New Toys

[JamesV]

Well I got some new toys last week. Finally picked up the Manfrotto 234RC pan/tilt head for my monopod. I have been using my ball head for both the tripod and monopod but a few times I forgot to switch it and was stuck with a non-adjustable monopod.

I also picked up a new bag, Tenba Messenger. So far I only took it out a few times but it is great. I can fit my XTi with 100-400 lens attached. Plenty of pockets and the pad on the shoulder strap is very nice and comfortable.

Now if I can only decide on which lens to get I should be fine.

James

[Loupey]

Congrats on the new "toys", James!

I love the messenger bag - great for travel. What color did you get? I got the traditional black. There are so many pockets on this thing that I forget where I put stuff.

For air travel, it fits perfectly underneath the seats.

[JamesV]

Thanks Loupey,

I decided on the olive green, I wanted something other then black and this bag gave me that option with the 7 colors to choose from. Plus I didn't even know about it til I walked into Calumet Photo and seen it and noticed that it would fit the 100-400 attached with room to spare. I still have to get use to all the pocket locations and, like you, try to remember where I put things.

I am using it as my walk around bag since the only other bag I have is the Lowepro Vertex 300 backpack. Much to big for everyday use but great to hold everything and for trips, it also fits under the seats.

James

[Loupey]

Cool!

In addition to housing a long lens with the camera attached, it can still hold two other fairly long lenses (like a 70-200mm and a 180mm) and a laptop - and still remain fairly slim. But I still prefer my Tamrac Velocity 5X for street shooting. You may have to buy that one too

[JamesV]

Yea I know what you mean about the other lenses, at the moment I'm debating between the 24-105 and 24-70. That lens would be attached to the camera but I will still take the 100-400 and my 50 when I go out shooting, so this bag is perfect for now.... that's what I told my gf but I don't think she believes me anyway.

James

[Loupey]

... that's what I told my gf but I don't think she believes me anyway.

Does she realize that the search for new equipment is never over?

I thought I had the perfect set-up a couple of times in the past. None of those pieces and parts are in my possession Well OK, I might have kept a couple pieces but they are for sentimental purposes only now.