Genus Shooter Backpack

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The Genus shooter backpack really holds a ton of equipment - so I was looking forward to use it on longer shoots that include a lot of travel.

The positive about it is that it stores 5 lenses, a DSLR body, Zacuto EVF, a shoulder rig with counter weights, a shotgun mic, Zomm H4n, chargers, filters, cards and batteries, even a Glidecam HD 2000 - basically all equipment a DSLR filmmaker needs to pack.
The problem is that it gets so bulky that it wont fit in the over-head compartment of some smaller national flights. The next much bigger problem is that fully packed my backpack weights around 30lbs and was very uncomfortable to carry, as its straps are attached too low and the waist belt isnt adding any further support. Its hard to understand how Genus built such an non-ergonomic backpack.

So even walking short distances or just walking through an airport can be really a big pain - for your back!!

Last but not least: The zipper for the laptop compartment only lasted around 2 months. I never had any issues with the zippers of my Lowepro backpacks and therefor was very disappointed about the poor build quality.

If you need a cheap backpack to store your equipment and e.g just drive it around in a car: go for it!
If you plan on actually carrying it as a backpack on your back: find a good doctor/physiotherapist!!

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I use the backpack with my DSLR equipment, I fit one camera body with lens plus 6 lenses, and I still have enough room for filters, mikes and various accessories. I've been in the rain with it a few times and I had no problems of leakage. If you you have to hit many locations in one day, I think this is the best traveling bag.

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As a documentary filmmaker and videojournalist, I'm often doing things "run and gun", and I used to get tired of needing to frantically haul multiple things full of gear around. This backpack solves that problem because it can carry it all, and with its velcro compartment dividers its totally customizable to snugly hold everything. The construction of it is super rugged, and the waterproof zipper coverings as well as the security-minded zipper snaps are great little details. Basically I'm totally satisfied.

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Did a lot of research on backpacks such as these and decided on the Shooter. All my gear fits into this backpack "just right." At first thought it might be too shallow to hold my Sony Z5 and then found another zipper that expanded the space in the main body of the backpack in such a manner that there is plenty of "head room" so to speak.

The straps adjust in such a way that the weight of the backpack is distributed on the back in a very comfortable fashion.

Being able to carry the tripod on the outside is really helpful.

Am very pleased.

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I got this backpack as part of my essential shooting kit for my Panasonic HPX170. Overall, this is an impressive backpack.

It is one of the toughest backpacks available at BH as far as I can tell, being made out of heavy duty nylon. No holes in the bottom of this pack. I can sling my professional tripod on of the buckles with no problems. And the zippers click together to help ensure that there isn't any accidental slippage of the zippers.

The pack has a lot of little hidden features too, like a pull-out rain cover, a reflective panel for when you're traveling at night (that doubles to cover the backpack straps if you want to carry it like a suitcase. this panel also attaches to the inside if you don't want anything to do with it), lots of hidden compartments all over the outside, chest and waist straps to secure it to your body, etc.

The inside of the backpack leaves a little to be desired. Sure, it can expand to an additional 7 inches for those who are carrying mammoth cameras. But for my HPX, there is almost too much room and it can move around inside a little. I wish there was a strap inside to wrap around your camera to secure it. But unless you're running a marathon with this thing on your back, I don't think you would have anything to worry about.

The backpack is balanced and has a hard bottom with feet so you can easily stand it up without fearing it falling over. The top handle is a solid design so it is always up and ready to grab.

The inside is just one big compartment, stuffed with customizable panels. Fitting my camera inside, I can only make about 4 panels inside, maybe 5. The panel sizes just seem a little awkward. I leave most of the paneling out of the bag at home. Since my system is purely P2, I don't need to many compartments to organize my stuff. I'm not sure how well this would work for someone carrying lots of lenses, etc.

There are two additional compartments in the backpack: one for a laptop, and one for personal items.

My biggest complaint is that the backpack is too big. When traveling in crowded areas, I really am apologizing to everyone for bumping them with my pack and squeezing through. So it feels like there is a lot of room inside the pack that isn't utilized fully by the design of the paneling. But, I am no fung shui master, and I am not so great at packing trucks for moving, so this could be a personal flaw instead of an engineering one.

Overall, I do love this pack. I feel that my gear is safe inside and I appreciate all the advance thinking on the part of the people who crafted this thing.

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A very special bag

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Great bag for the price. It has very deep compartments, great for carrying a video camera, or for making compartments for a DSLR and lenses, etc.

