Name: Kata GDC Series T-212 Torso-Pack with TST Protection, Chest Holster Style Pouch for SLR's with a Short Zoom Lens.
Brand: Kata
SKU: KAT212
Price: 89.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 3.67 (6 reviews)

Kata GDC Series T-212 Torso-Pack with TST Protection, Chest Holster Style Pouch for SLR's with a Short Zoom Lens.

Kata GDC Series T-212 Torso-Pack, Chest Holster Pouch

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I use it for my D7000&18-105, for that it works good. But if you want to also take along another lens there is no protection between the camera and lens.

Big pack no room

The design of this bag is interesting and takes some time to figure out what you can and cannot carry.  With two odd shaped pockets you have to experiment with how to pack stuff.  The design incorporates expandable but still well padded equipment pockets, a very usefull feature.  Fore those not used to packs carried in the front of the body, this pack takes some getting used to.  It feels awkward at first but can become more acceptable as you learn to use it.  I use it for quick grab and go to the local park, museum or urban streets where one camera and second lens is all that is needed.  One benefit of a front pack is security and ease of moving in a crowd.  It is awkward to carry the camera in the over the neck, front, position.  I use an over the shoulder strap when the camera is out and ready for action so that the pack does not get in the way.

Interesting but limited

Had intended to carry camera on my back and swing bag to the front when camera needed.  My bad, does not work that way.

Does not move from the front easily.

There are other bags out there that only cost $50 or so that provides the same amout of storage as the Kata T-212 Torso-Pack, but they lack the protection that Kata provides.This bag is very well designed.  It has a large flat pocket in the back for maps & paper items, a second large flat pocket for your media items like cords, large batteries and such, and the main compartment in front that is possible to divide with a zipper.  In the second large pocket, this pocket is closed by velcro, and it has a lastic band were you slip in 2 memory CF Cards, and 4 AA batteries.  The rest of your items, such as your real camera batteries, cords, pens, what not, are in a mess, but if they were not it would be hard to find what you need in a hurry.  (The large flat pocket, and the main compartment are closed with a zipper.)This bag can be worn in the back, just like you wear it in front.  It is a very comfortable bag to wear.  It has much protection unlike other bags in the price range.  It also is conectable to other Kata quipment, like there backpacks.In my Kata T-212 Torso-Pack I carry a D70 with 18-70mm lens attached, a large sigma flash, a tabletop manfrotto tripod (5inches when folded up), a tabletop manfrotto tripod extension(6 inches when folded up), a medium Velbun tripod head, much other media things.  It is just what I have been looking for.NOTE:(1))I can see that it would be possible to connect a small tripod (10-15 inches when folded) to this bag, but my large Manfrotto (30 inches when folded) would be over kill, and would most likely hurt to cary that way[...]

Kata Has Made Another Amaizing Bag Again

I use this camera bag to store and transport my Nikon D50.  I have it rigged to carry on my back, but will swing around to the front for easy access to the camera.  I use the extra straps for carrying my tripod below.  My biggest complaint about the bag is occasionally when I am taking the camera out or putting it away, the on/off switch is flipped.  I don't carry an extra lens now, but am soon thinking about adding one to my collection.  There is room for an extra lens if you're willing to carry less accessories.  The small pockets are useful and well placed, with the exception of the Velcro pocket.  Overall, I am very happy with this bag.  It doesn't carry a lot of gear, but it is sturdy and well designed.

Great for camera and few accessories

I use the bag mainly for travelling. not only does it hold my digital camera (canon power shot SD,but the additional compartments also hold my wallet, mobile and some minor neccesities..... it deserves an A grade