Carrying Solutions for the Imaging World 2003 Our trek started in a small Colorado garage over 30 years ago. Since then, we’ve been traveling the world on the backs and shoulders of the best photographers on the planet. We’ve learned. We’ve innovated. We’ve become a leader. For over 30 years, we’ve worked to develop and perfect camera carrying systems – maybe to the point of obsession. But we’ve never stopped at just innovating and improving products. We strongly believe that we owe it to ourselves, and to our industry, to do whatever we possibly can to protect and save the environment. We take as much pride in this aspect of our business as in the work we put into the products you’ll see throughout this brochure. Most of our bags were inspired by helpful advice from you and your peers. We greatly appreciate your artistry and input. We’ve listened carefully to your suggestions, and we’re sure you’ll find something in these pages that’s exactly right for you. Because wherever you go on your next assignment, we want to be right there with you. © Corey Rich — www.coreyography.com Adventurer 12–37 Bustling cities. Exotic jungles. Anywhere a human can go. Backpacks 14–29 Beltpacks 30–33 Toploading 34–37 Photojournalist 38–49 Sometimes sudden. Sometimes dangerous. Always a challenge. Are you ready? On the Cover: Corey Rich Modular Belt & Harness 40–43 Notebook & Camera Combos 44–45 Shoulder Bags 46–49 “National Geographic Adventure assignment. Bleeding hands. Taped up and oozing blood from Portable Studio rock grazes. Real. Authentic. Yesterday in the studio. Today on location. Where will you be tomorrow? 50–65 Raw. Bloody hands tell more about climbing than all the Rollers 52–55 pretty pictures.” Shoulder Bags 56–61 Hard & Soft Shell Combos 62–65 An adventurer and photojournalist, Corey shoots for Sports Illustrated, Outside, The New York Times Magazine Aficionado and clients like Anheuser-Busch, Walk like a pro. Talk like a pro. Pro or not, you just love it. 66–83 Nike and Subaru. Shoulder Bags 68–71 and Film Drop AW clipped to Toploading 72–75 his climbing harness, Road Digital 76–81 Runner AW, Orion AW. Point & Shoot 82–83 Lowepro gear: Lens Cases Accessories 84–93 Build it. Add it. Rearrange it. Accessories that fill all the gaps. Lens Cases 86–87 Modular Components 88–90 Memory Card Wallets 91 Add-ons & Upgrades Alphabetical Product List Index 92–93 94 Visit us at www.lowepro.com Innovations From the first internal-frame backpack Greg Lowe invented in his garage in 1967 to the recently developed SlipLock™ System, Lowepro products and features have helped to revolutionize the industry — and to keep your cameras as protected and accessible as humanly possible. Over 30 years of 4 firsts 1967 1985 1993 1998 1999 2001 Lowepro founder, Lowepro introduces Lowepro wins the Lowepro develops Lowepro produces Lowepro reinvents Greg Lowe, creates another of Greg’s IDSA prestigious the most the first camera/ the rolling camera the world’s first inventions, the silver Industrial comprehensive notebook backpack backpack, placing internal-frame ergonomically Design Excellence modular carrying for photojournalists. the backpack backpack in contoured shoulder Award for the design system ever, the his garage. strap. Lowepro of the Orion AW revolutionary Street pioneers the Backpack. & Field System™. 1972 Lowepro introduces the first soft-sided, CollarCut™ harness, a giant step forward in carrying comfort. foam-padded 1999 Lowepro produces the first of many 1994 1998 new camera bags Lowepro’s Off Road Lowepro pioneers designed specifically is the first camera innovative rolling for digital cameras. harness on one side and the handle and wheels on the other — a more comfortable and efficient patented system. camera bag 1992 bag with the cases with a developed by Lowepro originates SlipLock™ System, a prop-up stand 2002 Greg Lowe. the revolutionary modular system that to make gear Lowepro makes a All Weather Cover™ changed the way access easier. splash with the (patented), a built-in many photographers raincoat for torrential carry equipment. 1977 Greg pioneers the use of plastic buckles on backpacks downpours, snow, 1998 Lowepro creates 1994 the Film Drop AW™ Lowepro wins the (patented), with IFAI International an aperture-like 1993 Achievement Award, opening that stows Lowepro develops one of many awards exposed film the first the company safely — instantly — OverLap Zipper™ , has earned. even on the run. sand, dust and hot sun. and camera bags. an innovation now standard for camera bags. 1996 Lowepro spearheads a 5-year international campaign to save the Spirit Bear. DryZone™ 200, the first camera backpack to take camera gear into the water — safely. Protection About Lowepro Whether you’re shooting a rare Spirit Bear in Northern Canada or a Ferris wheel in downtown London, you need to know that your valuable equipment is safe from the elements. That’s why we’ve innovated such unique features as the All Weather Cover™, to safeguard your gear from rain, dust, sand and snow, and the OverLap Zipper™, with its reinforced walls and heavy-duty closed-cell foam, to protect your gear from anything life throws its way. © Randy Barnes — www.barnesfoto.com “Exploring the world’s harshest environments is my passion. Keeping my equipment in good working order is quite a challenge. With the DryZone, I can forget about my equipment and concentrate on my passion.” –Ace Kvale, Photographer We were looking for the Spirit Bear, but we discovered something which eventually ended up on the desks of our design team. else. For 11 days in the rough, rugged wetlands of the Inside As the rain continued, even though we already had the most water- Passage near Princess Royal Island, Canada, we tracked the elusive resistant gear available, we set our sights on a system that would Spirit Bear. Unfortunately, photographers Kennan and Karen Ward be 100% waterproof. and I never spotted a single bear. All we really saw was rain. It This trip eventually led to the development of our DryZone — the rained continuously, so we had plenty of time to sit on the first totally waterproof camera backpack — and our new Trekker AW riverbanks and talk — and then talk some more. We discussed the Series, with substantial improvements in the harness system for fact that Kennan, 6'2", and Karen, 5'3", need to distribute the ultimate carrying comfort. weight of their gear differently. And we talked about how we could After days of dodging roots, rivers, fallen trees and hanging further improve the carrying comfort and the protection for all that branches, we knew that our next trip would be easier, more expensive equipment. We came up with lots of ideas — many of comfortable, and a lot drier. –Uwe Mummenhoff, Lowepro President Visit us at www.lowepro.com 5 Durability You count on your gear not to fail, and we pride ourselves on providing products that meet and surpass that expectation. We use superior materials and hardware, and enforce high standards for quality workmanship and construction. And then we test. And test some more. Our products are used and abused all around the world. And even though our equipment gets tossed around a lot, the gear inside often remains in better shape than the photographers themselves. “Instead of my head smashing against rocks, my camera bag cushioned the blows. The backpack absorbed the impact on the rest of my body as I bounced down the cliff.” –Michael Yamashita, Photographer Life and Death. The following is a testament to exactly how durable and rugged Lowepro bags are. It is an excerpt from a letter photographer Michael Yamashita wrote to us after shooting an assignment for Audubon Magazine in Japan’s far north, Aomiri. “. . . Needing both hands, I packed away my cameras into my backwards. Instead of my head smashing against rocks, my Lowepro Orion AW pack and secured it to the top of my camera bag cushioned the blows. The backpack absorbed the backpack. I volunteered to be first. I swung out over the falls impact on the rest of my body as I bounced down the cliff. I holding onto the rope; but the branches were too slippery, the landed between two boulders in a shallow pool of icy-cold water. pack was too heavy, and the slope was too steep. I watched in I thought I was badly hurt, and everyone watching couldn’t slow-motion horror as the branches slid between my fingers and believe I was still alive. We hiked out the next day — stitched and I began falling. I have no memory of my 80-foot fall. My bruised, but miraculously without broken bones or damaged companions recounted my slide, followed by a tumble camera lenses. A miracle? Maybe. Good equipment? Yes!” –Michael Yamashita, Photographer O UR L IMITED L IFETIME W ARRANTY. For over 30 years, we have designed and made the highest quality packs and bags in the world. Lowepro warrants, to the original owner, its products or any part against defect in material or workmanship. Lowepro will, at its discretion, either repair or replace the product free of charge. If the product is no longer available, Lowepro reserves the right to replace it with a similar product of equal value. This warranty excludes claims to any incidental or consequential loss to personal property and does not apply to accidental damage, misuse, mishandling or alteration. Aomori, Japan © Michael Yamashita — www.michaelyamashita.com 6 Comfort About Lowepro Photo gear is heavy. We can’t change that, but the right pack can make it feel lighter. We design our packs so that by simply adjusting weight distribution and balance, you can be comfortable in very uncomfortable situations. Wellplaced compression straps keep the load close to your body and breathable; and highly cushioned materials assure the ultimate in carrying comfort. How 30 pounds of beans could lead to anything technical was test we were satisfied that our pack had outperformed the others, anybody’s guess. When we set out to make our new backpack, we we looked for ways to improve it even more. 7 wanted to make sure it was unequaled in comfort. Our crew took Since we had men and women of all shapes and sizes on the the best backpacks on the market — including one of our own — hikes, we were able to focus on ways to help any body type carry on two separate daylong hikes in the Armstrong Redwoods. We weight more comfortably. We also figured out a better way to adjust loaded each of them with at least 30 pounds of combined camera to a woman’s torso, and we managed to perfect our innovative, equipment, canned beans (to simulate the weight of assorted contoured shoulder strap. Lastly, we learned that no matter what camera equipment) and water. Then we hiked. After each hiker had kind of pack you have, eating too many beans is never a good thing. carried each backpack, we compared notes. Although after the field ▼ The fully adjustable, ergonomic harness is made for comfort — with lumbar support, adjustable CollarCut™ straps, waistbelt, DryFlo™ mesh-covered padding, adjustable sternum, and load-adjustment straps. ▼ –Nicole Mummenhoff, Senior VP Visit us at www.lowepro.com Accessibility Innovation happens when you’re just hanging around. Photographer Florian Wagner likes to put himself and his camera equipment in precarious positions. Over the years, he has challenged us to create products that will withstand his various adventures. Florian brainstormed with our design team to develop the most accessible, comfortable and secure camera gear carrying system out there. The initial result was the modular Street & Field System™, which has now expanded to the SlipLock™ System. Glider © Florian Wagner — www.wagnerphoto.de 8 The Lowepro SlipLock System ® As many options as Yosemite has peaks. A tsetse fly in Botswana. Tiger Woods at Augusta. The Bornstein bar mitzvah in Cleveland. Every job is different. That’s why we created the SlipLock System. The most sophisticated carrying system out there allows you to customize all the components you need for a specific job. You can add or subtract components at will. It’s that simple. Start with a core system, then add whichever accessories you prefer. Use the SlipLock attachment tabs to fasten the extras to your base product. The result? Maximum accessibility of all of your equipment. The Environment What’s the use of making products that last forever, if the subject matter keeps disappearing? About Lowepro We are members of alliances, conservancies, societies and our world in general. Nature inspires us with its beauty and its magnificence, and we are deeply committed to conservation. Because we want to preserve our world for the generations of photographers to come, we try at all times to reduce waste and to reuse and recycle. Seven years ago, Lowepro 9 spearheaded the Spirit Bear Campaign to save the rare species threatened by clear-cut logging. As a result, on April 4, 2001, the government of British Columbia announced the creation of a 240,000-acre Spirit Bear protection area. Spirit Bear © Mike Beedell — www.ocanadaex.com But crucial areas of the bear’s habitat still have not been protected — and could be logged. Valhalla Wilderness Society and Lowepro continue to fight for the preservation of all of this rare bear’s habitat. Lowepro is a proud supporter of: The Conservation Alliance Amazon Watch Lowepro is an active member of the Conservation Alliance, a group of companies in the outdoor industry that provides substantial grants to grassroots environmental initiatives. www.conservationalliance.com Amazon Watch works with indigenous and environmental organizations in the Amazon Basin to defend the environment and to advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the face of large-scale industrial development – oil and gas pipelines, power lines, roads and other mega-projects. www.amazonwatch.org The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy preserves plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need for survival. www.tnc.org The Valhalla Wilderness Society Valhalla