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Think Tank Digital Holster 20, Shoulder Bag for 70 - 200 f/2.8 SLR Lens with Hood Reversed or In Position
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Great holster
(5 out of 5) by D. W. Moore on May 11, 2009 (Portland, OR USA)I went to the local pro camera store looking for a Tamrac 5625 Pro Digital Zoom 5 Case or Zoom 7. The salesman suggested that I also look at the Think Tank Digital Holster 20. I'm glad I did.
The Think Tank holster seemed much more refined for about the same price. It attaches to your belt a lot easier and it will stand up on the nose.
A Nikon D300 with 28-200 mm lens fits just fine along with a neck strap. There is one pocket on the outside of the case for a spare battery and memory card. The case has very rugged zippers.
One of the things I liked best about the Think Tank compared to Tamrac was the carrying handle. The Think Tank handle was comfortable, the Tamrac NOT.
I bought a nylon strap to use as a belt which works nicely. I'm very happy with this product, after searching for a long time. Rejects include the awful Nikon leather case, which is very stiff and heavy and has no belt loop.
The Think Tank holster seemed much more refined for about the same price. It attaches to your belt a lot easier and it will stand up on the nose.
A Nikon D300 with 28-200 mm lens fits just fine along with a neck strap. There is one pocket on the outside of the case for a spare battery and memory card. The case has very rugged zippers.
One of the things I liked best about the Think Tank compared to Tamrac was the carrying handle. The Think Tank handle was comfortable, the Tamrac NOT.
I bought a nylon strap to use as a belt which works nicely. I'm very happy with this product, after searching for a long time. Rejects include the awful Nikon leather case, which is very stiff and heavy and has no belt loop.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Fits 70-200 mm with TC
(4 out of 5) by David Lim on May 6, 2009 (Singapore)I can fit my D300 mounted with a Nikon 1.7 times teleconverter, and the Nikon 70-200 f2.8 lens into the bag. Just snug.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
I love this bag.
(5 out of 5) by Howard Shpegel on Apr 4, 2009 (Brooklyn, New York)I purcahsed a cheapo larger bag and it broke the first day I used it. I should have spent the extra money and got a better bag. However, in a way, it was a good thing as trying to carry too much was never going to work for me. The concept of carrying every camera related thing you own with you all the time requires a larger bag and if that is how you work then this bag is not for you.
This bag is basically a large pocket and while it cost is more than double what the other larger cheapo bag cost it is of amazing quality. This bag is worth every penny, it is made well and is well thought out. I am using it with a D700 that with a 50mm lens. Next year when I can afford a larger lens, this bag will accomodate it no problem. It will not work if you are using a battery grip. You will need a larger model bag for that.
I like to carry my camera with me every day and quick access is a must. A single quick unzip and I am ready to shoot. There is room for the camera, an extra battery, and memory card. This bag is flexible. You can wear it on your belt, sling it on your shoulder or carry it around like a lunch box. It has a built in rain fly and as a New Englander, I know it will be used.
If this is the way you work, you can't do better.
This bag is basically a large pocket and while it cost is more than double what the other larger cheapo bag cost it is of amazing quality. This bag is worth every penny, it is made well and is well thought out. I am using it with a D700 that with a 50mm lens. Next year when I can afford a larger lens, this bag will accomodate it no problem. It will not work if you are using a battery grip. You will need a larger model bag for that.
I like to carry my camera with me every day and quick access is a must. A single quick unzip and I am ready to shoot. There is room for the camera, an extra battery, and memory card. This bag is flexible. You can wear it on your belt, sling it on your shoulder or carry it around like a lunch box. It has a built in rain fly and as a New Englander, I know it will be used.
If this is the way you work, you can't do better.
Great Bag for the Minimalist
(5 out of 5) by S. Smith on Nov 30, 2009 (Austin, TX USA)My camera is a Nikon D90 with the 18-200 mm lens. Since I don't have much else to carry in a bag, I was looking for something that would protect the camera yet make it quickly accessible and allow me to do other things (climb ladders at Mesa Verde, hold dogs at shows, or just tote luggage) without the camera getting in the way.
I looked at a number of options -- waist bags, sling bags, standard shoulder bags, and even small back packs before settling on the D20. The D90 fits perfectly even with the lens hood in place (zoom at full wide angle) without opening the expansion zipper. There is room for a filter, lens cleaner, extra battery, and memories. If I add other lens and/or a flash later, those will go on a belt.
The bag comes with a shoulder strap and has a handle on top. I normally use the chest harness (see my review on it). This set up allows me to do other things while the camera is kept securely out of the way, but readily accessible. The supplied should strap is better for more formal occasions, e.g. weddings, when the chest bag rig would be a bit too geeky.
The bag is well padded without being too bulky. Hardware and construction are first rate.
I haven't needed the rain hood yet, but have put it in place -- seems to fit well. An earlier review suggested that these bags should be made waterproof without needing a hood -- an excellent idea.
I believe I bought the D20 and chest harness directly from Think Tank.
I looked at a number of options -- waist bags, sling bags, standard shoulder bags, and even small back packs before settling on the D20. The D90 fits perfectly even with the lens hood in place (zoom at full wide angle) without opening the expansion zipper. There is room for a filter, lens cleaner, extra battery, and memories. If I add other lens and/or a flash later, those will go on a belt.
The bag comes with a shoulder strap and has a handle on top. I normally use the chest harness (see my review on it). This set up allows me to do other things while the camera is kept securely out of the way, but readily accessible. The supplied should strap is better for more formal occasions, e.g. weddings, when the chest bag rig would be a bit too geeky.
The bag is well padded without being too bulky. Hardware and construction are first rate.
I haven't needed the rain hood yet, but have put it in place -- seems to fit well. An earlier review suggested that these bags should be made waterproof without needing a hood -- an excellent idea.
I believe I bought the D20 and chest harness directly from Think Tank.
Great Product with one major flaw
(3 out of 5) by J. Higa on Sep 26, 2009 (Boulder CO)Think tank is one of the best inventions for photographers in years. The major flaw of all their product are that they are not waterproof or even water resistant. Yes, many of their product come with rain covers, some of them should but it's inconvenient when you are wearing 3-4 pieces on a belt and have to cover each one of them individually. It can be remedied by using Nikwax.
In my opinion, for the money you pay for this equipment it should be waterproof.
In my opinion, for the money you pay for this equipment it should be waterproof.