The Bellroy Venture Camera Sling! Testing with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, DJI, & Leica Cameras!

[@DomenickTina]

I inspected every aspect of the bag and everything from the stitching to the hardware looked top notch. The leather was soft, the logo embossed precisely, and even the lining felt luxurious. It was hard to believe that this wasn't a kislux LV Nano bag.

[@davidgatchalian885]

Appreciate your detailed reviews, in particular the load outs. As a Fuji user, this helped steer me towards the 6l Venture. Thanks.

[@DesmondCheng]

nice glad this helped you out! I got a new short video dropping this Friday about my travel camera sling =)

[@lisapotash4790]

I’ve had this bag a couple of years, and overall like it. Nice quality, like being able to access the zipper with 2 pulls rather than just one. Room for iPhone 15pro keys, and another couple of other small items in the outside zip. Can’t remove the dividers, but when you push the two to the left and right sides, it leaves a good sized space in the middle. Very durable and lightweight. I like the option for one of the dividers to fold in half, allowing you to stack/protect lenses on the bottom and odd things on top. You can switch the strap for left or right side carry. A bag that is good for on the go, rather than travel.

[@DesmondCheng]

nice thanks for ur input! but yeah good for on the go as opposed to travel!

[@craig_cunha]

Nice review and appreciate you showing all the different camera brand/lens combo options and how they fit. Wish they made a couple of small camera versions, like a 3L and 6L. This one is too large for my use case.

[@DesmondCheng]

yeah i hope they make a smaller one soon!

[@enriquediaz7547]

I’m surprised you hadn’t reviewed this bag. I also wish it had a internal, rear pocket & a rear, external zippered pocket. I do like the minimal attachment points underneath.

[@DesmondCheng]

better late than never!!! The Ulanzi Camera Sling bag is essentially this bag, but it has external and internal rear pockets!

[@enriquediaz7547]

@@DesmondCheng Thats good to know! Thanks for the response and input.

[@lisapotash4790]

It does have an external zippered pocket that runs parallel to the main zipper, and best suited for longer, flatter objects or an iPhone or wallet and keys. It also has an inner zipper that sits along the top of the main compartment. It’s small, good enough for sunglasses, or than a smaller batteries.

[@Chris230889]

Thanks this is the video I needed! I needed a sling to fit the A7RV, 24GM and 70-200 f4GII and I think this will do the trick. I have the Wandrd Sling 9L as well but it's just so much bulkier for certain situations.

[@DesmondCheng]

glad i could help!

[@shooterx9083]

the strap is detachable and can be flipped so you can wear it on either shoulder, front or back

[@DallyFaut]

I used to think that owning a luxury bag was an unattainable dream, until kislux told me that this dream is actually very close. The sense of fashion comes not only from the brand, but also from personal matching and attitude.

[@kqschwarz]

The lack of a back-sleeve is no problem for my use case, but the strap is a bit ackward. I did end up purchasing this bag specifically for travel, as it can be crushed flat very easily to be packed in my suitcase. I always use a backpack for my gear, but sometimes I don't want to take it with me if I am in a city and it is very hot outside. Having this bag gives me the option to leave the backpack in the hotel and take only what I absolutely need for an afternoon walk in the city. I personally would not attach my tripod to the straps underneath, but they are excellent for stuffing a jacket temporarily when walking around a city. I have way too much gear for this to be a primary bag, but as a secondary bag it is great. All the best.

[@DesmondCheng]

yeah i love how i can crush it flat! ive been taking the venture sling 6L with me on most of my trips!

[@JamesWebster1975]

Yes the straps underneath are absolutely useless for hanging a tripod from.

[@DesmondCheng]

@@JamesWebster1975 =)

[@backslashio]

I just bought this bag before I saw your review - felt like I was missing something. Thankyou for pointing out about the strap that you can actually feed the padding through the buckle - I thought it wouldn't even work because the gap is so tight so when in messenger mode I originally barely had any padding on my shoulder! Glad I got the later version too where they replaced the shiny zippers with matte - yet only on selected bags otherwise I may have gone with blue. A sleeve at the back of the dividers would've been handy for a number of reasons, its a little too camera orientated and stops it from being suited to everyday carry when you don't have gear. I do also wish the tripod straps were twice as thick to give me more piece of mind, even with an umbrella secured it still felt like it could fall out due to the 45 degree angle when on my back. I ended up getting the 9L venture too to accommodate my 6L and 10L so I can just choose a bag based on my loadout for different uses - terrible for my finances!

