sorry to hear of your osteoarthritis Peter.

I am now looking to upgrade my back pack also i have a tamrac expedition 5 which has been brilliant but since i got the extra body it's now a bit small.

Never thought i'd hear myself say that

Also forgot to add Peter it's got the biggest shoulder pad i've ever seen.

I'll definately need it

Number 2 is a cracker oggy

Hi all i was looking for a new camera bag.A shoulder bag as i already have a backpack.

I originally wanted a lowepro stealth reporter 650aw but was open minded all i've used for the past few years is lowepro and tamrac.I got to my local camera shop and saw the Hama Defender series.I was blown away by the quality and size which is equal to if not better than lowepro and tamrac.

I ended up with the Defender210 which is a mammoth bag but for what it costs you get alot of bag for your money.[IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv54/sanderscapes/Defender_tripod_800m.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv54/sanderscapes/Defender220_back_800d.jpg[/IMG]

There is enough space inside the bag for 15" laptop' 2 or more K20's with grips and lenses fitted also space for 5 or more other large lenses and loads more space after that .It comes with an all weather cover' a memory card pouch a large lens cleaning cloth

[IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv54/sanderscapes/Defender140_mfcloth_800d.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv54/sanderscapes/Defender210_mcbag_800d.jpg[/IMG]

Also when its full it's actually quite easy to carry.I just thought i would share this as i'm really impressed by this bag the best feature is it's 30year guarantee

I thought i was bad at 9'500 i 'm gonna get trigger happy

Nice pics kemp i like the 1st one but you have got a small spec of sensor dust in the corner of number 1.

The customer friendliness and understanding of srs is worth way more than £20 where cameras and lenses are concerned i don't shop anywhere else

Ya get free delivery for being part of this forum but you have to do your order by phone and quote your username.

I think i would buy it with 18-55mm then at a later date you could get the telephoto lens you want maybe the pentax DA55-300mm or sigma 70-300mm.But if you want the tamron lens that's the deal for you.Another scenario could be buy a body only and a second hand pentax DA16-45mm for about £160ish then worry about the telephoto side of things at a later date.

I've probably confused the hell out of ya now Andy sorry

Hi and welcome to the forum

srs are awesome' it seems like a good deal but just make sure they are the lenses you really want.

Give srs a bell and have a chat with em there might be even better deals to be had

Also mind you don't forget your free delivery for forum members

I knew that was you foxy