groob
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You’d have to do the math, but I can fit a Z9 + FTZ II + 600mm f/4 FL E into the XL ICU (with everything attached). I have a Zemlin short hood on the lens also.
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arbitrage
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Thanks. If you have a chance to measure that combo exactly that would be great. Looking at the previous measuring tape photo I'm very close to being able to fit but maybe not. I'm needing 55cm or 21 3/4".
The bag will easily fit my camera/lens with hood reversed but I'd want my super short hood in shooting position for this bag to have value to me over other bags I own.
Hi
interesting post as I'm in the market for a new bag. One thing I'd like to ask, do you carry your big lenses attached to the body whilst in the bag. I was always told to remove my 400mm f2.8 from my z9, but it would be easier to leave it attached.
thanks
interesting post as I'm in the market for a new bag. One thing I'd like to ask, do you carry your big lenses attached to the body whilst in the bag. I was always told to remove my 400mm f2.8 from my z9, but it would be easier to leave it attached.
thanks
Kuau
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I use 2 Z9’s with both the 400/2.8 TC and the 600/4TC lens and i always leave the lenses attached to the bodies the only thing to be careful of is when putting the setup in your backpack have the lens pointed down so the majority of the weight is on the lens and not on the mount. I have never had an issue.
Kuau
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I wanted to add to the discussion I now own both the NYA-EVO 60L bag with the XL ICU and I also own the Shimado Action X70 HD Backpack with there Core Unit XXL DV
IMHO as much as I like the NYA bag it is smaller in size compared to the Shimoda, the Shimado can handle more weight, it has more robust straps and padding and of course can hold a Canon R5ll with the RF 600/4 attached with the NYA can’t do.
So on my next upcoming shoot in early December Men’s and Women’s Alpine Downhill races on the days I want to try out the new Canon I will have to use the Shimoda bag, and when I decide to break out my Z9’s I will try out the NYA with the 600/4TC attached
keep in mind for my use case I’m carrying a lot of weight on my back when skiing down a icy downhill course and having the right pack is critical to both my safety and comfort
IMHO as much as I like the NYA bag it is smaller in size compared to the Shimoda, the Shimado can handle more weight, it has more robust straps and padding and of course can hold a Canon R5ll with the RF 600/4 attached with the NYA can’t do.
So on my next upcoming shoot in early December Men’s and Women’s Alpine Downhill races on the days I want to try out the new Canon I will have to use the Shimoda bag, and when I decide to break out my Z9’s I will try out the NYA with the 600/4TC attached
keep in mind for my use case I’m carrying a lot of weight on my back when skiing down a icy downhill course and having the right pack is critical to both my safety and comfort
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Vincent_VdB
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It is Shimoda
nmerc_photos
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My Z9 + 600TC with short hood measures right at 22.5" in shooting position. It fits in the bag, with another Z9 + 300GM. It is TIGHT. I would not be comfortable using it this way, but it could be done.
Bite the bullet, get the bag
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nmerc_photos
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my personal preference is to always keep the bodies and lenses separate. maybe there's no basis to this, but I'd rather be safe than sorry with ~$20K+ in gear.
that being said, I've recently been lazy and have kept my Z9 + 600TC attached all the time in the bag. knock on wood, nothing bad has happened yet.
I think the next time I travel by air - I will separate the two though with a little divider just for peace of mind
Kuau
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If anyone is interested
Wrogu
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For travel - separately. For everyday use (and car travel) - body with lens attached. So far so good
Thanks God that camera gear is actually quite tough 
SoCalRick
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I keep the bodies and lenses separate while traveling. Once I am on location, I'll want to have the bodies connected to the lenses before I start to hike out into the field (especially in harsh environments). Therefore, I want to know that my camera backpack allows me to carry my cameras with the lenses attached, even though I won't always transport my gear that way.
nmerc_photos
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For travel - separately. For everyday use (and car travel) - body with lens attached. So far so good
well said. I think this is a great way to look at it
Vincent_VdB
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There is probably no better source of info for backpacks as this forum
I’ve gone for the Shimoda X70 HD, but waiting until the 29th, 20% sale starts
Wrogu
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If you are from Europe we had great deals for X70 mark I last year. And if the XL insert is good for you, with which it comes by default. It was about 40 or 50% off list price.I’ve gone for the Shimoda X70 HD, but waiting until the 29th, 20% sale starts
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arbitrage
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So of course the Nya-Evo Black Friday sale just started. 20% off bags, 10% off RCIs. BUT...the XL RCI is now out of stock. Maybe that is a sign that I should just stick with what I have. Sure, 10% off the RCI is not a huge savings but if I jump on the bag now and buy the RCI later at full price I'll be paying another significant shipping charge into Canada.
I'll shoot Nya-EVO an email and see what they say. If they can restock that RCI by the 29th then I may still jump on the 60C/XL combo. Otherwise, maybe next year.
I'll shoot Nya-EVO an email and see what they say. If they can restock that RCI by the 29th then I may still jump on the 60C/XL combo. Otherwise, maybe next year.
Kuau
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If I were you I would stick with what you have
Yes I know it works but for me at least I find when I have my Z9 with my Z600/4TC lens and a second Z9 in the bag and a extra lens IMHO the bag straps are not beefy enough to handle all the weight
Again my use case is very different from other here
I have to ski with all this equipment on my back and I need something that can handle the weight better and in this case for me the Shimoda is a superior bag for my needs
SoCalRick
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I did email NYA-EVO when I was in the market for the XL RCI, but it was out of stock, and they were able to give me a fairly precise timeframe of when it was going to be available again (which at the time was a couple of weeks out). So I just kept monitoring the inventory and ordered one when it was back in stock again. Their shipping costs to the US are also quite steep, but they provide very fast delivery.
The NYA-EVO Fjord 60C with the XL RCI is probably my favorite backpack and insert combo for carrying my Z9 with the Z 600 TC.
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nmerc_photos
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Some of my friends have had success emailing Nya and having them issue an invoice for both the bag and the XL ICU, and Nya just holds the bag until the ICU is in stock - and then ships them out.
That way you get the full savings, only have to pay for shipping once, and everything arrives at the same time
arbitrage
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I've emailed them so will see what happens.