I'm a bit late in discovering this thread. I've been looking at this bag for a while now, wondering if it would be a good choice for me. I have Peak Design's Slide strap which I love.
Right now I'm using a
Thinktank Retrospective 5 (would have preferred the 7, but that didn't exist yet when I got my 5), and I will continue doing so when taking very little gear with me. I do have the
LowePro Classified Sling 180 AW for a slightly larger kit, but however much I like this bag for being very discreet, for some kits (e.g. gripped camera) its design is too rigid... The Everyday Messenger looks nice for a bit more room and flexibility, without having to resort to my largest (=huge!) bag, the
Manfrotto Pro-Light 3N1-35.
So... the Everyday Messenger. I like the looks for starters (subjective I know).
A few Questions though:
- How is the top zipper for quick access? This seems practical in close quarters, but I've seen reviewers complain that the opening is too narrow and too rigid. How about for a K-3(II) with a limited lens mounted? Or with a slightly larger lens such as a Samyang 16/2?
- What about a gripped K-3?
- The side pockets that are advertised as designed for a smart phone (but these stick out as I've seen in reviews) seem ideal to put the lens cap of the lens mounted on the camera (I use the similar pockets on my Restrospective successfully for that purpose). Would that assumption be correct?
- One typical kit I would use this bag for (that doesn't fit in my other smallish bags): K-3II + FA31, FA43, FA77 (in their pouches on top layer, one on camera) + Samyang 16/2, 24/1.4
or 24/3.5 T/S, 135/2 in the bottom layer. Am I right in believing that would fit?
- The tripod sleeve looks good, but my tripods are too large and heavy I think. It might also fit a compact monopod I guess, which would be my use case. Would there be any way (or need) to secure this from sliding out?
Hoping this post doesn't go unnoticed
Tx in advance for any feedback!!!
Wim