Kata 3N1 vs Tenba Medium Sling vs Tenba Photo Sling

[groovyone]

Anyone use the Kata or Tenba sling bags?

Basically, my camera has outgrown my Tamrac Velocity 8, and I am looking for something new. It has to be able to handle the A900+VG likely with the 24-70Z attached. The camera is approx. 6 x 6.75 x 8" with the 24-70 and a little over 11" long with the 70-200G. I have two big bags and am looking for something good for short trips, like the motorcycle show coming up. Ideally I'd be able to pack the A900 w/24-70 attached and maybe stash the 70-200G or upcoming 16-35Z in the bag with it.

So far I am looking at the Kata 3N1 30, Tenba Shootout Medium Sling or Tenba Photo Sling but I have no experience with either brand.

I have a LowePro FastPack 350 and Vertex 100, and am very happy with both, but wasn't sure the Slingshot was what I was looking for. As for the Tamrac, the Velocity 8 has been a good bag, but I'd like to try something new. A big selling point for me on the Kata is that you can use it as a backpack or slingbag.

Any opinions?

[aerosolcheese]

I just got the 3n1-20 from HCE. They also had the 3n1-30 in stock. I really like it, although it was a bit difficult to get used to the closure system. Now that I see how it works, its all good. Build quality doesn't seem up to par with the other Kata bags I have (HB-207 & H-14) The 3n1's have smaller zippers and the fabric doesn't seem as thick and well padded. I recommend it as a second bag when you want to travel light, but wouldn't store my equipment in it. I use Pelican cases for that. Anyway, If you are ever near Houston Camera Exchange, swing by there and see it for yourself.

[aerosolcheese]

I forgot to mention that although the 3n1-20 is small and light, I manage to squeeze a Canon 1Ds Mark III, 70-200mm, 24-70mm, 35mm 1.4, 16-35mm, 100mm macro, 15mm fisheye, 1.4X Teleconverter, and an extra battery in there.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by aerosolcheese

I forgot to mention that although the 3n1-20 is small and light, I manage to squeeze a Canon 1Ds Mark III, 70-200mm, 24-70mm, 35mm 1.4, 16-35mm, 100mm macro, 15mm fisheye, 1.4X Teleconverter, and an extra battery in there.

Wow! That's a good fit then. I will have to swing by there. It would only be for light day trips. I have the Vertex for travel.

[Chayelle]

Just received this from the head of Lowepro marketing who is currently at a photo Expo: "We’re introducing a bag at this Expo called the Classified.

You can see some news on these models here: http://www.lowepro.com/index.php?id=666

More specific product pages will be on our website by next month when the product itself should become available."

You might want to check these bags out...

[groovyone]

Finally got my hands on the Kata....and ended up with a LowePro Flipside 300. It can fit the A900 w/24-70 attached, 70-200G, flash and 50mm with a little space left for a TC.

[swordsmax]

Got me a 3N1 10 - I was able to fit a Canon 5D attached to a Canon 70-200 IS 2.8 into it the long full way nicely. It fits fine, but packing anything else thicker than a credit card in it is like squeezing a wallet in the back of Pamela Anderson's thong.

(Please don't ban me for saying that, I couldn't think of anything else to compare it to).

[bht-kevin]

Swordsmax, how comfortable is it?