Speaking of bags, several months ago I got an email ad from B&H for the
convertible waist/shoulder bag in the link below. I'd been looking for
just such a thing and couldn't resist the (approx) $35 price. When it
arrived I could see it was *very* well made but larger than I had
anticipated. I tossed it in the bag closet and forgot about it.
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888829-REG/Brenthaven_1701_BX_178_Wasit_Pack_Charcoal.html#customerReview>
Reading the Schnozz's piece on his new camera bag reminded me that I
hadn't really checked this thing out very throughly so I decided to have
another look. I was right the first time. It's really made for a 35mm
system and rather large for a 4/3 system shooting bag. On the other
hand, I'ved decided it makes a good transport bag for almost all of my
4/3 system and could be used as a shooting bag if I want to take just
about everything.
I'm not finished yet but just started fitting stuff and so far:
In the center section:
in front: Metz 52-AF1 flash unit for 4/3 cameras
in rear: 9-18mm on the bottom with reversed hood and
above it an E-M1 with mounted 12-50 and mounted hood
In the left side section:
in front: nothing yet
in rear: 70-300 with hood reversed (or mounted)
In the right side section
in front: 14-150 with hood reversed (or mounted)
in rear: nothing yet
Left side pocket with top flap contains folded up rain hood which
requires temporary removal of the shoulder strap for installation. Good
snap hooks on strap remove and clip back on easily.
Right side pocket has wide opening top/front zipper. Easily holds an
Oly battery charger with aftermarket folding wall plug attached plus
other small stuff like a lens brush or such.
Large zippered front pocket has full width interior mesh pocket on back
side and 2 small pockets in front. Lots of room for batteries, flash
cards, etc.
There's plenty of room left for other stuff like the radio remote
release, extension tubes, OM 50/1.4 and m.4/3 adapter, etc. Pretty much
the whole system. I was already committed to keep it. I'm glad I like
it now.
Can't be had at B&H anymore. Must have been a close-out. I just looked
and see that Nordstrom was selling at at close-out for $19.50 but
they're sold out. Homestuffshop
<http://www.homestuffshop.com/v/bx2-focus-convertible-waist-pack-1428475800046248100>
is selling it at $79. The manufacturer doesn't sell it any more.
$19.50 was an amazing price. I'd pay that much even if I didn't need
it. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
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