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Think Tank Photo Announces Restrospect V2.0 Bags Share This on LinkedIn   Share This on Google   Tweet This   Forward This

28 August 2018

Think Tank Photo has announced the second version of its Retrospect camera bags, featuring a lighter-weight version of the soft, compact design. Other features of the new version include a zippered opening under the main flap that tucks away when not in use, a dedicated interior tablet or laptop pocket, luggage handle pass-through and a compressible water bottle pocket. The company also improved its Sound Silencer closure on the pinestone-color bags.

Retrospect 5 V2.0. Lighter weight and updated features.

"Reflecting on your past work helps you be more creative in the future," said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank president and lead designer. "When we designed the original Retrospective shoulder bag series, we looked back on our personal experience for inspiration.

"We wanted to bring back the classic canvas look that is soft yet durable -- but doesn't look like a camera bag full of expensive gear. The Retrospective V2.0 series combines all our experience as photographers and product designers into a highly functional yet timeless camera bag."

FIVE SIZES

The Retrospective V2.0 shoulder bags are available in five sizes:

  • Retrospective 5 V2.0 -- Fits a standard dSLR or Mirrorless body with a 17 to 40mm f4 lens attached and a 9-inch tablet. $149.75
  • Retrospective 7 V2.0 -- Fits a standard dSLR with a 24 to 70mm f2.8 attached, 70 to 200mm f2.8 unattached, flash, 10-inch tablet and a 13-inch laptop. $164.75
  • Retrospective 10 V2.0 -- Fits a gripped dSLR with a 24 to 70mm f2.8 attached, 10-inch tablet, 12-inch laptop, 70 to 200mm f2.8 unattached and a flash. $169.75
  • Retrospective 20 V2.0 -- Holds a gripped dSLR with 70 to 200mm f2.8 attached or a 300mm f2.8 unattached, 24 to 70mm f2.8, 10-inch tablet, 12-inch laptop and a flash. $179.75
  • Retrospective 30 V2.0 -- Fits two gripped dSLRs with a 24 to 70mm f2.8 and 16 to 35mm f2.8 attached, 70 to 200mm f2.8 unattached and a 15-inch laptop. $199.75

AVAILABILITY

The Retrospective V2.0 shoulder bags are available directly from Think Tank Photo from the links above.

For more information see the news release below.

Think Tank Photo's Upgraded Retrospective Shoulder Bags Feature Increased Photography Gear Security and Lighter Weight

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- When Think Tank Photo first released the Retrospective shoulder bag series, they took the photo industry by storm. Think Tank has now upped the ante with the Retrospective V2.0. While retaining the soft, form-fitting design, they are lighter than the original. For greater security, the Retrospective shoulder bags now feature a zippered opening under the main flap that tucks away when not in use. Each bag has a dedicated interior tablet or laptop pocket, luggage handle pass-through and a compressible water bottle pocket. Think Tank also improved its innovative "Sound Silencer" closure, allowing photographers to work more quietly.

The Retrospective V2.0 shoulder bags come in five sizes:

  • Retrospective 5 V2.0 -- Fits a standard dSLR or Mirrorless body with a 17 -40mm f4 lens attached and a 9" tablet. Examples include a Canon 5DMIV with a 50mm f1.8 attached, 24-70mm f2.8 and an iPad Mini; or a Sony a7RIII with a 24-70mm f4 attached, 16-35mm f4, 55mm f1.8 and an iPad Mini.
  • Retrospective 7 V2.0 -- Fits a standard dSLR with a 24-70mm f2.8 attached, 70 -- 200mm f2.8 unattached, flash, 10" tablet and a 13" laptop. Examples include a Nikon D850 with 24-70mm f2.8 attached, 70-200mm f2.8 and a SB-5000 AFSpeedlight; or a DJI Mavic Pro drone, controller, batteries and accessories.
  • Retrospective 10 V2.0 -- Fits a gripped dSLR with a 24-70mm f2.8 attached, 10" tablet, 12" laptop, 70-200mm f2.8 unattached and a flash. Examples include a Nikon D5 with a 24-70mm f2.8 attached, 70-200mm f2.8 unattached and a SB-5000 AFSpeedlight.
  • Retrospective 20 V2.0 -- Holds a gripped dSLR with 70-200mm f2.8 attached or a 300mm f2.8 unattached, 24-70mm f2.8, 10" tablet, 12" laptop and a flash. Examples include a Nikon D5 with a 70-200mm f2.8 attached, 14-24mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8 and a SB-5000 AFSpeedlight.
  • Retrospective 30 V2.0 -- Fits two gripped dSLRs with a 24-70mm f2.8 and 16-35mm f2.8 attached, 70- 200mm f2.8 unattached and a 15" laptop. Examples include two Nikon D5 bodies with a 24-70mm f2.8 and 14-24mm f2.8 attached, 70-200mm f2.8 unattached and an iPad.

