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 30 November 2009
Lowepro Classified Sling AW: Nimble. Discreet. Classified.
A new breed of DSLR sling bags with maximum access and premium features – the perfect Christmas gifts
Lowepro’s Classified Sling AW builds on the series’ distinctive, stylish design and hardworking features for photojournalists as well as photo enthusiasts. It fits DLSR and pro DLSR cameras, lenses, accessories and personal items in a sleek, slim profile that moves naturally with the body. Quickly rotate the sling from back to front and work easily out of the side-entry main compartment. It's airline-compatible and free of dangling parts, as straps and webbing are removable and fold away compactly. Other features include Lowepro’s patented All Weather AW Cover™ and Hideaway Tripod Mount™.
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 9 November 2009
Outback Series:
Modern, modular and durable, this fast-access DSLR beltpack series protects and carries a complete camera
kit comfortably – all day long
For photographers and enthusiasts who carry their gear to the limits – on foot,
bike, hike or on assignment – the Outback Series of modular beltpacks provides
protection and freedom of movement. Unzip
the fast-access lid and immediately “work out of the bag” and grab memory cards
from the built-in pockets. Two lens/accessory cases are secured with compression straps. Add or remove SlipLock™ lens cases or
add-ons.
Wear the Outback 200 and 300 AW as shoulder bags with the
optional shoulder strap. Outback 300 AW includes a waistbelt, no-drop front pocket and
built-in All Weather AW Cover™.
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 9 November 2009
Photo Runner™ 100: It’s a beltpack. It’s a shoulder bag. It’s designed
to run with your every move.
This convertible beltpack/shoulder bag is lightweight, slim and agile – an ideal everyday bag for
the DSLR enthusiast or a compact on-the-fly lens/accessory bag for the active photographer. Unzip the fast-access lid from the
side and work right out of the roomy main compartment. Adjustable padded
dividers offer multiple ways to organise gear. Pull out the tuck-away waistbelt with compression straps for a beltpack or add the adjustable non-slip shoulder strap for a comfortable shoulder bag. Two outside pockets, one with cord enclosure, provide quick access to accessories. SlipLock™
attachment loops and webbing straps accept compatible pouches, cases, or even a small tripod.
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 23 October 2009
Austin 10:
a unique wallet-style case to protect ultra-compact digital devices. Tailored hard-shelled, stylish pouches
The Austin 10 wallet offers a stylish choice for protecting and carrying an ultracompact
camera or small digital device. Slim, lightweight and uniquely designed to
open like a book, the Austin 10 fits neatly in a pocket, tote, briefcase or backpack.
Thread a camera strap through the top opening to create an instant carrying
handle. Two interior pockets store gear securely including a stretchy mesh pocket and
slash pocket for a memory card, ID or credit card.
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 23 October 2009
Portofino: luxury leatherware meets protection for today’s most
popular ultra-compact and compact cameras. Tailored, hard-shelled, stylish pouches
It’s crafted of genuine leather with contrasting topstitching. A horizontal opening
with magnetic snap closure provides easy and secure access. The removable
leather-covered clip allows you to wear Portofino at the waist, or detach the clip
to create a slimmer profile and carry by hand or tuck into another bag. Inside, the
Portofino is lined with a smooth, satiny fabric printed with an exclusive camera-themed motif.
Safely housing and protecting an ultra-compact digital camera or a compact point-and-shoot camera, plus memory cards, Portofino makes a great gift.
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 16 October 2009
Pro Roller x-Series:
travel-ready, refined and full of inventive features. High-end photo bags now instore
The Pro Roller x-Series is a hardworking mobile studio with a few inventive
surprises built into its modern design.
Airport-friendly and super-secure, it is filled with refined yet
practical features, such as the Reserve Pack. A zippered front panel
secures the hard case for check-in or storage while the Reserve Pack is in use, and
the exclusive Lock & Go System™ keeps gear secure. The Pro Roller x-Series is a true companion for the
pro who needs to get gear safely and easily to each assignment.
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 16 October 2009
Magnum AW series:
the pro photographer’s essential toolbox:
extra-portable, durable and flexible. High-end photo bags now instore
The Magnum AW is an essential toolbox
for the pro photographer who needs to store, protect and carry gear from one
location to the next. Transport a heavily loaded Magnum AW with ease via the
adjustable handcart straps that attach to handles quickly and securely. The
premium molded base offers sturdy and stable protection, water-resistance
and the ability to stack multiple bags safely and efficiently. Carry the bag on
the shoulder with the Vertebral Tech™ Shoulder Strap: it spreads weight
evenly, and provides long-lasting support
and comfort.
