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Here are a few product reviews and testimonials emailed to us by M-ROCK customers that are not product specific. You can find all of the product specific testimonials on each product page. Some of the below reviews are quite incredible and this is what keeps us motivated after a hard day in the office. We love getting them as it lets us know if we are going a good job, or where we need to improve.

We would be happy to hear from you as well should you become a customer. Thanks for checking them out.




"Check out reviews & reports on our camera gear from BackPackGearTest.org and Photographyreviews.com."

Michael Rockwell




" Karen Fenton who is in my photography class at Washtenaw Community College carries her M Rock bag around all the time, and it has generated much interest and many compliments. I finally decided to get one. "

Ann F. Whitmore Lake, MI




" Just a few lines to express my complete satisfaction with M-Rock products and customer service. All of the items I ordered (Canyon Lands, Grand Teton, Ozark, Joshua Tree and a Filter Wallet) arrived quickly and are of superior quality. I have a closet full of camera cases and bags that just do not compare with M-Rock. Thanks for your great service. I am extremely pleased. "

Greg Peterson. Bridgeton, NJ




" We have one MRock case and it has survived abuses from the wilderness of the high Sierras in California to the "depth" of Death Valley. It has also traveled to various destinations stretching from Indonesia to across the continental US all the way to as far as Ireland. We are looking forward to these new cases for our new equipment "

Lipti.




" Hello - I just received my Ozark bag today. Is it possible to like the bag more than the camera? Cause I think I do!. Thanks, Customer for LIFE! "

Jerry.




" I purchased an M-ROCK bag 3 years ago and now need a lens case for my expanded kit. I am so very satisfied with my M-ROCK case that I wouldn\'t consider any other make. The high quality and solid durability has been proven under all conditions "

Edward F.




" Wow, it was waiting for me on the front porch. I am totally impressed with your company and I love my camera bag as well. Thanks for your great service "

Lynette.




" Michael, I got the cases several days ago, Thank You! I am extremely glad that I did not go with the brands I was finding in all the local stores. I could not be happier with the quality of your cases "

Thanx again, John Krayeski.




" Great products. And the modular attachment system is brilliant. I have a Nikon D60 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR lens, and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lenses. Sometimes I don\'t want to carry the tele zoom, but when I do, the modular attachment is really convenient "

Thanks, FE.




" Received my order today. Very Fast. You Do Rock! Camera Bag and Belt are fantastic! After 50 years of photography and changing bags this will be my last change. They are great and I anticipate a long relationship with M-ROCK and will promote your product to all my patients and friends "

Thank You Dr K.




" I bought one of your bags from the local camera store here in Iowa City. Wonderful construction, looks great, and excellent size. I\'m a new fan and would recommend your products to anyone! "

David Bozaan.




" My most EXCELLENT camera bag arrived today. VERY impressive quality and design. Thank you for the communication and a wonderful product. Another happy customer :) "

M. Stein.




" Absolutely fabulous - the size, construction, weight balance - I am so excited to have such a fabulously integrated system of bags that will travel as well as I do. Your prompt attention to the order was beyond expectations "

Sally Ruscitti.




" I wanted to let you know that the order arrived. I was amazed at how quickly it was delivered. Almost a world\'s record for this tiny island. I also want to tell you how pleased I am with the quality of the bags. It Rocks! "

Sharon Ishizaki.




" I\'ve been using one of your camera bags for about three weeks now, and agree that it\'s the finest way to protect my camera. In forty years of photography, I don\'t think I\'ve ever had a finer bag. Thanks very much "

Bob Beeley.




" What a company!!!!!!!!!! You guys are too much. Thanks for the service and your great products. I just bought your "belt" yesterday to hang everything on. It\'s great. Thanks again "

Mark Lang.




Thank you very much for sending me a new strap. Very kind of you.


I've been telling all my photog friends how great your camera bags are.


Dave Clark



I have two M-Rock bags and one lens case. They work GREAT! I use my Canyon Lands for all my gear, my Rocky Mountain for less gear intensive indoor shoots, and the belt and my Niagra for short outdoor trips. I'm adding the Mississippi so I have a good water bottle for use with the belt. Keep up the great work and quality products.


