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Think Tank Launches New Airport Backpack Series

May 022012

Santa Rosa, Calif. – Think Tank Photo announced today that in May it will release the Airport™ series, a new line of travel-specific, high-capacity camera backpacks designed with maneuvering through airports quickly in mind. The three backpacks – the Airport Accelerator, Airport Commuter, and Airport Essentials – integrate quick access pockets for both laptops and iPad, a top pocket for boarding passes, and three robust handles to ensure easy placement and retrieval from overhead bins.
The Airport™ series makes life easier for the traveling photographer. All meet international carry on size requirements. The two smaller bags, the Airport Commuter and the Airport Essentials, are designed to fit under-seat in regional commuter planes.
Their light, adjustable, contoured harness provides comfort along with lumbar support. The air mesh paneling keeps backs cool. The height-adjustable sternum strap allows for the perfect fit. A removable waist belt, side water bottle pocket, tripod/ monopod mounting system and seam sealed rain cover extend their versatility. Adding even more functionality, these backpacks can be used with Think Tank’s Pro Speed Belts for additional support and capacity by adding component pouches and cases from the company’s Modular Rotation Component System. For photographers who travel by air, these bags deliver on the three “C’s”: Carry-on size, Comfort, Capacity,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank’s co-founder and lead designer. “Their design, build quality and functionality are second to none.”

The three sizes allow photographers to select the best fit for their needs.

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.

Features include:

Bottom hinge opens bag completely for quick and unencumbered access.
Cable lock and locking YKK zipper sliders for added security.
Laptop and iPad stored in a separate locking zippered compartment.
Light, comfortable and contoured harness system.
Tripod/monopod mounting system.
Top zippered pocket for boarding pass.
Removable waist belt for additional stability when walking, running, etc.
Easily accessible front organizer pocket.
Seam sealed rain cover included.

Think Tank Special - FREE Laptop Bag With Every Roller

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May 012012

For the month of May, Think Tank are giving away a FREE Artificial Intelligence laptop bag (worth $59) with every roller bag that you purchase. All you have to do is click on on of my links below and when you come to check out you’ll get the option to add the laptop bag! Think Tank’s roller bags are the rollers that all other rollers are judged by, simple as that. Walk into any press room at any sporting event and all you will see is Think Tank rollers as far as the eye can see, I kid you not. I use a Think Tank Airport Airstream myself.

Here are your options:

If you are looking to buy a roller before you head out this summer, this is a great time to do so!

Think Tank Set To Launch First 4-Wheeled Camera Bag - The Airport 4-Sight

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Apr 252012

This morning Think Tank have announced a new first of its kind camera bag. The 4-Sight features 4 wheels on the base similar to many current carry on luggage bags, designed to make it even easier to get your gear through the airport. The bag will begin shipping in May for a cost of $299 and readers of my site can as always receive a free gift when shopping through my links to Think Tank products. The 4-Sight appears to be somewhat similar in size to the Airport Airstream which is my current roller bag of choice and will hold a couple of cameras and 3 or 4 lenses. This time they are also including a cable tidy bag as well. Interestingly the opening will swing to the side this time instead of downwards like all their other rollers and there appears to be no provision at all for carrying a laptop, assuming you have a separate shoulder bag. Despite having 4 wheels though they have clearly made some weight savings in other areas as the 4-sight weighs in a little less than the Airstream does.

·         Internal Dimensions: 12.3” W x 16” H x 5–6.7” D (31.2 x 40.6 x 12.7–17 cm)
·         External Dimensions: 14” W x 19.5” H x 8” D (35.6 x 49.5 x 20.3 cm)
·         Weight: 7–8.9 lbs (3.2–4 kg)
·         MSRP: $299.75 (U.S.)

Think Tank Announces New Versions Of Their Modular Components

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Oct 272011

Today Think Tank Photo has revealed a completely new re-design of their extremely popular, dare I say industry standard, Modular lineup. I have previously reviewed the Modular Skin Set and found it to be fantastic for sports and event work so I’m excited to see the improvements they have made.

Two Lineups Updated

With this update Think Tank are releasing the Modular Rotation System and Modular Rotation System Skin™ Components. These are the same two systems that we had previously but with updated pouches across the board. The Skin system as I mentioned lacks the padding of the regular Modular System which makes it great for indoor work such as weddings and also great for packing if you have to fly with your gear. It all packs down very flat and doesn’t weigh much at all. If you need a little more protection then the Modular system is going to be best for you.

As always you guys can take advantage of reading my site when you spend more than $50 on the Think Tank store by clicking through any one of the links below you will be given a chance to choose a free bag/gift at the checkout ! There’s some great freebies to be had.

SHIPPING NOW !!

Think Tanks have just informed me that these new products are shipping NOW!!

You will still be able to take advantage of the special FREE gift from Think Tank that you get when you spend more than $50 because you are readers of my website>

Lets take a look at the new versions and the new and noteworthy features that have been introduced ……..

Think Tank Skin Set Review

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Jul 172011

Last month I went to France to shoot the 24 Heures du Mans in Le Mans and before I left I grabbed a few extra items to make my assignment a little easier. First up was the Think Tank Hydrophobia 300-600 V2 rain cover which I have already reviewed HERE. The next think I wanted to do was take a look at the Think Tank Skin system to carry some additional items around with me while I was shooting. A lot of you know me for my winter sports photography and for that I use a variety of specialized bags from F-Stop but this time I needed a belt based system more suitable for event photography. Think Tank’s selection of bags and solutions for photojournalists and sporting event photographers is unrivaled and they have a couple of belt systems, the Modular Components and the Skin Components. The Skin lineup is essentially a less padded version of the Modular components with a few additional features. The idea here is that once your gear is safely transported to the location of your shoot you don’t really need bulky padding and that allows you to be a little less encumbered. Packing the Skin Components into your travel bag is also pretty easy as they fold completely flat. Currently there are 5 different components into the in the set as well as the Skin belt. I didn’t need the full set for this trip so I grabbed a Skin 50 , a Skin 75 and the Skin Belt. Continue reading »

Think Tank Hydrophobia 300-600 V2 Rain Cover Review

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Jul 112011

You guys know I’m a big fan of Think Tank’s photo accessories and I use several of their solutions on a regular basis for my photography business. Last month I flew to France to cover the 24 Heures Du Mans, arguably the world’s greatest motor race. On track activities are spread out across a whole week and at that time of year in Northern France it’s hard to go a whole week without some rain. Knowing this , and the fact that I would primarily be shooting with much longer lenses on this particular trip I knew I need to buy a rain cover that would fit my 300mm f2.8 or longer. Think Tank make a smaller rain cover called the Hydrophobia 70-200 which I have reviewed before and found to be an excellent product so it was a no brainer to pick the newer version II of their 300-600 cover for this trip. Continue reading »