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It is a large bag to carry or transport significant photo and video essential. A bit heavy especially as you load it up with gear!

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Wonderful flexibilty. I really am blown away by the quality of this backpack/case. I would buy this again.No trouble with recommending to others in need good protection for your equipment.

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I was really unsure if it would be better to have a bag or backpack and I'm SO happy that I went with this. It's large and has pockets for everything. There is plenty of padding to keep everything safe, too. I love all of the pockets for stashing everything you can think of. There's also a built in waterproof cover which I didn't remember reading about but is a nice feature. All of the zippers lock (snap) together as well. I would 100% buy this again--love it!

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This is the primary storage that we use for our Panasonic HVX-200A.

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It holds:
- 1 medium size camcorder
- 1 shotgun mic
- 1 shoulder mount
- 3 chargers + cables
- duct tapes
- overhead headphones
It has: rain cover, tons of separators
Look and feel of the bag scream quality.
Might be a bit bulky for some. However, with the amount of protection it can give you, I'm not complaining.
Remove the back cover and it becomes a back pack.
It looks small enough you can bring it on the plan.

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Huge room. Super tough. Built like a tank! Holds my Sony EX1R, MacBook Pro, and all the accessories. Highly recommended!

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So I've read in other reviews that this bag is big, bulky and heavy...it's true it is. But you know what? It holds everything I need and more! I have my Sony AX-2000,17" laptop, batteries, battery charger, 50' of xlr cable, a clapboard, shotgun mic, and boom pole and tripod on either side! The camera is safe in a little compartment I was able to customize with the removable inserts, and the bag is built like a well made tank. The zippers all have waterproof linings, and there is even a rain poncho for the bag, tucked away in a little compartment on the bottom. It can be used as a bagpack, or you can zip a cover over the shoulder straps that neatly hide all loose ends and it becomes a piece of luggage. I like this bag, it's well built and feels like it will last. The quality is great. If you work by yourself and need to fit a lot of gear in a space you can make mobile, and feel peace of mind that it will all be safe and sound when you open it up, this is the bag for you.

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Others say the bag is big or bulky, but I really don't see it as cumbersome. I wear it as a backpack and it only feels heavy than say a normal bookbag, but that is do to all the equipment you can fit in it. I put my Sony FX7 and my Sony a55 inside, and still had room for my light, cables, fisheye lens for the FX7, filters, tapes, extra batteries, and there is still more room in this bag.

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I purchased this bag to use with my Sony FX-1000 camcorder for day shoots in New York.

Things that are great about it:
Plenty of room and pockets for all that you need.
Ample computer section
Lots of padding, will definitely keep camera safe.

Things that aren't so great abou it:
As other reviewers have mentioned, this bag is big. To put it in perspective it feel about the size of a roller carry on. To wear it as a backpack will be a little cumbersome but possible.

Despite that, I would definitely buy it again.

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I use this pack to store all of my video equipment while traveling and shooting documentaries. I can store nearly all of my gear into this one backpack. It's many compartments all come in handy. The makers have really thought of everything when designing this pack. For those one-man-band filmmakers, this pack is a must have.

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i use it carry my sony hvr z5p camera along with my nikon slr camera gear. there is enough place to also carry both chargers, tapes and an additional lenses too.

the great thing about this product is that its spacious and well built. cameras are safe inside, no chances of getting damaged incase the bag knocks against something hard (like a rock especially if you are going on trek).

i have to still carry it in a domestic flight only then will know whether it comfortably fits into my cabin box above my seat. if no then that's a sure drawback.

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I'm very impressed with this backpack.

The build quality is excellent, it feels solid in your hand, like it's built to last.

It's design and features come across as very well thought out.

It's comfortable to wear and there are adjustable straps.

There is a lot of room for storage so most likely this will hold all the gear you would need on any trip. It also has a place for a 15" laptop as well, which helps to review and edit your shots that day.

There are TONS of features on this bag just waiting to be discovered.

The one downside to all this is that this bag is a bit on the heavy side and is fairly bulky, but it's still comfortable enough to use. For all this space you can't really expect it to be small. This backpack was designed to be big.

I'd definitely recommend this to a friend to buy, I'm very happy with it!

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This Backpack holds everything you may need plus some extra. The bag is a bit heavy but i find that the weight is very well distributed and my back is not strained as has been the case with other more expensive backpacks.