Review for Canon EOS 1D
Equipment list in bag :
Canon 1Ds MkII
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM IS
Extra Canon Battery, Remote, Blower, Battery charger (under 70-200)
Hasselblad H3D-31, 50mm, 80mm, 150mm, Hassy-charger, Extra hassy-bat, 16 cf-cards, rain-cover...
Review text:
The best rolling bag out there when it comes to smooth rolling. Takes a lot of gear. Lock, Wires, handles both on top and on side.
Likes about the bag:
Good smooth wheels! Great for fragile equipment.
Dislikes about the bag:
I would like a zipper on the front pouch so I could safely put my lap top there.
thanks to David Bicho for review
Review #2
(added 28th Jan 2008)
Equipment list in bag :
List of contents for Think Tank Airport International â?" taken as carry-on hand luggage on BA flight to Rio then to Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil in November/December 2007.
Camera bodies:
Canon EOS 1D mk II N body
Canon 400D Rebel XTi
Lenses:
Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS USM & hood
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM & hood
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM & hood
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM & hood
Canon Extender EF 1.4x II
Canon Extender EF 2.0x II
Canon EF Extension Tubes
Flash & other gear:
Canon 550EX Speedlite
Kirk FX-2 flash extender
Canon NP-E3 batteries (3)
Canon NB-2LH batteries (3).
Think Tank Photo Pixel Pocket Rocket.
Delkin E-film LCD shade DC1M2N-P
Jobo GigaVu Pro storage device.
In the elasticated laptop compartment I also crammed the following paperback books: A field guide to the Birds of Brazil & Birds of South America
Review text:
Knowing what a hot potato the whole hand luggage scenario is at the present time and what a hot and often wet place the rainforest can be, I decided to treat myself pre-trip to an Airport International. This was the only bag I could find that would fit 2 bulky L series telephoto lenses, 2 DSLR bodies and all the other photo-gear together - it also ensured that ALL of my equipment was with me as carry-on. (Note: BA do not weigh hand luggage).
The bag is well made and comes with plenty of dividers, most of which were left at home as less dividers means room for more equipment! After a couple of hours I managed to configure the equipment so that I could just get everything in and do the zip up without having to sit on it.
Likes about the bag:
Very sturdy, made from a virtually tear-proof material and with reinforced corners, stays and wheel housings. Most importantly it does not look like a camera bag and looks no different to any other small carry on wheeled case. It is obvious that this bag was designed by photographers for photographers as it does exactly what it says on the tin!
Dislikes about the bag:
The telescopic handle felt a bit flimsy and could be made of a more rigid metal. I have also managed to jack-knife the bag a few times when pulling it around corners on very shiny airport floors
thanks to Stuart Elsom for review
Reviews for Canon 300D / 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D / 7D
Review #1
(added 13th April 2008)
Equipment list in bag :
Canon EOS 20D w/grip
Canon EOS 350D XT w/grip
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM IS
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM
Sigma 2x EX DG APO Teleconverter
Canon 580EX Speedlite
Canon 430EX Speedlite
Metz 45-ct1 and bracket
Stofen Omni Bounce
Epsom P-2000
PD-X70
Quantum Radio Slave 4i Receiver and Transmitter
8 CF Cards, Spare BP-511 Battery, 20 AA Energizer Batteries, Chargers for {20D Batteries, 350D Batteries, Epson P2000 and PDX70}.
Review text:
I love this bag. It is big enough internally to fit all my major equipment and have it accessible any time.
Almost nothing is buried (except the 2x converter under the 50mm 1.8) and I can therefore see if anything is missing from the bag, pre-assignment. I have configured it for having each of my two major lenses mounted on a body so start up and pack up are just a matter of attaching or detaching a flash. There is even space for my old Metz 45.
It comes with so many insert pieces that make it eternally customisable and they are fully velcro appliant so that other partition pieces may be attached to any part of them. My only complaint is the size of the accessory pockets which could be a bit deeper. Best of all externally it looks like any ol' luggage filled with the laundry from a trip.
Likes about the bag:
Roominess, inserts, customisable, protective, quality
Dislikes about the bag:
accessory pockets shallow.
thanks to Joffie Berkowitz for review
