Will it hold 5d III with grip and 70-200 2.8 is ii + extender 2x + maybe a general size lens like 17-40? I am trying to decide between this (which I found for 110$) and Transit 350 AW (165$), which is new and don't have reviews yet, but looks good..
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It will easily hold both. In the main compartment I have a 1DX with 70-200 attached. The 17-40 can sit in a side pocket. Still plenty of room left over for batteries, flash, chargers, etc. Have taken the bag all over Europe and Africa and have yet to find anything else close to it for quality.
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I believe there is a list of which Canon lenses work with this extender. I have used it on my 200mm F2.8 L and 400mm just fine. I can hand hold it but on the 400 which is 11 lbs. is just a little much and any movement and it is blurred of course. I would suggest checking the list if you haven't. You can most likely find the list at Canons web site.
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No problem. I keep a canon 50d with 18-135 attached. There is still plenty of room for extras (hood, filters, etc). I carry my 400mm lens (with other stuff) in the upper compartment.
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I use this with a canon 7d and 70-200 4L lens. In the past, before upgrading my camera to 7d, I used it with a T2i and canon 100-400 L so the weight is sort of the same. I never mount the black rapid on the camera, just the tripod ring on the lens. When I used the 7d with myCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II, I still have approximately 4 pounds of heft, so there is more unbalance, but not too bad. I also walk around a lot in NYC so there really is no other alternative to the sling camera strap for me.
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You lose very little with this lens vds 70-200. The gain is the extra reach and wide angle, it a major upgrade. Having said that , and given the high $$$, I'd wait for the new model. New Model? I suspect so. Everyone, including Canon, is 'out-of-stock'. Couple that with Canon's receent announcment (July 2009) that they have a new IS that will be in 'interchangable' lenses by the end of 2009, it is not a surprise they stopped producing the 28-300mm so they could clear out the stock.I use the XTi- 40D and now the 5D mark II. The glass makes the picture.
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I think I was misunderstood? When I bought my 50D, it was a toss up between the 5D and the new (at that time) 50D with a couple of kit lenses. I chose the 50D (newer tech wise and more stuff) and I'm satisfied for now. If and when I upgrade, it would be the latest (tech wise) full frame Canon like the 5DMkII. I was just thanking John M. and ED F for validating my non-researched decision to go 50D instead of older 5D at the time.Bob
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I've used mine to hold a Canon 5D Mark II with a 70-200 lens and a 2x converter, and have had no problem. If the wind is too strong, you can give it some extra stability by hanging a heavy camera bag or whatnot on it.
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I've had a 5D2 with 70-300 zoom in a LowePro Toploader attached to 'em hanging off the straps on my backpack and it seemed to be fine. But I'd recommend contacting the company (Tamrac) and asking if they have a weight limit, I'm assuming they will for liability sake.
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This mount holds my 5D Mkiii with a 24-105 lens no problem. the only problem I have had, is if you are mounting it to glass, and trying to shoot looking out of the same glass, the legs aren't long enough for that lens. You'll have to buy an extension.
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Thank you for the information. Especially I decided to purchase 50D with a 28-135mm IS because of the reason you told. It is very attractive offer. Previously, I had thought to purchase a 28-105mm, so the overlapping would be at minimum w/ 100-300mm.IS lenses are unfortunately over my budget. May be later, I can think about them.I think my Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens can be enough For wide angle focal lengths.Thank you again for your suggestions,Merry christmas and happy new year,GO
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Hi Stefan,Your 5d w 70-200 & extender plus one other lens should fit in the Flipside 400 w room to spare.
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I have the same set-up...70D w/a grip and it fits perfectly with the 18-135 lens.
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The lowepro toploader "pro 75 aw" this fit my 7D w/ 70-200 L f2.8 and have room for the battery grip . I have also a 5D mark III and it's much bigger than T2i and it also fit. Have also T2i my first camera and it also fit and more room. But don't buy the lowepro 65 much smaller your lens and the battery grip will not fit.
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It works well on 7D for me. Don't know about 70D though. The build is better than what appears in the photo--stronger internal reinforcement. I chose this one based on the photo, thinking it looked weak on the side so I could open a screw hole on the side to do some tweak. Not so easy. Tight fit too.
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Yes! I have both the 5D Mark III and EF 85 1.8. They're a great combo, I use the 85 1.8 often for portraits.
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The 5D2 with the 24-105 lense is a great walk-around combo. The vignetting is hardly noticeable. Good Choice!
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It is definitely a nice lightweight tripod, but I would not use it with that setup!A 5d 2 and a smaller lens maybe but not with a 70-200