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dkmoy118

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:08

Hello POTN members,

I'm in the process of looking for a messenger style bag and the popular 7 MDH is a consideration. My main question is:

How do you load your dslr with the lens attached?

According to the Crumpler site it shows the camera body being loaded in first with the lens pointing upwards. I noticed that most members here load the lens in first. This seems to me more feasible since it makes grabbing the body and shooting a lot easier.

With that said, will having the lens pointing inward first and body facing up create damage to the lens?

Any inputs will be appreciated. Thanks

BluewookieJim

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:36

dkmoy118

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:42

I load the lens in first (ie lens down), with the grip/shutter button of my 20D facing towards the strap/velcro of the bag. Makes it easy for me to get ready...

No damage that I can speak of from carrying it that way. I do the same thing with my 5 MDH btw.

that's what i think most people will do since it's easy access. i'm wondering if Crumpler just did it the other way around to so depth and it probaly makes a better product shot.

mikegeaney

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 19:57

I just got a 6MDH last night. I too am pointing the lens down. These bags are pretty impressive....very adjustable/highly configurable to your needs.

AKHOO

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:29

Hi guys, I have a 7MDH and when I first got it (read had the 17-55 only), I was putting the camera into the bag with the lens pointing upwards.

Since the addition of extra gear, I've re-arranged the paddings so that I put the camera with lens pointing downwards to fit everything and ease of use.

I've re-arranged the flaps such that it supports the camera body. With the 17-55 or 135L attached to the body, it never ever rests on the lens. It is "suspended" by the body resting on the flaps.

brit84

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:11

ive got my 40D with 24-70 pointed down with the hood attached, the flaps give some support, still wouldt try to drop it though

57hardtop

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 19:25

dkmoy118

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 20:02

they show it with the lens pointing towards the opening because it makes the bag look roomier...it's an old marketing trick...but the bags are very nice tho...I use a 7MDH myself...but I'm also a realist who understands marketing ;)

that's what i figured and it also makes a better product shot. i read a lot of reviews, mostly positive. does anyone have any complaints about this bag?

EloquentPixels

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 20:15

Got mine split in 3 length wise, then the middle comparment split in 2 - bottom and top. With a small lens on the camera I lie it with the lens outwards and camera towards me in middle top.
I have a 100-400 on one of the sides. It can take a camera on top and the bag still closes.
The bag gets rather heavy if you fill it.

Crawforddog

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 18:13

have the 40d with 70-200 attatched on one side, 5d with 24-70 attatched on the other. In the middle i have 17-40 & 1.4x teleconverter. I also have room for my 430exII and a CF card book under the 5d. Love this setup, specially for drives to the beach or something, have it sitting behind me and can grab either camera really quick.
they fit with the grips attatched as well