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I am going on a trip too NY this year and I already have  a large Manfrotto bag that holds all my stuff with ease, but I really need a more and luggage sized bag, in a messenger form so I dont have to eep taking a rucksack off my back for lens changes.

 

Only niggle is I need it to hold an a7ii with a grip! I like the look of the Manfrotto Windsor https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/products/bags/messenger

but I am not sure it will fit a grip and camera combo.

 

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They don't scream photo equipment inside and are quite versatile. I own both the 5 and 7. I use the 5 when I'm only carrying the camera, an additional lens or two and misc other odds and ends. I use the 7 when I need to carry more gear. It's surprising how much you can stuff into them.

 

Retrospective 5: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847336-REG/Think_Tank_746_Retrospective_5_Shoulder_Bag.html

 

Retrospective 7: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859428-REG/Think_Tank_747_Retrospective_7_Shoulder_Bag.html

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They don't scream photo equipment inside and are quite versatile. I own both the 5 and 7. I use the 5 when I'm only carrying the camera, an additional lens or two and misc other odds and ends. I use the 7 when I need to carry more gear. It's surprising how much you can stuff into them.

 

Retrospective 5: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847336-REG/Think_Tank_746_Retrospective_5_Shoulder_Bag.html

 

Retrospective 7: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859428-REG/Think_Tank_747_Retrospective_7_Shoulder_Bag.html

 

 

Thanks they look great!

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