New Think Tank Bags [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

_method

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 18:36

New line of "old school" camera bags, called Retrospective with a ton of different sizes.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/Retrospective-30-Black-5.jpg

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/shoulder-camera-bags.aspx

hfgarris

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 19:26

Finally a small bag to hold gripped/pro sided bodies mounted on the lens. They look a lot like Domke bags, only bigger! The lens bags look interesting too....

Wonder when they will start shipping these?

-howard

EveryMilesAMemory

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 19:50

I was looking on their site and noticed they also have them in a canvas looking grey material which is pretty sweet. I hate that all camera bag manufacturers (99% of them) only offer their bags in black.

Dont get me wrong, I like black, but having the option to nothave it look like a camera bag is so much better

_method

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 20:12

I am personally very excited about these bags for a few reasons. 1. No a lick of branding on the exterior. It looks like one of those nice Gap messenger bags before Gap started cutting their quality. 2. The padding on the strap seems as though it is not fixed in position.

I think I'll be getting the Retrospective 20, that taller version so I can fit the 70-200 on the camera and in the bag.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/Retrospective-20-Pinestone-5.jpg

xMClass

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 20:14

I think I'll be getting the Retrospective 20, that taller version so I can fit the 70-200 on the camera and in the bag.

Exactly what I was looking at.

These look good.

MDJAK

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 20:19

can we say Crumpler copy?

agphotography

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 20:24

I got to check out these bags at PMA, they are quite comfortable, though the ones with just pockets are for lens changing, I can definitely see the use of it.

My only concern was when looking at the Retrospective 30 (with the front pockets) they show a body pictured in there, but I'm doubtful that it would fit comfortably... (I'm referring of course to the front bucket pockets. But I would LOVE to be wrong about that. They definitely were nice bags. The fit and finish was super high quality, just like all their products.

It was funny actually, when I walked up to their booth, Kurt Rogers made a comment about my Domke F-2 that I had on me, we got to talking about their new bag and how its design is much like that of the Domke bags but to their high standards.

I was definitely impressed as usual, I would have liked to have loaded it up with the gear I had on me at the time however....

The "pinestone" color looks pretty nice in person, though I still like the black :)

timnosenzo

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 20:35

can we say Crumpler copy?

Sure, we can. Seems more like a Domke copy to me, though.

sabesh

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 22:46

Sure, we can. Seems more like a Domke copy to me, though.
Yep, these looks excellent! Looks like Domke has been out-Domke'd.

agphotography

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 23:25

Wonder when they will start shipping these?

-howard

When I talked with Kurt Rogers and Doug Murdoch (two of the founders) at PMA they said that the bags would be rolling out real soon (in the next month or two or less) They also had that HUGE new roller there as well, the Logistics Manager. You could fit a small person in there!

xMClass

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 00:14

They also had that HUGE new roller there as well, the Logistics Manager. You could fit a small person in there!

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/logistics-manager-rolling-case.aspx

It fits an insane amount of stuff.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/Logistics-Manager-3.jpg

agphotography

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 00:46

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/logistics-manager-rolling-case.aspx

It fits an insane amount of stuff.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/Logistics-Manager-3.jpg

Yeah that thing is no joke! It is positively enormous. I would imagine I could fit all of my equipment including lighting gear inside of this thing.

Jon

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 05:52

Yep, these looks excellent! Looks like Domke has been out-Domke'd.
I won't tell Andrea you said that. :{)#

Using their evident definition of "fits", which is looser than even mine, an F-803 could hold as much as their Retrospective 30. I caution people when I suggest an F802 or F803 that it'll bulge if you try inserting a gripped body mounted to a lens, just like theirs does.

jacobsen1

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 07:27

wow, these look awesome. I JUST bought a UD30 which I love... I've had some of their smaller accessory bags for a long time and have always loved their quality. Now I'll be thinking about one of these and possibly the change up.

