Samsonite 708BK Microfiber Compact Video Bag Reviews



Amazon.com Customer Reviews

very pleased - Review written on April 27, 2008
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

this bag is awesome. plenty of room for my mini dv and my digital camera and all of the accessories
Very good, but a bit small maybe - Review written on April 10, 2008
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

This is a very good bag, it really protects my camera. However, if it had been just a tiny bit bigger, it would have been perfect. (just so that I can insert my extra tapes, charger, etc, in there as well)
Camera Bag - Review written on April 07, 2008
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

The bag fits nicely my HD video camera and my digital camera. It also can fit all of the cords that attach to my video camera. Very good investment.
good bag for the price - Review written on April 05, 2008
* * * *
Rating: 4 out of 5

I've had this for over a year and it has been serving it's purpose pretty well. It obviously isn't the same quality as most SLR bags which start at over $50, but it's hard to beat for the price. The strap on mine started ripping a few months after I got it, but it's still hanging on and can be replaced cheaply. It's a great bag for amateurs like myself who just want something to hold a DSLR and don't need anything fancy.
Camera Bag - Review written on March 30, 2008
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

I have a Sony 15 times zoom digital camera I bought this bag for. This bag has adjustable sections for my compact digital camera to fit in right next to my sony Camera. It seems to be well built, has extra pockets, has a zipper closure as well as velcro. It suits my needs perfectly. I'm very happy with this purchase, especially for the price. I did shop around and this was the best deal for the best price.
Great bag! - Review written on March 03, 2008
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

Great bag, lots of pockets to store everything you may need. Durable design at a great price.
Excellent - especially at the price - Review written on February 29, 2008
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

This is an excellent little camera bag. I have a Nikon D40 and it fits perfect in this bag. The sides and interior walls are nicely padded and there are pockets for everything. I have taken it on planes or backed it in a suitcase (for a long trip where I didn't want to worry about forgetting it on the plane) and it has worked great. It is a convenient size, sturdy and generally a good camera bag - especially at this price.
Great For What It Is, But TOO SMALL for SLR's - Review written on February 11, 2008
* * * *
Rating: 4 out of 5

This bag demonstrates great quality at a great price. However, I just bought a Canon XTi, and I find it far too tight. It fits with my small 50mm lens, but once I get another lens (and believe me you'll have more than 1 eventually), I feel I will have to get another bag. Just keep in mind its more miniature than it looks in the pics!
Nice bag, but bigger than expected - Review written on February 05, 2008
* * * *
Rating: 4 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful.

I bought this bag to use with my Panasonic PV-GS320 Mini-DV camera. It's a good quality bag with lots of pockets. I also like the three adjustable padded Velcro-dividers in the main center section which can move to expand or contract to divide up the center pocket as needed. Or you can move the dividers out of the way and use the whole pocket. Unfortunately, it is quite a bit bigger than I expected. I could almost fit two of these PV-GS320 cameras in the main pocket if I squeezed hard. In fact, the bag is actually bigger than an old bag I was using for my old Panasonic VHS-C camcorder.

Here are the internal dimensions (not stretched):
Main pocket: 8.5"w x 3.75"d x 5.5"t (without dividers)
Large front pocket: 5.0"t x 8.25"w x 1"d
Two side pockets: 4.5"w x 4.5"t x 1"d

If I were to do it over, I'd go smaller.
camcorder bag - Review written on January 19, 2008
* * * *
Rating: 4 out of 5

I like this product,but I think the zippers across the top are a little weak.
Great Bag - Review written on January 02, 2008
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This bag is great! It fits all the accessories, battery, battery charger, cables and multiple disks. Even has elastic straps to hold the remote. Just in case you were wonder what type of camera I have that fits (Panasonic HDC SX-5).
well made product - Review written on December 31, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

Item was exactly as described. ordered two for christmas presents and both recipents were pleased.
This bag is excellent - Review written on December 30, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

As many of the other reviewers have said this bag is roomy without being bulky. It is made of quality material and should hold up quite well to all kinds of use and travel. I have room now in one bag for my digital camera and my little video camera, plus a host of accessories. The movable separators makes it nice so that you can vary the amount of space necessary for any item. All in all a great bag!!
Great Camera bag! - Review written on December 26, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

I purchased this camera bag for my new Canon Powershot S5 IS and couldn't be happier with it. It is made very durable and has plenty of space for anything that you will need. There are many compartments to keep your extras separated. The camera fits in it with plenty of room, yet is well protected. The strap is very nice and padded, too. I have small shoulders, but it works for me. I am sure that this bag will last for a long time. I would highly recommend it to anyone! Samsonite 708BK Microfiber Compact Video Bag
Well-made, good price, just a little small for camcorder - Review written on November 30, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

Has a total of 4 pockets. I like the quality, but have to return it cuz it's too small for my camcorder with charger, extra batteries, tapes, wide-angle lense, & video light.
Good Carry Bag - Review written on June 28, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

It is good to hold all cam coder related things and can hold cameras too.
Perfect size and great quality - Review written on June 18, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
4 customers found this review helpful.