[@DesmondCheng]

i know right? the hunt for the perfect bag continues!!! I liked the Wandrd Rogue and the new Moment Slings. Check those out! I got videos on those too =)

[@frankygamaliano7058]

I bought the 10L to replace my PD sling as you can flatten bellroy sling and pack it in your luggage, and use it at your destination as daypack. I wish it has internal or external zip area at the back to keep iPad mini, passport or other travel documents. I really have difficulty keeping my passport along with the camera gears.

[@GOekks]

it doesn't fit on the outside?

[@DesmondCheng]

i agree i wish it had a sleeve for it! Try the Ulanzi sling, its similar but has a sleeve!

[@1RetroMetro1]

Been waiting for a review of this bag with Canon to test. Amazing stuff, good review and appreciate for the many options of camera's in the bag!!! Cheers that deserves a sub! Would you go with this over peakdesign?

[@DesmondCheng]

thanks! yes i would do this over peak design. BUT i would go WANDRD over this!

[@robreyez]

hey there great video. any chances of fitting a 10inch tablet in any of the other pockets or in the interior if you move the divider to the side?thanks in advance..

[@DesmondCheng]

Thanks! Yes it will, however there wont be much room for anything else!

[@blackmamba6938]

In my opinion they did the adjustable strap part correctly. Obviously if you want it opened wide, then the adjustment part will be in the middle. If you want it on the side, then you have to pull it tight, on one side. The sleeve missing is a big downside.

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thanks for showing this bag. Do you think it would fit, in some way, a Sony A7CR or A7CII and the FE 70-200/4 Macro G II (hood reversed) in some way or will the multiple compartments prevent it? Thank you and take care.

[@DesmondCheng]

hmmm great question. unfortunately i dont have this bag anymore to test out.

[@stevenwaldstein2839]

@@DesmondCheng Understand. What caused you to sell it?

[@mrpurple33]

I'm thinking about this for an x100v... I mean.. if you want to carry other things in there as well. you could adapt the dividers so that one of them is smaller. Then you could fold one divider down and have space for other things.. like water, a book or whatever.. I feel like a camera would bounce around without the dividers.. like in the 6L ?

[@DesmondCheng]

The 10L is too big for the x100V in my opinion! I've been using the Alpaka Vertex for my X100 lately. Another option is Peak Design. And Wandrd Rogue sling!

[@mrpurple33]

@@DesmondCheng Thank you! I decided to go with the 6L Venture.

[@DesmondCheng]

@@mrpurple33 great option!

[@TxusLikido]

What an interesting topic! I used to buy fake stuff in high school because I simply couldn't afford what I wanted. It's desirable, and if I can get what I want from a kislux for a few dozen bucks, sure, why not?

[@thatvietguyonline]

Good review, thanks

[@DesmondCheng]

thanks!

[@jdjiang4958]

Thanks for the video! Answered most of my questions regarding the bag. Just wondering if you have a wandrd veer packable bag? I am thinking to stash this bellroy sling like an insert into the wandrd veer bag just so that i can carry my camera stuff with dual straps most of the time to prevent sore shoulders. The dimensions seem to indicate that the bellroy would fit almost snuggly, but i wasnt sure. Would be great if you have the veer to check this out 😅

[@DesmondCheng]

yes i have the wandrd veer. the straps are a bit too flimsy and offer no support which is why i havent really used it!

[@marcisroaming]

So you lose the flat zipper pouch on the interior back wall that the 9L has. That's perfect for an iPad mini or other small tab. Very disappointing.

[@mattali4163]

It was this close 🤏 to being just about perfect

[@afiskandar]

hi, any idea if it can fit a full body dslr such as a nikon d3 easily?

[@DesmondCheng]

it should fit, but with no lens attached!