Wilderness Society, dedicated to the conservation of wilderness ecosystems, succeeded in creating a major sanctuary for the Spirit Bear. www.vws.org Native Planet Native Planet is dedicated to raising awareness about cultural preservation issues. Working closely with native communities, they produce vivid, online culture/adventure documentaries and promote sustainable development solutions. www.nativeplanet.org Visit us at www.lowepro.com This is for you. The one who gets out there, stalking a boll weevil, waiting days for a lilac to bloom, or spending four months wading through snake-infested thickets. Some of you cross borders, 10 cultures and airport security checkpoints. Others know what it’s like to capture a pensive president aboard Air Force One. Still others are out there hanging off precipices shooting down at clouds, or hanging out at the Johnsons’ wedding taking multiple pictures of the cake. In fact, most of you are soon; no longer reading this, but rather using our bags for what they were intended to do. This brochure is not just about our products. It’s about you. Ted Shred, Lynn Canyon Park, Vancouver, Canada © Nick Didlick — www.didlick.ca somewhere — or will be very “Lynn Canyon. A field-test for my About Lowepro Nick Didlick new DryZone before an extended wilderness rafting photo assignment. I dreamt up some torture tests for water-tightness and asked my buddy, Ted, to come to the river with his wetsuit — he owed me. (Little did he know what I had planned for him!) The test started without gear. I took the dividers out of the pack and threw in some rocks. It floated, so I kept adding rocks. It kept floating. Finally it sank with 75 pounds of rocks. I left it 4' under water for 20 minutes. Everything stayed 100% dry inside. Then the real test: equipment and clothing. Ted got in the water with it — cold water with a strong current from spring run-off . Poor Ted! He was not a happy camper. We had to use diving weights to hold him in place. Ted held the DryZone over his head and dunked 4 or 5 times. The gear did just fine. Ted got extremely cold. Now I guess I owe him big time! ” A senior photojournalist, Nick specializes in digital and editorial assignments, consults with major corporations on digital imaging and teaches digital photography workshops. Back in 1995, he set up the world’s first fully digital newspaper photo department for the Vancouver Sun. Lowepro gear: “everything”. Visit us at www.lowepro.com 11 Madagascar © Frans Lanting — www.lanting.com Adventurer Bustling cities. Exotic jungles. Anywhere a human can go. Frans Lanting “Madagascar. Spent hours today waiting for a chameleon shot. Fortunately, the temperament of chameleons suits me. I am as content watching them as they are watching their surroundings for long periods without moving anything but their eyes, which swivel independently. This feature led to a popular Malagasy proverb: ‘Like the chameleon, a prudent person keeps one eye on the future and the other eye on the past.’” One of the great nature photographers of our time, Frans sees wild creatures as ambassadors for the preservation of ecosystems. His work has appeared in virtually every major magazine — including National Geographic, Life, Audubon, Stern, Figaro, and GEO — and at museums in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, New York and Amsterdam. His book Madagascar: A World Out of Time, focused international attention on the troubled island. Backpacks 14–29 B e ltpacks 30–33 To p lo a d i n g 34–37 13 Backpacks Carrying Equipment Capabilities Super Trekker AW II Pro Trekker AW II Photo Trekker AW II Nature Trekker AW II DryZone 200 r a de er fin LR am e C g S r t eo an m de en t R 5m er or r Vid m at a c d p t 3 r i t o m ll o o u rd a rm orm nal ho mc t Ca R Eq nit Ca Fo F ti k rm io SL & S Ca pac Fo ium ium l S ory ting oo U ss a t e e m t e h eb i f n d d m g g h s A t i m m r r g o e e e g a No Di La M M La PD Fl Li M Co Po 35 Pr • • • • • DryZone 100 14 Road Runner Mini AW • • Lens Trekker 600 AW • Road Runner AW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rover AW II Photo Trekker Classic Trim Trekker • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Micro Trekker 100 • • • • Orion Trekker • • Mini Trekker AW Mini Trekker Classic • • • • • • • n sig m De n te g -o Sys in y n r e ™ rs win Car r on la ve ck Ph ocu ard line pLo Co l l n i r AW Ce Bi Sl Ai Aw Micro Trekker 200 Specialist 85 AW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional backpack for a notebook & camera combination featured on page 45. Additional rolling bags are featured on pages 52–55. Need help selecting a pack? Use the simple chart above to find out what each specific pack is designed to carry. Not that you have to carry only those things. The equipment capabilities noted are just suggestions that can help you decide which pack is right for you. You’ll find a chart like this at the beginning of each section to help you find what you want quickly and get back to your camera. Happy shooting! BL ACK NEW! Super Trekker AW II Our largest photo backpack for photographers who carry substantial loads. This year, Super Trekker AW II went back to the drawing board. The result? A greatlooking, virtually new pack with new, hi-tech materials and lots of extra features. are included with the Super Trekker AW II. Highlights of the Super Trekker AW II & Pro Trekker AW II Position the quick-release Tripod Mount on either side or down the center of the pack. The vertical position balances the weight for difficult terrain. Lowepro’s patented All Weather Cover offers serious protection from weather, sand and dust. Our new, revolutionary YKK zipper allows quick-access and water-resistance. Easily position optional SlipLock add-ons on the Hypalon attachment loops. The most advanced, fullyadjustable technical harness system of any camera backpack including an internal frame, CollarCut straps, sternum strap, load adjustment straps and a contoured, padded waistbelt to distribute the load. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Beltpacks Toploading and Accessory Pouch 15 [Backpacks] DayPack, Lens Pouch Capacity: • 2–3 pro SLRs (including the Nikon® F5), 7–9 lenses up to 800mm, tripod, flash and accessories; or • medium format system, including large 6 x 7 cameras (like the Mamiya® RZ); or • large format field camera with film holders and lenses; or • professional video system Size (Interior): 14.5W x 6.5D x 25.5H in. / 37 x 16.5 x 65 cm Size (Exterior, tripod holder attached): 23.5W x 15D x 27.5H in. / 59.5 x 38 x 70 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D ripstop nylon and 600D Endura™ nylon Adventurer An improved harness system — the most advanced technical harness system of any camera pack — includes an adjustable expedition-quality harness with an internal frame, load adjustment straps, CollarCut™ shoulder straps, quick-adjust waistbelt, and many comfort features. Super Trekker AW II has a fully customizable interior; revolutionary water-resistant, quick-access YKK zippers; three totally redesigned accessories (Trekker DayPack, Trekker Lens Pouch and Trekker Accessory Pouch); a travel cover; rubber handle; and an All Weather Cover™ for protection against extreme weather, dust and sand. A quickaccess Trekker Tripod Mount™ can be positioned down the center of the pack or on either side. Attachment loops are made from the same tough Hypalon® you see in river rafts — they let you position optional SlipLock accessories wherever they’re most convenient: on the front or sides of the backpack, or on the harness or waistbelt. BL ACK NEW! Pro Trekker AW II One of the most innovative, versatile packs ever made for serious outdoor photographers. Pro Trekker AW II was completely redesigned this year with hi-tech materials and dramatic new looks and function. The brand-new, fully adjustable harness system has many ergonomic features: an internal frame, CollarCut™ shoulder straps, quick-adjust waistbelt, load adjustment straps and DryFlo™ mesh padding. The interior is fully customizable for any system. An All Weather Cover™ (for rough weather and dust) and built-in travel cover provide serious protection. The advanced, quick-access YKK zippers are water-resistant. Pro Trekker AW II comes with three newly redesigned accessories (Trekker DayPack, Trekker Lens Pouch and Trekker Accessory Pouch), a travel cover, rubber handle and a quick-access Trekker Tripod Mount™, which can be positioned on the sides or down the center of the pack. Attachment loops are made from the same tough Hypalon® you see in river rafts — they let you position optional SlipLock™ accessories wherever they’re most convenient: on the front or sides of the backpack, or on the harness or waistbelt. 16 Capacity: • 2 large pro SLRs (including the largest professional 35mm or digital SLRs, like the Nikon® F5), and 6–7 lenses up to a 600mm f/4.0; or • medium format system, including large 6 x 7 camera (like the Mamiya® RZ); or • large format field camera with film holders and lenses; or • professional video system (like the Canon® GL1) Size (Interior): 12W x 6D x 20.5H in. / 30.5 x 15 x 52 cm Size (Exterior, tripod holder attached): 21W x 15D x 23.5H in. 53.5 x 38 x 59.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D ripstop nylon and 600D DayPack, Lens Pouch ™ nylon Endura and Accessory Pouch are included with the Pro Trekker AW II. Highlights of the Pro Trekker AW II & Super Trekker AW II Position the quick-release Tripod Mount on either side or down the center of the pack. The vertical position balances the weight for difficult terrain. Lowepro’s patented All Weather Cover offers serious protection from weather, sand and dust. Our new, revolutionary YKK zipper allows quick-access and water-resistance. Easily position optional SlipLock add-ons on the Hypalon attachment loops. The most advanced, fullyadjustable technical harness system of any camera backpack including an internal frame, CollarCut straps, sternum strap, load adjustment straps and a contoured, padded waistbelt to distribute the load. BL ACK Highlights of the Photo Trekker AW II & Nature Trekker AW II Position the quick-release Tripod Mount on either side or down the center of the pack. The vertical position balances the weight for difficult terrain. Lowepro’s patented All Weather Cover offers serious protection from weather, sand and dust. Our new, revolutionary YKK zipper allows quick-access and water-resistance. Easily position optional SlipLock add-ons on the Hypalon attachment loops. Comfort is built into the fully adjustable harness, with CollarCut straps, sternum strap, load adjustment straps and a contoured, padded waistbelt to distribute the load. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Beltpacks Toploading Capacity: • 1–2 large 35mm or digital pro SLRs with lenses attached, plus 5–7 more lenses (up to a 400mm f/2.8); or • medium format system, including large 6 x 7 camera (like the Mamiya® RZ); or • 4 x 5 field camera system Size (Interior): 12W x 6D x 19H in. / 30.5 x 15 x 48.5 cm Size (Exterior, tripod holder attached): 14.5W x 15D x 21.5H in. 37 x 38 x 54.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D ripstop nylon and 600D Endura nylon 17 [Backpacks] A best-selling Trekker AW backpack for outdoor photographers and extreme sports shooters, now completely redesigned with new features, a new appearance and hi-tech materials. This roomy backpack can be customized for a variety of equipment and has the comfort of a sophisticated, fully adjustable harness (upgraded this year) and a quick-adjust waistbelt. An All Weather Cover and revolutionary, water-resistant, quickaccess YKK zippers protect your gear. Photo Trekker AW II includes the newly redesigned Trekker DayPack, a side shoulder strap, rubber handle and quick-access Trekker Tripod Mount, to position down the center or on the sides of the pack. Many attachment loops (made of Hypalon, the tough stuff you see on river rafts) let you add optional SlipLock accessories wherever you want them. Adventurer NEW! Photo Trekker AW II NEW! Nature Trekker AW II BL ACK This hardworking backpack can be customized for many systems. Completely redesigned, the highly popular Nature Trekker AW II looks — and functions — better than ever. The improved, adjustable, ergonomic harness now includes a quick-adjust waistbelt. An All Weather Cover™ and advanced, water-resistant, quick-access YKK zippers protect your gear. Includes a Trekker DayPack, side shoulder strap, rubber handle and a quick-access Tripod Mount™, to position down the center or on the sides of the pack. Attachment loops, made from the tough Hypalon® you see in river rafts, let you position optional SlipLock™ accessories wherever they’re most convenient. Capacity: • large 35mm or digital pro SLR; 4–5 lenses (up to a 400mm f/2.8); flash and accessories; or • compact medium format system (like the Mamiya® 645); or • small field camera system Size (Interior): 11.5W x 6D x 16.75H in. / 29 x 15 x 42.5 cm Size (Exterior): 14.5W x 15D x 19H in. / 37 x 38 x 48.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D ripstop nylon and 600D Endura™ nylon 18 Yosemite National Park, U.S.A. © William Neill — www.williamneill.com William Neill “Yosemite. I come to the river every spring, about this time. I love the sense of sanctuary. Life gets busier and busier. The children are growing — I can’t believe our daughter is five now. Yet this place is always here for me. And then there’s the dogwood. The shape of the branches, graphic and graceful against the water. Photographing nature is so peaceful and reflective. But when I come here, it doesn’t matter whether I make a photograph or not. It’s the spiritual experience.” Author, photographer and winner of both the Ansel Adams Award and the National Parks Service Director’s Award, William’s most recent book is Traces of Time: The Beauty of Change in Nature. He also writes an Outdoor Photographer column. Lowepro gear: Super Trekker AW. Highlights of the Nature Trekker AW II & Photo Trekker AW II Lowepro’s patented All Weather Cover offers serious protection from weather, sand and dust. Our new, revolutionary YKK zipper allows quick-access and water-resistance. Easily position optional SlipLock add-ons on the Hypalon™ attachment loops. Comfort is built into the fully adjustable harness, with CollarCut™ straps, sternum strap, load adjustment straps and a contoured, padded waistbelt to distribute the load. Adventurer Position the quick-release Tripod Mount on either side or down the center of the pack. The vertical position balances the weight for difficult terrain. 