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Samsung NX-1 and the NX30, six lenses, a
Think Tank memory card holder, a Sam-
sung flash, a tripod, and a spare camera
grip for the NX-1. There was room for bat-
teries for the flash, a lens cloth, and sever-
al granola bars.
We tested this bag with a variety of cam-
eras and lenses. Our Canon 1Ds Mark III
was a bit cramped since that body is so
large. With some creative configuring, we
were able to get that camera body and the
Canon L Series 70-200 MM lens in. Our
medium format Pentax 645D was another
challenge, however, we were able to make
it work. In truth, we aren't likely to be out
on the street with either of those cameras.
The Samsung NX-1 is our choice for street
photography, events, and photo-journal-
ism.
I was also impressed with how easily the
straps on the bag could be adjusted. JD
Milazzo is six feet, four inches tall. I am
just five feet, nine inches, and yet we were
able to pass the bag from him to me and
back quickly. Also, I should mention that I
found the bag to have excellent back sup-
port, especially at heavier weights.
If you have worked the streets, you know
size, weight and form factor is all critical to best choice.
how long you can hold up under the gru-
eling pressure of people and urban chaos.
This bag was perfect in every respect - es-
pecially the form factor. It fit perfectly on
my back. It didn't hang off my back to the
right or left, up or down. Fitting well is im-
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portant because bags that extend outside
my back tend to hit people as I walk by. As
much as I don't like being people swearing
at me at, I don't like being distracted more.
Knowing I will hit someone as I pass means
I have to take my focus away from where
it should be - getting the images I need to
complete my assignment - and place it on
not hitting anyone as I walk by.
In summary, I found the bag to be well-de-
signed and extremely functional. If you are
shooting in an urban area or, for example,
shooting a wedding, where you need to
On the streets all day? Got an all
day event? This is THE bag you
should use!
keep your equipment with you and have
the ability to switch bodies or lenses quick-
ly, this is an excellent bag. It should be able
to carry everything you need. I believe if I
were hiking to shoot landscapes and need-
ed to carry more lenses and a tripod, I
would probably be better served by a Think
Tank backpack. But for most everything I
do, this bag is all I need.
If you want a well designed, high quality
bag for working on the street, this is your
5We rate
this bag