Manfrotto MB LF-WN-RP Camera Reporter Bag for DSLR Lifestyle Windsor, Grey

This is a combination review of the Windsor Reporter and Messenger M from Manfrotto. I have 2 Lowepro backpacks and 2 Tumi messenger bags with foam insert that I use to carry my gears but they are all good for specific purpose. I do mostly travel photography and most of the time I carry one body and switch between an ultra wide and a telezoom. Bodies I use are Canon 5DIII and 50D, lenses I use for travel mostly are Canon 16-35 2.8L II, 70-200 4L and 100-400 4.5L II. Being tired of switching lenses in the field all the time so I was thinking of carrying 2 bodies. I initially ordered the Reporter, it fits my 5DIII with 16-35 2.8L II attached and 50D with 70-200 4.5L attached, both facing down side by side, but the fit is very very tight. I also carry a GoPro with Karma Grip and it definitely would not fit in the bag. So I ordered the Messenger M thinking I would return the reporter. Received the Messenger M and it fits everything I want and more, but this thing looks and feel huge, almost like a carryon tote bag. The construction of both bags are good with plenty of padding and they look good, especially the Reporter. The bad thing about the Messenger M is that the magnetic closure is not secure and would be very bad for urban area like Rome or Barcelona. But the Messenger M would have room for the 5DIII with the 100-400 4.5L II attached and 50D with 16-35 2.8L attached, both at ready to shoot position.I decided to keep both bags even though the Reporter is too small for most occasions it is a very sleek bag for urban shooting. If you are not carrying big lenses and use it mostly for urban shooting, I doubt if you can find any better bag than the Reporter, though you could get a Tumi bag with a foam insert but that would likely cost you over 3 to 4 hundred dollars. For more gears, it is hard to beat the Messenger M. If you need anything bigger than the Messenger M you are not looking at a messenger bag anymore.

This is a combination review of the Windsor Reporter and Messenger M from Manfrotto. I have 2 Lowepro backpacks and 2 Tumi messenger bags with foam insert that I use to carry my gears but they are all good for specific purpose. I do mostly travel photography and most of the time I carry one body and switch between an ultra wide and a telezoom. Bodies I use are Canon 5DIII and 50D, lenses I use for travel mostly are Canon 16-35 2.8L II, 70-200 4L and 100-400 4.5L II. Being tired of switching lenses in the field all the time so I was thinking of carrying 2 bodies. I initially ordered the Reporter, it fits my 5DIII with 16-35 2.8L II attached and 50D with 70-200 4.5L attached, both facing down side by side, but the fit is very very tight. I also carry a GoPro with Karma Grip and it definitely would not fit in the bag. So I ordered the Messenger M thinking I would return the reporter. Received the Messenger M and it fits everything I want and more, but this thing looks and feel huge, almost like a carryon tote bag. The construction of both bags are good with plenty of padding and they look good, especially the Reporter. The bad thing about the Messenger M is that the magnetic closure is not secure and would be very bad for urban area like Rome or Barcelona. But the Messenger M would have room for the 5DIII with the 100-400 4.5L II attached and 50D with 16-35 2.8L attached, both at ready to shoot position.I decided to keep both bags even though the Reporter is too small for most occasions it is a very sleek bag for urban shooting. If you are not carrying big lenses and use it mostly for urban shooting, I doubt if you can find any better bag than the Reporter, though you could get a Tumi bag with a foam insert but that would likely cost you over 3 to 4 hundred dollars. For more gears, it is hard to beat the Messenger M. If you need anything bigger than the Messenger M you are not looking at a messenger bag anymore.

I bought this bag to carry my Sony A7iii after selling my Nikon system and lenses. This is my 3rd Manfrotto bag and I have full confidence in quality after years of using them. This bag is definitely a little more high fashion than most camera bags. If you don't mind a little metro flare as a man, it's perfect. For women it's definitely the most appropriate bag from Manfrotto. It's a very small messenger bag with a front pocket and reconfigurable valcro compartments. So far I have the following gear in the bag.1. Sony A7iii2. 24-104 F43. 85mm 1.4 GM4. 50mm 1.85. 16-35 Zeiss F46. Front pocket holds chargers, set of filters, and a small cleaning kit.The fit is very snug. I was hoping for slightly more space but it's totally functional.

Too small for too much and a bit bulky, but otherwise works like a charm for very slim laptops a DlSLR, 24-70 on body, and 70-200 on the side. You can squeeze in a small prime if need be if you wrap it up. With the nice plaid camera box installed a few squishables will fit in the main compartment with some altoids or keys on the side and some travel documents in the front.For the price and style it's a daily work or biz travel go to. Otherwise just nurd out and get a real backpack rather than this admittedly very cool modern day man purse-pack.

Although the product seems to be really good and with fine quality, mystuff630 is an unauthorized Manfrotto seller, that means you will not receive warranty from Manfrotto or any proof of authenticity, it really should be a warning when buying the product, so you can determine if you want it from this seller or not.

As other reviewers have pointed out, the magnetic closures pretty much ruin a perfect camera bag. That said, and while I'm still working out how to fit my favorite lenses and camera body into the bag, I find it's a very well-made bag, REAL LEATHER TRIM; the zippers all seem to operate without jamming and the bag seems stable and stays in place on the shoulder. One of the other reviewers had the magnetic closures replaced with better closures, I may go the same route if the current closures give me problems or unappreciated surprises. I still give the bag 5 stars because it's clearly a quality-made bag with plenty of potential....and room.

I give credit to Manfrotto for creating a stylish man-bag that cunningly doubles up as a camera bag. It's the only product like it on the market as far as I know, and is ideal for day/overnight trips, commuting etc. when you want to bring compact system-sized cameras with you for opportunistic shooting. It's also very light. That's where the compliments end. On the downside, it has nothing of the quality and ruggedness of the Kata bag line which Manfrotto took over. I had to go and buy studs for the bottom of the bag because there were none and not having a solid base and being made of fabric, the bottom would have got ruined the first time you put it down in damp conditions. The zips are not waterproof and the straps for the tripod reach under the bag, so they would get damaged without studs and probably still will get grazed. As far as I can tell, there is no rain resistant coating on it, though I don't expect it to be waterproof at this price point. It costs £85, which is not exactly expensive but I would have preferred that they fix the shortcomings I mentioned, make it a bag to last and charge an extra £40. It would have been a much more satisfactory product and better value for money.

This is a really good quality bag and super practical.I purchased without seeing it in a shop as I couldn't seem to find stock anywhere. It's probably a little bigger than the photos suggest but it's a perfect size.There's comfortable room for a mirrorless body, dslr, large (300mm) lens, and another smaller lens. There's also just about enough room for a 17" laptop plus flat space suitable for spare camera batteries.Inside the bag has good padding for the camera parts, including a cylindrical section for a lens.

This bag is utter rubbish. If you’re planning to carry a camera worth a few thousand pounds and a couple of lenses, stay away. This bag is not secure and only held down with a couple of magnetic poppers that do not stay closed. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!

Terrific bag - not the largest, but I didn't buy it for that - takes my SLR with prime lens attached plus another lens OR my SLR with a long zoom on its own.But this one is all about the quality of construction and classy looks. A great camera bag that doesn't LOOK like a camera bag. Love it

Love the bag - hate the magnetic clasps.The tabs are too long, making it impossible to engage the magnets without tipping the bag backwards and paying a great deal of attention to them.I might take some scissors to them.Top entry really useful.