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New Think Tank Photo Bags & Accessories Now Available

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SD Pixel Pocket Rocket

Think Tank Photo announced that their line-up of new gear is now available.  The new products include:

As a Photography Bay reader, you receive a free gift with all orders from Think Tank of $50 or more.  To participate in this free gift offer, click on the any of the links above and explore their website.  At checkout you will be asked which item you would like to receive for free.

 

Lowepro Flipside Sport AW and Urban Photo Sling Camera Bags

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Lowepro Flipside Sport AW and Urban Photo Sling

Lowepro Flipside Sport AW (left) and Urban Photo Sling (right)

Lowepro has just launched a pair of new camera bags, the Flipside Sport AW and the Urban Photo Sling.

The Flipside Sport AW is available in two sizes and two colors with convenient body-side access so you can get to your camera gear without removing the pack.  Additionally, the divider system is removable, allowing you to turn the bag into a daypack for other gear.  There’s also a side pouch for a hydration bladder and port for a sip tube.  The Flipside Sport AW retails at $124.99 and $134.99.

The Urban Photo Sling is available in black in two sizes and is built for compact, on-the-go kits.  It features two loading options – top load only or fully open. There’s also a dedicated iPad slot, along with pouches for small photo accessories.  The Urban Photo Sling retails at $99.99 and $84.99.

Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator, Airport Commuter, and Airport Essentials Camera Backpacks Announced

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Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator, Airport Commuter, and Airport Essentials

Think Tank Photo has announced a new trio of travel-worth photo backpacks – the Airport Accelerator, Airport Commuter, and Airport Essentials.

  • Airport Accelerator accommodates two pro size DSLRs, six to eight standard zooms, a 500 f/4.0, iPad, and up to a 17” laptop. The largest of the three, this one has a padded removable waist belt.

  • Airport Commuter accommodates a pro size DSLR, four to six standard zooms, (increased depth holds a 400 f/2.8), iPad and 15” laptop .

  • Airport Essentials accommodates a standard DSLR, four to six standard zooms, iPad, and up to 13” laptop.

Domke RuggedWear Camera Bags and Clothing

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Domke RuggedWear Bags

Domke has introduced a new line of RuggedWear camera bags and clothing at CES 2012. The new gear is weather resistant with tough, canvas material.  Domke is using the excellent (and very tough) YKK zippers on the new bag line.

You can find the full line of RuggedWear bags on Domke’s website here.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW Review

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Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW

The Lowepro DSLR Video Pack 250 AW is an offshoot of the original Fastpack bags introduced back in 2007.  The overall design of the bag works the same; however, there are some tweaks and updates to cater to video shooters and just improve the bag as a whole.

Whether you are shooting photos or video, the DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW is a great backpack for toting a variety of gear. [Read more…]

Jill-e Essential Camera Bags for Mirrorless Camera Systems

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Jill-e Designs Essential Camera Bags

Jill-e Designs has unveiled a couple of new camera bags for compact system (aka, mirrorless) cameras.  The bags are designed to accommodate a compact camera body along with a couple of lenses.

The new Jill-e Essential Camera Bags should be available this month at a retail price of $79.99.  Check out the Jill-e camera bags at B&H Photo.

Think Tank Photo Retrospective 30 Review

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Retrospective 30 (Pinestone)

The Think Tank Photo Retrospective line of camera bags are one of the newest series in their lineup.  It’s also one of the few bags that you can get in something other than black.  While I am certainly partial to black camera bags, I absolutely love the new Pinestone color on these Retrospective bags.

There are several different bags in the Retrospective lineup – from the Retrospective 5 (for compact and mirrorless kits with a couple of lenses and accessories) to the Retrospective 30 (for handling a more pro-level kit up to a DSLR with 70-200 attached plus extra lenses and bodies). [Read more…]