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G'day Pjotre, thanks for the welcome, it's great to be here! I've got a hardcase (read: Pelican knock-off from local hardware store) with the customisable foam for my Fuji G617, which has been amazing. My only concern with going down this road for the 680, is that this kit is going to involve a much greater volume of parts (ie. 2 backs, remote release cable, multiple viewfinders etc), and the weight will become an issue quickly. More importantly, I plan on using this camera primarily in the field, so I'd like to be able to strap it securely to my back, as opposed to relying on even/smooth ground to roll it. I understand that carrying this kit would be quite a workout, but I'm a fit 23 year old, I'm up to it!
Thanks Mal, I look forward to posting some images in the near future!
Jorgen, your post is both reinforcing and confusing! I've done a lot of research into the Think Tank bags, and I really like the airport range. However, the model you specified has an internal depth of 16.5cm, which is ~5cm shallower than the mk.III body, which has got me confused. This is the problem I've found with all the bags of researched, as none of them have been deeper than ~18cm. I guess there must be some 'play' in the the depth of the bag, depending on how full it is etc. As for the 180mm, I'm currently in negotiations for a f/3.2 version, which (from what I've seen online) is a stellar piece of glass!
Have you looked at the F-Stop bags? I use the F-Stop Tilopa and Satori bags which have internal camera units (ICU) that are 16.5cm deep, although in practice are much deeper when you configure them without the foam in their lids (the bag back is padded so 2x is unnecessary). I carry an Alpa 12 STC with tilt adapter & iPhone adapter mount and it is about 17-18cm in depth and fits perfectly in the bag without any issues even though it is slightly higher than the ICU depth.
Thanks for that Graham, I'll have to add them to the list of potentials. Who would have thought that the hardest thing about buying into a new system would be choosing the bag that stores it?!
The height inside the Airport Addicted varies a couple of cm, and it's rather elastic. The IIIs is a better fit than the III, and I have to replaces the viewfinder on the III with a piece of foam to make it fit. I agree with Graham that F-stop Gear seems to be the best solution, and they are much, much more comfortable to carry. The Airport addicted is basically a foam box with straps attached. It's strong, but in constant conflict with the shape of the human body. Great for air travel though, since it's the maximum size for most overhead bins in all dimensions, and it's much lighter than the wheeled alternatives.
Hey Andy, which 300 do you have? The Vertex? That's the bag I've always wanted, so it would be great if that's the one you've got!
