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Just received this bag from park cameras very fast delivery as next day (normal delivery service). It came well packed in big cardboard box with a load of protection around it. The product itself I would classify more of a " go to " bag than a carry about bag one. Having just put in the D800 camera -24-70 and 80-400 lenses - SB900 flashgun plus my camcorder has not even filled it. So with everything else in it like batteries chargers second camera and the like the weight makes me think along the lines of taking somewhere and using it as a base for camera gear on site. For me unless going on holiday my main use would be for back of car storage and getting what I need from there into a smaller bag.
Seeing photos of it I did wonder how adaptable the dividers were inside but in reality no problem. My other concern was if it was tall enough to take long lenses standing upright. Having stood the Nikon 80-400 lens upright in it there is still plenty of space so when closedt he top is not pressing down on it.
Best way of using it is to separate the camera from the lens , it will take my camera and 70-200 lens longways together but does tend to stop the alongside compartments from being used if the lens has the hood on it
Plenty of pocket space but no rain cover.
I did also look at the Tamrac Stratus 15 but got put off by seeing a video which said the 70-200mm lens pushes against the top inside so worried if could get damages. Also looked at the Mantona New York bag at half the price but the dividers appeared not to be so adaptable. yes I debate for several days but already having a Tamrac System 6 for many years I know it will take a lot of hard wear. yes I did even consider a roller bag but worried about it going ove rough surfaces with the contents getting bashed about. Just one oter consideration was will it be allowed in a plane cabin and as far as I can tell it will be allowed but weight inside ?????
As I said I have only just got this bag within the last hour or so and these are my first impressions. park cameras offering 20% off at the moment of list price so a grabbed one
Seeing photos of it I did wonder how adaptable the dividers were inside but in reality no problem. My other concern was if it was tall enough to take long lenses standing upright. Having stood the Nikon 80-400 lens upright in it there is still plenty of space so when closedt he top is not pressing down on it.
Best way of using it is to separate the camera from the lens , it will take my camera and 70-200 lens longways together but does tend to stop the alongside compartments from being used if the lens has the hood on it
Plenty of pocket space but no rain cover.
I did also look at the Tamrac Stratus 15 but got put off by seeing a video which said the 70-200mm lens pushes against the top inside so worried if could get damages. Also looked at the Mantona New York bag at half the price but the dividers appeared not to be so adaptable. yes I debate for several days but already having a Tamrac System 6 for many years I know it will take a lot of hard wear. yes I did even consider a roller bag but worried about it going ove rough surfaces with the contents getting bashed about. Just one oter consideration was will it be allowed in a plane cabin and as far as I can tell it will be allowed but weight inside ?????
As I said I have only just got this bag within the last hour or so and these are my first impressions. park cameras offering 20% off at the moment of list price so a grabbed one