Think TankThink Tank Photo Vision 13 Camera Shoulder Messenger Bag - Graphite

My previous bags of choice were the Suburban Disguise model Think Tank bags, I have the 20 and 30 sizes and use them to hold SLR, usually with a Nikon 28-300 for walk-around use and a 60mm macro or 50mm for low light/closeup work in museums/fairs. I also use an android tablet for remote operation via bluetooth. When I discovered that family of bags was being discontinued, I did a bit of searching for a replacement bag that would meet my needs. My primary desire was a bag that was fully zipper sealed so I could flip it upside down or sideways and know that none of the gear would fall out of any holes in the side. It also had to be large enough for a tablet, and to store paperwork in when I was given a map, program, or receipt and wanted to work with my hands free while at an event.The Vision 13 provides the main and side pocket zippers that I was looking for as well as room to keep my tablet inside the main pocket. It also has a pass-through slot which is useful for carting along with my luggage. The bag's strap is solid instead of using a C-clip as was used on the SuD 30. I prefer the solid strap as the clips would have a tendency to squeak as they rotated while I was walking. The pad on the strap uses a cloth webbing design rather than the slightly-pebbled waxy leather like pad of the SuD cases, and I had no complaints keeping it on my shoulder.The main compartment is just deep enough to carry the Z6 I am now using with the 28-300 lens + FTZ attached, so I rotate the camera so the eyepiece is towards the taller end of the bag. A little more depth there might have been useful. I also found that the tablet pocket in the main compartment forms one of the walls that the velcro padding attached to and that the 'floor' of the camera bag is open, so loose batteries and such can migrate about.The SuD design had two expansion pockets on either side of the camera bag, while the Vision 13 only has the one--however it is easily expanded to hold a water bottle which I find would be useful as it helps keep your hands free (as well as reminding you to take one with you). I like to keep ear plugs in my kit for noisy environments as well, but will have to find another place to accommodate them.Which brings up the biggest complaint I would bring up about this bag, its lack of dedicated storage spaces for small item access. I find myself looking for a spot to put my loose AA batteries, XQD reader and cord, battery charger, etc. other than just assigning one of the main compartment pockets to pile all that gear. Anything small like memory cards, lens / body caps, or the little clip that is supposed to fit over the eyepiece when you're shooting landscapes ends up floating about in the bottom of the bag. Perhaps a mesh pocket could be added to one of the bag's sides, or added to one of the velcro inserts for keeping more things in dedicated spaces.

I've been a Peak Design fanboy for several years now. I use their straps, messenger bags, backpacks, clips, and basically everything else. I woke up a few months ago, however, and realized that there is a lot of wasted space in many of my peak design bags because of the edgy, cool shapes they decided to utilize in their construction. I decided I would try something else. Enter this bag. Not only can I get the same amount of stuff in this smaller bag, it is actually significantly easier to get things in and out of than my Everyday Messenger from Peak Design. Now, I will say, that people used to compliment the looks of my Everyday Messenger bag constantly, and the same is not true as of yet with Photo Vision 13.So, for it's simple. At this point in my career, I'm going to choose function over form 10/10 times, which is why I will be picking up another one of these and looking in to ThinkTanks' larger bags as well. That being said, if you are looking for a more stylish alternative and don't care about dropping a few extra coins, then definitely check out the current catalogue offered by peak design.

I purchased this messenger-style camera bag for my new Olympus gear. It comfortably holds my OM-D EM1 Mark III body with the 12-40 mm PRO kit lens attached. It also holds the 40-100 mm PRO lens withe the Olympus X2 teleconverter and hood attached. I have the 100-400 mm lens coming and the lens specs say that it is 8.11 inches long. The bag has 9.1 inches in height so I think it will fit fine. There is room in a zippered compartment for spare batteries, my iPad, USB cable, etc. The outer material is very nicely textured and there is a zippered cover over the camera/lens compartment for added security. I am loving the bag!

It just showed up, I’m familiar with ThinkTanks quality, and this bag shows it too. This will be added as a smaller bag to my “collection of bags,” as I’m taking my first international trip with a smaller FujiFilm camera setup, coming from bigger Canon DSLRs (so far, FujiFilm has surpassed Canon’s images, at 1/4 the size and weight). This bag is right on the edge of meeting “personal bag” size for carry on. I may have to squeeze it a bit if I’m challenged on it.

Works great with my Olympus OME 1 Mark II and 3 lenses. Plus battery charger. Fits under airplane seat easily or above in a little commuter plane. Rides on top of my suitcase snugly. Not too big for me, a smaller female. Highly recommend.

Really like the design of this bag. The internal zippered cover over the camera compartment adds security, especially if you open the bag with the clip unfastened.

This bag has become my favorite to carry 2 lens,1 camera body and all accessories. The top zipper is a plus to keep my gear from falling out.

Excellent product.