Let me know about the comfort, and the durability of the bag after u tested it. Also if u dont mind please let me know ur height and what kinda gear u put in or u can just pm me if u mind or dont bother if u really mind haha!

Best if u could take some pictures and keep us posted

aaaa... sure bro..eh what do u mean by 'please let me know ur height'? does this refer to my height which is about 5'11'' or the height which i lompat2?

u forgot 1 little thing, crop factor and the FoV.
so for FX to get about the same fov as DX, u would probably have to stand about 7ft away, reducing the DoF to much smaller than the DX at 10ft.

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Added on November 17, 2011, 5:50 pmimo, if ur going to pay so much for that ari bag.
must as well look at the think tank retro 30.

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Added on November 17, 2011, 5:54 pmbtw, ylcamera at pj sec14 / jaya one having their opening ceremony / sales tmr til sunday i think.
should be discounts on bags, they got a few manfrotto ones also.


This post has been edited by Everdying: Nov 17 2011, 05:54 PM

erm, imo, the main features which AM got that outpace the other is the stick-to-body, in which compared to the think tank retro (which in my eyes as well) is more like a regular sling bag..

Yes your height... Hmm about the same so your opinion bout the bag should be applicable for me.

As i mentioned lots of times... I was attracted by that bag because of its design and unique in its way that we can carry it(stick to the body). So basically the bag is priced for the design and quality.

On the other hand, the TT retro 30 is a very durable, rugged and big capacity. But as I mentioned, it will be difficult for me to kneel or move my body around when shooting pictures at an extreme angle unlike the Ari Marc. where it sticks to body. TT retro 30 is priced for its durability, capacity and brand.

In a nutshell, I will not compare these 2 bags as it kinda in 2 different category...
I will compare the TT retro versions with the Lowepro Pro messenger that will be in the market soon

wat u mean by stick-to-body? like a backpack / waist pouch?
for a sling bag like the ari to stick-to-body, u have to wear it pretty high up, so in that sense any sling bag also can do but that will make it harder to access.

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Added on November 17, 2011, 6:05 pmactually the way the ari is designed also, u would probably save money by getting something similar like the lowepro slingshot series.

This post has been edited by Everdying: Nov 17 2011, 06:05 PM

1st let me make 1 thing clear where ppl usually confused.
Sling bag - similar to backpack but 1 strap, from top left to bottom right usually for asian or the other way round for western countries.
shoulder bag - messenger style, long strap.

As to answer to you yes, the bag is design to wear high up so it sticks to your back. Is easy to access... if u look closer, it is not exactly a sling. the strap of the bag is is design in a way that shoulder bag should be but length of a sling bag. So the position of the bag at your back will be in horizontal position like messenger so u can easily rotate it to your front like u do as a messenger to access it easily.

This post has been edited by ikki9394: Nov 17 2011, 06:10 PM

aiseh, lets just have wiki do it k.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sling_bag
A sling bag is a type of handbag that is worn over one shoulder with a strap that winds around the chest resting the bag on the lower back. Although it is similar to a messenger bag, a sling bag is often smaller.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoulder_bag
Shoulder bag may refer to:
Messenger bag, a bag worn over one shoulder with a strap that winds around the chest.

so in essence, a sling bag is just a smaller version of a shoulder bag.
both are still basically messengers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messenger_bag
See also
Sling bag


anyway, just trying to help u all save money...not trying to argue.
so if u all feel the ari is good for u, do go ahead, but later dont be complaining

anione here using beltbag...?
those specially for event shooting & fast switch for lens...

Nonono! I wasn't opposing your advise. Just that u got my idea wrongly where I think it shouldnt be compared that way...

yea no problems.
cos so far google also cant find many ppl who even bought and reviewed the ari, sure got some la, but not enough considering the bag has been out for quite awhile already.

Can say further reduce flares
mean while more explanation of nikkor lens wording
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm#nano

i have a 1st gen lowepro orion beltbag.....its a convertible backpack too

Yup, you're right. I wasn't comparing DoF from DX and FX bodies. Just the kind of DoF you get from the lenses.

But yes, same FoV and the DX gets more DoF while FX is thinner.

just got call from nikon

repairing/replace top LCD + sensor cleaning on D70s = rm275

so total service cost me around around 500...phew.

ic...
i prefer thinktank quality...
but not much option to choose from...
jz 2...

Thinktank is damn good

Got 1, till today still surviving after so much torture.

Maybe gonna get an Airport series this time

saying me?

not only you, even the guy review also cord colour, and another friend of mine also eyeing cord colour XD

Thinktank's price is getting more "premium" now unfortunately