Think Tank Retro 5 for Leica

[abumac]

Works very well. Leica M9 with CV 28 on, Summicron 50, CV 75 and Zeiss 18, a small notebook, and a few small gadges as Viewfinder 18 and 28, magnifier, etc.

Good quality. I think I will like it.

 

[Rob-F]

Looks good. Methinks I need one!

 

[Rob-F]

What are the dimensions of this bag? I'd like to compare it to my F-5XB. It looks bigger, without being too big.

edit: never mind, I found it. 10" by 8.5 by 6". So it's the same length as the F-5XB; an inch higher (not needed for a Leica M outfit); by an inch and a half deeper. The extra depth might allow adding one or two lenses, though.

 

[rodl]

I've seen one in person and it is a little bigger than the F-5XB. I think it has more in the way of pockets too.

 

[sevres_babylone]

I've also had a look at one in person at Henry's Toronto, and I'm looking or an excuse to get one -- although I'm not sure where it fits in with my needs.

I thought it looked quite a bit bigger than the 5xb. But I guess it isn't. It's a very nice looking bag, and light for a Think Tank. I do like the zippered pockets for keeping money, or a passport in.

Currently, I'm using a Saffrotto Domke 803 knock-off for going to work and back, because (unlike the Domke) I can carry my airbook and my camera. The retro's too short to duplicate that function.

When I'm not carrying the airbook, I tend to go with the 5XB or the small Barebones; around the city lately, mostly the barebones. So the retro would have to be an addition to one of those (with me there's never a replacement, just additons🙂 ) It might be nice bag to travel with; on my last trip, to Austin for SXSW, I took the Safrotto as a carryon, and then switched to the 5xb when I got there, because I wasn't carrying the Mac everywhere. The zippered pockets on the Think Tank are a nice touch, and are better than the pockets on the 5xb or BB.

But I don't really need it🙂

 

[Jim Evidon]

I prefer my Domke messenger bag. I forget the model number. It has easier access than my Think Tank,also an excellent product BTW, because there is no zipper to restrict access.
Also, the Domke has big pockets and looks like a plain old messenger bag rather than a camera bag.