Package is on the way!
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Congrats! ; We can have a Kata strap & backpack user reunion at Pixelmania. ; 
Isn't it always great when you order something and know that box is on the way?
Isn't it always great when you order something and know that box is on the way?
Thanks guys & YES, it is very exciting to know that it is on the way. That would be fun if we could all be there together. Then as Roger noted, we could all run around the parks trying to find each other to play musical bags. It would be some great big "Photography Treasure Hunt". I might be on to something there. Maybe Tim can use that idea for Pixelmania. I'll share pics of my purchases when they arrive.
PolynesianMedic
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Congrats on the purchase! ; I can't wait to order my strap and nifty fifty. ; Money is slowly accumulating for it. ; Am trying to buy a house at the same time, so the saving for this is going slower than normal. 
Oh Happy Day! The package has arrived.
And here are a couple quick shots with the new lens. I plan to shoot a whole bunch when I get home this evening, just to get used to using this lens as it is a whole new ball game for me.
Here's Mickey peeking out from behind the notes cube:
And here's an orange sitting in one of my tea cups for my Japanese tea set which was purchased @ EPCOT. I Love the Japanese Green Tea.
And here are a couple quick shots with the new lens. I plan to shoot a whole bunch when I get home this evening, just to get used to using this lens as it is a whole new ball game for me.
Here's Mickey peeking out from behind the notes cube:
And here's an orange sitting in one of my tea cups for my Japanese tea set which was purchased @ EPCOT. I Love the Japanese Green Tea.
PolynesianMedic
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OOOOOO AAAAAHHHHH! ; So jealous! ; Shots looking good so far. ; What do you think of that bag, and strap now that you have laid your hands on it?
For Craig & Leo - Kata inserts...
Oh man...they're still giving away the free strap inside? ; I got mine that way too - but I figured it was a temporary thing! ; Well, at least you have another thing to put the strap on. ;
BTW - I mentioned that I had gotten some more dividers from Kata for my bag. ; It's actually uncut pieces of yellow padding (not quite the same type as the ones in our bags, but yellow to match - just a bit thinner) with velcro - you cut whatever size and shape pieces you want and apply the velcro to the ends. ; Very convenient, and it's allowed me to make more lens pockets.
Like Craig, I had used two of the dividers provided at the bottom of the bag to keep stuff from falling out the bottom...now I can use the newly cut dividers down there, and bring the factory ones up to use for lens separators. ; I also added a new divider up at the top of the bag, in place of the small diagonal one they provided. ; And I added a divider to the center section above the camera - since my center section had to be full-length for when I have the Tammy 200-500 attached, and at least one lens pouch also had to be big enough to fit that lens when not on the camera, I always end up with one space much larger than it needs to be. ; So when I've got a smaller lens attached to the camera, I can stick the extra divider above the camera and add another sizeable compartment...or when the big Tammy is on the camera, I can move the divider over to that large spare compartment, which will only be holding the smaller 18-250 lens - leaving me extra space above for another compartment. ; Also, with my flash unit added above, I still have one top compartment currently just holding bulb blower and wired remote - so there's room to add another lens (perfect, since I'm still shopping an ultra-wide zoom!). ; I moved the charger cables and filters and such into the lid pockets. ; And my slik tripod fits nicely in the tripod holder!
A few shots of the new configuration:
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Congrats Leo - can't wait to see more from the lens, and hear how the bag and strap work out for you!
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Oh man...they're still giving away the free strap inside? ; I got mine that way too - but I figured it was a temporary thing! ; Well, at least you have another thing to put the strap on. ;
BTW - I mentioned that I had gotten some more dividers from Kata for my bag. ; It's actually uncut pieces of yellow padding (not quite the same type as the ones in our bags, but yellow to match - just a bit thinner) with velcro - you cut whatever size and shape pieces you want and apply the velcro to the ends. ; Very convenient, and it's allowed me to make more lens pockets.
Like Craig, I had used two of the dividers provided at the bottom of the bag to keep stuff from falling out the bottom...now I can use the newly cut dividers down there, and bring the factory ones up to use for lens separators. ; I also added a new divider up at the top of the bag, in place of the small diagonal one they provided. ; And I added a divider to the center section above the camera - since my center section had to be full-length for when I have the Tammy 200-500 attached, and at least one lens pouch also had to be big enough to fit that lens when not on the camera, I always end up with one space much larger than it needs to be. ; So when I've got a smaller lens attached to the camera, I can stick the extra divider above the camera and add another sizeable compartment...or when the big Tammy is on the camera, I can move the divider over to that large spare compartment, which will only be holding the smaller 18-250 lens - leaving me extra space above for another compartment. ; Also, with my flash unit added above, I still have one top compartment currently just holding bulb blower and wired remote - so there's room to add another lens (perfect, since I'm still shopping an ultra-wide zoom!). ; I moved the charger cables and filters and such into the lid pockets. ; And my slik tripod fits nicely in the tripod holder!
A few shots of the new configuration:
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Congrats Leo - can't wait to see more from the lens, and hear how the bag and strap work out for you!
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PolynesianMedic
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That is a really nice looking setup. ; I think I am going to get this. ; I really like the way that it looks.
Packed all my gear into mine last night & it all fits great. I attached the tripod holder, slipped the tripod in & put the whole thing on my back to see what it was like. I was totally surprised that it did not feel nearly as heavy as I thought it would. The big sits comfortably on the shoulders & the weight is nicely distributed. Thanks to Justin & Craig for suggesting this pack. BTW, I have already attached the extra strap to the camcorder, Great fit.
PolynesianMedic
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Frankie do you have any photo's of the bag on the inside? ; I can't find any inside shots on B&H's web site.
Thanks Paul. I got all the gear in the bag, attached the tripod pouch, put the tripod on & was surprised at how well the pack sits on my back. For all that is in there, it is relatively comfortable & carries well. As for the strap, I ended up with 2. I purchased one not realizing that I was going to get one with the pack. This was not stated as being included & I don't think it usually is. I believe this is a promotion they are currently running. Nevertheless, I ended up putting the second strap on my Camcorder. Here is a list of what all is in my pack now:
40D Body
70-200, 2.8
70-300, 4-5.6
17-85, 4-5.6
50, 1.8
External Flash
Battery Charger
Spare Batteries
Spare Cards
Cables
Filters (6)
Remote Shutter Release
Rain / Sun Cover
Everything fits well in the bag & is not crammed in. I am Very Happy with this purchase.
40D Body
70-200, 2.8
70-300, 4-5.6
17-85, 4-5.6
50, 1.8
External Flash
Battery Charger
Spare Batteries
Spare Cards
Cables
Filters (6)
Remote Shutter Release
Rain / Sun Cover
Everything fits well in the bag & is not crammed in. I am Very Happy with this purchase.
PolynesianMedic
Global Moderator
That's a lot of stuff Cooleo!