Think Tank Digital Holster 40, Shoulder Bag for 70 - 200 f/2.8 SLR Lens with Hood Reversed or In Position

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Shopper : What is the difference in the Think Tank Digital Holster 40 and the Think Tank Digital Holster 40, V 2.0?JOE I : I think the V 2.0 has a couple more pockets than the original. I have the original and only has one pocket on the outside, whereas I believe the V 2.0 has either 2 or 3.EDWIN W : I haven't a clue. I bought the 40 model to accommodate my D700 w/24-70 2.8. I do have a 70-200 2.8 VRII but I've never used the 40 in conjunction with my D700 w/70-200mm. Some time ago I used aThink Tank 50 for my D300 w/70-200 2.8 VRI with hood reversed without extending the Think Tank. The Think Tank 40 is perfect for what I use it for as stated above.TIMOTHY C : Funny you should ask. I went through this (the hard way). I bought the Digital Holster "20" v2.0 (same holster... just designed for a camera without an extended grip) and loved it. Since I use a battery grip most of the time, I wanted to buy the "40" version... and mistakenly ordered the original (not the v2.0). Realizing my mistake, I exchanged it for the v2. There are two major differences between a v1 and v2. First, on a v1 holster, the rain-jacket is INSIDE the main camera compartment. That's fine when you don't need it, but if it was recently used for it's purpose (rain), then when you take it off to put it away, you're putting a wet rain jacket into the compartment with the camera you had hoped to keep dry. On the v2 version, the rain jacket is now tied to the external zipper pocket, so that when you put it away wet, it's not being stored with the camera you're trying to keep dry. The v1 has the same zipper compartment, but it's empty - so ThinkTank relocated the rain-jacket on the v2 to take advantage of that compartment. The second difference is that the v2 has a thick strap on the side so that you can attach any other Think Tank modular bag (e.g. for your flash or a second lens, etc.) Though Think Tank sells the belts where you can attach lots of modular bags, often I just one one spare piece of gear (one lens, or my flash) and it's nice that I can attach one bag to the main camera bag. The bottom of the bag extends. In it's zipped up (non-expanded) state it holds my 5D mk II with my 24-70mm f/2.8 lens comfortably. In the zipped down (expanded) state, it holds the 70-200 f/2.8 lens as long as I don't use or the lens hood OR as long as I reverse the lens hood to the storage position. They do make a version of the holster that expands even more... you can leave the lens hood on in the normal position. I didn't opt for that, but thought I'd mention it just in case you were hoping to leave the hood in the ready-to-shoot position.DAVE B : I have version 1.0. My response is based on looking at photos of v 2.0 and comparing the two. 1. The new version has a more substantial pocket on the inside of the lid. v 1.0 has a clear (see through) pocket. 2.0 has an opaque pocket with a velcro closure. 2. Handle on the top of v 2.0 looks slightly more substantial. 3. v 2.0 has a more refined-looking business card holder on top of lid. 4. Pretty sure that 1.0 doesn't have the metal grommets that 2.0 has for attaching the shoulder strap. (1.0's are plastic, I think.) Looking at these two, I have to say that a more appropriate name for the newer bag would be v 1.1. The differences don't appear to be that substantial. I have the 1.0 version of this bag, but I rarely use it because it has a wimpy shoulder strap. As a result, the whole thing bounces around my body too much. This problem does NOT appear to have been solved in v 2.0. For this reason, I prefer the LowePro bags ('Pro AW Zoom') of similar design.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?PHILLIP F : The Think Tank Digital Holster 40 is high quality and a perfect fit with Canon 1 series camera bodies as well as other Canon DSLRs with a battery grip attached. The holster has a pocket on the side for holding extra batteries as well as a pocket inside the lid for holding memory cards and/or a filter.EDWIN W : Perfect for my D700 w/24-70 2.8 attached with hood reversed.

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2011-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product from excellent company

Think Tank products are well made and I am partial to them. I have a digital holster for each camera body I own. Each camera is different so each digital holster is a different model. The holster holds camera, attached lens,spare battery, and CF cards. When going on a shoot I grab the camera I need and everything is there and protected.

PHILLIP F.

2011-10-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Think Tank does it again!

A great camera bag!

