Kata H-14 • Anyone use one of these?

I'm planning a trip to Hawaii in April and am thinking of the R-103 and the H-14. My concern is whether or not a 1D MKII will fit in the H-14 along with a 17-40, 100-400, and a P-3000.

Anyone?

Moses wrote in post #2771346
I'm planning a trip to Hawaii in April and am thinking of the R-103 and the H-14. My concern is whether or not a 1D MKII will fit in the H-14 along with a 17-40, 100-400, and a P-3000.

Anyone?

I don't know how long the 100-400 is but with a 30D w/grip and a Canon 70/200 IS attached, that is all the bag can hold in the main compartment. If the MK II w/100-400 is longer, I don't expect this bag could hold it. If not then this bag should be able to hold the MKII, 2 lenses and the p3000. I am fitting a 10-22, 17-55, 1.4x TC, 70-200 IS and 30D/grip. It is TIGHT...

The 1DMkII is too big with a lens attached to fit in the main compartment. It's too big to fit anyway, unless it's a 50 1.4 or smaller lens, then you can face it with the back of the camera against you. Otherwise, 1-series bodies are too big.

Darn, I was really hoping the H-14 would work for a day bag. I am going to travel with more equipment in the R-103, but wanted something smaller for running around being a tourist.

Now I'm confused. The KATA web site says the H-14 will accomodate the following Canon cameras:

EOS 10D EOS 20D/20DA
EOS 300 Digital Rebel EOS 30D EOS 5D EOS D30 EOS D60 EOS Rebel XT/350D /400D/XTi EOS-1D EOS-1D Mark II N EOS-1Ds PowerShot S2 IS PowerShot S3 IS



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My 30D is 5.5 wide x 6.5 tall, so that might help with your decision. The extra 1/2" is what will hurt you. My camera is just as wide as can be allowed to close the front flap and zip it, but that is with full side pockets. Anything wider would go beyond the plane of the zipper. Now here is the disclaimor. If you only fill the side pockets up about 1/2 to 2/3 and leave the tops pretty empty, then the camera can go down further into the bag into the tops of the pocket sides. I don't think you will be able to put a smaller sized zoom (70-200mm f/2.8 IS completely fills one side pocket) and a wide angle with that camera unless you leave a majority of the other side empty, maybe all your batteries and small acessories.

Update on the bag!

I now have officially removed any pockets of air in this bag. I have the following items in the bag, and my wife has no clue how that bag is holding the goods. Everything goes in and all zippers zipped. I think the bag is loosening up a bit.

1. Canon 70-200mm IS
2. Canon 17-55mm IS
3. Canon 10-22mm
4. Canon 50mm f/1.4
5. 30D with grip
6. Two extra BP511s
7. Body caps
8. Microfiber towel
9. usb cable
10. foot-tripod (cord with eye hooks, ghetto tripod)
11. Rain cover

Attached to the outside with clips: Kenko 1.4x TC and memory card holder

The only lens I own not fitting into this bag is the Bigma! Ha, like that will ever happen, even by itself.

TeamSpeed wrote in post #2892713
Update on the bag!

I now have officially removed any pockets of air in this bag. I have the following items in the bag, and my wife has no clue how that bag is holding the goods. Everything goes in and all zippers zipped. I think the bag is loosening up a bit.

1. Canon 70-200mm IS
2. Canon 17-55mm IS
3. Canon 10-22mm
4. Canon 50mm f/1.4
5. 30D with grip
6. Two extra BP511s
7. Body caps
8. Microfiber towel
9. usb cable
10. foot-tripod (cord with eye hooks, ghetto tripod)
11. Rain cover

Attached to the outside with clips: Kenko 1.4x TC and memory card holder

The only lens I own not fitting into this bag is the Bigma! Ha, like that will ever happen, even by itself.

i am eyeing this bag for a "day bag" use especially on vacations, is that 70-200 IS a 2.8 or a 4? i believe your prior post says 2.8 but want to make sure. and if all this stuff is in the bag, you must have not a ounce of air left in that bag....but this is good news for me though, because i wouldnt bring as much gear for day trips. thanks for your input, helps me immensly. oh yeah one more thing, the hoods cant possibly be in the bag for the lenses???

Yes, it is the 70-200 IS and it COMPLETELY takes up the side pocket. No hoods at all, which for some folks, will pose an issue. Now if somebody could create a series of small hood bags that can fit on the straps, then you could take them.

The way I have this configured is such:

1) weather cover is very folded up and put into the netting on the back of the bag.
2) 70-200 IS on one side pocket
3) 2 batteries, 10-22mm, and body caps in other side pocket.
4) 50mm f/1.4 at bottom in center, then 30D+grip+17-55 down the center, 30D flash facing outward.
5) Other misc. items in the front pocket area

My favorite thing is that when you look at the bag sitting off my waist, you would never guess there was $3K-$4K worth of equipment in it. My wife said it just looked like a personal cooler.

So...you basically took out all of the protection that makes the bag so great, albeit pricey. Nice.

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2903029
So...you basically took out all of the protection that makes the bag so great, albeit pricey. Nice.

How so? It still has the armor, all the padding inside and out? It still protects the contents, and hides it all at the same time. I see a little ribbing on your part, but honestly, the only thing I don't like about putting all of this in the bag is the fact that it is unwieldy to change lenses. Once you put items in the bag this way, you have to have a work area to move items around a bit. However, it is much, much better than the 200DG bag when it comes to taking the equipment with me to work or just a nice weekend drive. Ideally, the 10-22 won't be in the bag, freeing up alot of space. Not alot of times that this wideangle comes into play in my neck of the woods.

I misinterpreted your statement (or should I say, joke) about "taking the air pockets out". My mind somehow told me that meant you took out some of the padding. Just a dip**** moment, unfortunately.

I agree about changing lenses. I can't do it with one hand for fear one of the side pockets will unzip all the way and *PLUNK*.

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2903197
I misinterpreted your statement (or should I say, joke) about "taking the air pockets out". My mind somehow told me that meant you took out some of the padding. Just a dip**** moment, unfortunately.

I agree about changing lenses. I can't do it with one hand for fear one of the side pockets will unzip all the way and *PLUNK*.

LOL, gotcha!

My wife is contemplating sewing one of those wide elastic bands across the front much like what the one link showing the mods you sent our way. I think that would help hold the camera in place or a long lens for helping with changing lenses.

In any case, I am very, very surprised I am able to get 4 lenses, batteries, 30d w/grip, etc into this case. You may be right though, it may not be too wise to have all this in there, even with original padding. The first drop from 2 or 3 feet may crush lenses together, and even with padding there, damage may occur.

H-14 is not really designed for carrying so many lenses, but you can shove a lot of things in that thing. One thing that you might want to consider is buying the Kata S-308 that is designed to go together with the H-14. Combined together, they look not only stylish and very comfortable on your shoulder, but you get extra storage rooms for things like filters, microfiber cloth, camera manuals, batteries and so on. I have this combo, and I love it!

SYS wrote in post #2904354
H-14 is not really designed for carrying so many lenses, but you can shove a lot of things in that thing. One thing that you might want to consider is buying the Kata S-308 that is designed to go together with the H-14. Combined together, they look not only stylish and very comfortable on your shoulder, but you get extra storage rooms for things like filters, microfiber cloth, camera manuals, batteries and so on. I have this combo, and I love it!

Thank you for the idea, I think I will have to check that out.