"Reflecting on your past work helps you be more creative in the future," said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank's President and lead designer. "When we designed the original Retrospective shoulder bag series, we looked back on our personal experience for inspiration. We wanted to bring back the classic canvas look that is soft yet durable -- but doesn't look like a camera bag full of expensive gear. The Retrospective V2.0 series combines all our experience as photographers and product designers into a highly functional yet timeless camera bag."

Key Features

  • Dedicated pocket fits a tablet or small laptop (size dependent)
  • Luggage handle pass-through
  • Collapsible water bottle pocket
  • Hook-and-loop "Sound Silencers" offer discretion when needed
  • Webbing rail to accommodate modular pouches or carabineer
  • Additional dividers to sub-divide compartments for smaller lenses
  • Front pocket fits a 10" tablet (Retrospective 7, 10 and 20 only)
  • Organizer pocket
  • Wide storage pocket on back
  • Removable carrying handle
  • Zippered pocket for valuables and small items
  • Adjustable shoulder strap with cushioned non-slip pad
  • Seam-sealed rain cover included

Materials

Exterior:

  • Durable water-repellant coating
  • Polyurethane coating
  • Sand-washed 100 percent cotton canvas
  • YKK RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers
  • Antique plated brass hardware
  • Nylon webbing
  • 3-ply bonded nylon thread

Interior:

  • Closed-cell foam and PE board reinforced dividers
  • 210D silver-toned nylon
  • Polyester 300D two-tone twill ripstop liner
  • Polyurethane backed velex liner and dividers
  • 2x polyurethane coated nylon 210T seam-sealed rain cover
  • 3-ply bonded nylon thread

Product Specifications

Retrospective 5 V2.0

  • Internal Dimensions: 9.5" W x 7.8" H x 4.9" D (24x19.5x12.5 cm)
  • Exterior Dimensions: 10" W x 8.5" H x 6" D (25.5x21.5x15 cm)
  • Tablet pocket (fits 9" tablet): 9.1" W x 6.3.0-inch H x 1.0" D (23x16x2.5 cm)
  • Weight: 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg) including all accessories

Retrospective 7 V2.0

  • Internal Dimensions: 12.5" W x 8.8" H x 5.4"D (31.8x22.4x13.8 cm)
  • Exterior Dimensions: 13.5" W x 9.5" H x 7" D (34.3x24.1x17.8 cm)
  • Laptop Pocket (fits up to 13" laptop): 12.2" W x 8.7" H x 1.0" D (31x22x2.5 cm)
  • Weight: 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg) including all accessories

Retrospective 10 V2.0

  • Internal Dimensions: 12" W x 9.5" H x 6.7" D (30.5x24x17 cm)
  • Exterior Dimensions: 13" W x 10.5" H x 7" D (33x26.7x17.8 cm)
  • Laptop Pocket (fits up to 12" laptop): 11.4" W x 9.1" H x 1.0" D (29x23x2.5 cm)
  • Weight: 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg) including all accessories

Retrospective 20 V2.0

  • Internal Dimensions: 12" W x 11.75" H x 6.7" D (30.5x29.8x17 cm)
  • Exterior Dimensions: 13" W x 12.5" H x 7" D (33x31.7x17.8 cm)
  • Laptop Pocket (fits up to 12" laptop): 11.4" W x 11" H x 1.0" D (29x28x2.5 cm)
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg) including all accessories

Retrospective 30 V2.0

  • Internal Dimensions: 15" W x 10.5" H x 6.7" D (38x26.7x17 cm)
  • Exterior Dimensions: 16" W x 11.2" H x 7" D (40.6x28.5x17.8 cm)
  • Laptop Pocket (fits up to 15" laptop): 14.2" W x 9.8" H x 1.0" D (36x25x2.5 cm)
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg) including all accessories


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