make it's way inside. The bag top is held shut by a double zipper, and then secured with a plastic snap clasp on both sides and in the center also. If you hide both zipper handles under the front flap, then secure all the snap clasps, it would be quite difficult for anyone in a crowd to get their hand inside the bag without you knowing about it... it's good and secure. But, that same security also means that it does take a bit of doing to get inside yourself, also. If you need quick access, you could leave the zippers open, and just secure the front clasp, but sacrifice some of the security.The shoulder strap has a rubberized pad on it, and it stays on my shoulder fairly well. It gets the job done.There are zippered pockets on the top cover and flap, inside and out, on the right side of the bag outside, and the front of the bag outside. The left side of the bag outside has a mesh pocket secured with a drawstring and keeper ball. I haven't figured out yet what to keep in there, I wish it was another zippered pocket instead, to be honest. I guess it would be good to carry an 8-pack of AA batteries for the Speedlite.In all, I'm pretty satisfied with the Ape Case Medium bag. Excellent protection for everything inside, the bright yellow interior makes it easy to see dark colored items like lens caps and lens pens, and it has enough room inside of all my stuff and then some.

The bag is exactly what I ordered (acpro1200) & is the perfect fit for my equipment.CAPACITY: I have a smaller dslr (Pentax K-r) and it fits perfectly in the camera holder with a little extra room for the shoulder strap. After reorganizing the internal dividers (I completely removed one of the divider slats), inside the main compartment I have been able to fit my 50-300mm zoom lens, the external flash, about 12 filters, the battery charger, the body with the 18-55mm lens attached, & have created a slot for the easy access of my user manual. If I had a small compact camera (elph), I could probably fit that in with the manual. All is snug and comfortable. There is not any excess room and extra bulk. The exterior zipper pockets have plenty of room for my memory cards, data cable, and all other misc..CONSTRUCTION: The bag appears to be well made. I worked as a luggage engineer for a few years & I know what to look for. The fabrics are durable and the stitching is solid. The YELLOW interior is great! It really makes finding things easier. I would have preferred a mid to dark grey exterior to the black, but that isn't really a complaint, just a preference. My only concern would be the shoulder strap may need stronger stitched reinforcement where the webbing joins the pad. Perhaps they have internal bartacks, but I didn't feel them easily. The swivel snaphooks that connect the strap to the bag make it easy to change the direction the strap fits. The strap uses metal hardware and should not break easily. Overall the hardware for the bag is ergonomic & feels good in your hands.I am very happy with my purchase. Great bag, especially for the price... Can't be beat!

What an absolutely fantastic case. What you get for under $50 is absolutely amazing. This case BEATS camera bags from the more well known companies costing twice as much. It absolutely smacks them down in quality, construction and value. The padding on the sides is outstanding. It is the best example of a really good, and reasonably lightweight case that I've seen in many years. Plenty of room inside for my Sony A6000 with Sony SEL16-70 Zeiss zoom, two prime lenses (Sigma 19 and 30) and the Sony 55-210 zoom. Plus, a Nissin flash, various filters, accessories and cleaning supplies, extra batteries. Wow. I bought a simple, poorly padded bag insert from another, more famous company that cost more than this case! I returned it because I was, quite simply, disgusted. Ordered this case instead. So glad I did. The exterior material is tough and the strap is pretty decent, all things considered. There's even room to tuck it away in the lid. The one thing I would change is to put a little more padding in the bottom of the case. I rectified that by simply laying out a padded lens wrap underneath the dividers and then reinserted the dividers. All in all, this is THE case to hold my entire Sony e-mount system. It's a little larger than I may want to take with me to the field, as I'll seldom take everything with me anyway (and that's why I have a smaller Ape Case messenger bag and some older Domke lens bags), but I'm really glad I found one case to pretty much fit all my stuff. Great quality, amazing price, easily the best value bag out there, particularly if you have a mirrorless system with more than just a couple lenses. I'm very, very impressed. Their smaller bags, like the messengers, are pretty nice, too, if a little sparsely padded. Not this thing. It's a tank for your gear. Well done, Ape Case. You've got a huge fan here.