Think tank Change up or Urban Disguise 20

Tommydigi wrote in post #10642564
But it can be used for the camera correct? I just want the option and when I use it to shoot out of I can pair it with the holster. I have yet to hear a negative review of this bag

Yes, you can put your camera (non-gripped) in the bag mounted on a normal lens when you are done shooting and zip it up. It is too short to store the 5D mounted to a 70-200 however, but the lens itself fits fine and can be swapped with your other lenses.

You will want to remove the padded shell as it makes the bag unnecessarily bulky and the larger cameras like a 5D fits better. There is still plenty of padding provided by the front storage compartment and the belt (or your body) on the back.

I often travel with mine fully loaded in the lower part (no partitions) of a TT Airport International roller bag, with alternate lenses, spare body, and other camera and computer stuff in the divider partitioned upper part. Makes it easy to travel with everything in one rugged bag, and when I get there I have a small lightweight shooting bag to load up as the day's activities require. Plus, if I am asked to "gate check" my roller bag at the plane door, I simply remove my computer and the loaded Change Up and carry them to my seat while my locked roller with (now) much less value inside is valet checked into the hold.

-howard

For example, I transport my gear to a location with a backpack into which is packed either my TT belt and two lens changers or my empty changeup. I then transfer the stuff I need to the belt or changeup, spend several hours shooting and then pack it up and bring it home.

I tend to use the changeup with the harness in front almost all the time.

Great bag, very comfortable and utilitarian.

J.

I purchased a Change Up and ended up returning it. It was a little small for me, particulraly in depth as I like to keep hoods attached when shooting out of a bag.

I settled on the TT Wired Up 20. Even though this is a 'multi media' bag, don't be disuaded from considering it as a still photo bag !

http://www.thinktankph​oto.com …edia-wired-up-20-bag.aspx

It has all of the features of the Change Up and then some, it a great size, not as 'rigid' as the Speed Freak and Speed Demon (more similar to the Change up in this area). The side pockets are very flexible as well. Also, holds my 7D with 17-55 2.8 with hood attached with room to spare.

I am extremely happy with it.

Thanks I have a Retro 10 as a larger bag so I actually like the small size of the change up. I got a chance to test it out and I really liked it so I got one. I am basically using the Change up to replace my Urban Disguise 20 so it will be my smaller bag. I like the options I get with this bag and it allows me to use the modular pouches when needed that I also use with my R-10.

Thanks for all the help everyone.

I have the Wired Up 20 as well, although I haven't really used it yet. It does hold a bit more, and is a bit more bulky as a result. I like the way it is "tapered" top to bottom which seems to make it carry better and not seem as big, yet still accommodates the gear well since the lens end fits down into the tapered bottom just fine. The "Multimedia" moniker just means it has some wire pass-through slots and a couple of pockets which happen to fit things like mikes, it still is a great bag and seems designed precisely for the 5D-II and f/2.8 lenses.

Being a bit larger, it is easier to get the camera in and out, but sill not the fast access of the "Speed" series with the wide flip-top opening.

-howard