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TENBA CINELUXE SHOULDER BAG 21 HIGHTOP
TENBA FULTON V2 ALL WEATHER BACKPACK
THINK TANK RETROSPECTIVE BACKPACK 15 £259/$250 thinktankphoto.com
£236/$245 tenba.com
£115/$130 tenba.com
Tenba’s Cineluxe range has been a smash hit, thanks to clever details and the popularity of its large, doctor bag-style opening. There is a whole range of shapes and sizes, but one ideal for independent filmmakers is this Cineluxe Shoulder Bag 21 Hightop. The long shape is designed for camcorders and cinema cameras with a matte box and other accessories attached. You can just drop the whole lot inside, without having to strip everything off. The bag comes with two well-padded wraps and a zip pouch, a protective lens pillow and camera security strap. There are flexible dividers inside, so you can customise it for your equipment Weighing 3.9kg/8.5lb, the Tenba is made from a rugged material that is built to last and looks good, with blue aluminium details.
Tenba has updated its popular Fulton collection of lightweight backpacks, with the new V2 range. This includes a larger 16-litre version, ideal for filmmakers who want to remain as stealthy as possible. The backpacks combine a vintage style with modern camera protection. It’s a soft, lightweight canvas design, but includes features such as secure rear camera access, tripod/monopod support, a padded tablet sleeve and an expandable rolltop opening. Our pick is the All Weather backpack. This is the most expensive in the range, but also the biggest and most robust at fending off the elements. It is blessed with Tenba’s signature, dual-sided rain cover – silver on one side to reflect the sun on hot days; black on the other for a more discreet look. It truly combines classic style with fresh innovation.
Think Tank’s Retrospective Backpack 15 is stylish, with a canvas outer, coated to make sure it fends off the elements. A rain cover is provided, too. A flap under the lid tucks away to give access to your kit, which can include a 15- inch laptop. The metal hardware is antique plated brass for a stylish look. Inside has closed-cell foam reinforced dividers, which will take a large DSLR or mirrorless camera with a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached, plus two or three other pro lenses and accessories. There is a tripod attachment to fit the front or side pockets, two collapsible water bottle pockets, and a couple of smaller pockets ideal for camera batteries. The harness is padded and shaped for comfort, there is a removable webbing waist belt and an adjustable sternum slider to keep it snug.
Pros: Classy and ideal for camcorders Cons: No wheels for rolling
Pros: Vintage look Cons: Not everyone likes rolltop
Pros: Classic style rucksack Cons: Canvas look may not suit all
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