19 [Backpacks] Bigeye trevally jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Borneo © Norbert Wu — www.norbertwu.com Beltpacks Toploading Norbert Wu “Off Borneo. Saw something today I’ve never seen before — a large barracuda attacked by a school of jacks. Barracuda hovered around the school for some time, waiting to pick off stragglers. Spotted a likely target and darted into the school. Chased off by angry jacks, nipping and baiting in self-defense. Noticed numerous scars on barracuda — proof of previous attempts to prey on the school. Proof of school’s ability to defend itself.” Norbert has produced fifteen books on marine subjects and an HDTV series, Under the Antarctic Ice. He has earned the Antarctica Service Medal of the United States and a Pew Marine Conservation Fellowship. Lowepro gear: Orion AW, Off Trail 2, Commercial AW, Pro Trekker AW, Omni Trekkers and more. Visit us at www.lowepro.com GRAY BLACK YELLOW BLACK DryZone™ 200 Yet another Lowepro innovation, the revolutionary new DryZone™ 200 is the first soft-sided camera backpack that’s completely waterproof. Even if this backpack falls into the water, your photo and electronic gear is completely protected. With the zipper closed, this unique backpack floats — even fully loaded. The DryZone 200 has three components. At the heart of the DryZone is a waterproof case — think of it as a drysuit for the backpack. The drypod has a hi-tech TIZIP™ zipper that you can close for watertight protection. When you’re away from water, sand or snow, you can fasten an inner zipper and top clip, and leave the TIZIP open for faster, easier access to your equipment. Inside the drypod is a heavy-duty camera compartment, completely customizable for a variety of systems. Wrapping it all up is the backpack, which includes a tuck-away tripod holder, two self-draining outer mesh pockets, generous inner mesh pockets, a drain hole for the pack, an ergonomic, fully adjustable backpack harness, rubber handle and attachment loops for SlipLock™ add-ons on the padded waistbelt and the contoured shoulder straps. 20 The DryZone 200 protects gear in the most difficult situations — travel by canoe, kayak, dugout or dinghy; assignments in the super- Capacity: • Large 35mm or digital pro SLR; 4–5 lenses (up to a 300mm f/2.8, with hood reversed); flash and accessories; or • Compact medium format system (like the Mamiya® 645); or • Small field camera system; or • Professional video system Size (Interior): 12W x 6D x 17H in. / 30.5 x 15 x 43 cm Size (Exterior): 14.5W x 11.5D x 19H in. / 37 x 29 x 48.5 cm Outer fabric (Waterproof Drypod): waterproof plastic-coated nylon Outer fabric (Backpack): water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 2000D ballistic nylon fine, blowing snow of Antarctica; or in the desert or in dust storms. Highlights of the DryZone Series A patented, hi-tech, fully watertight TIZIP EasySeal zipper and sealed seams protect equipment, even during complete immersion. In less extreme conditions, you can fasten the inner zipper and the top clip, and leave the waterproof zipper open for faster access to gear. The fully adjustable, ergonomic harness is made for comfort, with lumbar support; adjustable CollarCut™ straps, waistbelt, DryFlo™ mesh-covered padding and load adjustment straps. (DryZone 200 only) The DryZone 200 has six attachment loops on the waistbelt (and two on the backpack); take your choice of optional SlipLock add-ons. The tuck-away tripod holder keeps your tripod upright for optimum balance. You can arrange the interior of the backpack for a 35mm, digital, medium format or pro video system or a small field camera. GRAY BLACK YELLOW BLACK Adventurer 21 [Backpacks] Like its big brother, the DryZone 100 has three components: a waterproof drypod with a hi-tech patented TIZIP zipper; a heavy-duty camera compartment (customizable for a number of systems); and the backpack which includes a tuckaway tripod holder, self-draining outer mesh pockets, generous inner mesh pockets, drain hole, ergonomic backpack harness with contoured shoulder straps, a sternum strap, and a rubber handle. There are attachment loops for SlipLock add-ons on the shoulder straps. Capacity: • 1 SLR and 4–6 lenses (80–200mm f/2.8); or • compact medium format system Size (Interior): 11W x 5.5D x 15H in. / 28 x 14 x 38 cm Size (Exterior): 12.5W x 8D x 17.5H in. 32 x 20.5 x 44.5 cm Outer fabric (Waterproof Drypod): waterproof plastic-coated nylon Outer fabric (Backpack): water-resistant 600D TXP and 2000D ballistic nylon Beltpacks Toploading DryZone 100 is a brand-new, smaller version of our innovative and highly popular DZ 200, the first completely waterproof, soft-sided camera backpack. David Callicott © Ace Kvale — www.acekvale.com NEW! DryZone 100 Ace Kvale “Canyonlands. What a place! Perhaps my favorite corner of the world! Beauty, passion, extremes of climate, limits of strength and endurance. I wanted to show a climber small, even insignificant against the purity of rock of form. It’s such a pleasure to experience the desert, the sheer physical difficulty of climbing there, the focus and concentration. To work with great athletes in their element. Then to put the camera away and climb for myself, to push my own limits — that’s living!” Approved Copy Due in Adventure photographer Ace Kvale recently returned from his Electronic form 12/26training for his fourteenth Himalayan expedition. He is- currently black belt in karate. His work appears in National Geographic, Adventure, Men’s Journal, Outside and more. Lowepro gear: S&F System, Pro Trekker AW, Topload Zoom. N/C Visit us at www.lowepro.com BL ACK Road Runner AW (Patented) The first rolling backpack with the harness opposite the handle (patented), so the rolling frame doesn’t dig into you, the harness doesn’t drag on the ground and the switch from carrying to rolling is easy. The expedition-quality backpack harness has an internal frame, ergonomic waistbelt and removable CollarCut™ harness (adjustable for torso length). Includes a removable DayPack; a removable, All Weather Cover™ (which can be used while rolling or backpacking); Tripod Mount™ ; and integrated travel cover for harness and waistbelt. Customize the removable insert for your gear or remove it to use the backpack as a rolling travel bag. Attachment loops take optional SlipLock™ add-ons. Capacity: • 35mm pro SLR system with 6–7 lenses (up to 600mm f/4); or • large format field camera; or • medium format system; or • pro video systems and tripod; plus clothing and extras in the daypack Insert size (Interior): 13W x 6D x 20.5H in. / 33 x 15 x 52 cm Size (Exterior): 14W x 12D x 23H in. / 35.5 x 30.5 x 58 cm Daypack size (Interior): 12W x 3D x 18H in. / x 7.5 x 45.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D ripstop nylon and 2000D ballistic nylon 22 Carry the roomy daypack separately or fasten it to the Road Runner AW. Optional PC Runner notebook add-on available on page 93. Highlights of the Road Runner AW Customize the removable insert for many different camera systems. The flip-up stand on the backpack makes equipment easy to access. The All Weather Cover works whether you’re rolling or backpacking. The tried-and-true Lowepro-designed wheel-and-handle system is tough, with high bumper guards for protection and a wide wheelbase for stability. The Tripod Mount carries your tripod upright for better balance. The ergonomically designed backpack harness has all the comfort of our regular backpack harnesses. An integrated travel cover protects the backpack for snagfree traveling. BLACK OLIVE Road Runner Mini AW (Patented) 23 [Backpacks] Capacity: • large 35mm or digital pro SLR; 4–5 lenses (up to a 400mm f/2.8); flash and accessories; or • compact medium format system (like the Mamiya® 645); or • small field camera system; or • professional video system Size (Interior): 12W x 6D X 17.5H in. / 30.5 x 15 x 44.5 cm Size (Exterior): 14W x 12D x 20H in. /37 x 34.5 x 51 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D ripstop nylon and 2000D ballistic nylon Adventurer Our second reinvented rolling backpack with the harness opposite the wheel-and-handle system (worldwide patent) for unsurpassed comfort. Substantially lighter than the Road Runner AW, this handy traveler has an expedition-quality, internal-frame backpack harness with a removable ergonomic waistbelt; removable, fully adjustable CollarCut shoulder straps; and DryFlo™ meshlined padding. Construction is tough, with screws, not rivets. Organize the interior for your system or remove the insert and use the Road Runner Mini AW as luggage. Generous pockets store personal extras. Includes a Tripod Mount, All Weather Cover (for rolling and backpacking), and a built-in travel cover for the waistbelt and harness. Attachment loops take SlipLock add-ons. Beltpacks Toploading Optional PC Runner notebook add-on available on page 93. Highlights of the Road Runner Mini AW The removable insert can be arranged for many camera systems, including camcorders. This is one tough backpack, from the internal frame to the Lowepro-designed, extra-tough wheeland-handle system. The quick-release Tripod Mount carries your tripod upright. The All Weather Cover works whether you’re rolling or backpacking. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Lens Trekker 600 AW BLACK GRAY If you carry a big lens or a large professional video camera in the backcountry, this is the backpack for you. Lens Trekker 600 AW is the safe way to stow your big lens (up to 600mm) with a camera body attached and a tripod (in the Trekker Tripod Mount™). This year, it’s better than ever, with a fully adjustable, built-in backpack harness that includes a padded back pad with lumbar support, Lowepro’s comfy padded CollarCut™ straps and a padded waistbelt. Attachment loops on the shoulder straps take optional SlipLock™ add-ons. Comes with an All Weather Cover™, lens stabilizer and lens collar. Capacity: • large pro SLR with lenses from 300mm f/2.8 to 600mm f/4 (attached) or up to 800mm (without body attached), plus lens hood and tripod collar; or • pro SLR with 2 shorter lenses and accessories; or • pro video camera like Canon® XL1 Size (Interior): 8.5Wx8.5D x20.5H in. / 21.5 x 21.5 x 52 cm Size (Exterior): 11W x 12.5D x 22H in. / 28 x 32 x 56 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon 24 Highlights of the Lens Trekker 600 AW Keep your expensive lens safe with the patented All Weather Cover. The Lens Trekker 600 AW is an easy-to-carry backpack with a Tripod Mount to carry your tripod upright for better balance. A lens stabilizer helps protect long lenses — up to the 600mm shown here. An adjustable collar holds the camera and lens securely in place. BLACK GRAY BLACK KHAKI NEW! Rover AW II Our popular, two-compartment backpack now comes with an adjustable, padded, built-in backpack harness that includes CollarCut shoulder straps, a sternum strap, waistbelt, and load-adjustment straps. There are attachment loops for optional SlipLock add-ons on the harness and waistbelt. Stow camera gear in the bottom compartment. Extras like outerwear and lunch can go in the top compartment, or remove the padded camera insert and use Rover AW II as a traditional backpack. The center divider folds away to create a single compartment. A bungee cord web compresses the backpack for stability and provides additional storage. The All Weather Cover gives your gear extra protection from rain, snow and sand. Includes a pull-out tripod holder and mesh side pockets. The Rover’s unique tripod holder positions a tripod for optimum stability and balance on narrow trails and difficult terrain. Capacity: large pro SLR with 80–200mm f/2.8 lens attached, additional lenses and accessories Top compartment size (Interior): 11W x 5.5D x 11H in. 28 x 14 x 28 cm Bottom compartment size (Interior): 11W x 5.5D x 10H in. 28 x 14 x 25.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon FOREST GREEN BLACK Photo Trekker Classic Adventurer Our original lightweight photo backpack, enhanced over the years with suggestions from many professional photographers. The ergonomic harness, which can be tucked away for travel, has CollarCut straps, a sternum strap, padded waistbelt and foam backpad on the lumbar support. There’s a customizable interior, multiple pockets, detachable shoulder strap, handgrip and bottom straps for a jacket or light tripod. Capacity: • pro SLR and 5–7 lenses (including a 400mm f/2.8 lens); or • a medium format system; or • a 4 x 5 field camera system Size (Interior): 13W x 6D x 18H in. / 33 x 15 x 45.5 cm Size (Exterior): 14W x 13D x 20H in. / 35.5 x 33 x 51 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP 25 BLACK A versatile, convertible backpack/shoulder bag with an adjustable, padded harness that tucks into its own compartment. This award-winning design has padded, reinforced dividers to accommodate a variety of camera systems. To create a large single compartment, simply remove the divider at the base of the main compartment. Two front straps hold a compact tripod or light jacket. The NoDrop Pocket™ helps you change film and filters on the go. A unique padded drawer with DualZip™ Capacity: • SLR, 4–5 lenses and large pro flash; or • a medium format system; or • 4 x 5 field camera system Top compartment size (Interior): 12.5W x 5.5D x 8.5H in. / 32 x 14 x 21.5 cm Drawer size (Interior): 12W x 4.5D x 3.5H in. 30.5 x 11.5 x 9 cm Size (Exterior): 14W x 8D x 13.5H in. 35.5 x 20.5 x 34.