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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


I have an Original Domke that I use to carry lots of stuff when I need it but am having trouble deciding on an appropriate smaller bag. I live 135 miles from the nearest camera shop and hate to make a trip just to pick out a bag. This store is limited in what they are able to stock too. I want to carry a D800 with a 24-120 F4 VR mounted, a 17-35 F4, and a 70-300 or an 80-200. I need a pocket for my iPad too. When I was carrying a D300 and similar DX sized lenses, the Domke 803 briefcase style bag worked really well. Anybody got a similar kit and recommendation?
Thanks in advance!



Jul 30, 2012 at 08:36 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


Thinktank retrospective 20. Great bag, great company.


Jul 30, 2012 at 09:03 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


ThinkTank Retrospective 20. Mine is pinestone grey. I love it. Does not even look like a camera bag.

Holds D800 and battery grip with 24-120 VR mounted. 50 1.8. 70-200 2.8 VR and iPad.

Yves



Jul 30, 2012 at 09:42 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


There you have it! TT for the win.

I use a TT Retro 20 in Pinestone as well. LOVE it



Jul 30, 2012 at 10:17 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


For that kind of setup i use a Crumpler New Delhi 510.
D800E (+ grip), 16-35VR, 24-120VRII and 70-200VRII
There's room for an iPad as well.



Jul 31, 2012 at 02:20 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


+1 for the TT Retrospective. My Domke F2, which was my grab-and-go bag when I wanted to travel light and casual (TT Speed Racer, Airport Addicted Backpack or Airport International Roller otherwise) was too small for the D800 with grip. I use a TT Retrospective 10 which perfectly fits my D800E w/24-70, flanked by the 70-200 VRI and 16-35 VR. Room for an iPad and some extra doodads as well, including a nice iPad pocket.

I would call it full, however and you would probably do well with the Retrospective 20. I sort of wish I had gone a little bigger. Everything fits, but just.



Aug 01, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


TT 20 TO THE RESCUE !!!!!


Aug 01, 2012 at 07:33 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


Personally, I like the somewhat more compact, less padded nature of Domke bags over the Think Tank stuff. I can fit a D800 w/grip, 70-200, 20, 35 f2, 50 1.8, SB910, SB700, and Tamron 90mm Macro into an F3X, which barely takes up more space than the Retrospective 5 I carried Micro 4/3 gear in. It definitely wouldn't be big enough for your gear--all of the primes are really compact so they'll fit mounted, I can't think of any zoom that would fit—but you might find ThinkTank's stuff a little bulky for how much they carry if you're used to Domke.

Certainly don't want to hate on ThinkTank though, they make great stuff and a StreetWalker Pro was my main bag before the F3X. Their belt system is also very nice.



Aug 01, 2012 at 08:28 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


powderific wrote:
Personally, I like the somewhat more compact, less padded nature of Domke bags over the Think Tank stuff. I can fit a D800 w/grip, 70-200, 20, 35 f2, 50 1.8, SB910, SB700, and Tamron 90mm Macro into an F3X, which barely takes up more space than the Retrospective 5 I carried Micro 4/3 gear in. It definitely wouldn't be big enough for your gear--all of the primes are really compact so they'll fit mounted, I can't think of any zoom that would fit—but you might find ThinkTank's stuff a little bulky for how much they carry if you're used to
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I've been using the same F3X going on fifteen years and I'm still impressed with how much that little bag can carry. Technically it could fit everything Brunyan listed, excluding the tablet, with the 70-300 and 17-35 stored in the side pockets. The 70-200 is a bit more difficult to manage unfortunately. In the side pocket it sticks out a bit much, and it won't fit in the main compartment with a camera and lens already there.

To give a couple examples, I normally use it to carry a D700, 14-24, and 70-300 VR, with either a 50 f/1.8 or 85 f/1.4, all fairly comfortably--very good for travel and walking around. When needed, it also works carrying a Sigma 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x and 2x TCs, a D700, D300, grip, and of course the 50 f/1.8.



Aug 01, 2012 at 09:10 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


retro 20 ftw. 70-200 on camera


Aug 01, 2012 at 09:26 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


Try the Retro 7. I live it better than the 10 and 20.


Aug 01, 2012 at 09:28 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


I highly recommend the Lowepro Messenger 180 AW
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=826269&is=REG&Q=&A=details

It's very well made and the material feels very high quality. I like the thick fabric strap which doesn't flop around like cheaper, nylon straps. Downside is it's slightly heavy. I use it with D800 with Zeiss 100 with hood on, 24-70 hood reverse and another lens. You can fit a flash/accessories in the front pocket and perhaps an iPad in the back pocket--I don't have an iPad so I don't know if it will fit...but looks like it should.



Aug 01, 2012 at 10:16 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


Here's a three page thread on the TT Retro 10:

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/975297

I still use my TT 10 as my default bag for D700 + up to three lenses and love it.



Aug 01, 2012 at 10:21 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


Retrospective!


Aug 02, 2012 at 02:21 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


Lowepro Messenger Pro AW 180.

The Retrospective 20 doesn't have all weather cover.



Aug 02, 2012 at 06:46 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


dreamplayer wrote:
The Retrospective 20 doesn't have all weather cover.


Where do you get that information? The Retrospective 20 certainly has a rain cover.



Aug 02, 2012 at 06:54 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


penghai wrote:
Where do you get that information? The Retrospective 20 certainly has a rain cover.


As does the Retro 10. Used it many times.



Aug 02, 2012 at 09:42 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


I went a slightly different route for "going light", and it's worked well for me:

Rather than getting yet another dedicated shoulder camera bag, I opted to buy padded liners (with velcro dividers) to use with my casual shoulder bags... it is then well disguised (and dare I say, appropriately fashionable), and does not alert potential thieves....

something like THIS

It's been very useful, and I can put it in whatever bag I want.

Of course, it's no dedicated camera bag.. but it's an option you can think about!



Aug 02, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


I have a TT Retrospective 7 and a bigger 30 to carry a little more. Both are nice, but the 7 is nicer in terms of design and materials. The shoulder straps are fantastic. Both are very durable, neither looks like a photo bag.



Aug 02, 2012 at 11:59 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · D800 Shoulder Bag Recommendations


Orderded a TT Retrospective 7 today even without a D800.


Aug 03, 2012 at 07:41 PM
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