Question about 6MDH

[Eric]

So I will be traveling to BVI in two weeks and I don't really want to lug my F-Stop backback around in the 90 degree weather. I am looking for something smaller to hold some of my gear.

What I want to bring:
40D w/ Grip
24-105 attached
10-22
70-200 f/4 IS
30 1.4 if it fits. If not I will probably bring it another bag as I would only really use it at night around the resort.

I don't think I want something as big as the 7MDH and I think the 5 is too small.

For those who have or had 1 or more of these I appreciate your expertise.

Thanks

[moeronn]

I have the previous model of the 6MDH and it can carry:
30D (not usualy gripped)
17-55 IS attached
10-22
70-200 f4 IS
85 1.8
580 EX II speedlite

It should work with your gear. The only awkward piece is the hood for the 10-22 and some items will be snug. Also, with that much stuff, it will get heavy on the shoulder after a while.

[Eric]

Thanks for the reply, I've been looking through the threads and it seems like what I'm looking to put in should fit. Lets hope so I just ordered it from B&H. Either way, I'm sure I can come up with some configuration to keep me happy. Maybe I can even put my 430EXII in there. I may have to sacrifice the grip...

Oh, and I don't have a hood for the WA so no worries on that.

[Jim G]

Thanks for the reply, I've been looking through the threads and it seems like what I'm looking to put in should fit. Lets hope so I just ordered it from B&H. Either way, I'm sure I can come up with some configuration to keep me happy. Maybe I can even put my 430EXII in there. I may have to sacrifice the grip...

Oh, and I don't have a hood for the WA so no worries on that.

Try cambags.com and the bag review thread here... I'll post you a couple of images to give you an idea how large this bag is:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3702701303_f7578b2560_o.jpg

If it can fit all that junk it won't have any issue fitting what you want.


Just posted a review, anyway -> http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=721546

[moeronn]

Jim G - Is that all the dividers it came with? For some reason this bag looks a bit smaller than the one I have. In addition to the 2 dividers shown in your review, I have at least 4 additional dividers. I use one for each of the side areas and two in the midded to support the camera so it doesn't rest on the lens.

FWIW, I originally ordered the 7MDH, but B&H mistakenly sent me the 6MDH. After trying this bag out, I decided that the 7MDH would be too big and kept this one.

[Jim G]

Jim G - Is that all the dividers it came with? For some reason this bag looks a bit smaller than the one I have. In addition to the 2 dividers shown in your review, I have at least 4 additional dividers. I use one for each of the side areas and two in the midded to support the camera so it doesn't rest on the lens.

FWIW, I originally ordered the 7MDH, but B&H mistakenly sent me the 6MDH. After trying this bag out, I decided that the 7MDH would be too big and kept this one.

There's three dividers in use in that shot - one flat long one above the 135L. I have three spare. I usually end up with quite a few spare from any given bag/case I have... I have a huge box with grey, green and blue dividers from various bags over the years :p

I find that the 1D rests on the top of the tall dividers fairly well on one side so I haven't felt the need to add the remaining ones in.