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D Endura™ nylon handle stores multiple lenses, a long zoom or a pro flash. You can use the NoDrop Pocket as a tray for changing lenses and film on the go. A padded harness adjusts for different torso sizes, with DryFlo™ mesh pads for comfort. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Beltpacks Toploading Trim Trekker [Backpacks] BL ACK FOREST GREEN BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK Mini Trekker AW Our ever-popular Mini Trekker has been upgraded to include an All Weather Cover™. This lightweight, compact backpack holds a surprising amount of gear in a small space. There’s a quick-release integrated tripod holder, attachment loops for optional SlipLock™ accessories, compression straps and lots of pockets — including a large front pocket with a weather flap and quick-access front pocket. The ergonomic harness features wide, padded shoulder straps and a sternum strap. Capacity: SLR with attached 80–200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes), additional body, 4–5 more lenses Size (Interior): 11W x 5D x 14.5H in. 28 x 12.5 x 37 cm Size (Exterior): 12W x 12.5D x 16H in. 30.5 x 32 x 40.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop 26 Highlights of the Mini Trekker Series Compression straps keep SlipLock addons snug and secure. The Tripod Mount is upright for optimum balance. The backpack harness system has excellent lumbar support, wide shoulder straps and a DryFlo™ mesh lining to keep you cool. BL ACK Mini Trekker Classic There’s a reason we call this a classic — the Mini Trekker Classic has sailed through the test of time and terrain. A favorite of amateurs and pros alike, the Mini Trekker Classic stands up well to heavy use in the field and still looks good. This go-everywhere light backpack has a flexible interior and comfortable, carry-all-day harness. Attachment loops take optional SlipLock add-ons. Capacity: SLR with attached 80–200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes), additional body, 4–5 more lenses Size (Interior): 11W x 5D x 14.5H in. / 28 x 12.5 x 37 cm Size (Exterior): 12W x 12.5D x 16H in. / ß30.5 x 32 x 40.5 cm Outer fabric: 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK RED BLACK Micro Trekker 200 This light, compact and functional camera backpack has a large front pocket with internal organizer pockets, expandable side pockets, laminated mesh pockets, wide shoulder straps, sternum strap, a removable waistbelt and two attachment loops for optional SlipLock add-ons. Removable bottom straps take a small tripod or a windbreaker. Adventurer Capacity: SLR with attached 80–200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes) plus 3 more lenses or an additional body or a flash Size (Interior): 10.5W x 5D x 12.5H in. 26.5 x 12.5 x 32 cm Size (Exterior): 11W x 8.5D x 14H in. 28 x 21.5 x 35.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop 27 [Backpacks] Highlights of the Micro Trekker Series Beltpacks Toploading All this in two easy-to-carry sizes: SlipLock loops for up to two optional pouches, large outer pocket, adjustable harness. BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK RED BLACK Micro Trekker 100 The most compact Trekker backpack has a large front organizer pocket, customizable interior, weather flap, laminated mesh pockets, a removable waistbelt and SlipLock attachment loops to expand your carrying capacity. Capacity: SLR plus 2–3 extra lenses or a flash or an additional body Size (Interior): 8.5W x 4.5D x 10.5H in. 21.5 x 11.5 x 26.5 cm Size (Exterior): 10.5W x 8D x 11.5H in. 26.5 x 20.5 x 29 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop Visit us at www.lowepro.com FOREST GREEN BLACK BLACK GRAY RED BLACK Orion Trekker This two-compartment backpack is great for 35mm or camcorder equipment plus clothing, water and snacks. Ideal for day hikes, the Orion Trekker has a padded harness with sternum strap and meshcovered backpad for all-day comfort. The camera compartment has the protection of high-density, closed-cell foam padding and compression straps to keep everything stable and secure. Capacity: SLR with attached zoom, 2–3 more lenses, flash or compact binoculars plus accessories. Top compartment size (Interior): 12W x 6.5D x 10.5H in. 30.5 x 16.5 x 26.5 cm Bottom compartment size (Interior): 12W x 6.5D x 5.75H in. 30.5 x 16.5 x 14.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop 28 Humpback whale, Antarctica © Rod Planck — www.rodplanck.com Rod Planck “Cierva Cove, Antarctica. Unforgettable day. Saw a flipper in the distance — two humpback whales. Captain killed the engine and let the boat drift. Whales just hung around at first, then started to play as the people on board cheered. One rubbed its back against the ship — was it playing with us? Made images from a very different perspective, looking down! My appreciation of whale intelligence grows with each new experience.” Naturalist and photographer Rod Planck leads photo workshops and tours. He just completed his seventh trip to Antarctica. His work appears in Outdoor Photographer, Sierra, Audubon, Natural History, National Wildlife and in his self-published book, Nature’s Places. Lowepro gear: Pro Trekker AW and Rovers. BLACK GRAY NEW! Specialist 85 AW An ergonomic shoulder bag/beltpack for photographers who need instant access to a large pro SLR with attached lens. This hardworking bag has a fully customizable interior, mesh pockets, NoDrop Pocket™ for film and filter changes, an All Weather Cover™, metal D-rings and a reverse-open lid for fast access. Comes with a padded shoulder strap — and this year, a new built-in waistbelt for stability and carrying comfort. For more support, use the Tri-Glide™ attachment to add an optional S&F Shoulder Harness or S&F Vest Harness. Capacity: 1–2 large pro SLR bodies (including Nikon® F5) 3–5 lenses, including 80–200mm f/2.8 (attached) Size (Interior): 11W x 6.5D x 12H in. / 28 x 16.5 x 30.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon Adventurer 29 [Backpacks] Beltpacks Toploading Highlights of the Specialist 85 AW Build your own system. Here, an S&F Deluxe Waistbelt teams up with a Film Organizer, Film Drop and Specialist (on its shoulder strap). The reverse-open lid provides easy access in tight spots. Serious protection from the elements: the All Weather Cover. Cinch straps provide stability for your load. The backpad has comfy DryFlo™ and a padded waistbelt. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Beltpacks Carrying Equipment Capabilities Orion AW r a de er fin LR am e C S r t ng eo de en Ra mm er or r Vid m 5 at at c d p t 3 r i t o m ll o o u rd a rm orm nal ho mc t Ca R Eq nit Ca Fo F ti k rm io SL & S Ca pac Fo ium ium l S ory ting oo U ss a t e e m t e h eb i f n d d m g g h s A t i m m r r g o e e e g a No Di La M M La PD Fl Li M Co Po 35 Pr • • • • • • Orion Orion Mini Off Road • Off Trail 2 Off Trail 1 30 Sideline Shooter Photo Runner • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni rr s e n ™ r i r a n C o la ve ck -w Ph ocu ard line pLo Co l l n i r AW Bi Ce Sl Ai Aw • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional beltpacks for digital equipment listed on pages 76–81 Sepp Berlinger (Austria) © Florian Wagner — www.wagnerphoto.de Florian Wagner “Canadian Rockies assignment. Thought about this shot all the way from Europe and knew exactly what I wanted. Worked out just as planned. Spotted a lip of snow — a mini ski jump — and had the pilot drop us off. Watched through the finder while Sepp took a few trial jumps. Not enough drama. Told him to pull out his best move and turn in the air. Yeah! Brought the heli closer by radio and shot Sepp 10' in the air, nose to nose with the heli — fantastic!” Florian is a photojournalist who loves adventure: traveling to Kazakhstan to photograph hunting with eagles or crossing the Alps by mountain bike. His work appears in Porsche magazine, Stern, Geo, Fit for Fun and Maxim. Lowepro favorite: Orion AW. BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK Orion AW This award-winning, convertible beltpack/backpack sets the standard for serious trekking photography. A regular on Everest and the winner of the Industrial Design Excellence Award (IDEA), the Orion AW is a legend around the world. Designed for heavy professional use, the Orion AW includes an All Weather Cover™ to protect against rough weather and dust; a tripod attachment system; a fully customizable interior; a reverse-open lid for fast access; a removable, padded, contoured shoulder strap; and a detachable daypack. While using as a beltpack you can swing the Orion AW around for instant access to gear. A DryFlo™ meshcovered lumbar pad and compression straps provide comfort for heavy loads. Adventurer Capacity: large pro SLR with 80–200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes, not attached), 3–4 additional lenses, flash, compact binoculars and accessories Daypack size (Interior): 12.5W x 6.5D x 11.25H in. 32 x 16.5 x 29 cm Beltpack size (Interior): 12.5W x 7D x 9H in. / 32 x 18 x 23 cm Daypack & Beltpack combined size (Exterior): 14.5W x 9.5D x 21.25H in. / 37 x 24 x 54 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop 31 Backpacks Highlights of the Orion AW [Beltpacks] An All Weather Cover shelters your gear from the worst weather. An ergonomic shoulder harness and foam-padded lumbar pad distribute the load evenly for day-long carrying comfort. Toploading BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK Orion A streamlined beltpack hugs your body for comfort, stability and freedom to move. Carry the Orion with or without the removable shoulder strap. The ergonomic design includes many features to keep you comfortable and stabilize your load on uneven trails. There’s a fully customizable interior, lots of pockets (including mesh side pockets) and reverseopen lid for fast and easy access to gear. Capacity: SLR, 3–4 lenses, flash and accessories; or compact camcorder system Size (Interior): 11.5W x 6D x 6.5H in. / 29 x 15 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop Highlights of the Orion Series A reverse-open lid helps you access equipment in tight spaces. When the going gets tough, BatWing™ compression straps keep everything secure. Visit us at www.lowepro.com BL ACK Orion Mini FOREST GREEN BLACK RED BLACK ROYAL BLUE BLACK A compact beltpack that’s perfect for day trips. The Orion Mini has an ergonomic lumbar pad and BatWing™ compression straps for comfort and stability on rough ground; excellent protection against impact and vibration; a customizable interior; mesh side pockets; a front zip pocket; and reverse-open lid. Highlights of the Orion Series are listed on page 31. Capacity: SLR and 1–2 lenses, or compact camcorder Size (Interior): 7.5W x 5D x 6H in. 19 x 12.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop 32 BL ACK Off Road It’s versatile, convertible and modular — this beltpack/shoulder bag comes with two removable SlipLock™ cases. You can add or subtract lenses, water bottles or optional SlipLock add-ons. The adjustable, curved shoulder strap adds support. Includes a DryFlo™ mesh lumbar pad, laminated mesh pockets, compression straps and a NoDrop Pocket™ for film and filter changes. Add a SlipLock pouch and stabilize Capacity: SLR with attached lens, 3–4 lenses or 1–2 lenses and water bottle, flash, accessories Main compartment size (Interior): 8W x 4.5D x 8H in. / 20.5 x 11.5 x 20.5 cm Lens case size (Interior): 3.25D x 7.75H in. 8.5 x 19.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop it with the built-in compression straps. BL ACK Off Trail 2 A versatile beltpack for a pro SLR, with inner and outer mesh pockets and a DryFlo mesh lumbar pad. Use one or both detachable lens cases, or substitute your favorite SlipLock add-ons. A DryFlo mesh backpad wicks away moisture for all-day comfort. Capacity: pro SLR (including a Nikon® F5) with 80–200mm f/2.8 lens attached (most makes), 2–3 more lenses and accessories Main compartment size (Interior): 7.25W x 6D x 11.25H in. 18.5 x 15 x 28.5 cm Lens case size (Interior): 3.5D x 8.5H in. / 9 x 21.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK Off Trail 1 A compact beltpack for hiking, biking or traveling. Features include an OverLap Zipper™, BatWing compression straps and internal camera slings to customize the Off Trail 1 for your camera. Adventurer Removable lens cases Capacity: SLR with attached lens, 2 more lenses, film and accessories Main compartment size (Interior): 6W x 4.5D x 7H in. / 15 x 11.5 x 18 cm Lens case size (Interior): 3.25D x 5.5H in. / 8.5 x 14 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop let you carry just what you need. 33 BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK Backpacks Sideline Shooter [Beltpacks] A slim-profile, high-performance beltpack that lets you grab film and equipment, in seconds, through a quick-access top zip — without opening the main zipper. Ideal for photojournalists, sports shooters and nature photographers, this pro-quality beltpack stows cameras or video gear or film. Adjustable, padded dividers keep film and equipment organized; the padded mesh backpad and BatWing compression straps keep everything snug. Toploading Capacity: SLR camera body with 2–3 lenses, flash and accessories; or up to 50 film rolls; or compact Sony® Video 8W camcorder Size (Interior): 12W x 5D x 6H in. 30.5 x 12.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop Grab film and equipment through a quick-access top zip. BL ACK Photo Runner RED BLACK ROYAL BLUE BLACK This compact, convertible shoulder bag/beltpack provides great freedom of movement for runners, hikers and cyclists. Carry it your way: there’s a hide-away waistbelt and removable padded, contoured shoulder strap. BatWing compression straps stabilize your load and vertical compression straps hold a jacket or small tripod. There’s a front zip pocket and — for fast access — a DualZip™ Top handle. BatWing compression Capacity: SLR with 2 compact zoom lenses; or small medium format rangefinder system; or video camcorder Size (Interior): 11W x 4.5D x 7H in. 28 x 11.5 x 18 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop straps secure your gear for active photography. