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Archive 2012 · who can recommend a bag?

  
 
bjornssh
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p.2 #1 · who can recommend a bag?


Look at the Thinktank Retrospective 20 or 30.
Reveiwed at
http://www.cambags.com/bag-type/shoulder-bags-menu/think-tank-photo-shoulder-bags/item/462-think-tank-photo-retrospective-30.html

Steve



Sep 01, 2012 at 09:10 AM
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p.2 #2 · who can recommend a bag?


TTR 20 or 30 don't not allow camera and body to be carried attached for most lengths. I sold my 30 for just such reason. And with a gripped body, didn't like carrying my D3s in it.


Sep 01, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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p.2 #3 · who can recommend a bag?


I like my crumpled 7 million dollar home

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001TIQWLI



Jun 20, 2013 at 01:50 PM
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p.2 #4 · who can recommend a bag?


Think Tank Speed Freak is just about the right size if you don't need the 70-200 mounted, and it is just $10 over your price. If you need the 70-200 mounted, you could go with the similar but slightly larger Speed Racer. I have several bags (including several that are similar to ones mentioned in this string: Lowepro AW200 sling, Crumpler 4MDH, and Timbuk2 Snoop), and the Speed Freak is by far my favorite. It is incredibly well made and has a substantial hip strap to take some of the load when you are walking for a while - the hip strap zips away for when you just want a shoulder bag, though. The shoulder strap with this thing is unbelievably thick and comfortable; I read that in reviews before I bought one, and was skeptical as to how much difference the padding of the should strap could make, but after carry it around all day with a EOS-6D, 17-40 f/4L, 24-105 f/4L, 70-200 f/2.8L, and 85 f/1.8, I am a believer.

Anyways, I had never bought a Think Tank product before this because they just seemed so expensive for the features compared to most other brands, but I bit the bullet on this after looking around for a couple months for a bag that had the features I wanted. I'm glad I did; this is the best made, best thought out bag I own and I would encourage you to try to find one to look at in your local camera shop if you can before you buy something else.



Jun 20, 2013 at 02:04 PM
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p.2 #5 · who can recommend a bag?


TTR 10 can easily carry a gripped D700, 70-200, and 24-70. Have a look at this thread - I have pics on page 2 showing a D700 with 70-200:

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




Jun 20, 2013 at 02:11 PM
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p.2 #6 · who can recommend a bag?


I had the lowepro sling 200 but out-grew it with some new lenses. I got a 300 and liked it a lot.

Re: comments about the comfort of a sling, vs backpack... I don't find the sling uncomfortable. The hip straps are well padded and so a lot of the weight is carried down on the hips. No problems on the shoulder plus I suppose it keeps the center of gravity lower, or rather where it's attached. Definitely easy access by 'slinging' it.

A comment on Lowepro customer service: Excellent. I had a zipper go out after quite a few years on the 300. (the 200 still is fine). I live in NorCal so I called Lowepro in Petaluma and asked about zipper repair possibilities. They shipped me a new one in a couple days, no charge. New model - 302, which I also like. Plus: don't forget that hidden 'rain coat' in the bottom !

I just picked up a little Lowepro Event Messenger 100, based partly on my personal experience with the company, but also on the reviews. This one is for an M4/3 rig. Lots of utility there for that.



Jun 24, 2013 at 09:48 PM
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p.2 #7 · who can recommend a bag?


If it doesnīt have to be a backpack my advise would go toward the Lowepro TL pro 75AW.

I just ordered one because my 6 year old TL 65AW doesnīt hold a 80-200 or 70-200 attached and since itīs my most used lens I wish to have it on the camera the moment it comes out of the bag.

Buy a 11x14cm lens case to go with that and you can take 2 lenses, a flashgun and most of the small parts needed to take pictures while having direct access to your camera.



Jun 29, 2013 at 03:01 PM
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