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Think Tank Photo to Release Soft, Lightweight CityWalker™

 

Think Tank Photo to Release Soft, Lightweight CityWalker™

Premium Messenger Camera Bags

Santa Rosa, Calif. – Think Tank Photo announces that in November it will release the CityWalker™ messenger bag series. Designed with the urban photographer in mind, the new bags will come in three models – CityWalker 10, CityWalker 20, and CityWalker 30 – and in two colorways: Black and Blue Slate.

The CityWalkers’ design emphasizes fit and comfort, premium quality, and functional flexibility. Extremely lightweight, the bags feature a high quality silver-toned nylon liner, RC Fuse External/YKK zippers, and antique nickel plated metal hardware. They have a sound silencer on the main flap, extra flaps for smaller lenses with a fully lined velex insert for maximum customization, internal pockets that fit a pro-size flash, and a removable padded insert.

The CityWalker 10 fits one standard size body with a 24-70 attached, plus one to two small extra lenses, a flash, and a tablet. The CityWalker 20 holds one standard size body with a 24-70 attached or a 70-200 detached, plus extra lenses, a flash, and a tablet. The CityWalker 30 holds one standard size body with a 24-70 attached or a 70-200 detached, plus two to four extra lenses, a flash, and a 15” laptop.

“The CityWalkers are a classic ‘walk around’ bag,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo CEO and Lead Designer. “Built around the same design aesthetic as our popular StreetWalker® backpacks, their style is targeted toward casual urban environments while still focused on an active lifestyle.”

Additional features include:

• 15” Laptop compartment (CityWalker 30)
• iPad pocket [front internal] (CityWalker 10 and CityWalker 20)
• Double security on front flap closure with silence-able Hook/Loop and Dual Cross™ Buckle
• Removable padded insert
• Seam-sealed rain cover included
• Customizable divider layout
• Two internal side pockets to accommodate flash
• Deluxe organizer on front panel
• Water bottle pockets on each side
• Large zippered pocket on front flap for accessories
• Rear document pocket
• Business card holder inside main flap
• Top carry handle

All CityWalker fabric exterior is treated with a DWR coating while fabric underside is coated with PU for superior water resistance. They utilize YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion resistant) zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 420D high-density nylon, 600D brushed polyester, 250D shadow rip-stop polyester, Derrington™ mesh pockets, antique nickel plated metal hardware, Dual Cross™ Buckle, 3D air mesh, mono mesh, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Specifications

CityWalker 10

External Dimensions: 12.4” W x 9” H x 6.7” D (31.5 × 23 × 17cm)
Internal Dimensions: 10” W x 7.5” H x 5.3” D (25.5 × 19 × 13.5cm)
Tablet: 10.3” W x 8” H x 0.8” D (26.2 × 20.3 × 2cm)

Weight: 1.9-2.2 lbs (0.8-1.0 kg)

CityWalker 20

External Dimensions: 13.8” W x 9.8” H x 6.7” D (35 × 25 × 17cm)
Internal Dimensions: 13” W x 8.7” H x 5.3” D (33 × 22 × 13.5cm)
Tablet: 10.3” W x 8” H x 0.8” D (26.2 × 20.3 × 2cm)

Weight: 2.0-2.5 lbs (0.9-1.1 kg)

CityWalker 30

External Dimensions: 16.3” W x 11.4” H x 8.3” D (41.5 × 29 × 21cm)
Internal Dimensions: 13.4” W x 9.6” H x 6.7” D(34 × 24.5 × 17cm)
Laptop: 15" W x 11" H x 1.4" D (38 x 28 x 3.6cm)

Weight: 2.8-3.1 lbs (1.3-1.4 kg)

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About Think Tank Photo
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work and developing inventive new carrying solutions that meet their needs. They are dedicated to using only the highest quality materials and design principles, and employing materials that are environmentally benign.

Think Tank Photo to Release Airport Navigator™

Think Tank Photo to Release Airport Navigator™

Top- and Front-accessible Photographer Rolling Pilot’s Case

Santa Rosa, Calif. – Think Tank Photo announces that in November it will release the Airport Navigator™, the photography industry’s first rolling pilot’s case that allows photographers to access gear from the top and the front. The new pilot’s case also includes a shoulder strap for easing past gate check attendants.

The Airport Navigator™ holds two pro-size bodies, plus three to six extra lenses and most 15.4” laptops, iPads and documents. The two external side pockets can also accommodate pro-size flashes or water bottles.

The new roller’s lightweight design emphasizes fit and comfort, premium quality, and flexibility and function. The custom handle extends to total of 40” for easy rolling. The pilot’s case utilizes the highest quality YKK RC Fuse zippers, custom designed and replaceable in-line skate wheels, and antique nickel plated metal hardware. It features a shoulder strap whose piggy-back function allows for easy attachment to other rollers.

“This project dates back many years as our designers strived to create a dual access roller,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank Photo CEO and Lead Designer. “Through different revisions, we found that the most reasonable style for this case was a Pilot’s type bag. This effort culminated in the creation of a rolling case that has top and front access for wedding, event and travel photographers. This is yet another unique first for the camera industry.”

Additional features include:

• 15” Laptop compartment
• iPad/document pocket
• Top and front access panels to photo gear
• Lockable zippers on both main zippered compartments
• Retractable handle slides through top lid handle to hold lid open for quick access to gear while shooting
• Removable shoulder strap includes piggy-back function for attaching Airport Navigator to other TTP rollers
• Two external side pockets to accommodate flashes or water bottles
• Releasable front panel straps hold the laptop compartment open for quick access to electronics when attached or full access to photo gear when released. Straps also tuck-away when not in use.
• Custom designed and replaceable handle and wheels
• Seam-sealed rain cover included

The Airport Navigator’s all-fabric exterior is treated with a DWR coating while fabric underside is coated with PU for superior water resistance. It utilizes YKK® RC Fuse (abrasion resistant) zippers, 420D velocity nylon, 420D high-density nylon, 600D brushed polyester, custom designed replaceable in-line skate wheels, Ultra Stretch pockets, antique nickel plated metal hardware, aluminum reinforcement, rubberized laminate, 3D air mesh, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Specifications

Airport Navigator

External Dimensions: 16” W x 15.5” H x 10” D (40.6 × 39.4 × 25.4cm)
Internal Dimensions: 15” W x 13” H x 6.8” D (38.1 × 33 × 17.3cm)
Laptop: 14.8” W x 11” H x 1.5” D (37.6 × 28 × 3.8cm)

Weight: 8.1-9.2 lbs (3.7-4.2 kg)

The Sky View Flying Concept Camera

The Sky View Flying Concept Camera

For now it is just a design concept, but if Junho Yoon has his say, and can pick up an investor, this flying modern art piece could be reality soon. The design is getting some attention and is one of the entries in the iF Design challenge going on in Germany right now.
http://mashable.com/2012/10/10/flying-camera-skyview/ Here is what Mashable had to say about it in the video below, but what do you think of it? Could this potentially be seen as being a privacy concern?
/http://mashable.com/2012/10/10/flying-camera-skyview/