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 16 October 2009
Impulse stylish video bags now instore for christmas
Made expressly for today’s compact camcorders, the Impulse shoulder bag series
is a stylish, protective carrying option with a fast-access design. Inside and out,
the Impulse contains a full set of practical features. The brushed tricot lining protects a camcorder’s lens and LCD screen from
scratches. An adjustable, padded divider creates space for accessories. A front
slip pocket and two side pockets provide extra storage.
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 1 October 2009
Lowepro Pro Trekker™ AW series:
the ultimate expedition camera backpack
Pro Trekker AW is a lightweight yet rugged, hydration-ready, expedition camera
backpack.
Inspired by Lowepro’s world-famous Trekker series of backpacks, Pro Trekker
AW appeals to outdoor photographers, extreme sports shooters and serious
enthusiasts who need a workhorse backpack that travels well – in rugged terrain
or by air. In addition to a full roster of practical and fast-access features, Pro
Trekker AW delivers an ideal solution in terms of comfort, protection, hydration,
organisation and airline compatibility.
The Pro Trekker AW is available in three sizes: 300 AW, 400 AW and 600 AW,
all in Mica/Black.
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 23 September 2009
Varia 10: colourful protection for a world of digital gear
The Varia 10 is a fun little pouch of stretchy neoprene, designed to protect small
digital devices with ease. It has a handy, detachable wrist strap for an additional
carrying option and shuts securely with a dual-zipper closure. Most models
of compact cameras, mobile phones and MP3 players fit perfectly. The Varia is
offered in Raspberry, Black, Teal, True Blue and Red.
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 23 September 2009
Volta series: the perfect pouch for consumers with modern
tastes for all things digital
The Volta pouch series is designed for consumers with a preference for modern
style. Its streamlined profile and smooth finish offers a touch of luxury without the
luxurious price point. It protects compact cameras,
smartphones, MP3 players and in the largest model, Volta 30, a GPS unit. An
interior slip pocket is designed to store a battery or memory card.
The Volta pouch is designed to protect LCD screens and lenses from
scratches and dust. Dual zippers provide easy access and
security. The integrated belt loop offers an additional carrying option.
Volta 10 and 30 are available in Silver, Black and Red; Volta 20 is available in
Black only.
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 23 September 2009
Melbourne 10:
multi-purpose, multi-fun neoprene pouches
The Melbourne 10 pouch is a fun, colourful and easy way to carry, protect and
organise your small digital accessories such as cameras, MP3 players and mobile
phones. In 4 colours and 2 attractive print designs, the Melbourne pouches are
made in stretchy neoprene with smooth, single-zipper closures. Thread your
camera strap through the side loop to create an instant carrying handle.
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 22 September 2009
Lowepro Magnum DV AW series:
designed for working videographers who need easy
access, comfort, protection and portability
Lowepro Magnum™ DV AW is the essential toolbox for the videographer who
needs to work right out of the bag: it’s super-accessible, specially designed
for video, ultra-portable and protective. The Magnum DV AW series was built
to help professionals with features that speed
their work, fit the unique shapes of their gear, make travel hassle free, and
protect their investments. Each Magnum DV AW features Lowepro’s patentpending
Vertebral Tech™ Shoulder Strap, providing comfort and spreading
weight evenly, no matter how it’s worn.
The larger DV 6500 AW also offers a protective laptop compartment.
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 14 September 2009
Adventura series: a lightweight, modern shoulder bag design, filled with practical features, ideal for novice and enthusiast DSLR users
To accommodate today’s most popular DSLRs and their accessories, Lowepro’s thoughtfully organised shoulder bag has a zippered main compartment features padded grab handle, quick-release buckle and rainflap lid, a removable shoulder strap with sturdy snaphooks and a fully padded interior with high-visiblity orange tricot lining. Options available over the three sizes include a rear slip pocket for storing manuals, maps or a notepad, or two belt loops as an added carrying option.
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 14 September 2009
It looks like a modern daypack. It offers equal space for camera and personal gear. It’s Lowepro’s Versapack 200 AW backpack.
Versapack 200 AW is the ultimate dual-compartment DSLR backpack: lightweight, flexible and – like its name – incredibly versatile. Its inventive design offers a multitude of ways to pack and quickly access both camera gear and personal items. Its dual side-entry compartments provide fast access to camera gear; simply rotate to left or right to grab items from either side. Its lightweight yet durable performance fabrics and clever construction keep you nimble while on the move.
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 14 September 2009
Vertebral Tech Shoulder Strap – the "more perfect" shoulder strap!
