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(More customer reviews)In my personal opinion/experience I've found Think Tank to be the brand to go to for top of the line camera bags. If you've got top of the line expensive equipment why not invest likewise in the bag?
Said that, I will try not to come off in this review as a bias "Think Tank" fan boy. To note, I have tried out other shoulder bags in camera stores and spent hours reading reviews from photographers on the field on their opinions on various camera bags before deciding upon this bag.
Then another headache and hurdle I went through was deciding upon the Pinestone or Black color (which I evidently went with the Black as it was more of a neutral color and could easily go with your various attire plus be used at more formal events).
I believe this is a fantastic bag to carry around short trails, to the beach, and especially around urban settings as a casual bag for travel. If you want something to go on for long hikes I'd probably look into getting a backpack or waistpack, in which this case I use the Think Tank Speed Demon which can be used as a smaller shoulder bag or waist pack when I want to travel even lighter. The bag is slightly heavy but feels like a Tank and could take a beating.
By no means is this a small bag, even as the smallest of the retrospective series it's a pretty large bag, but still within a bearable size to sling around town. The comfort padding along the shoulder strap is most welcomed and even for its size another reason I do try not to over pack the bag and weigh it down. You can fit 2 bodies with non-grips (recommended to reverse in opposite directions so their prisms don't bang against one another) or you can fit your D-SLR (non grip) body + standard size zoom lens attached with 2 more lenses in this bag with no problem. The bag is pretty deep and given you could probably thrown in a couple more lenses if they were small primes. It has a designated pocket within to keep a speedlite if you so choose to desire. There is a designated zipper and non zipper pocket within the interior dimension, with the outside pocket which they say you could fit in another dslr body only or an Ipad if you so wish - I personally just keep this outside pocket to keep trail food and snacks in while the zipper pocket on the other side to store the wallet, phone, and keys.
For event shooting and many other reviews you'll find on this bag the velcro options to silence the flaps is a cool feature which is very usable for events or churches. As with most Think Tank products is does give the option to attach accessories which sometimes I may loop my "R U Thirsty" Think Tank bottle carrier on one end when on a short trail or around town.
I will get to uploading a picture of the bag being worn to give a better idea of the size of the bag.
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Retrospective 10 (Black)Inconspicuous, soft-sided shoulder bag with a simple exterior that blends into the environment. Carries 1 pro size DSLR plus 2 - 4 lenses.FEATURES:
Minimalist outer appearance conceals expensive photo equipment
Carries a pro size DSLR with standard zoom lens attached
Accommodates 2-4 lenses in main compartment with DSLR body in front pocket
Front pocket fits a pro size DSLR (body only)
Organizer pocket built into main compartment for pens, note pad, batteries, etc.
Hook and Loop "Sound Silencers" on the front flap eliminate noise while opening the bag
Soft, adjustable shoulder strap with cushioned non-slip pad
Clear business card holder under front flap
Removable short carrying handle for convenience
Seam-sealed rain cover included for protection against the elements
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