Got me some new toys... [a definite check-it-out : thinktank]

ScottMcLeod

Think Tank Photo.

Made by pros, for pros.

A wicked modular system for the shooters that are tired of backpacks and shoulderbags. (IE: ME!)

I snapped up the MED "Pro Speed Belt" (24$CDN)
and
2 of their "Lens Drop-in" pouches (18$CDN ea)

Links:
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_ProSpdBlt.php
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_LnsDrpIn.php

Seriously. Check this out. Their other pouches (not the drop-in type) are even weather-cover included. Really well built, nice modular features.

I went with the drop in because of easy access, and simple closability.

I plan on buying the "Chimp Cage" (SLR Case), "Speed Lightning" (Flash pouch), a "Speed Changer" or "Trim Changer" (both accessory/battery pouches) or "Modulus 10" (Clear organizer)

I'm addicted. Try it out to see if it fits your shooting needs. (For concerts, theatre and dance this is going to be the cat's meow.)

Nikolai

Nice one, Scott!

ScottMcLeod wrote:

Think Tank Photo.

Made by pros, for pros.

A wicked modular system for the shooters that are tired of backpacks and shoulderbags. (IE: ME!)
....

Looks like a nice system... Gotta think of that for May..:-)

davev

Looks kind of the way I went.

I bought a Kata waist pack, and hung the Canon 400L F5.6 case from the belt.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=316847&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
I have enough room (with the added case) for a 18-55 kit, 28-135is,
70-300is, 50 F2.5 macro, and the 400. Throw in a XT body, spare batteries
and cards, and your carrying a lot of stuff in a fairly small package.
I have only really used it one time out, but it was easy to use, and the weigh
wasn't bad. I was only out for about a one mile hike, I'm hoping to get
out this weekend on a longer trek to make sure this is going to be comfortable
on the shootout.

B&H has it for $83. I bought mine at a local store in Minneapolis (West Photo)
for $66.

Bob Bell

Think Tank makes awesome products. If I didnt have a LowePro Road Runner AW I would probably pick up an airport security.

ScottMcLeod

davev wrote:

Looks kind of the way I went.

I bought a Kata waist pack, and hung the Canon 400L F5.6 case from the belt.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=316847&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
I have enough room (with the added case) for a 18-55 kit, 28-135is,
70-300is, 50 F2.5 macro, and the 400. Throw in a XT body, spare batteries
and cards, and your carrying a lot of stuff in a fairly small package.
I have only really used it one time out, but it was easy to use, and the weigh
wasn't bad. I was only out for about a one mile hike, I'm hoping to get
out this weekend on a longer trek to make sure this is going to be comfortable
on the shootout.

B&H has it for $83. I bought mine at a local store in Minneapolis (West Photo)
for $66.

Nice! I'm planning on adding something similar to hold my 10/20D + 1 lens on my waist too, for those concerts when I don't want to deal with a shoulder bag, and I want to have my backup body handy.

ScottMcLeod

Bob Bell wrote:

Think Tank makes awesome products. If I didnt have a LowePro Road Runner AW I would probably pick up an airport security.

I already have a LowePro TLZ-1, LowePro 5, and LowePro Trekker (original, not the new one).

I use the trekker as my school backpack/ camera pack, and the rest of the bags sit on hooks on my walls.

I do hate carrying my camera in my backpack though. Awkward to whip out.