GEAR BUYERS’ GUIDE
RUCKSACKS Take the strain off your back by spreading the load thanks to a camera backpack
There is nothingmore suitable for photojournalists, or people who want to comfortably carry relatively compact kit over long distances, than rucksacks. They spread the load on the filmmaker’s back, can carry a lot of kit and are airline-legal for carry-on luggage. Their shape means they can also be very suitable for cameras fitted with long lenses, or for cinema cameras if you remove some of the internal padding.
“They carry a lot of kit and are airline- legal as carry-on”
7. MINDSHIFT PHOTOCROSS 15 BACKPACK £169/$170 thinktankphoto.com snapperstuff.com
the elements, yet comfortable enough to wear on long days in the field. The extra- large side panel gives you complete access to your gear when you’re ready to take the shot. And there’s even space for a water bottle. Bonus!
bags for image-makers on the move. And the Mindshift range is Think Tank’s gear that’s designed for outdoor, adventure filmmakers. The sort of user who needs a bag that’s tough and built to last. The affordable Photocross is built to withstand
You’d think a Pulitzer prize-winning photojournalist would know a thing or two about making bags to travel the world, and you’d be right. That’s Deanne Fitzmaurice, who, along with three others, set up Think Tank to create a range of the very best of
8. THINK TANK URBAN ACCESS BACKPACK 15 £226/$239 thinktankphoto.com snapperstuff.com
If you want to blend in on city streets, the Urban Access backpack is ideal, as its stealthy grey colour doesn’t scream for attention, and the design lets you get to your gear quickly whether on the go or in the studio. There are access panels on both sides, enabling you to sling the backpack left or right, while the rear-panel provides complete access to your gear when working directly out of the bag. The centre tripod- mounting systembalances tripods securely while still allowing access to your gear. And the harness is padded and shaped for all-day comfort. It even comes with a rain cover.
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