ralf_h

<p>Outstanding! A must-follow thread for me. Was an all-Minolta guy myself (XG-A, X700, 7000i) before switching to digital (Canon) and have been thinking of picking up a Maxxum 7, just to finally play with a Minolta digital (and for sentimental reasons). That AF R 500 purchase looks to have been well worth it!</p>

<p>Several years ago I did the same as Mark Keefer, with only minor differences. I assembled my main kit (2 pro bodies, lenses, batteries, tripod, remotes, laptop, kitchen sink, yadda yadda) in a Think Tank Streetwalker Harddrive. I called it Command Central. I also took along my Think Tank Holster bag along with my Pro Speed Belt. This gave me the option to leave the big bag in the car, hotel, etc. and take the holster only, either slung over my shoulder, or attached to the Speed Belt, with the option of my 70-200 lens bag attached to the belt as well. Gives me a wide range of options, from lugging the whole kit a'la Marines Boot Camp, or just one body with lens slung over my shoulder in the Holster Bag. Works well for me. And I never once had the occasion to lament "man, if I only brought my..." :)</p>