[@oxeneers]

Would love this but unfortunately with no stabilization strap, it's a hard one to purchase for me. That stabilization strap is key.

[@DesmondCheng]

go for the wandrd rogue! it has one!

[@AndreMsv]

If you can't afford designer bags and feel a certain way about expensive designer bags, then don't watch this video. Like do you read a video title before clicking on it? The title makes it clear that the video will be about designer bags. I find these types of videos very helpful and although I can't afford these bags yet, I know one day I will. I wanted to know which designer bag was truly worth my hard-earned money and one that I would get the most out of. That being said, if you're reading this, thank you for sharing this video with us and please make more videos like this. Maybe kislux is your next choice?

[@tonyshort7279]

I bought this bag a couple of months ago and the only negative point I have is it won't stand up, keeps rolling over due to the curved bottom. I've loaded mine with a Canon R5 c/w RF 24-70 f2.8L or RF15-35 f2.8L attached and enough space (just) for the RF 70-200 f4L.

[@DesmondCheng]

ah yes good point! forgot to mention that. Thanks!

[@karmatopden3417]

Can thus fit leica SL3 +90mm+50mm lens ?

[@DesmondCheng]

hmmm unfortunately i dont have those lenses to test on so not entirely sure!

[@MolinaFarler]

I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...

[@MunroMcLaren]

I wish it came in a 4L option.

[@DesmondCheng]

ditto!

[@enriquediaz7547]

Dang… you got some nice cameras!

[@DesmondCheng]

thanks!

[@photodesignch]

Just FYI. I have bellroy mini sling for my Fuji x-e4 + 3 lenses setup. It’s actually perfect fit! So I agreed the 10L is an overkill.

[@DesmondCheng]

nice! i have the venture 6L and i probably use that the most out of any other sling so far!

[@MarlerDunshee]

I have 2 Vernis pieces that friends often ask about and when I tell them the truth is fake, no one believes me. So now, I still like to buy kislux bags. However, it makes me sick to think that there are still a few websites selling fake products as genuine products.

[@ConstanzeTrn]

I saved up money for a few months to buy a ZP, but it got scratched on the third day. I cried so much, and then my boyfriend bought me a bag from kislux for me to carry alternately. Anyway, there are so many bags on the street, so as long as others can't see it, I think it's fine. The thought is there.

[@ProsperSchweda]

kay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kisluxbag book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations

[@darrenhaken]

I bought this bad and I simply cannot keep it. How did anyone else cope with the dividers providing zero support to the items? If my camera is in the middle divider it will slide around and crush other items. Baffling.

[@DesmondCheng]

yeah i sold it!

[@darrenhaken]

@@DesmondChengit’s not just me then!!

[@DesmondCheng]

@@darrenhaken my fave 2 camera slings are the bellroy venture sling 6L for a single camera (no lenses), and the wandrd rogue 6L if i want to carry a lil extra!

[@darrenhaken]

@@DesmondChengI tried the Wandrd in a shop but I found it held a lot less than the Peak Design 6L. And the strap isn’t easy to adjust, unless I misunderstood. I’ll have to give it another try with your high rating 😊

[@DesmondCheng]

@@darrenhaken i used it yesterday, adjustment seemed fine!

[@MounGritsch]

All dat kislux bags sssssoooooooo gorgeous

[@miker7808]

$240:00 !!?? 😳

[@CabeGiuseppe]

kislux versace bag is so cute

[@ManikasKathern]

Many really wealthy people I know care less about the social implications of buying fakes. Plus, they might look down on "hillbillies" who spend so much money on a ridiculously overpriced bag. With luxury brands once again raising prices and limiting inventory, the replica version of kislux is even more attractive.

[@axidrain]

why dont you just flip the strap? the strap is detachable. just flip it around. its designed to be used for both right and left handed

[@DesmondCheng]

the stupid thing about the buckle is that its not in an ideal place for me to loosen or tighten because where it fits most comfortable on me is literally right in the middle of where the should pad sits on me. doesnt matter about switching sides

[@MusseAmble]

Love your attitude about this bag and not caring about what people will say. kislux You are right keep your head up and no your priorities.

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