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The Speed Convertible series are hybrid shoulder bags/belt packs designed for photographers who value versatile and ergonomic camera bags. First and foremost a contoured shoulder bag, the Speed Convertibles keep photo gear readily accessible. The wide opening flip-top design hinges away from the body to rapidly work in and out of the bag. As a shoulder bag, the Speed Convertibles offer durable zippers, a secondary main compartment entry, and multiple pockets for small accessories. A cushioned shoulder strap with a long section of padding maximizes comfort while carrying the bag in different positions.

To adapt a Speed Convertible bag as a belt pack, deploy the integrated waist belt which is conveniently concealed in two zippered pockets on either side of each Speed Convertible bag. Fastening the flexible belt around the waist provides better stability while walking, especially when used in tandem with the included shoulder strap. The waist belt also features Modular rail sections for attaching Modular, Skin or Multimedia components to increase gear carrying capacity as needed. The three bags in the Speed Convertible series, Speed Demon V2.0, Speed Freak V2.0 and Speed Racer V2.0 offer photographers choice of the right bag size to suit their equipment and the adaptability for a variety of different assignments.

Top Features:

Easily converts from streamlined shoulder bag to functional belt pack
Integrated waist belt "disappears" by tucking into zippered side pockets
Modular rail built into waist belt for adding Modular Rotation System components to increase gear capacity

Gear Profile:

One standard size DSLR plus 2–3 lenses or accessories
Accommodates a 70-200 f2.8 detached from camera body
Medium size bag in Speed Convertible series

Technical Specifications:

ID: 10.3” x 8.75” x 5.5” (26.2 x 22.2 x 13.97 cm) 
ED: 12.5” x 10.5” x 8.5” (31.8 x 26.7 x 21.6 cm)
Weight: 1.9–2.5 lbs (0.9–1.1 kg)
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Exterior - All fabric exterior treated with DWR while fabric underside is coated with PU for superior water resistance, YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion resistant) zippers, 1680D ballistic nylon bottom panel, 420D velocity nylon, Derrington™ mesh, 3D air mesh, antique nickel plated metal hardware, high-density closed cell foam shoulder strap, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread
Interior - Removable closed cell foam inserts, 210D silver-toned nylon, PU backed velex liner, 2x PU coated nylon 210T seam-sealed taffeta rain cover, 3-ply bonded nylon thread

Features:

	Carries a standard size DSLR with 2–3 zoom lenses. Fits a 70–200 f2.8 detached from camera, lens hood reversed.
	Main compartment opens wide and the lid folds away from the body for easy access to gear. The Speed Convertibles easily fit different types of DSLR cameras and lenses. Pictured: Canon 5D with 24–70 f2.8 attached (hood reversed), 70–200 f2.8 detached and 580 EX II Speedlite underneath right side of camera.
	Can be worn either as a shoulder bag (pictured) or as a belt pack with the Think Tank convertible system.
	The integrated waist belt "disappears" by tucking into zippered side pockets. This unique convertible system is designed to minimize bulkiness while carrying the Speed Freak V2.0 as a shoulder bag.
	Back side shown with integrated belt completely tucked away.
	Modular rail on each side of the belt allows attachment of Modular Rotation System components for increased gear capacity. Using the integrated belt with the shoulder strap helps balance weight distribution between the waist and shoulder. Photographers can carry more gear, more easily and with less discomfort, by carrying the bag in this mode.
	Belt pack configuration with shoulder strap employed for support. Using the integrated belt with the shoulder strap helps balance weight distribution between the waist and shoulder. Photographers can carry more gear, easier and with less discomfort, by carrying the bag in this mode.
	Belt pack configuration without shoulder strap
	A Skin 50 component attached to the Modular Rail of the Speed Freak V2.0 with the detachable shoulder strap providing additional support. Using the integrated belt with the shoulder strap helps balance weight distribution between the waist and shoulder. Photographers can carry more gear, easier and with less discomfort, by carrying the bag in this mode.
	Detachable, cushioned shoulder strap included.
	Non-slip coating on shoulder strap prevents strap from sliding off the shoulder.
	Breathable mesh lining on the back of the Speed Convertible bags and integrated belt help keep you ventilated and cool.
	Metal Buckle Stops on either side of the main belt buckle prevent the belt from loosening past their positions during vigorous movement. For proper use of the Buckle Stops, click on the Support tab above and download the Buckle Stops instructions.
	A zipper across the top of the bag allows access to small lenses or accessories without opening the main zipper.
	A clear accessory pocket is also underneath the lid, which holds small accessories like extra pens, a small multi-tool or a tube of sunscreen.
	A flat pocket, for lens caps or filters, is inside the main compartment, toward the front of the bag.
	Front organizer pocket keeps important accessories easily accessible. Handy features such as dedicated pen pockets and a built-in lanyard for securing keys or a memory card wallet are standard with each Speed Convertible bag.
	A bellowed pocket is at the very front of the bag for carrying certain items, like a smart phone, separately from other gear.
	A wide pocket on the back side of the Speed Convertible bags can keep a notepad and pen in easy reach to jot down notes during a shoot.
	Top carrying handle for quickly grabbing the bag when you need to go.
	Stretchable side pockets with reinforced bases are on either side of the bag. These can be used to carry miscellaneous items like gloves and a hand-held radio.
	The Speed Convertible Series, like all Think Tank Photo gear, is made with the highest quality materials like ballistic nylon and YKK RC Fuse zippers.
	A seam-sealed rain cover is included with each Speed Convertible bag. It is stored inside a mesh pocket within the front accessory pocket. The detachable blue lanyard (connected to the red fabric loop) keeps the rain cover from blowing away in high winds.
	The seam-sealed rain cover attached to the bag. While the fabric on all Think Tank Photo products are coated for resistance to liquids, the included rain cover provides the initial layer of protection, keeping water from seeping in through zippers or fabric seams.