Thanks,


Ed Fowler



I bought one of your camera bags six or seven years ago.  It has not only been great for holding
my equipment, it has held up remarkably well.
 
I have to thank you for producing a great product and a reasonable price.
 
Thanks
 
Don Spencer



Michael,



I have to say that you customer service is above and beyond any I have ever experienced. If I or anyone I know ever needs another camera bag I will send them your way. 



Thankyou again for all your help   


Robert Bittle



i have been a long time customer. this is my 3rd bag. im excited to see you finally made the improvement of using the buckle closure on the camera pouch instead of the front accessory flap--much more functional design. keep up the good work     scott morris



I have owned an M-Rock holster bag for nine years, and it\'s great, but the mesh interior pocket finally broke. Nine years is still pretty good. I think your products are far superior to many of the larger camera equipment manufacturers. I decided to finally get another one, so I googled your company.


Matthew Kuba



You have the best product of its kind out there, but the public doesn't know it yet and just needs to be educated!!!


Chadds Ford, PA


Gene McCutchen



I discovered M-Rock by searching for camera cases online about a year and some change ago. I bought a bag from my Nikon D40 about a year ago and just got another lens, hence my order today. I love my M-Rock bag and can wait to add this lens bag to it!


 


Michael Shores



Hi,
 
I am writing because I am so pleased that the camera bag came exactly on the day that was promised.  My daughter, who lives in Switzerland is buying this for her husband.  They went to a store in Basel, where they live and saw this bag and her husband, David,  loved it, but they found out it  costs 400 Swiss Francs.  So Jeanne decided to go on line and luckily, found it for $147+ so she ordered it.  We are leaving to visit them so she asked me to bring it after it got here.  Evidently she talked to someone at M-rock to tell them that I was bringing it because someone called me to tell me that the shipping rate that was quoted her was for continental U.S. only.  Some nice fellow called me to tell me that he was shipping the bag by priority mail USPS and that he was making up the difference between the price quoted and the priority cost so that I would get the bag by today so that it would be here on time for me to take it with me.  I want to thank whoever it was who called.  I told Jeanne I thought the fellow who called identified himself as Michael Rock, but she said she didn't think the top man would be calling me!  I am so happy that we got the bag in time for our trip.  Thanks so much for being so generous and accommodating.  David is going to have a very happy Christmas!!!
 
Thanks again,
Janet Hirota  for my daughter, JeanneJanet



Thanks for the quick response!  A man after my own heart!


 
Don't let your customer service skip a beat and your company will continue to soar!  I've already told my Assistant Director about my experience with your company.  If anyone in my research group needs a camera case or bag I'll send them to you!


 
Best Regard,   


David M. Costello



We have purchased products from M-Rock before, and found the quality to be outstanding!Kathryn Cormier



"A couple of years ago I purchased the Grand Canyon bag. Received helpful friendly service then which is great to have in this day and age. It has protected my equipment well (even on the few occasions when knocked of furniture by the kids). I find myself in need of something lighter for quick travel or day hikes, so I am returning to buy from the best."

Todd McDonald, UT




"Good Morning, Michael - Yes, after much discussion and measuring, the Grand Canyon seems to fill the bill the best while allowing for some growing room as well. So please put through the order for the Grand Canyon. Many thanks for all of your help and adding the personal touch to the equation. That is very much appreciated.

As an active instructor at our Community College and our State University, and writer (4 books on digital cameras) believe me I will pass the word on M-ROCK Products and their inherent expandability. "

Sincerely Sarah Joyce Weber




"Thank you for your note, Michael. To be honest, I was astounded to receive a personal reply back from the owner of the company, so early in the morning, and less than 20 minutes after placing my order. This certainly wiped out any second thoughts I may have had about buying M-Rock versus other national brands like LowePro or Tamrac. You just made a customer for life!

I head up marketing for a major business aircraft manufacturer, and we are embarking on a long-term effort to differentiate ourselves based on a superior customer experience. I hope you don't mind, but I am going to communicate my experience with M-Rock to several of my peers and staff members as an example of how to do it right.

Keep up the great work!"

Best regards, Tom Aniello




"I purchased an M-Rock bag 3 years ago and now need a lens case for my expanded kit. I am so very satisfied with my M-Rock case that I wouldn't covsider any other make. The high quality and solid durability has been proven under all conditions."

