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Collin85
8th of November 2007 (Thu), 07:40
No pics because I'm back to two bodies, but I did this for a few weeks a little while back and I thought it was GREAT. I was wondering if I'm the only crazy one here who's ever attempted it.. like for an actual period of time?

Basically I took the Slingshot with me awhile ago when I went to Beijing. Two bodies (XTi and 30D), three commonly used lenses: 10-22, 17-55 and 70-200. The 17-55 stayed on the camera the whole time, since it was used almost constantly, but I had to keep switching between the 10-22 and 70-200 for the other body. It was a real pain in the ass.. and I knew the bag would always fit quite snugly three bodies (no grips or 1D's etc.) with ALL of those lenses attached. And I went and did it!

Now I know many here will try to tell me that it kind of defeats the purpose of having a 'quick sling' bag if I'm gonna fill it with that much weight, and I'd have to agree. But having 3 bodies with three commonly used lenses such that I don't have to switch lenses at all during a day out hiking/city-trekking.. it just suits my style much much better.

Anyone else carry around 3 bodies (all with lenses attached) in a 200? 300?
Any other bag? I'm open to ideas and comments. :)

_aravena
8th of November 2007 (Thu), 07:49
Not a bad idea, but better suited for a messenger style bag I'd think. I wouldn't mind 2 bodies in my 200 when I had it, like you did, but 3 is just overdoing it I think. :D

marcus769
8th of November 2007 (Thu), 08:04
Yeah, I'd agree with aravena.. 3 is over doing it in that bag! Unless of course you'd sell me your 70-200mm, then I guess that would free up enough room for a 3rd body :D