Staying comfortable when carrying a heavy load of camera gear is always a challenge. Lowepro set out to design a more perfect shoulder strap – one that provides long-wearing comfort, support and flexibility. The inventive result is the Vertebral Tech™ Shoulder Strap, named after its patent-pending Vertebral Tech™ spine-like structure embedded in a double layer of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) foam padding. No matter which way it’s worn – left shoulder, right shoulder, facing up or facing down – this new high-tech strap provides comfort and support. It’s not just photographers who will appreciate this design – it’s ideal for carrying a sports bag, briefcase, duffle bag, notebook case – even a golf bag.
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 6 July 2009
Toploader Pro AW: built for the pro who requires fast access, agility and flexibility while on assignment
Fitting snugly around a pro DSLR camera and lens, the Toploader Pro AW bags provide easy-grip access through a side opening; the camera sits sideways, making it simple to grab, shoot and put back, and a quick-release buckle closes the bag without zipping it for fast security on the move. The bags can be worn holster-style over the shoulder with the 3-point harness system, with a belt system such as Lowepro’s Street & Field™, or with Lowepro’s Topload Chest Harness (both sold separately). The series features a 360° All Weather AW Cover™.
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 1 July 2009
D-Pods Series: extended with new
D-Pods 25 for pro-level compacts.
Protective and sized to fit the most
popular point-and-shoot camera models
The newest addition to Lowepro’s D-Pods pouch series – the D-Pods 25 – is built
for today’s most popular pro compact cameras. The D-Pod series offers a perfect blend of compact form and function. Multiple carrying options keep things flexible with an integrated belt loop to wear on
the waist or attach to a SlipLock™ compatible loop or strap, plus a removable
shoulder strap with sturdy metal snaphooks.
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 27 May 2009
Hipshot: inspired design taken from a rock climber's chalk bag
The Hipshot is built to be ultra-convenient to toss in a bag, tote, briefcase or suitcase. It's made of stretchy neoprene to fit and protect today's bestselling compact cameras, MP3 players, ultra-compact point-and-shoot video cameras and smartphones. Access and secure your devices quickly with a handy drawstring and toggle closure. Clip on to a loop or strap with the built-in carabiner. Buy in multiples to carry and protect a whole collection of digital gear. Hipshot 10, 20 & 30 are available in 3 colours.
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 26 May 2009
Compact cameras get D-Wrap!
A smart protective wrap for digital compacts to wear all the time – with easy, instant access
This convenient wrap-style case provides easy-to-use protection that stays securely attached to the tripod socket of the compact camera. Its stretchy, abrasion-resistant neoprene cover wraps around the camera body and shuts securely with a Velcro® closure. But it's never in the way of grabbing that perfect shot – the D-Wrap unwraps in an instant. Available in 3 colours.
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 15 May 2009
Classified 100 AW Kit: a trio of modular bags designed for the enthusiast
who travels by day or night
The trio quickly adjusts to suit a number of scenarios via the inventive SlipLock
Link™ system. Wear as a complete kit with the camera and accessory pouches
attached to the slim shoulder bag. Use the shoulder bag alone to carry a
netbook, maps, passport or wallet. Connect the two pouches, waistpack style,
or use pouches separately.
Artful details include leather handles and touchpoints; practical features
include quick-release buckles and an All Weather AW Cover™ built into the
shoulder bag.
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 15 May 2009
CompuDaypack now in Black:
Lowepro’s lightweight, tri-compartment backpack
dresses up for around campus or around town
The CompuDaypack is designed for enthusiast DSLR photographers who
need a lightweight yet spacious backpack. Its triple-compartment design neatly
manages the key components of the digital photography experience. A roomy
rear compartment protects a notebook computer up to 17” and accompanying
paper files, while the lower compartment accommodates a digital SLR with lens
attached (up to a 105mm f/2.8), plus 2–3 additional lenses or flash units.
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 5 May 2009
Classified AW earns TIPA Award for Best Photo Bag of 2009
Lowepro's Classified AW series of DSLR bags has received the Best Photo Bag of 2009 Award from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), the largest organisation of independent European photography and imaging magazines made up of 25 editors from 10 countries.
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 January 2009
Classified AW shoulder bags: fast-access, discreet and truly modern
Hardworking shoulder bags for hardworking photojournalists: Classified AW shoulder bags conceal photographers’ gear (and their mission) with a slim, discreet profile and comfortable contours that move easily with the body. Sophisticated briefcase styling conceals a large-capacity, fast-access main compartment with an angled opening that stays stable and secure while grabbing a camera, making a lens change or rushing to the next location.
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