Color:Graphite | Style:DNA 15 Capacity: DSLR (up to pro size w/grip) with 2-3 lenses (up to attached 70-200mm 2.8), flash and accessories. The Messenger DNA is the first major addition to the iconic Tenba Messenger collection in over seven years. It was designed to provide the kind of year-round, all-weather, rugged performance demanded by New York City bike messengers, but with an interior that's tuned to protect delicate cameras, lenses and computer gear. To deliver this performance, the bag has been outfitted with a series of new features and components: The front flap extends over the top of the bag and has a sewn hinge to ensure easy closure and excellent weatherproof coverage at the corners.. For additional wet weather protection, the bag includes a removable and reversible WeatherWrap cover that's silver on one side to reflect the heat, and black on the other side for a bit more stealth and subtlety at night. To prevent the bag from sliding forward while riding a bicycle or scooter, an adjustable security strap connects to D-rings on the back of bag which anchor it in position behind you. Fidlock patented magnetic clips allow blind, drop-on attachment and a fast unique slide release. This is the quickest clip in the world. The DNA 15 was built to accommodate a professional DSLR with 2-3 lenses. The rear padded sleeve will hold a laptop up to 15 inches, and a second sleeve will protect an iPad or similar sized tablet. Weight 3 lbs(1.4 kg) Exterior Dimensions 16W X 11.5H X 8-9D in. (41 X 29 X 20-23 cm) Interior Dimensions 15W X 10.5H X 7-8D in. (38 X 27 X 18-20 cm) Laptop Compartment 14.75W X 10.5H X 1D in. (37W X 27H X 3D cm) Main sleeve fits a laptop up to 15 inches, second sleeve fits an iPad or similar sized tablet
Y**B
Nice camera bag
I like its size and how it is possible to arrange the gear inside it, also the quick access zipper
D**Y
I'm impressed with this bag!
I just received the bag and am already impressed with the quality. There are so many things about this bag I like. Namely all the pockets, the accessibility from the top zipper into the main area. And it easily fits my EOSR, 24-105, 70-200, plus prime lenses and my flash. The other pockets allow for spare batteries and other accessory items. It's quality material and I can't say enough positive things about this bag. I wish I'd know about this years ago. Thank you for making a well-designed and quality bag.
D**P
Good, but could be improved.
This is a good bag. It's well made and will hold quite a lot of equipment. I use it as a main bag for my mirrorless gear and decant the equipment I need for a day shooting into a smaller bag. It has plenty of pockets, although most of them are quite slim and don't expand, so you can't store bulky items in them. Only the side pockets at either end are large enough to take lens hoods, filterholders etc. everything else of size has to go inside.The strap is okay, but the shoulder pad is a bit crude. Fortunately you can unclip it and substitute something better. It's a pity bag manufacturers don't pay more attention to this very important aspect of a bag that will be heavy at times when full of equipment. I have a couple of Op-Tech S.O.S. straps I use with most of my bags and they are really great, very comfortable, but I don't see why Tenba themseves couldn't come up with something similar and just as effective.My biggest criticism is with the fidlock clips that secure the main flap; they slide off their seating far too easily. The flap is still held pretty firmly by the "silent" velcro material (which actually can be lifted very quietly), but I wish it had simpler, more sturdy clips; like the slip on/squeeze off fastenings that many other bag manufacturer's use. Overall it's a good bag but, like most camera bags in my experience, there's room for improvement. Bag manufacturers often boast that they are also photographers themselves, but I often wonder at that considering the compromises and basic errors that are so often incorporated in camera bag design.
P**L
Designed for Mirrorless and Dslr
Well if your a Dslr or Mirrorless this is made your , however if you also travel with a Zoom and a laptop aswell , then this could be the choice for you !..In this Tenba Messenger 15 I was able to get my Fuji XT4 body, 50-140, 2x teleconvertor,16-55, 23f2,12 2.8 , my 14" laptop with cable , 3 batteries and double charger for my Fuji body, plus extra memory cards..This bag is very applicable to Mirrorless and Dslr as it comes with mutiple velcro dividers. and the walls are interchangeable to suite your needs.so if traveling you could can fit a 15" laptop , example Dslr body, Dslr chargers , 24-70 or 2 primes and a zoom probably more , I would highly recommend looking into as a possibility for the outdoors and travelers .solid shoulder strap with padding and a waist strap to hold your bag steady .remember 30 days to return ...... * smiles *
K**H
Perfect travel bag, ideal as carry on luggage.
This is my second Tenba messenger camera bag, I was very happy with the old one but the material on the back of that design was a magnet for stray Velcro hooks, and had become very tatty as a result. The DNA 11 does not have this problem. I use it as a Flight carry on bag and throughout my holidays. Inside I have, DSLR, with one lense, a flash (Nikon speedflash), a compact super zoom camera, an iPad Air together with spare batteries, len cleaners (LensPen), and dust blower. These easily fit and a held in place with the adjustable dividers. Everything can be accessed by opening the flap at the front (which really does have silent Velcro)! And there is also quick access to the camera and iPad using the alternative access zipper on the top. At the rear is another zipped pocket ideal for all travel docments and a Kindle. In the front a zippered pocket for my iPhone.On a plane, it is ideal as it will fit under the seat, so no struggle to find space in the overhead lockers.It exudes quality, looks good and is very well made.
A**/
Perfect for a professional DSLR around town
After trying a number of different bags, I have to say I *LOVE* this messenger.It's big enough to take my D800 with battery grip with either a 24-70 or 16-35 fitted, plus a couple of primes.Lots of pockets for the charger, lens cleaning etc.The top access zip is great - really easy to get the camera in and out quickly. Great for those areas where you don't want to walk around as mugging bait.It also genuinely doesn't look like a camera bag - just a messenger which is another positive.The bag and hanging position are comfortable.Have used this bag a lot - recently took it around Berlin - wore it all day with a full quota of kit and it was very comfortable.Can't really fault it. Yes, it's expensive but I've spent about three times this trying to find a bag I actually like (and that fits everything)The only thing I would change about the bag is to have a tripod strap or similar underneath the bag to hold a travel tripod discretelyI still rate it as five stars however
J**N
Great messenger bag with only a few flaws
I was looking for an inconspicuous shoulder bag for my mirrorless kit and laptop, and this fits the bill better than any of the alternatives I looked at. It has only a couple of minor flaws.The style is great and doesn't scream "camera". There's plenty of room inside it, with flexible dividers, and separate compartments for laptop and tablet. As another reviewer commented, it carries almost as much as a backpack but is much less bulky. The padded interior is removable if you just want to use it as a large messenger bag, and the outside of the padded interior is also lined with various pockets so you can stuff it with cables and so on. The magnetic catches for the main flap work well, snapping in place easily.What would I improve? The main flap is also held in place with velcro so if you need to open the bag fully then you can't do it quietly. My smaller Thinktank Retrospective 7 has special tabs to cover the velcro when you want to be stealthy, so it's a shame Tenba haven't done the same. The front pockets aren't very big; it would be better if they expanded for larger items.Overall though this is a great bag and it's become my go-to bag for photo day-trips.
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