ROBERT S.

2011-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Badly designed.

This bag is so poorly designed that it caused me to lose an expensive camera battery. The side pocket for storing accessories (batteries, memory, filters, etc.)is distressingly inadequate. The pocket is so badly designed that I was doing a shoot and failed to notice that it wasn't zipped up tight, and as a result one of my expensive camera batteries fell out and got lost, never to be seen again. The rain pouch that everyone else complained about was discarded immediately, first thing. All it does is take up space, which this holster doesn't have enough of anyway. Total thumbs down on this product.

Jeff P.

2009-11-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Just like the Wild West!

Think Tanks Digital Holster lineup is an awesome solution for those who travel light, and those who travel heavy in way that you're able to wear a rather larger backpack while comfortably wear and protect your camera gear. My 1755 f/2.8 fits perfectly w/grip, with hood on you're required to unzip the expandable portion at Holster bottom. I do wish the outer pocket were a slight larger, although no biggie. The fit and finish is worth every penny, and I'm very satisfied.

Kaimana P.

2009-08-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I like it

I'm using it with the padded ThinkTank belt. Holding the 1ds2 with a Kirk L bracket and 70-200 f4 IS. The camera fits snugly and the bottom needs to be zippered open a bit to allow the lens to get in all the way. I have a grip strap on the camera so its never around my neck. The little locking mechanism that holds the holster in one place on the strap is nice. For situations with a lot of moving and shooting, putting the camera away and taking it out, I have found it convenient. In comparison, the Slingshot type of sling pack was also an ok way of taking the camera out and about but I have grown tired of hanging my gear across my chest. Compared to fanny pack types the holster is much better for holding steady the heavy camera and lens.

Harry J.

2009-08-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice bag

I usually use the Digital Holster 40 on a Think Tank Steroid Speed Belt with various Skin bags. The top unzips and folds away from the belt so it is out of the way for camera access. I use the holster with a Canon XTI with Canon 17-55 and 100-400 lenses. The 100-400 is a bit long even with the bag's bottom extended, but the lid almost closes. The Digital Holster 40 is also a good bag with adequate protection to use for carrying the camera and lens alone.

Mark

2009-03-29T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Comfortable and Functional

I've happily used the Think Tank modular belt system for over a year as a back-friendly alternative to shoulder bags. Recently purchased the Digital Holster 40 specifically to accomodate an Olympus E-3 body with battery grip and Zuiko 50-200 lens, which it does nicely and comfortably, even with the 2-0 teleconverter in place. I wear it on the modular belt along with additional Think Tank lens pouches and also employ the pixel harness while hiking for periods of 4-8 hours. The only complaint I have on the DH 40 is the rain cover tends to add too much bulk on the inside and is a bit of a pain to put in place when raining, but aside from that I have found it to be quite functional and comfortable.

Kevin

2009-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good product

The product is very nicely made. The material and the stitching is very rugged. The rain cover takes up a lot of space inside, but it's easily removed if necessary.

LARRY G.

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By Harry J.

I'm using it with the padded ThinkTank belt. Holding the 1ds2 with a Kirk L bracket and 70-200 f4 IS. The camera fits snugly and the bottom needs to be zippered open a bit to allow the lens to get in all the way. I have a grip strap on the camera so its never around my neck. The little locking mechanism that holds the holster in one place on the strap is nice. For situations with a lot of moving and shooting, putting the camera away and taking it out, I have found it convenient. In comparison...

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Excellent product from excellent company

By PHILLIP F.

Think Tank products are well made and I am partial to them. I have a digital holster for each camera body I own. Each camera is different so each digital holster is a different model. The holster holds camera, attached lens,spare battery, and CF cards. When going on a shoot I grab the camera I need and everything is there and protected.

The Think Tank Digital Holster 40 Shoulder Bag designed for digital SLR cameras. The Think Tank Photo Digital Holster features two vertical lengths to accommodate different sizes of lenses and hoods, both reversed and in position ready to shoot. It also features a side pocket for holding memory cards and a soft flap to cover your camera's LCD.

What's in the box:

  • Think Tank Digital Holster 40 Shoulder Bag
  • 2 Stage Seam-Sealed Raincover
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Think Tank Warranty