Think Tank Photo Launched Spectral Shoulder Bags
News
2017.08.24
Think Tank Photo, long time makers of professional camera bags, just unveiled a new series of shoulder bags called Spectral. These new bags feature one-handed access and improved theft-protection thanks to a unique magnetic clasp.
With Think Tank Photo's new Spectral shoulder bags, photographers can remain inconspicuous while shooting, knowing their valuable cameras and lenses are safer from theft and the elements. A magnetic Fidlock clasp enables quiet, one-handed access to gear and then locks automatically when closing the flap. An additional zippered closure gives peace of mind while traveling and can be tucked away when actively shooting. constructed with durable yet stylish materials, the Spectral Shoulder Bag offers Think Tank quality and ingenuity at a reasonable price.
The Spectral series comes in three sizes:
- The Spectral 8 fits one standard size DSLR body with a wide or short zoom, a 24 70mm F/2.8 detached, plus one to two small extra lens, and an eight-inch tablet. Or, it fits a Mirrorless kit with three to four lenses, including the 50 140mm.
- The Spectral 10 fits one standard size DSLR body with 24 70mm attached, a 70 200mm detached, one to three extra lenses, and a 10" tablet.
- The Spectral 15 fits one standard size DSLR body with 24 70mm attached, a 70 200mm detached, two to four extra lenses, flash, a 10" tablet, and a 15" laptop.
All bags in this series offer these key features:
- Tablet pocket (Spectral 8: 8", Spectral 10 & 15: 10")
- Phone pocket sized for today's large phones
- Tripod attachment points and straps
- Luggage handle pass-through
- Comfortably padded non-slip shoulder strap for all day comfort
- Customizable divider layout with dividers for stacking short lenses
- Internal pockets to hold batteries, card wallets and other accessories
- Water bottle pocket
- Seam-sealed rain cover
Additionally, the Spectral 15 features a dedicated compartment for laptops up to 15". Here are the bag specifications:
Spectral 8
- Internal Dimensions: 10.2" W x 7.5" H x 4.9" D (26 x 19 x 12.5 cm)
- Exterior Dimensions: 11" W x 8.3" H x 6.1" D (28 x 21.2 x 15.5 cm)
- Tablet Compartment: 8.3" W x 5.5" H x 0.6" D (21 x 14 x 1.5 cm)
- Weight: 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)
Spectral 10
- Internal Dimensions: 13" W x 9.1" H x 4.9" D (33 x 23 x 12.5 cm)
- Exterior Dimensions: 13.8" W x 10" H x 6.1" D (35 x 25.5 x 15.5 cm)
- Tablet Compartment: 10.4" W x 7.6" H x 0.6" D (26.5 x 19.2 x 1.5 cm)
- Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.1 kg)
Spectral 15
- Internal Dimensions: 15.3" W x 9.8" H x 5.1" D (39 x 25 x 13 cm)
- Exterior Dimensions: 16.1" W x 12.6" H x 6.3" D (41 x 32 x 16 cm)
- Tablet Compartment: 12.6" W x 7.6" H x 0.8" D (32 x 19.2 x 2 cm)
- Laptop Compartment: 14.1" W x 9.6" H x 1" D (36 x 24.5 x 2.5 cm)
- Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg)
One new thing that Think Tank Photo committed to with this new series is to reduce selling costs while maintaining the highest quality materials. Indeed, the smaller Spectral 8 comes in at just $100 USD with the mid-size Spectral 10 selling for $120 USD and the largest Spectral 15 at $140 USD. These bags are all immediately available directly from the Think Tank Photo website.
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