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Toploading Highlights of the Toploader AW Series Use a Toploader on its shoulder strap or the S&F Waistbelt, Chest Harness; or combine it with other SlipLock™ gear. Toploader attachment Extreme weather calls for When you’re traveling light, simply loops take optional the serious protection slide an S&F Deluxe Waistbelt or SlipLock add-ons for of the patented All your own belt through the extra gear. Weather Cover™. Toploader’s back belt slot. 34 Kennan & Karen Ward Brown bear, Alaska © Kennan Ward — www.kennanward.com “Kennan, SE Alaska. My favorite place. Shooting up here in Alaska is more like a holiday than work. Peaceful and contemplative. I saw many brown bears this morning, spread out and feeding calmly — almost like dairy cows — on emerging salt grasses just above the high tide line. The grasses are unusually high in protein right now and an excellent diet for youngsters. Bears are a lot like people — some remind me of close friends.” Wildlife photographersvideographers Kennan and Karen Ward are currently working on a TV series, Wild by Nature. Their recent book, The Last Wilderness, helped keep oil drilling out of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Lowepro gear: Commercial AW DV, DryZone 200, Orion AW, Stealth Reporter AWs — well, almost everything. BLACK GRAY Toploader 75 AW Capacity: large pro SLR (including Nikon® F5) with attached 80–200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes) and hood (reversed) Size (Interior): 7W x 6D x 12.5H in. 18 x 15 x 32 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon Adventurer A pro-quality holster bag that’s a shoulder bag, chest pack or — with an optional S&F Deluxe Waistbelt — a beltpack. Great for sports, nature photography and travel, with hands-free movement and instant access to gear through the reverse-open lid. Includes a DryFlo™ mesh-covered backpad, All Weather Cover, Chest Harness, and attachment loops for SlipLock Pouches, Lens Cases and other SlipLock add-ons. 35 Backpacks Beltpacks Yellowstone National Park © Daniel J. Cox — www.naturalexposures.com [Toploading] Daniel J. Cox “Yellowstone. Working on the elk book in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Elk are everywhere. No hunting, and lots of tourists in the summer make these elk relatively easy to approach. They’re unafraid. Just being elk, living their normal lives. This is the type of documentary photography I like best. One species, long term. It’s great to go unnoticed. Most important is the well-being of the animal and thankfully my subject shows no concern. The steam, the large bull and the contour of the river. What a scene!” Daniel recently shot his first National Geographic cover story on the snowy owl. Other publications include Sierra and seven of his own books. Lowepro gear: Super Trekker AW, Commercial AW. Visit us at www.lowepro.com BLACK GRAY Toploader 70 AW A slightly smaller holster bag made for travel and active sports, with an All Weather Cover™ to see you through the toughest conditions. Carry it on the Chest Harness (included), on the shoulder strap — or add an optional S&F Deluxe Waistbelt and use it as a beltpack. Includes a reverse-open lid and attachment loops for optional SlipLock™ add-ons and Cinch Straps. Highlights of the Toploader AW Series are listed on page 34. Capacity: SLR with attached 80–200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes) and lens hood (reversed) Size (Interior): 6.5W x 6D x 10H in. 16.5 x 15 x 25.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon 36 Lion, Serengeti © Tom Mangelsen — www.mangelsen.com Tom Mangelsen “Serengeti. Heard there was a leopard in the wooded area but no luck. Instead, surprised a pair of lions. The male had so much character, sleeping but alert — and definitely weathered. Scarred face, half his tail missing — recent wounds. Even though he roused himself and mated with the female every 15 minutes or so, it’s obvious he won’t be able to compete with the younger males much longer. Such a contrast between the battered warrior and the delicate flowers.” Tom has been recognized as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, NANPA’s Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year and the BBC’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He is a co-founder of The Cougar Fund. Lowepro gear: Super Trekker AW, Pro Trekker AW, Photo Trekker AW, etc. BLACK GRAY Toploader 65 AW Capacity: SLR with attached small-to-medium zoom lens and accessories Size (Interior): 6.5W x 6D x 8H in. 16.5 x 15 x 20 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon Adventurer This compact Toploader has closed-cell foam protection, plus an All Weather Cover. A generous front pocket organizes the small stuff and simplifies film and filter changes. A belt slot lets you slide the bag onto your belt. Optional Chest Harness and Cinch Straps are available. Highlights of the Toploader AW Series are listed on page 34. 37 Optional Topload Zoom Chest Harness is featured on page 93. Backpacks Beltpacks Alex Lowe on Ice Nine, Alberta, Canada © 1999 Cameron Lawson — www.cameronlawson.com [Toploading] Cameron Lawson “Banff, March 1999. Ice Nine with Alex. Sun shining through translucent ice curtain – beautiful. Warm temperatures weakened the ice, kept us alert; an adjacent sheet of ice snapped off recently. Tons of ice blocks scattered around. Would Ice Nine collapse? We were at the mercy of time and rising mercury. No visible fractures . . . Alex grabbed ice tools and delicately soloed halfway up sparkling curtain of ice. Ice felt solid, so Alex continued. Great working with Alex . . . positive and inspiring.” This is Cameron's favorite image of the late Alex Lowe, who died seven months later in an avalanche in Tibet. Cameron’s images appear in National Geographic, Adventure, Smithsonian and Outside, and won an award at the 2002 Banff Film Festival Photo Competition. Lowepro gear: Topload Zooms, Orion AW. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Morgan Knabbe, Sydney Olympics © Bernard Brault — www.bernardbrault.com Bernard Brault “Sydney Olympics, 2000. The Olympics again. My dream come true every time. So many athletes from home. I hope it will be like Lillehammer, a record number of medals. Australia is strong in swimming and everything is unbelievably competitive! Morgan Knabbe was in the 200 metre breaststroke semifinal. What a race! When the swimmers came down to the finish, the crowd was so loud I thought the rafters would collapse. Canadians cheering themselves hoarse and waving flags. Morgan was very fast, Photojournalist Sometimes sudden. Sometimes dangerous. Always a challenge. Are you ready? always a competitor. Right to the end, it seemed he would qualify. Then I saw his face in the 600mm lens. A hard photograph to take, that one. Rows of photographers were trying to grab the shot with the Olympic rings but I couldn’t take my eyes off Morgan.” Bernard, a long-time photographer for Montréal’s La Presse, has won hundreds of international photographic prizes. Lowepro gear: S&F Deluxe Waistbelt, Film Drop AW and Lens Cases, Stealth Reporters. Mod u l a r B e lt & H a r n e ss 40–43 Notebook & Camera Combos 44–45 Shoulder Bags 46–49 39 Modular Belt & Harness Putting Your Street and Field System Together ™ Lowepro’s original and most comprehensive modular carrying system makes all kinds of sense. You choose the system you need — and change it as often as you want. Whether you’re an outdoor photographer, a wedding photographer or a photojournalist, you can build a personal system to fit your needs. 40 The SlipLock™ System Many different bags and packs are compatible with SlipLock add-ons (a wide variety of pouches). A reinforced attachment tab slides into any SlipLock loop and fastens securely. Attach SlipLock add-ons to your own belt or other SlipLock base products. Look for the “SlipLock System” logo throughout this brochure. The Tri-Glide™ Attachment This heavy-duty webbing system connects an S&F Shoulder Harness or Vest Harness to a Deluxe Waistbelt and larger bags and packs. Cinch Straps Used to keep S&F components close to the body for stability and freedom of movement. Waistbelt Slot To use with a Deluxe Waistbelt on some of our larger bags. Build Your System Begin with a core attachment system: an S&F Light Belt, a Deluxe Waistbelt with a Shoulder Harness or Vest Harness, or even your own belt. Then add the SlipLock accessory pouches, packs or shoulder bags as needed. Here are some examples: The Works. Choose an S&F Utility Case, Film Drop AW, Lens Case 3, Pouches 10, 20 and 50. Carry them on an S&F Deluxe Waistbelt with a Shoulder Harness. Rapid Access. Start with an S&F Deluxe Waistbelt with a Vest Harness. Add the Film Drop AW, Film Organizer AW and Lens Case 2. Photojournalist Go light. Simply fasten one or more SlipLock add-ons to an S&F Light Belt or your own belt. Go Trekking. Use the S&F Deluxe Waistbelt with a Shoulder Harness to support a Specialist 85 AW and Bottle Bag. BLACK GRAY [Modular Belt & Harness] S&F Shoulder Harness Capacity: up to 4 SlipLock add-ons, depending on size Size: S/M, L, XL GRAY S&F Vest Harness Add this to the S&F Deluxe Waistbelt to provide maximum carrying capacity for SlipLock add-ons and support for larger equipment cases. Made with extrawide padded shoulders and breathable mesh for comfort, the S&F Vest Harness has ten attachment loops plus inner mesh pockets. (Must be used with the S&F Deluxe Waistbelt, sold separately.) Size: one size fits most Visit us at www.lowepro.com Notebook & Camera Combos Shoulder Bags Use with the S&F Deluxe Waistbelt to carry SlipLock components and support larger cases. With shockabsorbing DryFlo™ mesh-covered padding, CollarCut™ shoulder straps and adjustable sternum strap, the S&F Shoulder Harness gives extra support for heavy loads. (Must be used with the Deluxe Waistbelt.) BLACK 41 BLACK GRAY S&F Deluxe Waistbelt As the foundation for a larger Street and Field™ system, the Deluxe Waistbelt carries SlipLock™ components and fits the slot on many large bags and packs. Lets you carry a substantial weight comfortably. Capacity: 3–8 SlipLock pouches and cases, depending on size (For extra capacity and carrying comfort, add optional Shoulder Harness or Vest Harness.) Size 9 (small): waist 24–28 in. / 61–71 cm Size 11 (medium): waist 28–34 in. / 71–86.5 cm Size 13 (large): waist 34–42 in. / 86.5–106.5 cm Size 15 (extra large): waist 42–48 in. / 106.5–122 cm 42 Myanmar © Nevada Wier — www.nevadawier.com Nevada Wier “Kengtung, Myanmar. Started before dawn this morning, driving to a village in the eastern tribal areas. Light fog, with a promise of a beautiful day. Just as it was getting light, I spotted farmers burning rice stalks and people winnowing wheat by the fire. Figures very shadowy — almost eerie — silhouetted against the flames. Exposed for the fire — and waited for the right moment. After almost 20 years of visits, I’m still in awe of the landscape and people — always finding something novel to photograph.” Nevada travels the world’s remotest areas, creating images for Geo, National Geographic, Islands, and Outdoor Photographer. A regular on Canon Photo Safaris, she’s published two books and teaches at Santa Fe Workshops. Lowepro favorite: Specialist 85 AW. BLACK GRAY Photojournalist S&F Light Belt The Light Belt has attachment loops to hold SlipLock add-ons. Made for light to moderate loads, the S&F Light Belt has a DryFlo™ padded lining and an adjustable quick-release buckle. (The Light Belt is not compatible with products that use the S&F Shoulder Harness or Vest Harness.) Capacity: 3–6 SlipLock cases, depending on size Size 9 (small): waist 28–40 in. / 71–101.5 cm Size 11 (large): waist 32–46 in. / 81.5–117 cm 43 [Modular Belt & Harness] Notebook & Camera Combos Shoulder Bags Hawaii © Robert Beck — shoot802@aol.com Robert Beck “The Ironman media center, Hawaii. BIG surprise. Came here for my stock agency and found out Sports Illustrated hired me. My first SI gig! Suddenly I’ve got a Jeep, a driver and space in the media helicopter. The pilot saved the best seat for me ... Chased some poor guy out of the hot seat to give “the Sports Illustrated photographer” the best look. Swim start a real water polo scrum. Framed it on the diagonal and blasted away. Film’s on the way to New York. Time to surf!” Robert’s Ironman photo was named one of Life’s Best Pictures of the Decade. Last year, he shot his first World Series for Sports Illustrated and earned a cover shot. Lowepro gear: Sideline Shooter, Film Drop AW. