Zing Designs ABK1 Accessory Bag (Black)

Comments about Zing Designs ABK1 Accessory Bag (Black):

I have to disagree. This thing is OK, but nowhere near the quality of their SLR covers. I bought this product elsewhere but wanted to leave this review here because I buy just as much stuff at B&H.

I bought this for my new Canon Powershot G1x because of that camera's awkward shape and because it is so new there is very little out that fits. The good news is, this case works for it. I just wanted something to slip the camera in and throw in my briefcase, backpack, or diaper bag, not a full-blown camera bag of its own.

My biggest complaint about this is that it looks like garbage. The two rubber panels on the front of it look cheap, and the worst part is that they are poorly glued onto the neoprene. The edges of the rubber pull back and you can see the nasty dried glue, instead of having a nice clean seam. Because this is an unusual item, there aren't many other reviews of it out there, but I read at least one where somebody checked a whole rack of them in a store and they all had the same problem. I also emailed Tiffen, owner of Zing, and they never even responded to me. For a company touting its innovative design, this one needs to go back to the drawing board.

The only reason I'm keeping it is because it works. It has loops for a belt strap (not included) or you could probably slide it through a detachable shoulder strap on your messenger bag or something like that. It also has the clips and an included strap to be used over your neck - it's designed to be doubled up with the other loops and hold binoculars on your chest. It's a little goofy as a shoulder strap of its own. The velcro holding the case closed actually extends about an inch or two beyond the front flap, which holds it shut well. All in all, I'm keeping it, but it will probably only be used until I find something for my G1x that looks better.

Comments about Zing Designs ABK1 Accessory Bag (Black):

I use this cover for my nikon d90 camera body when I travel. It packs snuggly and I can dump it in a carry-on. My only complaint is that the construction of the bag is not very good.

Comments about Zing Designs ABK1 Accessory Bag (Black):

The sewn on beltloops and size make the Zing Accessory Bag perfect for what I carry. I like it so much I bought another just in case it would disappear from the market!