EveryMilesAMemory

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 08:15

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/logistics-manager-rolling-case.aspx

It fits an insane amount of stuff.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/Logistics-Manager-3.jpg

I'm thinking is the way to go to store everything in one location and have the ability to either load other bags out of it, or just roll it into the trunk and carry everything with you when heading out

jacobsen1

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 08:29

I'm thinking is the way to go to store everything in one location and have the ability to either load other bags out of it, or just roll it into the trunk and carry everything with you when heading out

wouldn't you rather have a pelican for that though? I'm just thinking at that point, the extra weight would be worth it for the protection, especially considering it's got wheels?

sabesh

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 09:04

I won't tell Andrea you said that. :{)#

Using their evident definition of "fits", which is looser than even mine, an F-803 could hold as much as their Retrospective 30. I caution people when I suggest an F802 or F803 that it'll bulge if you try inserting a gripped body mounted to a lens, just like theirs does.
LOL, I hope so actually, so that the Domke's can be improved :)

I think TT has taken the Domke concept and made it better. All things being equal, here's what I prefer about the TTs:

- No tacky "DOMKE"-like label evident.

- The fit and finish is better, I'm guessing, like the rest of their range (IMHO, TT makes the best finished bags around: No loose strings etc).

- Noiseless velcro option: This is awesome for shoots in quiet places (As a work-around, I and most people I know just can't deal with the Domke hooks in a hurry. I only know of a few people who can deal with the hooks).

- Comes with padded, yet slim inserts that don't eat into interior space too much.

I like Domke's (I have 8 of them). However, they are stuck in a time warp, due to a loyal fanbase, and make little effort to improve on their original design concepts. Cheers.

Sledhed

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 09:53

and that new roller is $600.

xMClass

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 18:14

and that new roller is $600.

Well anybody who has that much gear can surely afford that no problem. :lol:

NicolasRubio

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 18:36

I'm really liking the Retrospective 10/20!!!

But the price is quite steep when I consider how much I'd use it.

_method

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 18:38

I'm really liking the Retrospective 10/20!!!

But the price is quite steep when I consider how much I'd use it.

I really like the vertical orientation of the 20, so now I'm leaning between the UD 35 and the Retrospective 20.

hfgarris

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 19:15

I really like the vertical orientation of the 20, so now I'm leaning between the UD 35 and the Retrospective 20.

It doesn't look like the Retrospective has a laptop compartment. :confused:

I am most curious to see what the top looks like under the flap, whether it is a centerline zipper like the UD bags, or if it opens wider to allow easier access to the interior with your camera/lens. :D

From the pictures the lighter color looks pretty nice.

-howard

NicolasRubio

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 19:50

It doesn't look like the Retrospective has a laptop compartment. :confused:

But the UD35 can only carry a 13" laptop... and that's if you are carrying a gripless body. In case you carry a pro-sized body that compartment is restricted to 10" laptops only.

eeeksNYC

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 20:14

I quite like that Retrospective 20...only thing is...I just bought myself a Domke F6...hmmm

hfgarris

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 20:15

OK - I see the other pics on the TT web site and the top is wide open, not a centerline zipper.

-howard

Fodowsky

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 21:15

I'll get the Retrospective 20. It's exactly what I was looking for...

EveryMilesAMemory

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 21:32

wouldn't you rather have a pelican for that though? I'm just thinking at that point, the extra weight would be worth it for the protection, especially considering it's got wheels?

Yeah, the Pelican would be nice for the complete waterproofness, but I really love ThinkTank's stuff and a comparable Pelican sized case would be friggin heavy

jacobsen1

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 07:35

I really like the vertical orientation of the 20, so now I'm leaning between the UD 35 and the Retrospective 20.

yeah, I just picked up my UD30 2 weeks ago and now they bring this 20 out... The zipper of the UD series makes me think I'll stick with it, but now I want both. Damn them!

It doesn't look like the Retrospective has a laptop compartment. :confused:

you say that like it's a bad thing? I HATE how almost every bag these days has that wasted space. Sure SOMETIMES I might need a laptop with me, but EVERY TIME I go shooting? It's so hard for those of us who don't bring them (or even own one in my case) to find good bags these days...

