Think Tank Digital Holster 20

[mukster]

This arrived last week and these are my initial impressions:

Very good quality. My gear fits in quite nicely. The bag is a no brainer and has a number of easy compartments for extras. I don't have any extra lenses (yet:lol:); there is no real space for extra lenses, but I did buy with the idea of using it as a "quick draw" bag. For this it works very well.

Once my house returns to post festive season normality, I will post a few pics.

[MDJAK]

Uh, do you know who you're dealing with? We need pics NOW. ;)

me

[mukster]

Uh, do you know who you're dealing with? We need pics NOW. ;)

me

LOL!

Okay, here are some pics I snapped in a hurry. Put them on pbase.com, as I am still not certain how to do the whole uploading thing of numerous shots.

These pics should give you a good idea of the bag. I forgot to take one of the bottom part that expands to take a longer lens. Please check out their website and compare and assimilate information and pics.

The side bag is for extra batteries, etc. The top opens and can store stuff on the inside (small stuff).

The quality is gorgeous.

http://www.pbase.com/mukster/thinktank_

Feel free to ask any questions.

[kerry0621]

I just wanted to say thanks for your review and pictures. They were really helpful in making my decision. I am off to find one to order;)

I love these boards!

[silvermaxd]

I like mine too for what it is intended for....really not much room for anything else but a medium camera....the bottom expands enough to fit a 70-200 lens

[mukster]

I took my camera skiing a few weeks ago. Kept it in the Think Tank Holster 20 as well as in a backpack. Took it out a few times to snap; must say that it is a lot more work than with a P&S. Howerver, no problem with moisture afterwards, despite not using the plastic bag I took along.

Horror of horrors, I skied the wrong way and had to go down some horrible terrain, did a fantastic whipe out and landed on my back. Good news is that the camera is fine, but I had a few worried hours there. Looks like this bag has some good protective characteristics too.

[JohnJ80]

I took my camera skiing a few weeks ago. Kept it in the Think Tank Holster 20 as well as in a backpack. Took it out a few times to snap; must say that it is a lot more work than with a P&S. Howerver, no problem with moisture afterwards, despite not using the plastic bag I took along.

Horror of horrors, I skied the wrong way and had to go down some horrible terrain, did a fantastic whipe out and landed on my back. Good news is that the camera is fine, but I had a few worried hours there. Looks like this bag has some good protective characteristics too.

Two comments:

1. The issue with moisture is a function of the dewpoint. If your glasses fog up, then the camera will too - inside and out. The problem with the damage is that it is corrosion on the inside and it takes a while to manifest itself.

2. Falling - basically the camera is tougher than you are. Most camera bags have way too much padding - and that is one of the things that TT got right.

J.

[lankaman]

Can you have the 70-200 mm lens on the camera body inside this holster or it is only for carrying a lens?

[npuckhead]

The TT Digital Holster 30 works great with a 40d and 70-200 2.8. The advantage of the 30 is that it allows you to store the camera with the lens hood mounted if you choose to do so by using the bag extension feature or you can store the camera and lens (attached) with the hood reversed. If need be, you can store a small prime in the extension section. TT does provide a velcro divider to accommodate the extra lens in the extension section.

This is a great bag.