Perfect timing! My Domke F-5XZ Ruggedwear bag (that I love) was starting to fall apart after 6 years of rough use (hiking, daily use, travel, etc.) and was looking for a replacement bag of similar size. I was looking at the Retrospective series back then and was curious if anything has changed. This comparison with the old and new version of the Retrospective 7 was very comprehensive and excellent. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this review. I was looking for a new camera bag and this one is perfect! I’ll definitely use your link when I get mine. I really appreciate your videos.
I already own a retropsective 5 and a retrospective 7 - they are brilliant bags and well done think tank and you for publicising them - i'd love to have another retro 7 - then i could keep one for myself and give the other one to someone i love...
I love the look of the camera bag. It reminds of the WWII-army bag (British) I once had, a long time ago. I myself am of pre-war quality - born in 1939 - and ever since I started taking pictures: way back when my daughter was born (1962) I almost yearly bought a new bag. I've got loads of them - like yourself - and every so often I give some away to starting photographers or to a welfare shop. I'm bagmad and I like your shows, clear instructions and nice camera viewpoints Hope The Netherlands ins't too far away from the Golden State.
I got two of this bag as a camera bundle, otherwise I would never buy it. However, I’m surprise by how much it can hold, and it’s low key look is great to take to unsafe place like San Francisco. This bag reminds me of the school bag I used in middle school. The velcro is loud, the side pocket buckle is difficult to hook back and there is not much padding. A good utility bag but I wouldn’t pay that much money for it.
Though I eventually opted for Fuji, I still watch your videos for the tips I pick up. You're right about the backpack bag, which is what I have right now - darn it can be heavy.
Like the review Joseph. The new bag looks well designed, but the old bag would likely fit my needs. After all, every photographer needs another camera bag.
Enjoyed the detailed comparison of these two Retrospective bags, thanks! Either one looks great but "free" is best & would obviously love to win your original Retrospective 7.
Very nice set of bags new and old 8). I'm a new lumix user and have been using a Laptop bag as my camera bag and looking for a "real" camera bag. Keep up the good work.
I like Think Tank gear and have two of their digital holsters. I looked at these but I prefer fastex buckles to velcro so I passed it up. Possibly I may be able to utilise the eyelets and use canvas tarp toggle clips to hold the flap down.
very nice review, they should have put the water bottle pouch on both sides, that way you could have your water in one and use the other for your phone, to switch lenses or whatever. or have both for outside storage for quick access.
Why thank you! For everyone who appreciates it, someone else tells me to drink less coffee ;-) I need more viewers like you! Hehe 😀 Hey have you seen my “2018 year in review” video? I just released it… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bWFOgD9zfzY.html
Good review. I've watched it a few times but am still undecided.@@photojoseph glad to see you still use this bag because I have a question - Is the "31 cm" laptop slot a tight 31 cm, or is there some free play/give with that? I'm torn between the R7 or a bigger version dependent on whether my 31.3 cm, slim laptop will fit in that designated slot. On the rare occasion I might want to put it in there, it'd be a pain if it weren't actually possible. I really don't want to go larger unless I have to because I'm not that big and I'll end up weighing it down so much😄
9:15 i just got this bag and its awesome, but this doesn't make any sense to my, why there aren't any metal latches to utilize those brass eyelets to close when not using the velcro .What are they even there for?
I use a back pack style bag but I am looking for some thing like the bag you show on your you tube show. Now packing a gx85 and a few lenses including the new 50-200mm lens.
I love the beg, but mine is the older model. The metal got rusted. That reason alone is why i dont upgrade on the new model. Still using the old model for already 5 years, and got a smaller version of it for my mirrorless. Great bag, but need brass.
Great review - thank you! I have one question: Is it possible to completely remove (and put back on some day) the small handle (not the shoulder strap which I want to use constantly) on top of the bag?
I’ve rewritten this response twice in an effort to not be as insulting as you have… Because as soon as you tilt the rolling bag to roll it, the camera bag falls off.
If you're prone to dropping, may I recommend Pelican? 😬 I agree that they aren't the most padded bags, but for me that's great. Makes them thinner and lighter. I don't need a ton of padding; I need a way to carry and organize my gear.
