Through My Eyes

Back in September my wife and I spent a few much needed days at our favorite spot, Disneyland. On our last day, we had a call from our neighbor letting us know someone broke into our house.  It was a very long trip home. When I opened the door, the first thing I saw was a box I had hoped would arrive before I left, containing the  Think Tank Photo’s  Glass Limo. The box was EMPTY and my feelings of despair hit a new low. The bag, our laptops, TV’s, game systems, and many other items were gone.  Then, while glancing over the mess that the burglers made, I saw a plastic wrapped black bag with a blue tag up at the top. The bag was carelessly thrown off to the side. Could it be? Was it? It was! My Glass Limo escaped the hands of the burglar (probably because they had no idea of the worth of Think Tank Products).  So, that would be why this review is late in coming out on Think Tank Photo’s Glass Limo.  In the aftermath of the burglary this review is being posted later that I would have hoped.

Before using the Glass Limo, I had never used a camera gear backpack.  I have tried a few sling style bags, and they were good, and if I did not carry a beast of a Canon 1D Mark III the slings would of been awesome for me.  When going out to shoot, I usually roll my big Air Port Security bag, then on location I use Skins and the Belly Dancer, and a Speed Racer. None of these bags are designed for hiking or for carrying a camera all day and not looking like a photographer. The Glass Limo gives you the opportunity to be a photographer, plain bag division. I loaded up my heavy gear, 1D Mark III, 100-400 F4, Flash, Batteries, and 24-105 to start this review

I had to slightly re-arrange the inside of the bag to fit my  needs. Though this is typical of most camera bags, I did like the fact that it was wide enough to accommodate a tall body like the 1D Mk III. Many bags that I have tried  are either a supper tight fit or the camera is too tall. The Glass Limo was just right!  And there is enough room to carry what you need with out being over stuffed for a hike or say, a day at Disney.

The outside of the bag has three places to add a modular component or skin. This adds to how much you can carry and gives you quick access to tools like batteries or lenses. It makes the bag extra functional and expandable. If that is not enough, you can also add a pro speed belt.

The Glass Limo has thick back pads that mold to your back, making this small backpack comfortable to wear fully loaded and, the best part, for long periods of time.

Last, the Glass Limo was really made to carry big glass, like a 300 f2.8 or an un-attached 600 F4.  My glass is not that big, so I used cans of Pineapple in the demonstration.  As always, please check the expiration dates on your pineapple cans before you take them with you on a shoot.

My next ThinkTank Product I will be reviewing will be My 2nd Brain. My wife was very happy I Got a 2nd Brain.

Two cans of Pineapple Juice about = 300 mm f2

Think Tank’s system allows you to add pouches, like this skin.

Two cans = a big lens

Canon 1D MkIII 100-400, 24-105 Lensbaby Spark, 580 Flash, card wallet