Colour Confidence has started selling the new Booq Cobra Bags series. Each Cobra bag is crafted from black, water repellent ballistic nylon and is trimmed with genuine Nappa leather inside and out. All buckles and loopholes are reinforced with durable gunmetal hardware. The entire booq bag, backpack and iPad skin range is available now direct from the Colour Confidence website. [Colour Confidence via PhotographyBLOG]
If you are searching for a lightweight and modern shoulder bag filled with lots of practical and convenient features you can really use, then check out the new Lowepro Adventura collection. The Lowepro Adventura series starts with the Adventura TLZ 15 and 25 protective and compact camera bags, which are easy to carry and use. The Adventura 120, 140 and 170 bags have a streamlined design packed with practical features all specifically designed to be used on a variety of occasions including family events, out on a walk or on holiday. The Lowepro Adventura 170 is the biggest model that accommodates a DSLR with attached standard lens plus a uple of additional lenses or flash. [Lowepro]
Kata has rolled out a new range of light-weight protective holsters. Available in five different sizes and two colors, the Kata Grip DL Holsters can be attached to an ordinary belt or photo harness system. These bags also feature a top handle for easy carrying and a shoulder strap. Each Grip holster comes equipped with a Kata rain cover for added protection during rainy season. The Kata Grip DL Holsters are priced at between £24.95 ($) for the smallest Kata Grip-10 DL, ideal for a compact camera, and £69.95 ($) for the largest Kata Grip-18 DL, designed to accommodate a pro DSLR with 70-200 f2.8 lens attached. Read more…
The Kata Owl-272 DL is designed to carry an array of camera equipment (including space to carry a DSLR with 70-200mm lens attached). This camera backpack can also be converted into a useful daypack for general outdoor use, and even a rolling bag for easy transportation. The Kata Owl-272 DL features super-light yet durable RipStop fabrics and Kata’s unique weight-saving Aeriform foam. The new backpack is a suitable size for carry on for most airlines and can also be turned into a rolling bag with the addition of a Kata Insertrolley (optional). The Kata Owl-272 will be released in September 2010 for £159.95 or approx. $248. [Kata]
The new Kata Pro Light Beetle-282 camera backpack is able to accommodate up to three dSLR bodies with 4 – 6 lenses and other accessories as well as a 17-inch laptop. The Beetle-282 is also compatible with Kata’s Insertrolly, so can easily be transformed into a rolling bag. This brand new backpack adopts the company’s new Gecko harness system for ultimate comfort on the go. The Gecko EVA foam harness straps provide extra cushioning where it counts, micro hatch texture ensures straps say put, and the harness moulds to fit your own individual shape without any pinching. You can purchase the Kata Pro Light Beetle-282 camera back for £269.95 or around $408.
Kata today unveiled two new telephoto lens backpacks in the form of the Kata TLB 300 and TLB 600. Designed for photographers using and carrying telephoto lenses, these camera bags can accommodate a professional DSLR camera body with a 300mm or up to 600mm lens, while remaining as lightweight and compact as possible. Made from the latest technical fabrics, the TLB 300 & 600 backpacks feature a quick access option for shots on the go, or a full access zip to open the whole bag. Additionally, the TLB 300 and 600 also allow you to carry a tripod – either on the front or side of the bag. The Kata TLB 300 retails for £179.95 ($276), while the Kata TLB 600 is priced at £219.95 ($337). [ePHOTOzine]
