The Hubba Hubba Hiney is one of our favorite Think Tank Bags to use when shooting with a mirrorless setup. Think Tank Photo recently came out with a V3.0 of this bag and although they do have an introductory video on their website, we received a sample to review and go a little bit deeper into the changes they have made compared to the older version.
You can find the specs for this bag on Think Tank's product page. Overall the size/weight is about the same. Color-wise they've gone with all black this time around which I personally prefer.
You can find the specs for this bag on Think Tank's product page. Overall the size/weight is about the same. Color-wise they've gone with all black this time around which I personally prefer.
The front pockets have been enlarged and now extend to the bottom edge of the bag.
They've also changed the rain pouch. In the previous version, the rain pouch was completely removable and was hidden in a zippered section between the front pocket and the main compartment.
In the new version, the rain pouch is now a part of the bag, and is is stored underneath the bag instead of between the front pocket and main compartment. This means less bulk in the wall between the front pocket and the main compartment.
This is accessed from the bottom rear of the bag and is closed with velcro instead of a zipper - making it easier to quickly take out and cover the bag with one hand while you're holding your camera. This is a welcome change for me - since I shoot a lot of weddings at the beach, over time the salt air can cause metal zippers to jam when they're not used much.
Inside the main compartment has not changed much if at all. Some minor cosmetic differences but that's about it.
There are a couple of big changes though. One of the most notable changes is to the back of the bag - the belt loops are still there, but the velcro and plastic tab have been removed.
Meaning you can't just slip over and onto your Pro Speedbelt like the older model - now you'll have to thread the belt through the loops.
If you keep your belt setup configured a certain way all the time, this isn't much of an issue. For me it's a bit of a hassle, because I use different pouch configurations depending on if I'm shooting photo or video.
The other major change to this bag is the front pocket. One of the things I found really useful about the Hubba Hubba Hiney is the organization and key/Pixel Pocket Rocket tether clip that is in this pocket.
In version 3.0, the organizational pockets and the tether have been removed.
Overall, the Hubba Hubba Hiney v3.0 is still a very useful bag for mirrorless shooters. I'm able to fit a Sony a6300, 10-18mm wide angle lens, 35mm and 50mm prime lenses stacked on top of each other, and a small flash in the main compartment. Although I like the change to the rain cover, I really wish they had kept the organizational features of the front pocket and also the velcro style belt loops on the back of the bag.
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2 comments:
I know this is almost half a decade late but I still need to thank you for this review and comparo.
I have the V1 HHH and it still is my favorite TT product and it is now fugly and needs a replacement. DO you think a Sony a7IV plus 35/1.8G and 55/1.8 and maybe a small Godox flash will fit in?
Thank you.
Thank you for visiting my blog. (I didn't think anyone read blogs anymore, lol)
To answer your question, as long as you don't have a battery grip attached to the camera body, the A7IV should fit in there along with the 35mm and 55mm lenses and a small flash. For comparison, my A7rii body, 55mm 1.8 & 35mm 2.8 lenses and Godox V850 strobe fits in this bag.
Hope that helps and thanks for visiting my blog! Mahalo!
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