Edward F.




"I just received the Modular Belt & Ozark bag to use with the Appalachian I have had for a couple of years. My compliments on a well-designed & quality-constructed product. As a product reviewer for a national motorcycle magazine, I have had the opportunity for years to review numerous Cordura bags designed for motorcycle travel. Although given available materials & modern production processes, I always expect well-constructed products. However, the downfall is often evident in the design stage. It is obvious to me that you have given serious thought to the application of your products. Congratulations on a job well done."

Kit Vercella




"Hello Michael, I spoke a little too soon and I apologize. My order arrived today and I want to thank you for the wonderful experience. I have already transferred my camera equipment from my old camera bag to the new one I just purchase from you. I am completely satisfied with the way the camera bag works. I made a few adjustments to the compartments and now it is my camera bag.

Thank you for all of your help, your service, your great product and most of all for you Michael. You can have the best products on the market, but it was you and your great service that made this one of the best on line experiences that I have ever had. I can not thank you enough. So, once again thank you Michael and also, would you please thank Molly who had gotten in touch with me about my order in a very, very timely fashion."

Sincerely, Ed Stubbs




"Wow, it was waiting for me on the front porch. I am totally impressed with your company and I love my camera bag as well. Thanks for your great service."

Lynette




"I have been looking and looking and looking for the perfect camera bag. I typed in camera BAG and found you! I am so excited as I have been looking for the perfect fit for 3months! Can't wait!."

Michelle Gelineau




"I recently purchased your Zion backpack (which I love and is fully-loaded) at Pro Photo Supply in Portland, OR. Prior to seeing the bag in that store, I did not know your product existed. I\'m VERY glad to no longer be limited to LowePro or Tamrac bags! I spoke to you on the phone 15 or 20 minutes ago; you guided me to the Glacier instead of the Grand Canyon. Thanks for your advice."

Matthew Shelton




"Mike, Wow, THANKS for the service! I really appreciate the personal attention, but honestly, it doesn't surprise me. Your stuff is fantastic! It goes without saying that the quality is top notch, but what clinched it for me is that your bag is FUNCTIONAL, and was designed by someone who actually wants to use the equipment that they're carrying.

I had been looking for a bag like your for ages, and couldn't believe that someone didn't make a compact, holster type bag which was comfortable to carry and easy to use...Well, my search is over, and you've got a customer for life...

As you can see from my order today, I plan on gearing up the rest of my rigs with your bags (I have a feeling I may be the first person to put an old F4s into a Teton). Next will be something for my Contax G2. I've been telling anyone who'll listen (and showing them) how great your stuff is, and I'm in the process of finalizing the launch of my photography blog, and your products will definitely be getting a review, and a big thumbs-up recommendation.

Thanks again for the great service, and the great bags!!! Take care, David"




"Hey, just wanted to let you know that your 505 Ozark camera case passed the Moab proven test. After sendin 5:12 at Indian Creek, Ut. my excided 12 year old sent our brand new camera off a 20 foot vertical drop onto solid rock followed by a crashing roll for over 150 feet only to be stopped by a bolder. The camera was not even scratched, and still performs like new. It was amazing! Thanks for producing a product that can take the extremes that we encounter everyday. Keep up the good work! Brent Cain"

Brent Cain




"Thank you Michael - you are aware your honesty and integrity as a businessman are rare and refreshing. I have enjoyed our brief conversations, most of all you exceptionally high level of service - thank you.

Your bag designs are uniqe and well thought out, making them extremely functional and a pleasure to use. Thanks again and have agood day - Bob Schepe"




Michael -- Today, the 511 Yellowstone Camera Case and 530 Modular Belt arrived. They are perfect. Thank you for your telephone help in making the purchase decision.

As your records may show, I have a new S100FS Fuji Finepix camera -- a "prosumer" type with a built-in but very versatile zoom lens. Your internet ad is the only one of its type which states that the 511 case is fit for this camera. Well, Amazon.com and Fuji itself advertise a Fuji camera case said to be exactly for this camera; but I ordered one and found that it is too small for the camera. Yours is perfect -- plus it has its marvelous array of pockets, nooks and crannies, topped with the camera body supports, the car-keys clip and the bungie cords for tripods, umbrellas and whatever (I have a miniature tripod that carries nicely).

