Tenba DNA 11 and Fujiflim XT-1 grip

Recently, I noticed that I need a hybrid kind of messenger bag that can be a camera bag or a messenger bag. After some research, I came across this brand Tenba. They specialized in making cases and different types for bags for different equipment.

The bag design and functionality looks good to me. It looks like the grey is a very popular color and so I get the more uncommon color which is olive green. I thought of going for the red but the feel is not that nice to me.

Moreover, it is not that easy to find locally. So i decided to buy online from amazon.

Also, the free leather cover wrap that comes with my camera (XT-1) purchase previously doesn't feel good at my hands. So I decided to get a proper grip extension and the price from amazon is slightly cheaper if I bought locally. With this both items, I can have free shipping.

For their respective detailed review, there are quite a few online as these products are not new and has been in the market for quite a while. I will just take pictures of it.

Grip packaging

Grip itself, workmanship is very fine to me

Bottom view, Allen key is included

DNA 11 front view

Back view

Camera insert, can be removed to become a everyday messenger bag

Pockets on the inserts for small stuffs

Spacious enough for me as a everyday bag

Kinda feel like rubberized base and it is water resistant

When it rains, you can protect the cover. Nice

With the cover on

Back pocket for documents

Pockets on the front flap

Pockets on the side inside the bag

Pockets for water water I guess or may be compact tripod

Mini review for DNA 11: Personally, the workmanship is good to me. Details are well taken care of and there is plenty of storage that I like. It looks like it can last a long time to me. Overall a good purchase to me. 

Fujifilm XT1

Recently, I saw this trade in deal on Fujifilm Singapore for XT1 which is not exactly a new but a very good model released last year. Since I have my EM5 for almost 3 years and I don't exactly have many lenses (perhaps just m4/3 kit lens + 4/3 telephoto). I have decided to get a new system with this trade in deal as my dad has a EM 5 as well. And all the recently purchased accessories I can pass it to him.

Also, I don't see a point in having the same system. So with the deal above, I am able to get 400 bucks off the list price 2499 (XT1+18-55 lens). Moreover, the free gifts (worth 1200) which is very  worthwhile to me like another prime lens XF 35mm F2 R WR, some misc stuff and a 150 worth of NTUC vouchers. Essentially, the camera body + 18-55 cost less than 1000 bucks which is worth it for a well built and good quality camera. For professional reviews and unboxing, there are quite a number out there in the web so I will skip this part.

Below are the items pics:

The standard package

Free gifts (prime lens, Leather case, another 16GB SD card, extra batt, cleaning kit and 150 bucks worth of NTUC vouchers).

Olympus MMF3 4/3 to m4/3 adapter

As you may know, I am a Olympus camera user although not a avid user. I still have a long way in playing photography as I only used it once in a while. From 4/3 to m4/3, I do not have much lens collection but I have telephoto lens for my 4/3 last time. But now with m4/3, i can't mount it.

In order not to waste it, I need this adapter MMF 3. It has been quite some time in the market now. There are also some third parties adapter out there that has mixed reviews, but i stick to the original one although it may cost a bit more.

Here are the pics:

Box

View 1 with cap

View 2 with cap

Full view 1

Full view 2

Some wordings

Looks good for outdoors

dismounting button