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PLENTY OF ‘STUFF’ TO ‘SNAP’ UP
Snapperstuff is offering the photo trade an excitingly extensive new bag line up from Think Tank Photo & MindShift Gear for spring 2020. You’ll also be able to get hands-on this month at The Photography Show, Stand F101…
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f you’re looking for bags of ideas to share and sell to your photographer customers, then look no further than the one-stop-shop of Snapperstuff, and the latest roomy updates from distributed brands Think Tank Photo and MindShift Gear, aimed at photo professionals and enthusiasts alike. Outdoor photographers seeking a tough yet lightweight solution are directed to the weatherproof PhotoCross 15 Backpack in Carbon Grey from MindShift. Featuring an extra large side panel for quick and easy access to camera gear, it spreads the weight for walkers via wide body forming shoulder straps. With breathable air-mesh back panel for added comfort, it can house a DSLR without grip, three to five lenses including a detached 70-200mm f/2.8, plus up to a 15-inch laptop. With internal dimensions of 27x44x14cm and 33x50x19cm external measurements, a seam-sealed rain cover provides added protection. An alternative is a sling bag in the PhotoCross 10 in Orange Ember that can be swung around the body for easy access, while featuring rugged materials to withstand wet conditions. Conveniently sized for use by cyclists, it can house a DSLR without grip, up to two lenses plus a 10-inch tablet, or, alternatively a mirrorless body plus three to five lenses and, again, a 10-inch tablet. Interior dimensions are 18x31.8x12.2cm, while it’s 28x40.5x16cm for the exterior. Moving over to the key options from Think Tank, an alternative quick ‘n’ easy access backpack can be found in its Urban Access Backpack 13. A smart, contemporary design offers rear and doublesided entry, a handy top compartment
for small accessories, plus a central tripod attachment on the front. Accommodating a DSLR without grip, or a mirrorless body with lens attached up to 2470mm f/2.8, plus two to four additional lenses, it can also fit a 13-inch laptop and personal gear. Exterior dimensions are 31x48x23cm, while the roomy 26x33x14cm interior accommodates a customisable divider system. The Urban Access Sling 8 meanwhile invites photographers to ‘sling both ways’; in that the bag can be carried on either shoulder to reduce fatigue on long outings, and gear similarly accessed from either side. Likewise there is a tripod attachment on the front, with a webbing waist belt and seam-sealed rain cover also provided. In terms of space, it’s built to house a mirrorless camera body with two or three lenses and an 8-inch tablet, thanks to a 19x33.5x11cm interior and 20x37x13cm exterior. For those needing even more space for their camera kit, a roller bag is a sensible option. Here Snapperstuff recommends Think Tank’s Airport Advantage XT Black (left). Newly arrived in stock and weighing only 3.1Kg, it meets international airline carry-on requirements while still offering the quality and degree of protection you’d expect. Perfect for travel photographers, the roller can accommodate two DSLR bodies with grips plus several lenses. Its front pocket fits up to a 17-inch laptop and 10-inch tablet, with interior 33.8x45.7x16.5-19.1cm dimensions and an
Bags of choice: (from L to R) PhotoCross 15 Backpack, Urban Access Backpack and the Urban Access Sling
exterior measuring 35.6x53.3x20.3cm. A further bonus is that its stylish two-tone fabric disguises the fact that the case may be full of expensive camera gear. If you need any further encouragement, then know that the Airport Advantage has received a highly regarded Lucie Award.
Snapperstuff distributes bags and accessories in the UK and Ireland that combine great value with quality build, while we offer excellent customer service.” Helen Atkinson, Director, Snapperstuff Limited Our final Think Tank recommendation is the soft, form fitting Retrospective 4 V2 Pinestone shoulder bag (below), sized for rangefinder and mirrorless cameras from Leica, Fuji and Sony, or compact DSLRs from Canon and Nikon. With initial stock recently arrived, this is a highly functional yet timeless camera bag with interior dimensions of 21.5x17x11cm and exterior proportions of 23x19x13cm. www.snapperstuff.com
Get in touch now via info@snapperstuff.com or 020 7193 6769 for more, or visit Stand F101 at The Photography Show for a demo. NEVER MISS AN ISSUE! Read BPI News online at issuu.com/bpinewsonline
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