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Notebook & Camera Combos Toploading Carrying Equipment Capabilities Stealth AW II Stealth Reporter 650 AW r a de er fin LR am e C g S r t eo an m de en t R 5m er or r Vid m at a c d p t 3 r i t o m ll o o u rd a rm orm nal ho mc t Ca R Eq nit Ca Fo F ti rm io ok SL & S Ca pac Fo ium ium l S ory ting U ss a bo t e e m t e h e i f n d d m g g h s A t i m m r r g o e e e No Di La M M La PD Fla Lig M Co Po 35 Pr • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni rr s e n ™ r i r a n C o la ck ove -w Ph ocu ard line pLo C l l n i r Aw Bi Ce AW Sl Ai • • • • • • • • Kevin T. Gilbert 44 Combat Mission, California © Kevin T. Gilbert — kevin@bluepixel.net “California, 2001. War is hell! Helicopters and jets screaming in day after day, soldiers all around firing rifles — nowhere to hide in the desert. High-risk missions with Navy SEALs, Green Berets and SWAT teams, hanging out of helicopters, disabling tanks, rescuing downed pilots and hostages. Easy to get killed. Is the perfect shot worth dying for? Don’t know how war photographers do it — admire their guts. Luckily no live ammunition in reality TV.” After a distinguished career in photojournalism (He was a 5-term president of the White House News Photographers’ Association), Kevin founded Blue Pixel, which helped develop the Nikon Digital School and is the official photo team — digital, of course — of Eco-Challenge. Lowepro gear: DryZone 200 (“my best bag ever”), Sideline Shooter, Pro Roller. By Special Request: The Stealth AW II Kevin T. Gilbert, past president of the White House News Photographers’ Association, asked Lowepro to make a bag to meet the needs of digital photojournalists. His input helped us design the Stealth AW Backpack. Now a favorite of professional photographers as well as photojournalists, the Stealth AW backpack is small enough for the cramped spaces of Air Force One, roomy enough for everything you need to catch the action. Attractive enough for black-tie galas. Torture tested by international photojournalists, the Stealth AW Backpack has proven its worth in the real world. Stealth AW II The original Stealth — a premium backpack for on-the-go digital photojournalists and sports photographers is now sized to fit the Apple® G4 notebook. Beneath the discreet exterior, there’s room (and protection) for a notebook, digital camera system, overnight essentials and a small virtual office. And with all the pockets on the backpack and the notebook case, it’s easy to stay organized. You can adjust the removable, padded notebook case for left or right access — or use the case separately on its own shoulder strap. The Stealth AW II has an adjustable backpack harness; sternum strap and back pad with DryFlo™ mesh; and an All Weather Cover™ for protection from rain, snow and dust. The included Cell Phone Pouch can be detached and fastened to a belt. system, the Stealth AW II and toiletries. BL ACK Stealth Reporter 650 AW Capacity: large pro SLR (up to Canon® EOS D2000, or Nikon® D1H or D1X) with 80–200mm f/2.8 lens attached; additional body; 2 short lenses; large notebook; memory cards, flash, charger and small tripod Size (Interior): 14.5W x 8.5D x 11H in. / 37 x 21.5 x 28 cm Size (Exterior): 17W x 10.5D x 12.5H in. / 43 x 26.5 x 32 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon Visit us at www.lowepro.com Shoulder Bags This generous all-in-one shoulder bag was designed for digital news photographers and photojournalists, with instant access to gear through the top zip. An All Weather Hood, All Weather Cover and adjustable, padded notebook compartment protect your equipment. Use the adjustable dividers and padded lens cups to customize the removable padded liner for your gear — it even holds many makes of 300mm f/2.8 lenses with hood reversed. Carry the bag on the padded, contoured shoulder strap or add an optional Street and Field™ Deluxe Waistbelt to take the weight off your shoulders. Takes optional SlipLock™ add-ons. Highlights of the Stealth Reporter AW Series are listed on page 48. [Notebook & Camera Combos] carries a change of clothes 45. Modular Belt & Harness As well as a complete digital Capacity: 1–2 digital or 35mm pro SLRs, 3–4 lenses, notebook (up to 16", most makes), cell phone, file folders, change of clothes, toiletries and accessories Backpack size (Interior): 15W x 3.5D x 20H in. / 38 x 9 x 51 cm Backpack size (Exterior): 15.5W x 6D x 22H in. / 39.5 x 15 x 56 cm Notebook case size (Interior): 11W x 2D x 14H in / 28 x 5 x 35.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon Photojournalist BL ACK Shoulder Bags Carrying Equipment Capabilities Stealth Reporter 500 AW Stealth Reporter 400 AW Stealth Reporter 300 AW Stealth Reporter 200 AW r a de er fin LR am e C g S r t eo an m de en t t R 5m er or r Vid m a a c d p t 3 r i o m ll o o u rd at orm orm nal ho mc t Ca R Eq nit Ca F F ti rm io ok SL & S Ca pac Fo ium ium l S ory ting U ss a bo t e e m t e h e i f n d d m g g h s A t i m m r r g o e e e No Di La M M La PD Fla Lig M Co Po 35 Pr • • • • • • Stealth Reporter 100 AW 46 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni rr s e n ™ r i r a n C o la ck ove -w Ph ocu ard line pLo C l l n i r Aw Bi Ce AW Sl Ai • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional shoulder bags are featured in the Portable Studio and Aficionado sections of the brochure. Apsara dancers, Cambodia © Rosanne Pennella — www.rosannepennella.com Rosanne Pennella “Cambodia. Pure magic here, way more than I had imagined. Past and present seem linked, like nowhere else on earth. The dancers are incredible — ancient Cambodians revered dancers as living incarnations of goddesses. Amazing they survived Pol Pot, who tried to destroy Cambodian culture and history. Many dancers were killed — destroying a living link with Cambodia’s past. How could they murder women like these? It’s eerie. This woman looked at me, and it felt as if an ancient dancer from the walls of a stone temple had come to life.” An outstanding travel photographer, Rosanne journeyed to Cambodia to create fund-raising images to donate to American Friends of Cambodia Trust, which helps land mine and polio victims. Lowepro favorites: Magnum AW, Off Road. Stealth Reporter AW Series BLACK GRAY Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop and 2000D ballistic nylon Stealth Reporter 500 AW Photojournalist Originally made for photojournalists, Stealth Reporter AW bags have features every photographer will love: quick access through a unique top zipper, removable padded inserts, an All Weather Cover™ for total protection from the elements, and an All Weather Hood for weather protection and fast gear access. You can customize the interior to suit your system, and there are lots of pockets for small accessories. The Stealth Reporters 500 and 400 AW also include moveable, foam-padded lens cups. Attachment loops take optional SlipLock add-ons, (includes two cinch straps to secure), and there’s a Waistbelt slot on every model (except the Stealth Reporter AW 100) for a S&F Deluxe Waistbelt to help take weight off your shoulders. Available in five sizes. Highlights of the Stealth Reporter AW Series are listed on page 48. 47 Modular Belt & Harness Notebook & Camera Combos Capacity: 2 pro SLRs, 5–6 lenses (up to 80–200mm f/2.8), pro flash, accessories, film Size (Interior): 14.25W x 6.75D x 9.5H in. 36 x 17 x 24 cm Size (Exterior): 16W x 9D x 11H in. 40.5 x 23 x 28 cm A top zip gives you instant access to your gear without opening the lid. SlipLock add-ons can be fastened to both sides. Stealth Reporter 400 AW [Shoulder Bags] Capacity: 2 35mm SLRs, 4–5 lenses, pro flash, film, accessories, PDA and cell phone Size (Interior): 12.5W x 6.75D x 9.5H in. 32 x 17 x 24 cm Size (Exterior): 14W x 9.5D x 11H in. 35.5 x 24 x 28 cm Stealth Reporter 300 AW Capacity: pro SLR, 4–5 lenses, flash, film, accessories Size (Interior): 10.75W x 6.75D x 7.75H in. 27.5 x 17 x 19.5 cm Visit us at www.lowepro.com Highlights of the Stealth Reporter AW Series Soft, lightweight Reporter bags are designed to organize and protect equipment through all the hazards of a photojournalist’s day. The All Weather Hood provides convenient access to your gear despite rain, snow or dust. The Waistbelt slot on every model (except the Reporter 100 AW) lets you add an S&F Deluxe Waistbelt and take the load off your shoulders. If you like a lighter, softer bag, just take out the padded insert. The All Weather Cover™ provides serious protection for your gear in extreme conditions. 48 Donavan Frankenreiter © Les Walker — www.surfphoto.com Les Walker “Jaws, off Maui. Can’t believe we’re into year two of the Billabong Odyssey. Actually, I can’t believe we’re really out there, looking for the biggest rideable wave. Director of Photography. Nice title! Impresses the sponsors. Me, I’m still a beach bum. I’m in it for the surfing. That wave today had to be 60 feet. After the jet skis took the guys through the surf, I couldn’t even see them. Good thing we practice safety drills — hope we never need ’em. Especially on that hundred-footer we’re gonna find.” One of the sport’s elite photographers, Les travels the world surfing and shooting for international surfing magazines. He’s the brand ambassador and media liaison for Foster’s Pro Surfing tour. Lowepro gear: a legendary, much-abused Super Trekker AW. Stealth Reporter 200 AW Capacity: pro SLR, 3–4 lenses, flash, film and accessories Size: 9.25W x 6.75D x 7.75H in. / 23.5 x 17 x 19.5 cm Photojournalist Stealth Reporter 100 AW Capacity: 35mm SLR, 2–3 lenses, film and accessories Size (Interior): 9.25W x 6D x 6H in. / 23.5 x 15 x 15 cm 49 Modular Belt & Harness Notebook & Camera Combos © Reed Hoffmann — www.reedhoffmann.com [Shoulder Bags] Reed Hoffmann “Kansas City Chiefs game assignment. Just before the national anthem, some servicemen from a local base came out with a giant flag. Scene caught my eye — very symbolic. Barely had to move to line up the shot — the light, shadows and angles were just right. The hands clutching the flag and the glistening boots — a stark contrast against the green. After the past year, our anthem and the hands together around our flag really got to me.” Reed, a senior photojournalist, spent last year consulting for Blue Pixel, shooting his 6th Eco-Challenge and teaching advanced digital for Nikon School. Lowepro gear: S&F system, Reporter 500, Pro Roller, Road Runner AW. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Jack Nicholson © Douglas Kirkland — www.douglaskirkland.com Portable Studio 51 Yesterday in the studio. Today on location. Where will you be tomorrow? Douglas Kirkland “1974, Assignment for a new magazine, People. Showed up at Jack Nicholson’s home in Hollywood this morning. He’d forgotten I was coming, yet welcomed me — not fazed by my unexpected appearance. Everything very relaxed and low-key. Just the two of us, shooting when and where we pleased. Maybe that’s why he was so playful, even hamming it up for me. It felt like good friends having fun together. He got this devilish look in his eyes — they’re strange eyes — and said, “Why don’t I smoke a match.” Before I knew it, he’d stuck a match in his mouth and lit it. Two seconds later, the match went out.” The cover shot of Jack was People magazine’s best-selling issue of the year. Like many of Douglas’s images of celebrities, it has become an icon. Last year, Douglas won an Italian lifetime achievement award for a life in photography. Lowepro gear: Commercial AW MF, Pro Roller. Rollers 52–55 Shoulder Bags 56–61 Hard & Soft Shell Combos 62–65 Rollers Carrying Equipment Capabilities Pro Roller 3 Pro Roller 2 Pro Roller 1 Pro Roller Mini r a de er fin LR am e C g S t n er deo en Ra mm rd i er m at at co or V d t 35 rd ip o m o u r at orm orm nal o c a ill Ca m R Eq nit F F k Sh io am act St or g yC SL m m oo U ss al mor htin iu e F diu p m int & ge C t e i f d g sh oteb DA m m r r g o e e e g a i r o 5 o a a i l N D L M M L P F L M C P 3 P • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni r r s e n ™ r i r Ca ck on la ve -w Ph ocu ard line pLo Co ll n i r i w l i W e A B C A S A • • • • Additional rolling backpacks are featured on pages 22–23. 52 Seattle, USA © Richard Martin — www.richardmartinphoto.com Richard Martin “The Experience Music Project, Seattle. There must be a million landscapes in that building. Extremely exciting. Organic, just like a landscape — I could see Tuscany, the hills east of Siena. I could shoot with no reference to scale. It could be jewelry or sculpture. There’s nothing to say it was metal roof shingles. Nothing to say that it was a large area of the building. Gehry’s work is a magnet for me. No grid — just sculptural forms that curve sensuously in every direction.” Richard, who has a background in architecture, is a contributing editor to Photo Life. Widely exhibited, he also leads photo workshops and is writing his first book. Lowepro gear: Orion AW, Topload Zoom (for cycling), Pro Mag AW and an ancient Magnum. BL ACK Pro Roller 3 Wedding photographers, architectural photographers and commercial location photographers will welcome the convenience of this hardworking case. The generous interior holds complete location gear including lighting and up to an 8 x 10 camera system. Two removable tripod/light stand holders carry that essential hardware. A bungee cord system lets you add additional large camera bags or a briefcase. Exceptionally large laminated mesh pockets look after reflectors, gels and gel holders. Includes lockable zipper tabs, removable padded handle, SlipLock attachment loops and a prop-up stand that angles the Pro Roller 3 for easy access to equipment. large professional camera bag or briefcase. (The attached bag and tripods shown are not included with the ProRoller 3.) Highlights of the Pro Roller 3 A flip-up stand makes it easy to see and grab equipment. Like everything else in the Pro Roller 3, the wheeland-handle system is super-tough. Two removable tripod/light stand holders carry location essentials. Extra-large pockets hold reflectors, folding soft light covers, gels and cables. Dividers are rigid plastic covered with two layers of foam for maximum protection from impact. The Pro Roller 3’s structural casing is the same tough plastic as crash helmets. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Shoulder Bags Hard & Soft Shell Combos A bungee system secures an additional 53 [Rollers] Capacity: • 2 large flash heads, power pack, umbrellas, tripods and/or light stands, gels and gel holders; plus • 6 x 7 SLR (including larger medium format camera like the Mamiya® RZ or RB), prism finder, 3–4 lenses, 2–3 roll film backs, Polaroid® back, large pro flash and accessories; or • 8 x 10 system; or • pro VHS video system; or • 35mm or digital pro SLR system Size (Interior): 17W x 9D x 22H in. 43 x 23 x 56 cm Size (Exterior, tripod holders attached): 24.5W x 14D x 25H in. 62 x 35.5 x 63.