SHIMODA + TENBA = BAGS OF IDEAS FROM MAC GROUP EUROPE

With photographers and videographers packing their bags for summer travel, the announcement of an expanded Tenba Axis v2 bag series plus new Shimoda Action X v2 bags & Women’s Collection couldn’t be better

Distributor MAC Group Europe has summer ‘in the bag’ this year. Your photo and video shooting customers should be directed to the expanded Tenba Axis v2 collection of new slings and backpacks. Lightweight and comfortable, thanks to featuring body contouring memory foam, the 4L Sling Bag has capacity for a camera with one or two lenses, including up to a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens attached, while the larger 6L (below) can accommodate a camera and two to three lenses, or a camera with up to a 70-200mm f/2.8 attached. Both bags feature pivot straps, allowing them to be converted instantly into a waist pack. Additional accessories can be stashed in a front pocket, while lens capsules, battery pouches and card wallets can be added to the reflective molle straps. Straps on the underside provide for a monopod or tripod, while a double-sided rain cover gives added protection. SRP is between £89 and £105, depending on which bag and which colourway is chosen; the choice being regular black or military grade MultiCam® Black fabric.

Next, the all-in-one 16L RoadWarrior briefcase/camera bag (below) accommodates a 16-inch laptop, a 12.9inch iPad Pro, documents, plus battery, cable and adapters. A supplied ‘BYOB’ insert fits a compact camera with two to three lenses, or can be removed and carried via its own shoulder strap. Described as ‘take anywhere’, further features include a trolley strap, while it meets the definition of airlines’ carryon luggage. Pricing is from £219 SRP. Alternatively the 18L LT and the 20L LT backpacks (right) are up to 1/2 Kg lighter than the equivalent Axis v2 pack, while providing dual side access. Each can fit a mirrorless camera or DSLR with a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached, and either 14-inch or 16-inch laptops respectively. Both feature a tripod or gimbal storage pocket, trolley strap, pivot-fit harness plus a convertible top pocket for extra kit or a rain jacket. SRP for the two is between SRP £150 and £190, depending on the bag and the chosen colourway.

An open and shut case: Plentiful and portable new camera bag options from MAC Group Europe brands Tenba (this page) and Shimoda (opposite) should prove an easy sell for specialist retailers, whatever the weather or season

ACTION PACKED ‘PACKS

Also available via MAC Group Europe is the Shimoda Action X v2 collection aimed at landscape, travel and even wedding photographers seeking a rugged outdoor bag. The travel friendly series now includes a compact 25L size, a larger 40L (seen in yellow, opposite page) size deep enough to fit a Nikon Z 9 or Canon EOS R3, plus an updated X70 HD (Heavy Duty) option. The latter is even more robust and is capable of withstanding extreme conditions while carrying large cinema camera lenses or super telephoto lenses such as a 600mm f/4.0.

The new 25L features a core unit for a mirrorless camera as well as a 7 litre expandable roll-top. The new 40L size is the smallest Action X bag that can accommodate a DSLR core unit, meaning it can fit gripped mirrorless or DSLR bodies, as well as long lenses like the Sony 200600mm. The Heavy Duty X70 (seen centre, opposite page) meanwhile has been reinforced throughout.

Also new is a highly-requested yellow colourway, the addition of front pocket padding offers alternative laptop storage to the rear sleeve, a rain cover and new storage pocket at the base, plus the side handle now being large enough that it can slide over the extending handle of a rolling case. An adjustable hip belt, hidden pocket for an Apple AirTag, removable tripod/water bottle pockets plus large mobile phone pocket make up the rest of the new features. Pricing for this series is between £315 and £535 SRP. Finally, also getting a new exclusive colourway – in teal – is a newly launched Shimoda Women’s Collection (right) featuring female specific harness straps, curving around and away from the chest area. The line up includes three sizes from the Action X v2 series (25L, 30L and 40L) as well as

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