Think Thank Retrospective 20 Bag

[waynegz1]

I got home this evening, and FedEx had left me 2 gifts. 1 box for my TT and the other was my Think Tank Bag.

I just ripped open the box, and had moved all my gear over to it. So far I love this thing. Can't wait to go on location and shoot out of it.

Shoulder strap seems thick enough to tow a darn truck with. More than enough padding, room, and pockets for all my gear. I just cannot figure out where to store my AA battery charger. Since I ordered it through froknowphoto.com, Think Tank sent me a free bag, a Cable Management 20. This is now the new home of my CyberSyncs, misc cables, and batteries.

Cheers to Think Tank for making such an awesome product.

 

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Its a seriously good bag, I love my Retrospective 30!

 

[Markw]

What would the Retrospective 30 carry? Im looking for a messenger-style bag that will hold my 80-200/2.8D, 105/2.8 Macro, 18-50/2.8, and 10-20/4-5.6 or 11-16/2.8 with D300s Gripped. I know Im already pushing it..but itd be great if it could hold my SB-600 as well. :mrgreen:

Is such a beast alive and well out there?
mark

 

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I put a -

70-200 Nikon VR2 F/2.8 (Hood reversed)
50mm f/1.4
D700 - Gripped
D5000 Nikon
TC x2 III
Canon 40D
100mm f/2.8 macro
Pixel Pocket Rocket (Which Think Tank sent me for free!)

Puts a real strain on your shoulder in long walks, but its not to bad really. The bag holds everything I need and I could fit more in there if I really wanted.

 

[waynegz1]

What would the Retrospective 30 carry? Im looking for a messenger-style bag that will hold my 80-200/2.8D, 105/2.8 Macro, 18-50/2.8, and 10-20/4-5.6 or 11-16/2.8 with D300s Gripped. I know Im already pushing it..but itd be great if it could hold my SB-600 as well. :mrgreen:

Is such a beast alive and well out there?
mark

you should be able to fit a SB-600 on the side, they also sell what they call a "lightning fast" case. Which is made to hold flashes, you can just hook it to the side of the bag and BOOM!

how do you like your 80-200 2.8? I've been debating about getting that here locally or a 70-200 VR I.

 

[Markw]

I love my 80-200/2.8D. It is an amazingly sharp lens..well constructed. Wonderful lens, really. Very versatile. Anything specific you want a review on?

Mark

 

[waynegz1]

Well I am in between that and a used 70-200 but the price difference kills me. I primarily shoot weddings, and wanted to know if the VR really would make a difference. From what I heard, VR doesn't make a difference unless I'm shooting something still.

What are your thoughts?

 

[bigtwinky]

Ah...FroKnows. I love Jared. Had a great interview with him on Skype

 

[waynegz1]

Everytime I try to Skype Jared, he never picks up. Yet again I get out of work at 9:00 pm CST, soI'll try again tomorrow though.

 

[bigtwinky]

I got lucky... he liked one of my photos from his flickr group, so he skyped me lol.
Although we did put the interview off a few times as he was busy hehe

 

[Markw]

I shot a wedding with my 80-200/2.8. I would have killed to have the VR. If youre not using a flash, the VR will be a lifesaver. If you are using the flash, there is no need for the VR. I used the flash for the most part..so no need for the VR and my photos turned out good.

Mark

 

[waynegz1]

excuse my ignorance, but why without a flash VR is needed and the other way around?

 

[bigtwinky]

flash will freeze motion more at lower shutter speeds.
VR will help steady the lens at lower shutter speeds

 

[waynegz1]

Thanks. I haven't really owned a VR lens, so I am still learning about it.

So if I shoot primarily at higher speeds VR really isn't an issue?

 

[bigtwinky]

If you are shooting faster than the standard focal lenght requires, you are good to avoid camera shake without VR.

Now there are a few variants of this, and it is very much dependant on your shooting style and stability of your hands, but to avoid camera shake, make sure your shutter speed is 1/max focal length of your lens.

So if you are shooting an 80-200, your shutter should be 1/200 or faster to avoid camera shake.

Some people say that if you have a crop sensor, then its 1/max FL * crop factor. So 1/200*1.5 = 1/300 shutter

Some people say that its not your lens max but the focal length you are shooting with. So an 80-200 at 80 would be 1/80 and the same lens at 200 would be 1/200.

So whatever, its just a guide.

They say VR to keep the camera steady for 2-3 stops. So lets say YOUR slowest possible shutter for hand holding lens x is 1/100. The VR is said to help you shoot at 1/25 or 1/10 and get the same results as shooting at 1/100.

Man, my brain is fried, does this make sense?