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 2000D ballistic nylon Portable Studio Designed to be a workhorse, the Pro Roller 3 is one of the strongest shipping cases out there. Underneath the ballistic exterior fabric, there’s an inner casing made of the same ultrastrong, light, resilient ABS plastic used in crash helmets. In fact, everything about this case is tough. It’s constructed with screws, not rivets. The wheel-and-handle system is heavy-duty, with oversize molded plastic bumpers. Even the divider system has the strength of rigid plastic, covered with extra foam padding and soft tricot lining to keep equipment snug and safe. When there’s a sharp impact, your equipment is protected. BL ACK Pro Roller 2 An essential rolling case for professional assignments, with a super-tough wheel-and-handle system, customdesigned by Lowepro. A must for location work, Pro Roller 2 has two tripod/light stand holders. Oversize reflectors go into an exterior bungee web. The ample storage space includes inner and outer pockets, plus top and front attachment systems for extra cases. A removable multi-format insert — with a fully customizable interior — simplifies format changes (An optional Medium Format Insert is also available.) A prop-up stand makes access to gear easy. Includes top and side leather-wrapped, padded handles. Capacity: • pro SLR system; or • 6 x 7 SLR, 3–4 lenses, roll film and Polaroid® backs, handle-mount flash and accessories; or • SLR plus medium format equipment; or • Pro video system up to Canon® GL1 Size (Interior): 14W x 7D x 21.5H in. / 35.5 x 18 x 54.5 cm Size (Exterior, with tripod holder): 16.5W x 11D x 25.25H in. 42 x 28 x 64 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 2000D ballistic nylon 54 Add a briefcase, tripod or other optional extras with Lowepro’s exterior attachment systems. (The attached bag and tripod shown are not included with the Pro Roller 2.) Highlights of the Pro Roller 2, Pro Roller 1 and Pro Roller Mini A prop-up stand angles Pro Rollers 1 and 2 for easy access. Exterior bungee cords hold a reflector or other oversize gear. The extra-tough construction includes Lowepro-designed in-line skate wheels and extended bumpers. Change formats without changing bags – just get an extra Multi-Format or Medium Format Pro Roller Insert for your other system. Or remove the insert and use the Pro Roller as luggage. BL ACK Pro Roller 1 A tough professional rolling case with all the features of the Pro Roller 2, including two sets of tripod/light stand holders, top and front attachment systems for carrying additional camera bags, bungee web, back prop and top and side leather handles. An optional Medium Format Insert is available. not included with the Pro Roller 1. Simplify your life with a separate Pro Roller Medium Format Insert and use it Capacity: • SLR camera, 3–4 lenses, handle-mount flash and accessories; or • 6 x 6 or 645 medium format camera system; or • SLR plus medium format equipment Size (Interior): 12W x 5.5D x 17.5H in. / 30.5 x 14 x 44.5 cm Size (Exterior): 14W x 9D x 21.25H in. / 35.5 x 23 x 54 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 2000D ballistic nylon Portable Studio The tripod shown is to store your MF system between 55 shoots (available by special order). not included with This ultra-compact professional rolling case totes the essentials for location shoots: a holder for a tripod or light stand, an oversize reflector and an additional camera bag. Made with Lowepro’s ultra-tough custom wheels and handle system, Pro Roller Mini has a fully customizable interior, removable insert for easy format changes and leather-wrapped padded top handle. the Pro Roller 1. There’s an alternative to frantic, lastminute packing. Use an extra Pro Roller Capacity: pro SLR with attached 80–200mm f/2.8 lens, an extra body, 4 more lenses and accessories; and/or medium format Size (Interior): 11W x 4.25D x 15.5H in. / 28 x 11 x 39.5 cm Size (Exterior): 13W x 7.5D x 19H in. / 33 x 19 x 48.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 2000D ballistic nylon Mini insert for a second system. It’s ideal for storage and studio use, too. Which Pro Roller Do You Need? Pro Roller 3 Size (Exterior, with Tripod Holders Attached): 24.5W x 14Dx25H in. 62 x 35.5 x 63.5 cm Volume: 3,366 cu in. / 55,384 cu cm. Pro Roller 2 Size (Exterior, with Tripod Holder): 16.5W x 11D x 25.25H in. 42 x 28x64 cm Volume: 2,107 cu in. / 34,825 cu cm. Pro Roller 1 Size (Exterior): 14W x 9D x 21.25H in. 35.5 x 23 x 54 cm Volume: 1,155 cu in. / 19,002 cu cm. Pro Roller Mini Size (Exterior): 13W x 7.5D x 19H in. 33 x 19 x 48.5 cm Volume: 725 cu in. / 12,166 cu cm. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Shoulder Bags Hard & Soft Shell Combos Pro Roller Mini The tripod shown is [Rollers] BL ACK Shoulder Bags Carrying Equipment Capabilities r a de er fin LR am e C g S t n er deo en Ra mm rd i er m at at co or V d t 35 rd ip o m o u r at orm orm nal o c a ill Ca m R Eq nit F F k Sh io am act St or g yC SL m m oo U ss al mor htin iu e F diu p m int & ge C t e i f d g sh oteb DA m m r r g o e e e g a i r o 5 o a a i l N D L M M L P F L M C P 3 P • Commercial AW Commercial AW MF • • Magnum AW Compact AW 56 • • • • • • Pro Mag 2 AW Mini Mag AW • • • Compact AW DV Elite AW • • Commercial AW DV Magnum AW MF n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni r r s e n ™ r i r Ca ck on la ve -w Ph ocu ard line pLo Co ll n i r i w l i W e A B C A S A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional shoulder bags are featured in the Photojournalist and Aficionado sections of the brochure. Optional add-on Backpack Harness is featured on page 93 and Pro AW Side Pocket featured on page 88. Emma Garratt Messenberg © Deborah Laver — www.laverphoto.com Deb Laver “The Falkirk Mansion, San Rafael, California. An ideal place to shoot a wedding. Or so I thought. Awesome mansion, 1800’s architecture, gorgeous grounds. Bright and sunny — perfect for the wedding. Awful for me. No shade, noon light too contrasty to shoot outdoors. Checked indoors — people everywhere. Caterers. Florists. Chaos! Fierce heat and no air conditioning!! Opened the windows to catch the breeze. Emma relaxed and she looked great — cool, calm and happy.” Deb specializes in California wine country weddings; her work has appeared in Bride’s and Wine Enthusiast. Lowepro gear: Nova 5 and Nova 3. BL ACK Commercial AW Capacity: 2 pro SLRs, 6–8 lenses and accessories Size (Interior): 17W x 9D x 9H in. 43 x 23 x 23 cm Size (Exterior): 19W x 12.5D x 11H in. 48.5 x 32 x 28 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 1200D ballistic TXP™ and 2000D ballistic nylon Portable Studio Everything you could want in a large, pro-quality shoulder bag, including an OverLap Zipper™; All Weather Cover™ for rough weather and dust; removable FilmPack; extensive pockets; two detachable Pro AW Side Pockets, a thickly padded shoulder strap, padded leather handle and Belt & Buckle for carrying comfort, and side attachment loops for optional SlipLock accessories. The totally flexible, modular interior lets you stow bodies and most-used lens horizontally or vertically — or flip the divider for a different layout. A front pocket organizes business accessories, including a cell phone. 57 Rollers BL ACK [Shoulder Bags] Commercial AW MF A medium format version of the Commercial AW with roomier interior compartments for larger medium format systems. Hard & Soft Shell Combos Capacity: 6 x 7 SLR (including larger medium format camera like Mamiya® RZ or RB), prism finder, 3–4 lenses, 2–3 roll film backs, large pro flash and accessories. BL ACK Commercial AW DV Lowepro’s tried-and-true Commercial AW configured specifically for digital video equipment. Capacity: digital video camera up to Canon® XR1 (with lens attached and microphone retracted), 2 extra lenses and peripherals. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Magnum AW BL ACK Our original pro bag is now an industry standard. Continually improved over the years, the Magnum AW is still our best-selling bag for commercial pros. This popular bag features an OverLap Zipper™ and All Weather Cover™ for dust and rough weather; a customizable interior; lots of inner and outer pockets (including a NoDrop Pocket™ for film and filter changes); removable, see-through FilmPack™; two detachable Pro AW Side Pockets; thickly padded shoulder strap; and padded leather handle. Side attachment loops take optional SlipLock™ add-ons and belt loops take an optional Belt & Buckle for carrying comfort and stability. Highlights of the Pro AW Series Shoulder Bags are listed on page 60. Capacity: 2 pro SLRs with attached lenses, 4–5 additional lenses, pro flash and accessories Size (Interior): 15.5W x 8D x 8.5H in. 39.5 x 20.5 x 21.5 cm Size (Exterior): 17W x 12.5D x 10H in. 43 x 32 x 25.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 1200D ballistic TXP™ and 2000D ballistic nylon 58 Configure the Magnum AW MF BL ACK for your system with the modular interior. Magnum AW MF The same exterior as the popular Magnum AW, with larger modular interior compartments to take a 6 x 6 or 645 medium format systems. Highlights of the Pro AW Series Shoulder Bags are listed on page 60. Capacity: 6 x 6 or 645 medium format SLR with prism finder, 4 lenses, 3-roll film backs, flash and accessories BL ACK Compact AW A hardworking shoulder bag includes an OverLap Zipper and All Weather Cover, modular interior, removable see-through FilmPack, lots of inner and outer pockets, two removable Pro AW Side Pockets, padded shoulder strap, and leather handle and attachment loops for optional SlipLock add-ons. Highlights of the Pro AW Series Shoulder Bags are listed on page 60. Capacity: • 2 pro SLRs, 3–5 lenses, flash and accessories; or • 645 medium format camera, 4 lenses and accessories Size (Interior): 13W x 7.75D x 8H in. 33 x 19.5 x 20.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 1200D ballistic TXP™ and 2000D ballistic nylon BL ACK Compact AW DV Capacity: 1 digital video camera (up to a Canon® GL1), batteries and peripherals Size (Interior): 13W x 7.75D x 8H in. 33 x 19.5 x 20.5 cm Portable Studio The hard-working Compact AW includes a special, customizable interior for digital video gear. A NoDrop Pocket organizes all the small stuff. There’s room for more peripherals in the two Pro AW Side Pockets — or use the attachment loops for other optional SlipLock accessories. Highlights of the Pro AW Series Shoulder Bags are listed on page 60. 59 Rollers Fire Island, U.S.A. © Jill Enfield — www.jillenfield.com [Shoulder Bags] Hard & Soft Shell Combos Jill Enfield “Summer, New York. Took the kids to Fire Island today. So many old buildings — my favorite thing. How could I resist all that history? One building drew me in. Think it was a town center, then a movie theater. The combination of the light and the curtains blowing in the wind very surreal. Thought how wonderful it could look with infrared film. Good thing it works with the harsh midday light when I’m actually out of bed. Will I ever like getting up early?” Jill teaches and conducts hand-coloring workshops. Her work has appeared in Nikon World, Popular Photography, National Geographic, The New York Times and on the National Geographic web site. Lowepro gear: Pro Trekker AW, Orion. Visit us at www.lowepro.com BL ACK Pro Mag 2 AW A slim-profile bag for special assignments. The OverLap Zipper™ , All Weather Cover™ and high-density, closed-cell foam provide serious protection. A divider system, removable, see-through FilmPack™, and many pockets keep you organized. There are straps for a light tripod and side attachment loops for optional SlipLock™ add-ons. The award-winning Pro Mag 2 includes a Belt & Buckle, thickly padded shoulder strap and padded leather handle. Capacity: 1–2 large pro SLRs (including Nikon® F5), 4–5 lenses (up to 80–200mm f/2.8 with reversed hood), flash and accessories Size (Interior): 11W x 6.5D x 10H in. 28 x 16.5 x 25.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 1200D ballistic TXP™ and 2000D ballistic nylon 60 Elite AW BL ACK A compact pro shoulder bag for a smaller system, with an OverLap Zipper and All Weather Cover; removable, see-through FilmPack; and side attachment loops for SlipLock add-ons. The adjustable divider system lifts out for easy access to bottom compartments. Includes padded shoulder strap amd leather handle. Capacity: • pro SLR, 3–4 lenses, flash, film and accessories; or • compact medium format system Size (Interior): 11W x 7D x 8H in. 28 x 18 x 20.