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I use it with the padded insert. Without it, there would be nothing separating the camera from the iPad. The lens isn't what prevents it from fitting, it's the height of the camera. If you remove the lens you could probably do a body and one lens, maybe 2 if they're really small. But the Pro vs the Small will afford you much more leeway.