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Lowepro DryZone 200 Camera Backpack (Yellow) | 
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| Brand: Lowepro
Category: Photography
List Price: $269.95
Buy New: $209.95
You Save: $60.00 (22%)
New (10) Used (1) from $209.95
Rating:  6 reviews
Color: Black / Yellow
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 19.1 x 14.6 x 11.4
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: 2008090
Model: 2008090
UPC: 056035200809
EAN: 0056035200809
ASIN: B00009R855
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | DryZone 200 Capacity: Large 35mm or digital pro SLR; 45 lenses (up to a 300mm f/2.8, with hood reversed); flash and accessories; or Compact medium format system (like the Mamiya 645); or small field camera system; or professional video system | | • | 100% Water-tight protection | | • | Fully customizable interior for any system. | | • | When properly closed, the DryZone 200 will float, even when fully loaded. | | • | SlipLock attachment slots allow you to attach additional Lowepro accessories and pouches to the DryZone 200. |
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Product Description
Yet another Lowepro innovation, the revolutionary new DryZone 200 is the first soft-sided camera backpack that's completely waterproof. The DryZone 200 holds a variety of systems and if it falls into the water (with the zipper closed, of course) this unique backpack floats - even fully loaded.PRODUCT FEATURES:Waterproof case with a hi-tech TIZIP zipper for water-tight protection; Inner zip and top clip for easy access while away from water; Heavy-duty camera compartment, completely customizable for a variety of systems; Ergonomic, fully adjustable backpack harness includes an adjustable padded waistbelt, CollarCut shoulder straps, lumbar support, DryFlo mesh-covered padding and load adjustment straps; Tuck-away tripod holder designed for optimum balance; Self-draining outer mesh pockets and generous inner mesh pockets; Attachment loops for optional SlipLock add-ons; Includes rubber handle.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Swim with your photo gear with confidence November 11, 2008
I bought this bag specifically for a big trip to Europe, Africa and Asia, which included a stop in Thailand, where I was expecting to spend a lot of time on boats that weren't particularly seaworthy and I was particularly keen to visit the Emerald Cave, which involves a 200m swim through a cave to an enclosed beach.
Over the course of a month, I flew 13 flights and covered a distance of over 45,000km in the air, carrying in excess of 15kgs of gear. I was able to fit the following camera equipment in the bag with ease:
* Canon EOS 1Ds Mk III body
* Canon 24-70 2.8L lens
* Canon 70-200 2.8L IS lens
* Canon 100 2.8 macro lens
* Canon 16-35 2.8L lens
* Canon 1.4x extender
* Canon 580EX II flash
* Wolverine 250GB portable HDD
* Various other small accessories, including CF cards, etc.
The bag also has an external compartment with plenty of zippers where I was able to fit a 15" IBM laptop, along with books, travel documents, noise-cancelling headphones. While I occasionally had to remove the laptop to fit the bag into an overhead locker, I never had any problems with airport security or getting it on to the plane. The bag is also extremely comfortable to carry around and has solid chest and waist straps to distribute the load. Most innovative is the back harness system which can be eaily adjusted up or down based on your height. The bag also has a hidden fold-out tripod holder down the centre of the bag.
Of course, the best feature of the bag is the dry-suit zip. It took a little time to properly lubricate it with silicone grease, but once complete, it really has a very solid feel. While I was a little nervous climbing into the ocean with all my gear, it worked perfectly. The bag floated high in the water and not a drop of water penetrated the bag. The self-draining pockets on the outside also worked really well.
There are a few minor downsides: First, the main zip is really heavy duty and requires some effort to open and close. This means it can be difficult to get your gear in and out quickly. There is a secondary standard (non-waterproof) zip that you can use instead but the bag tends to sag without the main zip closed. Second, the yellow colour gets dirty easily. Finally, the exterior compartment is not waterproof, so if you plan to go for a swim, you'll need to remember to remove everything from that compartment.
Overall, this is another excellent bag by Lowepro. The dry-zuit zip really works superbly. Some of the design features - particularly the height adjustable harness and waist/chest straps - are superior to those on more conventional models, such as the Computrekker AW Plus. I would have no hesitation recommending this bag to anyone planning to take lots of gear into extreme climates, be it snow, water or sand. I have to admit, however, that I will probably continue use my other Computrekker, Rover and Slingshot bags on a day-to-day basis as they are simply easier to get gear in and out of the bag.
 It's HYUUUGE March 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's big and bulky, and it's not always convenient (photo backpacks never really are), but it holds aqnd protects an enormous amount of stuff and, when properly adjusted, it rides quite comfortably. I enjoy shooting waterfalls, and moving water in general, so there's a fair amount of rockhopping involved...over, through, and sometimes in streams, rivers, ponds, and surf. I've adjusted the pack to fit very snugly, and I've never felt out of balance or uncomfortable with as much as 35 lb. of gear on me in those situations, so I'm able to get into some reasonably remote locations and really work on a scene with all my tools.
Wet, wild...and yellow February 21, 2006
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic idea! I carry digital camera gear, hard drives and LOTS of rechargeable batteries onto boats to take photographs underwater. It has all become much easier with a waterproof backpack... and it seems to be accepted as hand luggage by airlines. This big version carries a lot, two cameras, two flashguns and two lenses and an aluminium camera housing. A wildlife photographer could get almost anything into the pack, and sling a tripod on the outside, with lunch in the pocket.
The waterproof layer has a zip that would not look out of place on a drysuit, and seems just as efficient at keeping water out.
The backpack looks bulky, but it's comfortable when it's adjusted. My only reservation is that the pack is bright yellow, and stands out in a crowd, which isn't ideal when it's filled with $$000s of gear. It would be easy to find if you dropped it in the sea, though, and Lowe claim that it would float, protecting the gear inside!
have camera will swim June 30, 2003
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
This backpack actually is waterproof. I litterally went swimming in the BVI with my medium format equipment safely inside. Let me just repeat that, you can literally jump off the boat and swim to shore in waves with this thing and not a drop gets in. It uses a special zipper to seal itself off, not the more common method of folding over the mouth of the bag.
Carrying ergonomics are also superb: the bag offers many adjustments and a real well-patted hipbelt, essentially like the bigger mountaineering backpacks.
This is one of those rare products that does everything right.
If you are looking for protection from water for your camera gear this is the only currently made bag, as far as i know. I do have a discontinued German model, and find the Lowepro much better (ja, obwohl ich ein Deutscher bin).
My one caveat is: if you do not need this level of protection from the elements, you would be better off with another bag, because the stiff plastic and tight zipper make it less then ideal in terms of getting at your stuff quickly.
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