Manfrotto MB MP-RL-70BB Pro Roller Bag 70 (Black)

My first impression was that this is a very well made bag and should hold up well to professional use. It was described at being able to be able to hold a DSLR with a 70-200 2.8 IS attached, so I decided to give that a try first and it fits just fine. I also slid my Sigma 150-600mm lens in there and it also fits no problem. This a beast of a lens and really doesn’t fit shoulder bags very well. So this fact alone sold me on this bag. The internal padding is as expected for a messenger bag and should protect from minor abuse. If you look at the photo below, you can see that the straps attach to the bag on the back and at an angle. This is a little different from other bags and I wasn’t sure how it ride on my body. I am happy to say that I actually prefer this and it feels a little more snug when I’m working my way through crowds of people at events. The Velcro on the main lid flap is very loud, so I really can’t see myself using it for events. There is a built in flap that allows you to cover the Velcro and rely solely on the buckles to keep it close. But what I really like, is that there is a top zipper on the lid flap that allows you to access everything inside your bag. I was even able to get into the smaller front area via the top zipper. This is incredibly handy and one of my favorite features of the bag. The front zipper area isn’t as large as I’d like it to be, but it is good enough to fit some batteries, memory cards, a pen, business cards, lens filters, and a few other accessories. I am also able to put a larger speedlight in there for when I may need one. It’s a tight fit, but it works fine enough for me. It’s important to note that there isn’t any padding in the front area, so anything in there isn’t going to fair as well if you get into a fight with your bag. The front flap itself also has a zippered section that works great for stowing away small things like paper itineraries, band aids, small snacks, lens cloth, gum, etc. Inside the bag, there is also a laptop sleeve that is well padded and should most 15″ laptops. I don’t plan on bringing a laptop out with me on active shoots, so this area works as a fantastic place to store more of my unused filters and lens caps. It’s easily accessed via the top zipper as well and wide enough that they don’t stack up much in there. There are a few different attachment points and the zippers have great pull strings. It also came with a chest strap that allows you to keep the bag tight across your body, but I forgot about it and it isn’t pictured below. I have never used it and I don’t see myself using it unless I was using this bag while on a bike or out skiing. Also not pictured is the rain cover. It’s the middle of winter here and I have it tucked away in my office and failed to include it in the photos. I have tried it on the bag and it fits perfectly. I plan on using one of the mesh water bottle pouches to stow it when I’m out in the rainy seasons.No bag is perfect and this one has a few things that could use improvement. First off, the pad on the strap likes to move around on it’s own. The strap itself is wide enough that I usually just take the removable pad off and not worry about it. If you aren’t used to carrying a loaded bag around for hours at a time, I would recommend easing into using it without the pad. Another aspect of the strap that I don’t care for, is that it has a buckle for doing quick adjustments. This buckle is so easy to use that sometimes it comes loose on it’s own and adjusts itself. I don’t need this feature and I really don’t like things moving on their own, so I just shortened one side of the strap and moved the quick adjustment buckle to the bottom of it’s side. Not a perfect work around, but it is working fine for me. There are two mesh water bottle pouches on the sides of the bag, but they are only suitable for smaller sized bottles. I can’t see myself using them much and I have been just putting small things like my keys, a multi-tool or snacks in them instead.

I have the original Bumblebee backpack from Kata (bought sometime around 2011 and it's still perfect) before it merged with Manfrotto. I absolutely love that bag but when I wanted something smaller, I had used a Crumpler messenger bag for 10ish years. That bag took a beating and it was time to replace it-- when I saw that the Bumblebee line was still alive and kicking, I knew this was the one.I have a 5D series with battery grip-- It can fit in the bag *vertically* with a 70-200 attached! And the top opening is really convenient for access. Because it fits vertically, I can also fit an additional 2 lenses and 2x converter or flash/ some sort of combination of them. Do note that when loaded up like that, the bag is *heavy* and using the 1-shoulder to carry it is probably only possible for the brave souls who haven't yet experienced the joys of back and neck pain. But to each their own! The point is, the bag fits a LOT of stuff if you really want it to.I'll update with photos when I can but I am so happy with this purchase! My gear feels protected and when I load it up with a sensible amount of gear, the strap is quite comfy to bear the weight on one shoulder.

Perfect for me. Fits all of my camera lenses and equipment. Sturdy and rolls smoothly. Only complaint is the instructions do not explain how to attach the tripod. And there's no customer service support to help me out with the issue.

I am a part-time pro photographer. This is a really nice bag. Think Tanks are sort of the industry standard, but way too expensive. This bag seems solid and holds a ton of gear. I will need to put it through a full season of weddings and such, but it is a Manfrotto and they make quality stuff.

I'd give it five stars and maybe I'm being too picky. It is a larger bag than I thought it was. For sure, it will not be accepted in cabin in regional flights (only reason why I gave it four stars). But it is very, very well made. it is also very deep. You can put a Canon 5D with 24-70 lens on it's back. Fits all my gear and much more (2 DSLR; 5 lenses, converter, flash, CamRanger, accessories, 15" laptop, cleaning equipment, iPad etc.) with ease. Expect a big bag a a lot of room.

This camera bag is exactly what I have needed for so long and just didn’t know it! It has tons of great features with plenty of room to store my larger lens. Fully loaded with my gear, this bag hangs on my body perfectly and doesn’t feel super heavy. I just recently purchased a Canon 7d Mark ii with a battery grip and it fits great. This bag is also padded very well which provides much comfort knowing my gear will be safely stored. For me, the part that tops the cake is once the main flap is closed, the top zippered access opens plenty for me to easily remove my camera with the grip attached. This bag is like a long lost friend I never knew I needed until I got it. Absolutely love it!!

the threads that hold the zipper on the main compartment are pulling out. i have had it 5 weeks, now im certain the whole zipper will pull off, it already is, dumping my camera gear on the ground. useless, and im getting the run around from Norman Camera, and their 21 day return policy that starts when you order it. and the bars that hold the telescoping handle are located ON the INSIDE! with no padding. im supposed to put my expensive lenses and bodies on hard steel? im blown away that manfrotto put their name on this piece of crap obviously made by some dumb luggage company with a manfrotto logo stitched on. I would expect as much from a cheap Chinese no name brand. edit- Manfrotto stepped up and replaced the bag, so far, the zipper is holding...

Best upgrade I could I ask for plenty of room for the cam + 2 lenses and my laptop it can be a bit bulky but appreciate the space and it’s comfy to wear

Es una maleta de alta calidad. Vale mucho la pena la inversión. Es espaciosa y con muy buenos acabados. La compraría nuevamente.