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(More customer reviews)First, I want to compliment Think Tank generally on the quality of the gear they make. I have many of their products and they are all built, well, like Tanks...very rugged, well-padded, and not too expensive. Overall a good buy.
This bag fits a 70-200 2.8 with the hood mounted on a medium/large camera such as the Nikon D300, or a slightly larger lens, such as the 200 2.0 or 300 2.8 with the hood reversed. Super-sized pro cameras (D3, D3x) are a very tight fit, but can be squeezed in as well.
The interior is completely configurable using the supplied foam dividers, giving you lots of flexibility in how you carry stuff. I tend to have it setup so that I have smaller lenses face up on one side, with the large lens mounted to a body in the center. Using ThinkTank's modular components you can also strap additional items onto the sides or back of the pack in a secure way.
The straps are well padded and are easily adjusted to distribute the weight fairly well. I often use it as a shoulder bag, and unlike some other brands, I find it stays put well - the straps don't have a tendency to slide off my shoulder.
The pack gets heavy when loaded to the max, so I also tend to use a ThinkTank belt (not included) to keep the weight balanced across my shoulders and lower back. Feels much more secure this way. It also comes with a waterproof cover that can be attached quickly in the event of sudden downpour.
To give you an idea, right now inside the bag I have:
- Nikon D300 with MB10 grip
- Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 zoom
- Nikon 16-85mm DX lens
- Nikon 10.5mm DX lens
- Nikon 60mm 2.8 AFS macro lens
- Lensbaby Composer
- SB 600 flash
- Various memory cards, filters, small tools, spare batteries, etc
Outside the pack, I have:
- SB 900 flash in a modular ThinkTank pouch
- Monostat Carbon-Fiber monopod
- Nikon 500mm reflex lens (old) in a ThinkTank pouch
- Nikon 24-70 2.8 zoom, in a ThinkTank pouch
My only gripe is that I can't get all three of my pro-sized zooms inside the bag at the same time. Like many, I own the Nikon 14-24, 24-70, 70-200 combo, and these won't all fit in the bag at once, so I usually carry a second camera body with one of them mounted, one inside the bag, and one outside the bag in a pouch. Only other criticism is that there could be a few more storage pouches on the outside of the bag for small items.
I don't typically carry a computer with me in my camera bag, but if I needed to, I'd probably look for one of the larger Think Tank bags. Still, this bag loaded with all my gear feels like about the most I can comfortably lug around all day.
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Convertible backpack/ shoulder bag that will hold large lenses or a camera system. Holds up to a 500mm f4 lens, 300mm f2.8 lens with SLR attached, or SLR with 70-200 attached with hood in position. Pro Speed Belt, Skin components & Modular components Glass Taxi Convertible backpack/ shoulder bag that will hold large lenses or a camera system. Holds up to a 500mm f4 lens, 300mm f2.8 lens with SLR attached, or SLR with 70-200 attached with hood in position. >> READ MORE ABOUT AIRLINE TRAVEL >> Why Modular? Features: Can be used as a shoulder bag Can be used as a backpack Holds up to a 500mm f4 lens Foam Collar for large glass Foam Ring for smaller hoods Holds pro size SLR Holds a 300 mm f2.8 with SLR Pro Speed Belt can be attached Pro Speed Belt can removed Front rail can hold Modular and Skin components Monopod attachment Tripod attachment Tuck away shoulder harness Raincover included Business card holder Inside mesh pocket Shoulder Strap Dividers Foam Security Collar attachment Foam Ring for smaller hoods Seam-sealed raincover Monopod/ Tripod Straps
