I've Bought a Lowepro Stealth 650, Good or Bad Choice?

January 6th, 2009
  • Hey All!

    I havent posted on here in some time (a week, lol, seems like months though.) So thought I best get some reviews and opinons on something I bought tonight.

    I did my research and throughly looked for a shoulder bag which I could place my laptop in, use for press photography and weddings.

    So I found a bargain one in the sale for £89.99 with free postage. I bought a "LOWEPRO STEALTH REPORTER 650AW" (Picture Below)

    http://www.digit-photo.com/LOWEPRO_STEALTH_REPORT_650_AW-p-LOWE20116.jpg

    But I want to know if I have made the right choice. :)


  • Bags are even worse than tripods. Soon you'll have a closetful of them and none will match your needs exactly.

    As I was reading this thread I was thinking to myself how I would like to have one of these bags...

    then I look up at the shelf with the 3 tripods and 4 bags I have already (for 2 cameras).

    Did I mention I am shopping for a new tripod as well? :blushing:


  • I'm lucky. All my camera gear can fit into my Lowepro bag!
    Trouble is on the way though. All the compartments are full and I just ordered another lens! What to do when I leave the house? Which one to leave behind?
    Maybe it's better to buy a bigger bag also...

    Lowepro rules!


  • Yes ive got a closet full already near enough. Ive got a backpack, the lowepro reporter bag and the lowepro harness etc. So my closet is pretty full! Ive spent £100's on bags I cant believe it. Oh well...


  • i need a new bag myself. already have a small lowpro but i'v got a new lens and it's way too big to fit anything else in with it. time for a newy!


  • Lowepro is a great brand. I have couple of Lowepro models.

    It all depends on what you need. If you think the bag satisfies your need, I don't think you'd need another opinion. :)


  • danalec is absolutely right (should probly just copy and paste this into every thread), all that matters is if it works for you. But I will second that Lowepro stuff is great, although I have no basis for comparison cause both my camera bags are lowepro...


  • Ditto!

    I just bought my fourth bag, Lowepro of course, and as Doc says, none meet all my demands. Maybe I need another one!


  • Rob

    that sounds like a good opinion to me :P


  • Ive got a small Lowepro too. But its not big enough for my stuff anymore. I can fit it all in, but its really crowded in there. Im affraid im gonna break my filters or something, cause its a really tight fit right now.
    Guess i have to buy a new one soon, since im not done buying stuff for my camera yet :er:


  • It's a great bag and if i ever replace it, it'll be another Lowepro.


    Ditto... Lowepro is excellent.


  • lol, its always the way. Theres so much to buy. Oh well spend it why you can i say!


  • Just one point. Dont get regrets for buying something you know will work for you.

    Recently I purchased a fly fishing vest for my photography stuff as well as for fly fishing.

    Hey, it works.

    Yea it isn't a Lowepro or something else, but for my budget, you cant go wrong with $20.00 at Wal-Mart.


  • :-) Well Im still awaiting arrival, hopefully it will come soon! Ive decided that ive made the right choice and plus the price was brillant! :D


  • crumpler look pretty funky but im not sure how practical they are

    I have a Crumpler (the "3 million dollar home" bag). It's a fantastic bag - very practical with lots of pockets to keep all my stuff (like spare batteries, filters, etc) and well-designed. It's very sturdy, and doesn't look like a typical camera bag.

    I reckon that Lowepro bag sounds like a bargain though :-)


  • Very True! Well hopefully it should come soon so I can put it in to good use and see if It does what it says on the tin, as so to speak.


  • :D


  • :lmao: My point and shoot fits in my pocket......

    :thumbup: :greenpbl:

    I need a bigger camera to fit a bigger bag. Dont I?


  • its a good bag for walking around, lowepro is are a good company and make quality products, but for weddings you will need more gear than you can fit in it


  • i gotta plug for lowepro as well. i LOVE my lowe! it's perfect for my needs right now. (the key words being "right now".) but i love it nonetheless.


  • Bags are even worse than tripods. Soon you'll have a closetful of them and none will match your needs exactly.


  • I've got a few Lowepro bags and I love them. The AW rain cover is especally nice for when you get caught out in the rain.


  • I have one. Therefore it is the best bag in the world! :)

    Rob


  • I'm lucky. All my camera gear can fit into my Lowepro bag!
    Trouble is on the way though. All the compartments are full and I just ordered another lens! What to do when I leave the house? Which one to leave behind?
    Maybe it's better to buy a bigger bag also...

    Lowepro rules!

    Ha! Just when you’ve thought you’ve spent enough money on photo gear, along comes another lens/body/accessory that you don’t have room for!

    I have a Lowepro Photo Trekker Classic, which is a rather large backpack style bag. Is it large enough? Nope. I’m considering hiring a crew of Sherpas to help lug my gear around…


  • Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 user here. :D

    Can't speak highly enough of it! :D


  • crumpler look pretty funky but im not sure how practical they are


  • Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic user here.

    It comfortably carries my 20D with 24-70 f2.8, 10-22mm wide angle, 70-200 f2.8, my Canon A85, spare batteries for both cameras, a Jessops 2x TC, remote shutter release and lens hoods for each of my f2.8 lenses. I also used to lug around a Canon 75-300 IS USM lens. and i don't even use all the pockets in it.
    I know it's only 3 lenses but every one of them is a 77mm filter so they're all BIG..
    I normally carry it over one shoulder but for longer walks i put it on properly and it it's really comfortable. It's amazing how heavy you can make it and still carry it in comfort without straining your back.

    It's a great bag and if i ever replace it, it'll be another Lowepro.


  • Lowepro make excellent camera bags :thumbup: .. I wouldn't be without mine.







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