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<blockquote data-quote="jerryTheC" data-source="post: 777055" data-attributes="member: 50119"><p>On the camera bag side, I'd suggest looking at something like the LowePro Slingshot bags - I have one of the AW 300 models. They're basically backpacks with a single shoulder strap, rather than the usual two. That means that you can shift the bag round so it's in front of you, so that you can open what was a zipped side flap and becomes a top flap, which you can open like a holster style case - Mine's deep enough to take a D300 with an 80-400mm AF-D lens attached. Great for easy access, and NOT having to put the bag down on muddy ground to get at the camera. Or you can put the bag down, undo a couple of clips, and then unzip further to open the whole lower front - there's room for more stuff either side, with the usual velcro dividers, and a separate top section. Best solution I've come across for midsize long lenses; other options are a deep holster style case, which I've tried in the past, but found more awkward, or cases specifically designed for the bigger-than-I-have hugely expensive lenses <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p><p></p><p>I've recently upgraded to add a Z7 II Mirrorless body. Apart from the In-body image stabilisation and the really good S series lenses, One of the less obvious nice changes is that while the F-Mount had one of the longest flange distances around - which meant that adapting other brand lenses required extra glass and associated quality issues, the Z-Mount is wider and has a very short flange distance - so it's much easier to adapt other brand lenses to, without needing extra glass. Only downside so far, is that Nikons FTZ F-mount adapter doesn't support the older screw drive AF lenses. I find the IBIS very useful - being able to use 500mm or 1000mm mirror lenses handheld was a pleasant surprise - so if you ever do go for a Z body, have a think about whether having IBIS or not would affect which one to go for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jerryTheC, post: 777055, member: 50119"] On the camera bag side, I'd suggest looking at something like the LowePro Slingshot bags - I have one of the AW 300 models. They're basically backpacks with a single shoulder strap, rather than the usual two. That means that you can shift the bag round so it's in front of you, so that you can open what was a zipped side flap and becomes a top flap, which you can open like a holster style case - Mine's deep enough to take a D300 with an 80-400mm AF-D lens attached. Great for easy access, and NOT having to put the bag down on muddy ground to get at the camera. Or you can put the bag down, undo a couple of clips, and then unzip further to open the whole lower front - there's room for more stuff either side, with the usual velcro dividers, and a separate top section. Best solution I've come across for midsize long lenses; other options are a deep holster style case, which I've tried in the past, but found more awkward, or cases specifically designed for the bigger-than-I-have hugely expensive lenses :). I've recently upgraded to add a Z7 II Mirrorless body. Apart from the In-body image stabilisation and the really good S series lenses, One of the less obvious nice changes is that while the F-Mount had one of the longest flange distances around - which meant that adapting other brand lenses required extra glass and associated quality issues, the Z-Mount is wider and has a very short flange distance - so it's much easier to adapt other brand lenses to, without needing extra glass. Only downside so far, is that Nikons FTZ F-mount adapter doesn't support the older screw drive AF lenses. I find the IBIS very useful - being able to use 500mm or 1000mm mirror lenses handheld was a pleasant surprise - so if you ever do go for a Z body, have a think about whether having IBIS or not would affect which one to go for. [/QUOTE]
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