Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Lucien I went and looked at the OMNI SPORT at the Lowepro page. Please can you tell me, does it just have the waistbelt or does it have a strap as well. I was wondering how well it sits if it does not have a strap as it seems to be a slightly odd shape for a waistbelt bag? Harold - ---------- From: Lucien_vD@compuserve.com To: leica-users <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Subject: Backpack Lowepro Date: 29 May, 1997 12:04 PM I currently use the Lowepro OMNI SPORT, it is not a backpack but it is taylor made for Leica Ms. check : http://www.lowepro.com/index.htm Smaller than the Traveler, the little Omni Sport is packed with features like the built-in waistbelt. Capacity: 1 Leica M with 35/2, 1 Leica M + Leicavit with 50/2, 90/2,8 Tele-Elmarit, 135/4, 24/2,8 + viewfinder, small Flash (Popular), Polfilter in box. FEATURES **Adjustable Waistbelt Batwing Straps ( Very confortable for long walk) Reverse Open Lid Fast convenient access to equipment (but you have to put it at horizontal before full open) Laminated Mesh Pockets protect delicate accessories and camera surfaces. But not AW !! Size:11.5W x 4D x 8H in. (29x 10x 20.5 cm) Weight:1 lb., 8 oz. (680g) Color:Black Materials:600 D TXP, High Density Closed Cell Foam, 210 D Nylon Lining As backpack there is also the Omni Trekker , but I have never use it, or seen it. The Omni Trekker is the largest bag in the series, It's a **convertible backpack/camera bag that fits right into the new Omni Trekker Extreme Case, Pelican 1550 or any other similarly sized hard case. It has a full zipper opening so that you can reach all of your gear without removing the bag from the case. The Omni Trekker extreme Case is water and air tight and has a purge valve and a fold-down handle. It's padlock ready so you can check it through on flights without worry. 35mm Capacity: 1 - 2 large professional SLRs, 8 - 9 lenses, flash and accessories FEATURES Hideaway Backpack Harness Adjustable CollarCut Shoulder Straps, sternum straps and waistbelt for a comfortable fit Reverse Open Lid Easy access to gear when carried on the shoulder Laminated Mesh Pockets Protect delicate accessories and camera surfaces Exterior Pockets 2 hold documents and accessories. Quick Release Buckles Provides extra security Non-Slip Lowepro Strap Curved to fit your shoulder. Attaches to metal D rings that hold full rotation clips Hand Grip For comfortable, attache-style carrying Size:18W x 6D x 13H in. (46 x 15 x 33 cm) Weight:5 lbs. 8 oz. (2.5 kg) Color: Black Materials:600 D TXP, High Density Closed Cell Foam, 210 D Nylon Lining Lucien BELGIUM - ----------