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Old 21st of April 2009 (Tue)   #1
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Default 7MDH new style or old???

Other than the extra buckle and the velcro "silencers" is there any reason I should spend the extra $40-$50 for the new version over the old.
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Old 21st of April 2009 (Tue)   #2
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

I think that was pretty much the only difference....

Do you happen to really like any of the new colorways?
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Old 21st of April 2009 (Tue)   #3
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

I own the bag and see no velcro silencers.
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Old 21st of April 2009 (Tue)   #4
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

Under the velcro.

Go for the old. It's supposedly bigger as well some have reported. They say the new one feels smaller although they can get the same amount in. Check my thread, it's been in debate for awhile.
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Old 21st of April 2009 (Tue)   #5
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

_aravena, since you seem to be the "Crumpler man" How do you think the gear in my sig would fit in the 6MDH? I'm planning on adding a 1.4 tc and extension tubes to the list soon, as well as a CPL Grad ND's with Cokin holder, remote release, extra battery etc that I already have. Would the 7 be a better fit? I have a tendency to "bring it all" when I go out shooting. I would prefer a bag that would hold it all even though I'm usually carrying the camera with a lens attached.
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Old 21st of April 2009 (Tue)   #6
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I'd recommend a 7MDH for you jsinon.
I owned the 6MDH and had less gear than you.
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

Given the current price difference between the two, I'd go with the older style. The new ones look nice, but not nice enough to spend an extra $40-$50!

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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

I only had the choice of the new style when I bought mine.

I like the idea of the 2 straps though. It matches the old bag I was using. Gives easy access while allowing it to be closed at one end.
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

I am leaning heavily towards the "old" style 7MDH. I really like the new gray/red and unlike most I actually like the lime green interior, just $50 is too much just for a color. If only someone out there wanted to part with one.......
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

jeev has good prices for the crumpler bags here and on FM.
I've owned a lot of different brands, but Crumpler just hits the spot for me.
I have two and may grab a backpack soon, too.
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Old 22nd of April 2009 (Wed)   #11
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

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I'd recommend a 7MDH for you jsinon.
I owned the 6MDH and had less gear than you.
What he said. That's a good amount of stuff. I only use my strap on the 7MDH but somtimes not even that and I just have the flap down since I've covered the velcro. Does fine. Never thought twice about it.
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Old 23rd of April 2009 (Thu)   #12
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

There are significant improvement from old to new. New one is sleek and does not look like a diaper bag
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

The one thing I do not like about my old 7 MDH with one strap, is that when lifting the bag by the handle on the flap with the buckle and strap secured, the bag tends to open up on the ends exposing the contents to the elements. I would think that the two straps would help to eliminate this.

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Old 24th of April 2009 (Fri)   #14
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

which has a bigger front pocket..
old or new?
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Default Re: 7MDH new style or old???

I think both are of the same size but with 2 buckles and more slack you can pack more in the 2009 version.

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