I add that the case holds the camera barrel perfectly with the lens hood screwed backwards around the barrel for factory-recommended storage (Finepix S100FS Owner's Manual, p. 16). I note this because you and I discussed this issue; you gave me the dimensions and I figured that the taper of the bag would properly accommodate the combination -- and it does.

I cannot believe the construction of the belt -- complete with money-belt-type zipped pockets and extra loops, the cushioning, the velcro, and the clips for holding unused length of the belt itself. I thought the price a bit steep until I actually got my hands on it.

I have configured case and belt in a manner not listed or illustrated in your information: I sling the case on my hip like a holster. The belt holds it snug to my hip and shares the weight support of the strap, which I configured to be over-the-shoulder (crossways). I thus can leave the camera strap also around my neck, and "quick-draw" whenever I'm ready to shoot, with the case remaining stationary.

I am happy with the product, and with your company, Michael. I appreciate your telephone support (and patience); shipment was much faster than advertised; the overall quality of the case and belt are well above what I have seen elsewhere, yet your price is lower than I expected for something of this quality. You have a happy camper with this customer, Michael. Thanks!

Yours truly, Joe Howe, Sedona, AZ, U.S.A. and Verz?Burgundy, France"




"I read the reviews & testimonials before I ordered a small m-rock bag for a Nikon D40x. Humph ?? Well now I just want to say … m-rock really does *rock* !!! I have been looking at other photographer’s stuff too. I love the zip the other way … I love the “U” cradle … I opened a car door & it rolled out … nothing! Any one that has any doubt believe this ... “This is the stuff” … I’m going to get add on components & a larger unit when necessary, but this one will always be the best day bag for just kicking about.

Thank you Michael Rockwell ... Hal D"




"I just wanted to advise you that my husband LOVED his M-ROCK camera bag! It was his favorite gift under the tree. All his equipment fits nicely in the bag, except for some of his older pieces, which he will store in his old bag. He knows he can order from you additional bag attachments if needed. The bag is stylish; just the right size; and finely made. When my husband looked at your website and learned about all the little extra features (like the straps, belts, loops, cloth on a cord), he said you were a "genius" for thinking of everything.

I'm really glad I came across your website. Thank you.

Sincerely, Roxanne Trujillo, Simsbury, CT"




"Thanks to you I got a big hug from my wife on her birthday, and we found the premier place for bags! The bags (Yellowstone and Niagara) and belt we received very quickly and the items are much better than I imagined. My wife was blown away with just how well this system works for her and the quality and utility is outstanding. One of the best things is I won’t be hauling around one or two of her camera bags anymore! She gets to handle that herself! We will be back for her video bags soon!

Thanks, Ed Davis"




"Thanks Michael. Sorry we never got to speak in person today. I was the Dave that called about the Lowepro 200 comparison and the lens cradle. Thanks again for your quick responses and now your personal attention to this. I'm very impressed.

Since I have your ear for a minute, I have to say that the quality of workmanship and the thought that goes into the M-Rock bags is outstanding. As stated in notes I sold my last M-Rock combo which was a Sierra with two Niagara's, one on each side. I miss that combo but the buyer wouldn't buy the kit without the bags so I'll probably replace them someday for another good walkabout M-Rock bag combo, but for now I'm looking forward to moving into your sling bag as a good solution to more gear with ease of mobility.

To conclude; your product is top of the line. I have told others this on many camera forums and whenever the occasion to say so has presented itself.

Keep up the good work and I wish you the best of success for 2009 and beyond

Thanks again, Dave"




"Attention: Camera Bags Design Department, On October 2, 2007, we purchased our Nikon D80 SLR Camera, camera equipment and M-ROCK camera bag from High Point Photo Supply, Inc in High Point, North Carolina. Terry Still was our knowledgeable sales representative.

On November 20, 2007, while we were driving on Highway 158 on our way to an outdoor photo shoot location, we were heavily rear-ended; sending our vehicle off-road, down an embankment, which we then hit nose down and flipped; totaling our vehicle. Amazingly we survived! The accident tossed our M-ROCK bag with equipment, through the cab of our vehicle. Once composed from the accident, we retrieved our M-ROCK bag in fear of the damage we would discover. Amazingly, every component was intact! We even took photos of our vehicle at the accident site.

