Kata T-214 GDC Torso-Pack

I bought the T-214 for my Sony A700 camera with vertical grip, several lenses, and Somy HVL-F42AM flash. I am able to fit them in this arrangement: flash in its case inside the shallow end of the bag, 2 Minolta prime lens (28mm and 50mm) in the middle compartment, and the camera with Minolta 70-210 f4 (beercan) in the deep end, lens pointing down. The vertical grip made the camera much bigger so it's a tight fit trying to close the flap but not so much of stretching the bag and zipper. I also carry several AA batteries in the front pocket and Lumiquest diffuser in the back pocket. I'm also able to attach a Manfrotto monopod through the strap above the cellphone pocket on the side. If you have more gear or larger lens, this bag might be too small for you.
Carrying the bag loaded with my gear is very comfortable. The thickly padded strap distribute the weight nicely and can be adjusted to my liking.
As designed to rotate to your chest for quick access to the bag, it is very convenient to change lens without having to set the bag down on the ground.
For the amount of gear that I have, it's the perfect size that provides protection at the same time, not to mention the stylish design.

The bag itself is built extremely well. Padding is all over which makes me feel entirely safe with my camera in it. I use a Canon 40D whose body is slightly too big for the space designed for it. If I had a Rebel or something of similar size I would have no complaints. It's a little hard to close because of how tight it is in there. The 40D is similar to a Nikon D300 in size if that helps.

The only thing that prevents this from getting 5 stars is the side pockets.

While the outer pocket that rests on you while you carry it runs the length of the bag. The outer pocket on the outside of the bag is kinda small. So anything big and bulky that you put in it rubs against you. It would have been nice if the outside pocket was big also.

I bought this bag to go to Daytona with to see the races this July.

My back hurt so I did not need anything like a backpack and this looked like a good solution.

I was surprised by the amount of room this bag has in it. I fit a 40D, 28-135, 70-200 2.8 and a 100-400 in it. Plus the extra memory car and battery and a few odds and ends like aspirin and such.

I had pit passes so I carried this bag all day and until after the race was over on Friday night. I barely took it off not in fear of it being stolen but when you are in the stands I don't want it falling down. So it stayed on my shoulder all day. We arrived at 10:30 am and did not leave till about 10ish at night.

In those 12 hours about the only thing I had to do was rotate it a couple of times because your shoulder does get a bit tired\sore from carrying it.

I was really surprised how comfortable it was to carry all day. Its small enough that you can fit through most spots without it getting in the way and if you do go through a narrow opening you just flip it front of you and its not a problem.

This is going to be a welcomed addition to the camera bag collection. I've traveled before with a backpack to store all my gear. Problem is you need to carry everything with you where ever you go. But this is perfect for taking only what you need.

Daytona does have a size limit for bags and not one person gave me a problem about taking in with me on either day.

OK enough rambling. If you made it this far check out the picture I added at the top and you can see all the stuff I crammed in it.

***UPDATE***

I went to St. Augustine for a few days and took the bag with me and a few shorter lenses. I was able to keep the 40D and a 70-300 IS mounted together and in the middle of the bag. On either side was a 28-135 Canon and a Tamron 28-75. Now this was a wee bit tight but it did leave the full size pocket open and I could stuff all the site seeing brochures in there.

fits my canon 40D perfectly. I did try out the lowepro bags as well and i preferred this. Very comfortable.

This bag is awesome in style, function, and space. I cant explain how it seems to carry more than bags twice its size, but I have a Canon 40D with grip, 17-85 IS, 70-300 Sigma, and 50mm inside the bag. Also have 420Ex flash, 8 pack of AA, lens pen, few CF cards, manuals, filters, CF-USB reader, Opteka neoprene strap, and a bunch of lens cloths. There is still lots of room, and finding anything does not require rummaging around.
I removed the cross strap from the sling and keep it in the side pocket with my flash. I dont normally need it, and does dangle unecessarily when not in use. Like others, my only complaint with the bag is the straps, it took some fiddling to get the cross strap off as it is connected with a slider clip that doesnt let go very easily. I can see how it would integrate well with one of their backpacks, but I dont need anywhere near that much gear with me.