Synapse Question

[cobrien]

Hello everyone,

I am a newbie here at the forums but been lurking around for a year or so.

Already a proud owner of the Imago which I use everyday and looking to expand my collection even more... :-D

Just looking at the Synapse backpack and wondering if it is a comfortable fit for a DSLR? I've already got a KATA bag for the camera but finding it heavy with everything loaded. I've used the Imago in a pitch but my back gets sore after a while... I was thinking with the Synapse, it'll be better for the back as the weight would be distributed more.

The DSLR in question is the Canon 40D which is still my trusty companion after all these years!

Oh, I'll also be throwing in a Large Cafe Bag as I LOVE that new Linen colour!!! Too bad the Synapse doesn't come in that, a Synapse in Linen/Steel? mmmmm

Thanks again,
cobrien

[adamki]

You should have plenty of room for the DSLR and a couple of lenses (plus a whole bunch of other stuff). You'll need some kind of insert to keep things from banging around though.

[adealarcon]

cobrien,

I believe there is a nice video on the website showing the use of a synapse as a camera bag. I recently used it on a trip to transport an ipad, macbook air 11", and an olympus EPL-1 mirrorless with 4 lens. More than enough room and worked great!

[bluedawg]

i wonder if you could even put a lens in the water bottle pocket?

[KarlJ]

Video by Maverick, of course.

[cobrien]

Hello all,

Thank you for all your responses! It seems Maverick has a video for everything/anything Tom Bihn! :-D
I'm definitely won over then for the Synapse as camera bag concept especially after the video shows how much can go into it! Just need to get a monopod walking stick and I am all set!

I'm asking as I am planning a trip to Fraconia Notch in NH during early July and plus to see Barre VT for the quarry / cemetery.

So, I'll be waiting a few weeks to see if that camera insert is ready anytime? ;-D

Again, thank you all so much for the replies!

Cheers

[jannilee]

omg, the synapse is definitely the TARDIS of bags!

[malamalama]

I carry around my Canon Rebel XT in my Synapse, but I've not seen that video before. Great video!

[cobrien]

Hello All,

Well, I've decided on getting that TARDIS bag in Navy/Solar for my daypack / camera bag to use when out in New Hampshire in a few weeks! Thank you for all the comments and feedback on my question! So I closed my eyes and pressed that buy button! Also have a Linen/Olive Large Cafe Bag winging my way as well...

That has 2 items off my buy list... but that new Scarlet lady is whispering to me! LOVE that new colour! Now we'll have to wait for Tuesday to see what comes for the new colour.. Another one in the green/blue family or a grey-blue?

So now I've got these, the next one is Aeronaut or bust!

best,
cobrien / the Canadian Tom Bihn fan (one of many!)

[TXGirl]

Hello All,

Well, I've decided on getting that TARDIS bag in Navy/Solar for my daypack / camera bag to use when out in New Hampshire in a few weeks! Thank you for all the comments and feedback on my question! So I closed my eyes and pressed that buy button! Also have a Linen/Olive Large Cafe Bag winging my way as well...

That has 2 items off my buy list... but that new Scarlet lady is whispering to me! LOVE that new colour! Now we'll have to wait for Tuesday to see what comes for the new colour.. Another one in the green/blue family or a grey-blue?

So now I've got these, the next one is Aeronaut or bust!

best,
cobrien / the Canadian Tom Bihn fan (one of many!)

Congrats cobrien! I am sure you'll love your LCB the Linen is gorgeous (only seen pics) & you'll love the Synapse! I just received my Indigo Synapse a few weeks ago & love it!
I have the Linen/Olive medium cafe bag on my wishlist

[cobrien]

Hello everyone!

I wanted to thank you all again for the feedback. I got the Synapse and LOVE IT! I'm happy I got the navy blue since I now keep thinking TARDIS bag every time I look at it... <closet geek here>

Here's an image of the Synapse at Artist's Bluff at Franconia Notch State Park... :-D


Best,
Colin

[maverick]

Hello everyone!

I wanted to thank you all again for the feedback. I got the Synapse and LOVE IT! I'm happy I got the navy blue since I now keep thinking TARDIS bag every time I look at it... <closet geek here>

Here's an image of the Synapse at Artist's Bluff at Franconia Notch State Park... :-D


Best,
Colin

i love this image!

[AVService]

Hello everyone!

I wanted to thank you all again for the feedback. I got the Synapse and LOVE IT! I'm happy I got the navy blue since I now keep thinking TARDIS bag every time I look at it... <closet geek here>

Here's an image of the Synapse at Artist's Bluff at Franconia Notch State Park... :-D


Best,
Colin

This shot is like "Bag Porn"!

I was so taken by it that I just ordered the exact same Synapse?

I am on the road all next month in Cape Cod,Florida and Colorado and...........

Got to take my SLR Stuff in something that doesn't scream Camera Gear!

I too shoot with 40D x 2,if it ain't broke why fix it?

Thanks Colin,Really.

Ed

Oh and Maverick, the video pushed me over the edge.

[Janine]

This shot is like "Bag Porn"!

Hahahahahahahah!

[Yonkdaddy]

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