We know for a fact. If it were not for the quality design of your camera bag, our equipment would have been destroyed. Your product is of high regard and will always be recommended by us. We thank you immensely, for providing a quality product.

Your valued customers,, Henry J. Braud"




"Michael, I got the cases several days ago, Thank You! I am extremely glad that I did not go with the brands I was finding in all the local stores. I could not be happier with the quality of your cases.

Thanx again, John Krayeski"




"Great products. And the modular attachment system is brilliant. I have a Nikon D60 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR lens, and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lenses. Sometimes I don’t want to carry the tele zoom, but when I do, the modular attachment is really convenient.

Thanks, FE"




"WOW - I am impressed by how timely I heard back from you. I also am impressed that there is a company out there that takes the time and cares enough about the people using their product to keep in touch. I must say, I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out with the new bag. I also must say that I will surely mention the customer service aspect of your business to my friends looking for camera bags.

Thanks again! Sincerely, Becky W"




"Hi Michael, Thank you for the response, I never would have expected one. I have always liked photography but until recently could not afford the money to get what I consider a really good camera. I just finially broke down and bought Nikon D300, just for fun, wildlife, etc.. I did a lot of research into differnt cases and got my hands on as many as I could. I liked a couple of the LowePros but they did not seems as versital as your modular product. I looked at some Tamarac and I can not believe anyone with a good camera would buy them, they seem very under-padded. All the looking I kept doing , I kept coming back to M-Rock. Look forward to recieving the cases.

Thanks again
John."




"Dear Michael

Received the order today, so your educated guess about when the shipment was to arrive was correct. I really wish you and your company the best, because I'm so impressed by your responsiveness, and the quality of your correspondence. It certainly is not the norm these days. Thanks again.. 

- Mitch."




"Michael - Thanks so much for following up with me! I just received my bag this afternoon, and already have it packed up and ready to go for tomorrow's trip! Having now seen both the quality of your product as well as the outstanding customer serivce provided by your company, I know where my first (and probably only) stop will be next time I'm looking for gear. Thanks again!"

- Tod



"I am very happy with my purchase of the Denali camera bag. I tried to find a bag to suit my needs in Circuit City, etc. and could not - so I turned to the internet and discovered your product. I am very pleased with the quality and features of the bag. The loop on the back will slide onto my hipbelt of my daypack and the straps provided with the bag allow you to just carry the bag on short trips. I have a Canon S3 IS with a Lensmate adapter on it and the bag is the perfect fit for this setup. Without the adapter, the camera will fit either vertical or horizontal. The bag has plenty of pouches, it holds 4 spare batteries, the included rain cover, 2 Hoya filters in their cases and a collapsible rubber sun hood. The quality and construction of the bag are excellent. Thanks for making a great product."
- Berny

"Received my order today. Very Fast. You Do Rock! Camera Bag and Belt are fantastic! After 50 years of photography and changing bags this will be my last change. They are great and I anticipate a long relationship with M-Rock and will promote your product to all my patients and friends,
Thank You."

- Dr K



"Just a note to let you know that I received my order today and am really pleased with my purchase. I am really impressed with how quickly I received my order! Thank you!I know this camera bag will meet all my needs.

Once again thank you for your prompt relpy and I shall recommend you to my friends! A very happy customer !!!

- Kimberly C.Long
Monmouth, Illinois



"I bought one of your bags from the local camera store here in Iowa City. Wonderful construction, looks great, and excellent size. I'm a new fan and would recommend your products to anyone!"

- David Bozaan



"My most EXCELLENT camera bag arrived today. VERY impressive quality and design. Thank you for the communication and a wonderful product. Another happy customer :) "

- M. Stein



"Absolutely fabulous - the size, construction, weight balance - I am so excited to have such a fabulously integrated system of bags that will travel as well as I do. Your prompt attention to the order was beyond expectations."

- Sally Ruscitti



"As an avid hiker and nature photographer I've purchased and experimented with numerous camera and film bags over the years with minimal satisfaction. Recently, while surfing the Internet for yet another bag I came across the MRock web site.

