MindShift Gear BackLight 26L / 36L

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anyone use the MindShift BackLight bags ? Interested if the 26L will fit the Nikon 500 FL + Gripped D850
I know MS say use the 36 but wondered if the 26 would do if no much else was carried ?

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Rob
 
Rob Sims said:
Hello

anyone use the MindShift BackLight bags ? Interested if the 26L will fit the Nikon 500 FL + Gripped D850
I know MS say use the 36 but wondered if the 26 would do if no much else was carried ?

Thanks
Rob
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Assuming you mean attached?

This is the 500mm f/4 FL mounted on a D5. Overall its about 5mm too long to fit:

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The D850 is away for a service just now but back on Fri. I can try it then but think it will be a similar result.

GC
 
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I have the 26L version of this bag looking at the image in post #2 above which shows the lens length issue.
You should also consider the depth of the bag. I personally doubt that your camera when fitted with the grip will sit well in the bag in the orientation in the aforementioned picture.
My 5 series Canon body (without a grip fitted) is a tight fit in the 26litre version of the bag. I don’t think I could zip the bag up if I had the grip attached to the body.
 
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ST1 said:
You should also consider the depth of the bag. I personally doubt that your camera when fitted with the grip will sit well in the bag in the orientation in the aforementioned picture.
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Not used the Canon but I regularly use this as a lightweight bag with a D500 or D850 plus grip (see pic below of D500 plus grip), fits just fine and no strain at all on the zips.

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GC
 
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Thanks for the replies everyone - really helpful :)
 
gcgraphs said:
Assuming you mean attached?

This is the 500mm f/4 FL mounted on a D5. Overall its about 5mm too long to fit:

49237387656_b6baf411df_b.jpg


The D850 is away for a service just now but back on Fri. I can try it then but think it will be a similar result.

GC
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Thanks for the picture, sure shows the space taken.
Most of the time i wont need the 500 in the bag, just when I am hiking to a specific location etc.

Could you do me a picture of the FL in the bag off the body ?
Do you think the 500, D5 (850 is near on the same size) and a 70-200 2.8e would fit all packed down ?

Many thanks
Rob
 
Can certainly try it and send a picture tomorrow morning.

GC
 
Rob Sims said:
Do you think the 500, D5 (850 is near on the same size) and a 70-200 2.8e would fit all packed down ?

Many thanks
Rob
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This is the 500mm f/4 FL, 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII and D5. No problem at all with fit and the zip runs fine, no strain:

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GC
 
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GC

looks like a good fit for travel storage and occasional hike.
Many thanks.
Rob
 
The 26l is so comfy when on your back but do wish I’d bought the 36l
 
AdamSi said:
The 26l is so comfy when on your back but do wish I’d bought the 36l
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That’s good to know about the comfort.
what makes you want the 36l out of interest ? It seem like a big bag
Rob
 
Rob Sims said:
That’s good to know about the comfort.
what makes you want the 36l out of interest ? It seem like a big bag
Rob
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Depth would be better to put some lenses in vertical to save space and have the slightly extra width (but then I’d probably overload it!)
 
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