I am most curious to see what the top looks like under the flap, whether it is a centerline zipper like the UD bags, or if it opens wider to allow easier access to the interior with your camera/lens. :D

I know you've already seen it, but yeah, it's just a flap. For regular shooting I LOVE that. But for just carrying things if the weather gets nasty (or skiing with it in my case) I like the zippers of the UD series.

Yeah, the Pelican would be nice for the complete waterproofness, but I really love ThinkTank's stuff and a comparable Pelican sized case would be friggin heavy

wheels dude, wheels. ;)

EveryMilesAMemory

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 07:45

Both bags have wheels dont they?

agphotography

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 12:41

My bigass pelican case I used to have (before it got hijacked) didn't have wheels. I either had to lug it or find a cart to put it on. I carried my 4x5 and medium format kits in there. It was hefty!

I like the small 20 series bag myself, but personally I'm partial to more horizontal bags vs vertical. I find they stay by my side better.

jacobsen1

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 14:45

I like the small 20 series bag myself, but personally I'm partial to more horizontal bags vs vertical. I find they stay by my side better.

I always felt that way too until I tried a boda. It's all in how and where the straps attach. Not sure how these will work though.

pkphotography

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 06:40

I'm also eyeing the retrospective 20. Can be used when I don't want to carry the UD50. I also have a stealth reporter D200. Might need to get rid of that to get a retro 20 :)

hyt

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 12:55

These look great. What I hated about Domke (used them for 10 years) were the noisy velcro and the stiffening bar in the top handle of the F-803 and stiffening panel they later added to the bottom of the F-5XB. Both of these banged into my hip and back as I walked. I paid a luggage repair shop to remove these so-called "features" such that the bags ended up costing almost twice as much as their already inflated prices.

Now, if Think Tank can do a slim one designed to fit a m4/3, rangefinder, or ungripped SLR, I'm golden.

SuzyView

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 20:58

The Domke velcro sound is annoying, but I love the bags, won't change for anything. Sorry.

hyt

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 21:32

15 bags (2 Domke, 2 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 3 Kata, 2 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag & 1 Coach Handbag!

Your sig would like to have a word (or a few) with you. :D

jacobsen1

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 07:34

The Domke velcro sound is annoying, but I love the bags, won't change for anything. Sorry.

make your own silencers? Just buy some sew on velcro in the right width, cut it to the right length and put it on the "itchy" side. ;)
unless you don't like the sound but still need to use it, in that case you're SOL. :lol:

Twotan

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 09:10

these bags look good. Let's see how they really look when they get to the stores. I will be looking out for them.

agphotography

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 13:19

these bags look good. Let's see how they really look when they get to the stores. I will be looking out for them.

The quality was top notch when I saw them in person at PMA, they feel just as well built as all the other think tank bags I've seen.

xMClass

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 16:02

I also have a stealth reporter D200. Might need to get rid of that to get a retro 20 :)

That's exactly what I plan on doing also.

damnlamb

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 21:06

A little pricy but I love the styling.

Tim Snow

10th of March 2010 (Wed), 10:22

The Lens Changer 20 will for sure be my go to street shooting bag. It looks sweet, and if TT's past products are any kind of indication, this bag will be awesome!
www.newwindworkshops.com

xMClass

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 20:36

Any ETA on these? Hurry TT!

NicolasRubio

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 20:46

Any ETA on these? Hurry TT!

Haven't they been shipped yet?

xMClass

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 21:09

Nope, Thinktank site still shows "Coming Soon."

hfgarris

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 21:13

They should be out by the end of this month.

This is what I have been told by both Think Tank and Adorama. We will see...

-howard

Michael Cheddar

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 23:19

damn. these look great. someone needs to review one as soon as there out!

hyt

15th of April 2010 (Thu), 10:07

make your own silencers? Just buy some sew on velcro in the right width, cut it to the right length and put it on the "itchy" side. ;)
unless you don't like the sound but still need to use it, in that case you're SOL. :lol:

Yes, that's what I ended up doing. I also tried all manner of plastic buckles and magnetic snap closures. But the stiffening bars/boards: What to do about that other than have them taken out (and the bag competently sewn back together) or gorge oneself on twinkies, get really fat, and hope they won't be as painful on the hip?