This bag fits my Panasonic Camcorder sdr-h18 and all peripherals perfectly. Plus, room for a separate digital camera. Very high quality.
Just the bag I wanted - Review written on May 26, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5

I bought this bag to house my GS80 camcorder and A400 digi cam (in its own case). It fits perfectly. I also have the camcorder av cables, power adapter/cable, 5 minidv tapes and spare battery stored in it. The bag has more room (actually the side pockets are still empty). The bag is solidly built. The two adjustable dividers within the bag is a good idea. Well worth the money spent. So far I am very pleased with it. Item arrived much earlier than expected (as I chose free shipping). Thank you Amazon.
Excellent bag - as expected - Review written on January 22, 2007
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Quality is very good, roomy for camera & its accessories. Using for my Sony HC42 + its accessories.
It's a good bag - Review written on January 04, 2007
* * * *
Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

It's a good bag for the money. But just a little to small for what I would like it to be. I would have liked to have been able to carry my cables, chager and acessaries, not with this one
Excellent product - Review written on August 08, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I bought two of these bags and they work perfectly for both of my SLR cameras. For the price it is an excellent product!
nice bag - Review written on August 07, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I bought this for the great price and was very pleasantly surprised to find a nice, quality made bag for such a bargain. The materal and craftmanship are good enough for the Samsonite name and I'm amazed I found it so affordable as well.
A bit cramped but satisfied. - Review written on August 03, 2006
* * * *
Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

The bag is good quality and has several side and interior pockets to store the additional paraphrenalia with the camera. However, it is a bit tight for my Olympus E-500 along with two lenses. A few more inches of space would have been better. I need to store one lens straight up and other attached to the camera or sideways in order to carry both. Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase.
Very pleased with this Samsonite Bag - Review written on July 28, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

It was delivered earlier than when I was expecting it. Perfect Bag for camera and accessaries. Once again I am very pleased with this purchase.
Camera Bag - Review written on July 01, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This has been a great value for the money. Not only was it a delight to get more than I had anticipated, but the quality and workmanship is great. I have plenty of room for my camera, cords and all of the lenses that I have added to my collection with room to spare.
No problems the whole time!!! - Review written on June 29, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

They were great! I received it 3 days after I purchased it, much faster then I thought it was gonna be. I highly recommend them!
Shipping is the same value as the item - Review written on April 21, 2006
* * * *
Rating: 4 out of 5
4 customers found this review helpful, 3 did not.

The bag itself looks good, price is unbeatable, but if you're just going to buy this because of the price, then you might consider other bags in the market. If you buy this online and have it shipped, shipping will cost almost the same amount as the bag itself.

You could try to buy another bag and have Amazon ship it for free!!
Great Bag! - Review written on March 27, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
12 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

This bag is very high quality. I have a Canon S2 IS and it 2 of them could fit in this bag. If you have a larger digital camera or if you have a SLR with extra lenses and accessories this is the bag for your. It is bigger than I am looking for but it is great quality and you can't beat the price. This would also fit a compact camcorder and it's accessories. There are several zip compartments. The main compart has 2 padded dividers that you can move around and velcro into the places you want them. The lid has a mesh lining and a zipper so you can store extra stuff in there. There are 2 side pockets and a front pocket. The front pocket has additional pockets on the inside to help keep you organized.
Very Handy - Review written on March 08, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful.

I have a point and shoot camera and a few gadgets like lenses and filters + extra bateries. For the purpose of carrying a medium size camera plus all that stuff, it's perfect! It's compact and still leaves plenty of space for my things. The material is also very nice and the bag looks really good. Recommended.
a good deal, with good quality - Review written on February 28, 2006
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

i am so delighted to get this deal, low low price without compromising the quality.
The perfect small bag - Review written on December 27, 2005
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful.

Since my digital camera and dv cam are both canon, I can carry one power cord and the 2 bricks. This small bag fits my G1 and my optura 30, 2 bricks, 1 powercord, usb cable and 6 tapes. It all fits perfectly.
Awesome bag! - Review written on December 12, 2005
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
12 customers found this review helpful.

This bag is great. Fits my Canon EOS Rebel XT, 70-300mm lens, 18-55mm lens, filters, and there's even room for more. This bag has far exceeded my expectations, and for only $9.99, you can't lose.
Finally received the product... Fits my G3 perfectly... - Review written on February 03, 2004
* * * * *
Rating: 5 out of 5
17 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

After a long wait, finally got the bag from Amazon! Heard from Amazon's customer service that they ordered this from another supplier.

After opening the product, I was amazed to look at the finish. You can bet on Samsonite. I have Canon G3 with 3 lenses, lens adapter, a small cleaning kit, charger and cables supplied with G3. I can fit all of them in this bag very well. I should be able to keep the manual at the bottom of the bag if I remove that extra (removable) pad. If I re-arrange all these, I am sure I can keep one more G3 size item in the bag... may be my next camcorder?

This is my thrid bag for my G3. I was not happy with the other two. I guess I won't need to shop around any more...