"I recently talked to Michael Rockwell about my needs and he came up with great ideas to help me.

"After receiving the M-ROCK products and trying them out, I'm convinced I've bought my last camera and accessory bags. They are extremely easy to work with and I particularly like the fact that they can be attached to the waist strap of my backpack if need be. With an upcoming return hike to the Grand Canyon this feature will be extremely important!"

- Dr. Arnie Pellegrini
Cheshire, CT



"I am impressed at the thinking that went into the design of the camera bag. I certainly meets and even exceeds my every expectation. Great work!"

- Fred Eberhart
Centreville, VA



"Just started using M-ROCK bags for digital cameras, and now I have converted the bags for my use in Search and Rescue and Medical Rescue applications (carrying my gear and medical supplies). Because of the versatility, the options, and the quality, the Mrock bags just make good sense. Now I will have to buy more bags to hold my digital cameras. Thanks for a great product!"

- Ted Fisher
Director of Information Services
State of Illinois



"I wanted to let you know that the order arrived. I was amazed at how quickly it was delivered. Almost a world's record for this tiny island. I also want to tell you how pleased I am with the quality of the bags. It Rocks!"

- Sharon Ishizaki
Yona, Guam



"I've been using one of your camera bags for about three weeks now, and agree that it's the finest way to protect my camera. In forty years of photography, I don't think I've ever had a finer bag. Thanks very much."

- Bob Beeley
Tomball, TX



"We've had a M-ROCK bag for a few years now and love it. We just got a small digital camera and figured we go back to you guys for a small case for it. Thanks again."

- Jason Gomez
East Greenwich, RI



"I got my new camera bag today and it is perfect! When I went to town (Fairbanks) yesterday, I stopped in to look at camera bags, and they don't compare at all to the quality of the one that you sent to me. I love it and thank you for recommending the blue one - I like it a lot. I can't wait to go 4 wheeling with it as a backpack, that will help to absorb the shocks. Thank you again for mailing it thru the regular mail system, I appreciate it a lot!"

- DeAnn Brooks



"Thanks Michael, I have used your bags in the past and have recommended them to my photo loving friends. You make a superior product! Thank you."

- Eric Krukow



"Thanks for bringing such a good product to the market. I always recommend it."

- Conrad Fischer



"We received our products today, they exceed my expectations! I like the new cover-all bag, the craftsmanship and quality are the best we have ever seen (we've seen a lot). I really appreciate the replacement straps, I am now fully functional. We are attending the NHRA car races in Vegas this month, and we are ready to shoot! Thank you, thank you, thank you."

- Analisa and Shawn



"The camera bag of my dreams! Awesome just awesome! If you ever need any help here in BC, Canada (where Iím sure we would just eat this stuff up) let me know. Iím happy to promote a quality product and company."

- Michael Melo
British Columbia, Canada



"My name is Derick Benedict, my mother is Louise Benedict who you have spoken with over the phone. She purchased a camera bag from you for my Christmas present and then an accessory pouch for my birthday.

"I wanted to thank you for your help and I really enjoy the camera bag. I really appreciate the time and attention you gave my mother.

"There is a funny story behind all of it. I hope I donít waste too much of your time. But every Christmas she loves to go a little over board, in fact she starts asking my sister and I what we would like for Christmas as early as June. Last year when she started asking to make a list, I started searching the internet for things I would like. Thatís when I ran across your website, I forwarded the link to Mom and she went from there. The extent that she goes to make her children happy is unbelievable. When she said that there wasnít a store that sold that particular bag, I told her not to worry that I would look again for something else. After that the matter of a camera bag was dropped. Then to my surprise at Christmas when I did get the camera bag, I was shocked and even more shocked of the story she told of how she got it.

"Again I want to thank you for taking the time with my mother it means so much to me and so much to her to see the smile on my face.

"I enjoy the bag. I have gotten great use with it. I have been shooting pictures as a hobby for about 10 years. I have always had the same old bag that my camera came with. It was very old and not convenient at all. The new bag is very convenient and easy to get in and out of. I love the style.

"Thank you again,"

- Derick Benedict



"What a company!!!!!!!!!! You guys are too much. Thanks for the service and your great products. I just bought your "belt" yesterday to hang everything on. It's great. Thanks again."

- Mark Lang