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Overall Product Rating:

Best camera bag I have ever shot with. I have been in photography for 40+ years. I can't even tell you how many bags I have used over the years. The adaptability of the well padded interior is amazing. I can carry a D3s w/28-70mm hood on, a 70-200mm, a 105mm, a 50mm, a 24mm, a SB-600 a remote and misc cables. And that is just on the inside. Outside has room for another flash, water, and snacks. In the expandable front pouch you have easy access to filters, pens, notepad, flashlight, CF cards and batteries. For even better organization add the Pixel Pocket Rocket and the AA battery Holder. If the weather is nice and the location isn't the rain cover can be removed and replaced with a gun. An iPad fits into the back pouch. The top carry handle is very comfortable for transport. Throw the padded non-slip shoulder pad over your shoulder, pull out the integrated waist belt and you are ready to move out. The shape of the belt and camera case actually support your back. All those years of lugging equipment around have done in my back. When it's time to get serious just swing the bag to the front remove your camera and fire away. The lid opens away from the body giving easy access to all your lenses and flash. Where was this bag when I was doing lots of weddings and events. Oh that's right, back then only the amateur's used 35mm. We had to carry those darn 2 1/4 MF monsters. It has been a long hard road from the Speed Graphic Camera to Nikon Digital. Now I just take pictures for ME. The quality of materials and the manufacture has to be seen to be appreciated. Would also like to thank the Think Tank staff for helping me on this and rushing it to me so I had it for the holiday week end. Fully loaded it still fits into the Tour Pack of my Harley. Happy shooting.

This is my first Think Tank purchase. I twisted and twisted on if i should spend this much on another bag, but being the proud owner of a closet full of camera bags by Lowepro, Crumpler and Domke, i gave in and gave them a try. My first impression was WOW. Then i realised that the people who made this bag thinks about what they are going to make, and thaught alot abot the photographer that is going to use it. The quality and craftsman ship on this bag is outstanding, and actually makes it look as if it is as strong as a tank. So this bag manufacture deserves to call themselves Think Tank. It was a pleasure to see that it can comfortably fit my In the centre - Nikon D300s with 17-55 lens attached, hood reversed. to the left side - Nikon 70-300 vr lens and sb900 flash. to the right side - Nikon 35 lens ans Sigma 8-16. The only negative i found on this bag is that it made all my other bags oboslete. Its the best of two worlds A shoulder bag for accessability, with a built in waist strap for security and comfort. Nikontrini

I was a huge fan of the previous version of these "Speed" bags but, while I still really like V2.0, there are just a couple of things I am disappointed about. First, I miss the card slot tucked away inside V1.0 but the biggest letdown to me is the quality of the waist belt. It seems flimsy compared to the V1.0, not as thick and strong. The belt itself is much narrower and gets twisted easily. Perhaps these were supposed to be improvements for some reason? I don't know but I like the old version. That's why I only gave it four stars. Otherwise, it's a great bag for all the reasons mentioned elsewhere here and I am still a loyal ThinkTank fan!

Mine must be V1.0, I have had it for several years now. Most of the marketing cues have been given in the other reviews, so I will focus on its practical use. I am shooting for fun only. Back in the film days, I had a firm shoulder bag that I had tailored inside to hold my two bodies and three extra lenses nicely in place. Even though I was young then, my shoulders hurt after a little while and a lot and after a long day. Made me wonder about other hobbies that aren't so gear-intensive (yeah, right!). Fast forward to this decade. Enter DSLR, and more lenses. And trips ahead. But no shoulder bag would come on my shoulders anymore. I wanted immediate access, so I needed something around my waist, and after some research, this bag here looked like the best alternative. I don't know any other waist bags, but I cannot imagine anything being better*. Two multi-day trips (Rome and New Zealand) later, with many long days of walking with this full bag makes me never want to give it up. Not only does the additional shoulder strap make all the difference, it is also quickly swappable from one to the other shoulder, and wherever it is, the bag can still be rotated to the back without removing the shoulder strap. In that configuration, it is rock solid. With the zipper closed, one can climb, run, almost duck and roll. I mostly carried it in front of me, and I must have looked like running for the Dorky Tourist Award, desperately wanting to win. But the good thing about that is that nobody knows me there, so who cares! And after these trips, I am now so used to it (and so addicted) that I carry it to events where people do know me well. When they see the pictures, they always shut up! *Anyway, I also find it has some downsides: with the waist belt tight (recommended!), the bag full (=heavy), and my small belly in the way (natural), the zipper is hard to open. Not only are the two ends of the shoulder strap in the way, but the side walls are soft and bulge to form a kidney shape (see also one image on this page), making access to gear inside harder. A stiff (!) inner oval for V3.0 perhaps? Okay, I could lose some of my belly, but I worked hard for that, so it will stay! Regarding camera straps—I can carry this bag in front, a bit to the left, with its shoulder strap on my right shoulder and my camera with lens on a SLING STRAP on the left shoulder, and nothing gets into each other’s way. For events and when I need to change lenses a lot, I do it that way, and if I bring too many lenses, I also attach a lens changer to the waist belt, minimizing the chance of damaging lenses during the shuffle. That said, my only (!) other camera bag is a Lowepro Sling 200, which I now only use to store stuff away from dust and the cats. For upcoming hikes I was thinking about adding a backpack (I also do 3D with two DSLRs, connecting gear and two tripods), so I will have to look into that. Outside of bringing the heavy equipment, the Speed Freak will be all I ever want (and need).

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