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 1200D ballistic TXP and 2000D ballistic nylon Highlights of the Pro AW Shoulder Bags Tough metal D-rings and full rotation clips stand up to professional use. The patented All Weather Cover protects gear from extremes: torrential rain, snow, sand and tropical sun. Attachment loops take SlipLock add-ons or the Pro AW Side Pocket. Take a load off your shoulders. Slide an optional Belt & Buckle (or your own belt) through the belt loops. Cinch Straps stabilize your extras. Rubber footpads are a big plus on damp ground. The heavy-duty leather handle has extra padding. Lowepro’s Overlap Zipper is an extra protection against dust and moisture. BL ACK Mini Mag AW Capacity: pro SLR with attached lens, 2–3 more lenses, film and accessories Size (Interior): 9.5W x 6D x 7.5H in. 24 x 15 x 19 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 1200D ballistic TXP and 2000D ballistic nylon Portable Studio Our most compact professional bag is just right for your most basic system. An OverLap Zipper, All Weather Cover and highdensity, closed-cell foam provide serious protection. Includes a flexible interior; removable, see-through FilmPack; NoDrop Pocket™; laminated mesh pocket; thickly padded shoulder strap; padded leather handle; and side attachment loops for SlipLock add-ons. 61 Hard & Soft Shell Combos Visit us at www.lowepro.com [Shoulder Bags] “Toni Braxton shoot. Toni B. got media criticism for wearing transparent dress to MTV Awards after J.Lo made headlines wearing one the previous year! Gave Toni clean, classic look, emphasizing face. Toni will wear simple, white T-shirt and baseball cap. Logo on cap — BEAUTY. Gave her my satin slit skirt to wear so she could be comfortable and still feel sexy. After shoot, skirt gone from the dressing room. Wonder if I’ll ever get it back?” A multi-awarded portrait photographer, Lynn has published eight books. She’s working on her second collection of historical rock ’n’ roll images and a book on digital photography. Lowepro favorite: Stealth AW. Rollers Toni Braxton © Lynn Goldsmith — www.lynngoldsmith.com Lynn Goldsmith Hard & Soft Shell Combos Carrying Equipment Capabilities Omni Trekker and Extreme Omni Pro and Extreme Omni Traveler and Extreme Omni Sport and Extreme r a de er fin LR am e C g S t n er deo en Ra mm rd i er m at at co or V d t 35 rd ip o m o u r at orm orm nal o c a ill Ca m R Eq nit F F k Sh io am act St or g yC SL m m oo U ss al mor htin iu e F diu p m int & ge C t e i f d g sh oteb DA m m r r g o e e e g a i r o 5 o a a i l N L D M M L P F L M C P 3 P • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni r r s e n ™ r i r Ca ck on la ve -w Ph ocu ard line pLo Co ll n i r i w l i W e A B C A S A • • • 62 Yuri’s mystery lady, Toronto, Canada © Yuri Dojc — www.yuridojc.com Yuri Dojc “September 2002. Loved marbles as a kid — we all had them. Metal marbles very special. Remembered that in the ball-bearing factory last week. Metal marbles everywhere — thousands of them. Mentioned how much I would have given for them back when I was a kid! They gave me a handful. Few days later, model brought her friend along. Interesting girl. I asked to shoot her as well. Thought of the marbles and decided to put friend and marbles together. Marbles had to go in her mouth (the only place they would stay!). My childhood dream come to life.” Yuri, a cutting-edge commercial photographer, is widely published and increasingly undertakes personal projects, like a current portfolio of World War II soldiers to complement his haunting images of Holocaust survivors. Lowepro gear: Stealth AW, Pro Roller 2. BL ACK Omni Trekker & Trekker Extreme The Omni Trekker has a removable, hide-away padded Capacity: • 1–2 SLRs, 6–8 lenses and accessories; or • medium format system; or • large format system Bag size (Interior): 17.5W x 5.25D x 13H in. / 44.5 x 13.5 x 33 cm Bag size (Exterior): 18W x 6.5D x 13.5H in. / 45.5 x 16.5 x 34.5 cm Case size (Exterior): 20.5W x 8.5D x 16.75H in. / 52 x 21.5 x 42.5 cm Portable Studio The convertible backpack/shoulder bag (the Omni Trekker) fits into the waterproof Trekker Extreme hard case (or the Pelican® 1550). The Omni Trekker has a unique removable/hide-away backpack harness; rugged metal hardware; a reverse-open lid; front and top zipper access (so you can grab gear even when the Omni Trekker bag is in the Trekker Extreme case); removable tripod straps; laminated mesh pockets; a padded, contoured shoulder strap; and fully customizable interior. backpack harness, with full-torso-length adjustment, a 63 backpad, sternum strap and load adjustment straps. A slim, attaché-style bag (the Omni Pro) is sized to fit a waterproof Pro Extreme hard case (or a Pelican 1520). Removable tripod straps; metal hardware; a padded, contoured shoulder strap; and fully customizable interior equip the Omni Pro for commercial shoots. The Omni Pro has front and top zips so gear is accessible in the Pro Extreme case. Capacity: • 1–2 SLRs, 5–7 lenses, film and accessories; or • compact medium format system Bag size (Interior): 16W x 5.5D x 11.5H in. / 40.5 x 14 x 29 cm Bag size (Exterior): 17.5W x 6.25D x 12.25H in. / 44.5 x 16 x 31 cm Case size (Exterior): 19.25W x 7.5D x 15.5H in. / 49 x 19 x 39.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ Highlights of the Omni and Extreme Series Removable tripod straps on the Omni Trekker and Omni Pro adjust for different tripods. A full front zipper lets you use the Omni bags in the Omni Extreme cases. There’s a handy Each Omni bag fits into a virtually indestructible Omni Extreme hard case. top zip, too. Visit us at www.lowepro.com [Hard & Soft Shell Combos] Omni Pro & Pro Extreme Rollers Shoulder Bags BL ACK BL ACK Omni Traveler & Traveler Extreme An attaché-style case (the Omni Traveler) teams up with the waterproof Traveler Extreme hard case (or a Pelican® 1450). Omni Traveler has a customizable interior with mesh pockets; heavy-duty metal hardware; padded, contoured shoulder strap; plus top and front zipper access. Highlights of the Omni and Extreme Series are listed on page 63. Capacity: • SLR, 4–6 lenses, film and accessories; or • compact medium format system Bag size (Interior): 13.5W x 4.5D x 9H in. / 34.5 x 11.5 x 23 cm Bag size (Exterior): 14.5W x 5.25D x 10H in. / 37 x 13.5 x 25.5 cm Case size (Exterior): 16W x 7D x 13H in. / 40.5 x 18 x 33 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ 64 “Anthrax in Dallas. Finally got a chance to shoot the band — and get paid for it! What a blast! Been a fan since I was skateboarding at 16. Challenging, though. Club packed. No photo pit — shot at my own peril. People moshing around, jostling the camera. Anthrax really on tonight. Then right out of the blue, there it was. Scott raised his hand into the light. Everything clicked in. His arm, his head, his guitar. Pure Scott!” Justin’s iconic image of a flag in the Taos pueblo was part of the Through the Lens of September 11 exhibit. This upand-coming photographer specializes in recording artists. Lowepro gear: a beat-up Mini Trekker. Scott Ian, Anthrax © Justin Ward — www.wardfoto.com Justin Ward BL ACK Omni Sport and Extreme Capacity: SLR, 2–3 lenses, film and accessories Bag size (Interior): 9.75W x 4D x 8H in. / 25 x 10 x 20.5 cm Bag size (Exterior): 11.5W x 5D x 7.5H in. / 29 x 12.5 x 19 cm Case size (Exterior): 13W x 6D x 12H in. / 33 x 15 x 30.5 Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Portable Studio A convertible beltpack/shoulder bag (Omni Sport) slides into a waterproof Sport Extreme hard case (or a Pelican 1400). The versatile Omni Sport works as a shoulder bag on the removable, padded, contoured shoulder strap or a beltpack on its hide-away waistbelt. Gear is easily accessible, even in the Sport Extreme case. The customizable interior has handy laminated mesh pockets for film and accessories. Highlights of the Omni and Extreme Series are listed on page 63. 65 Visit us at www.lowepro.com [Hard & Soft Shell Combos] “Fiji. Honored to be asked to a kava ceremony at the chief’s hut in a remote village. Came out and felt eyes looking at me — three girls in the window. They didn’t speak English, I don’t speak Fijian. Motioned them to get together and give me a big smile. They must have picked up on my happiness — the camera looks both ways. Didn’t need to use my magic tricks to get big grins.” A travel photographer, columnist, TV host and workshop leader, Rick has just completed his 22nd book, Rick Sammon’s Complete Guide to Digital Imaging. He was awarded the 1987 Underwater Oscar, the Franklin Book Award and the Rolex Award. Lowepro favorite: Nature Trekker AW. Rollers Shoulder Bags Fiji © Rick Sammon — www.ricksammon.com Rick Sammon © Dewitt Jones — www.dewittjones.com Dewitt Jones & Lynette Sheppard [Dewitt] “Scotland. There I was, standing on a front-end loader full of sheep manure, wondering how the hell I got there. The storyboard said a thousand sheep and a red Morgan in a Scottish town. A thousand sheep – no problem. A small town. Big problem! They said the town would smell for weeks. (They’re right!) Couldn’t rent a red Morgan at Hertz – or anywhere in Scotland. Found one for sale in England. Buy a Morgan on this budget? Yeah, right! Finally found one, but the owner wants to drive it. He’d have to be a 400-pound troll for me to say no. We got the sheep and the car together. The sheep started jumping straight up in the air. High Aficionado Walk like a pro. Talk like a pro. Pro or not, you just love it. enough to land on the Morgan. The owner was terrified they’d wreck his car. Me too. It costs a fortune to fix a trashed Morgan. So I grabbed the front-end loader as fast as I could. Now I’m going to smell for weeks!” Dewitt’s career includes work for National Geographic, advertising clients, nine books (his latest: The Nature of Leadership, with Stephen Covey) and an Outdoor Photographer column. He works with his partner, Lynette Sheppard. Lowepro gear: Pro AW, Commercial AW, Magnum AW, Pro Rollers and . . . Shoulder Bags 68-71 To p lo a d i n g 72-75 Digital 76-81 Point & Shoot 82-83 67 Shoulder Bags Carrying Equipment Capabilities Nova 5 AW Nova 4 AW Nova 3 AW Nova 2 AW Nova 1 AW Nova Mini AW 68 Nova Micro AW r a de er fin LR am e C g S t n er deo en Ra mm rd i er m at at co or V d t 35 rd ip o m o u r at orm orm nal o c a ill Ca m R Eq nit F F k Sh io am act St or g yC SL m m oo U ss al mor htin iu e F diu p m int & ge C t e i f d g sh oteb DA m m r r g o e e e g a i r o 5 o a a i l N D L M M L P F L M C P 3 P • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni r r s e n ™ r i r Ca ck on la ve -w Ph ocu ard line pLo Co ll n i r i w l i W e A B C A S A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional shoulder bags are featured in the Photojournalist and Portable Studio sections of the brochure. Capital Reef National Park, U.S.A. © Jack Dykinga — www.dykinga.com Jack Dykinga “San Rafael Desert. Left the campsite at dawn and spotted an arroyo carpeted in green. I rushed to grab the shot before the light changed. Just one problem. The moisture that brought flowers also brought black flies and I was in shorts. Big mistake! Danced the insect dance, got off a few sheets of film and got the hell out. What I go through to get a shot! But it was nothing compared to the adventure with Africanized bees in Arizona. What is it with me and swarms of insects?” Jack, Pulitzer Prize winner and champion of North American deserts, worked to help create Sierra Alamos National Park (Mexico) and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (USA). Lowepro gear: Pro Trekker AW, Rover AW, S&F system and DryZone 200. NEW! Nova 5 AW BL ACK This lightweight, feature-packed shoulder bag, described by a leading photo publication as “the best value in its NAVY BLUE category,” is now even better. There’s our famous All GRAY Weather Cover™ for really bad weather and dust, a sleek new exterior and curved, pressed-foam shoulder strap for greater comfort. The interior can be customized for most SLR systems. Accessories fit in the mesh side pockets. Also includes an inner mesh pocket; back security pocket; organizer pockets; OverLap Zipper™ for extra protection; NoDrop Pocket™ for safer film and filter changes; heavy-duty metal D-rings; belt loops; padded handle; and a padded, contoured shoulder strap. FOREST GREEN BLACK BLACK Capacity: 2 SLRs with attached lenses, 4–5 more lenses and accessories Size (Interior): 14W x 6D x 8.5H in. 35.5 x 15 x 21.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop Aficionado External mesh pockets hold BLACK a water bottle, accessories or a notebook. 69 BL ACK NEW! Nova 4 AW FOREST GREEN BLACK BLACK BLACK Toploading Digital Point & Shoot Capacity: 1–2 SLRs, 3–5 lenses, flash and accessories Size (Interior): 11.5W x 6D x 7.75H in. 29 x 15 x 19.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop BL ACK NEW! Nova 3 AW FOREST GREEN BLACK NAVY BLUE BLACK GRAY A redesigned and upgraded Nova is for those who like a more compact system. This year, Nova 3 AW has a sleek new look, new hi-tech materials and an All Weather Cover. Movable dividers adjust the interior for your equipment. Film and accessories go in the inner and outer mesh pockets, security pocket and front NoDrop Pocket. Includes an OverLap Zipper; rugged metal hardware; a curved, pressed-foam shoulder strap; and padded handle. [Shoulder Bags] The perfect travel bag with adjustable dividers that NAVY BLUE customize the interior for your system. This year, we’ve GRAY added our invaluable All Weather Cover — to guard your gear from rain, snow, dust and sand — as well as an attractive new exterior and a curved, pressed-foam shoulder strap for carrying comfort. The easy-to-carry Nova 4 AW features an OverLap Zipper for extra protection; a NoDrop Pocket; padded handle; belt loops; tough metal hardware; inner and outer mesh pockets; and back security pocket. BLACK Capacity: SLR, 3–4 lenses, flash, compact camcorder and accessories Size (Interior): 9W x 6D x 7.5H in. 23 x 15 x 19 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop Visit us at www.lowepro.com BL ACK NEW! Nova 2 AW FOREST GREEN BLACK NAVY BLUE BLACK A small, light bag — redesigned this year — loves GRAY to travel. Now the Nova 2 AW has great new looks; new, hi-tech materials; and our famous RED All Weather Cover™ to protect gear from the elements, even dust and torrential rain. Includes a customizable interior; OverLap Zipper™; NoDrop Pocket™ for film and filter changes; many inner and outer pockets; a curved, pressed-foam shoulder strap; belt loops; and padded handle. BLACK BLACK Capacity: SLR with attached lens, 2–3 more lenses and accessories Size (Interior): 8.5W x 4.25D x 7.75H in. / 21.5 x 11 x 19.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop 70 BL ACK NEW! Nova 1 AW FOREST GREEN BLACK NAVY BLUE BLACK Compact, yet packed with features, Nova 1 has GRAY been upgraded with advanced materials, cool new looks, an All Weather Cover to protect your camera RED from rain and dust, and a pressed-foam shoulder strap for carrying comfort. There are belt loops (for your belt or an optional Belt & Buckle), padded handle, OverLap Zipper, NoDrop Pocket, inner and outer pockets, and an interior that adjusts for your gear. BLACK BLACK Capacity: SLR with attached midrange zoom lens, 1–2 extra lenses and accessories Size (Interior): 7.75W x 4D x 6.5H in. 19.5 x 10 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop BL ACK NEW! Nova Mini AW FOREST GREEN NAVY BLUE Great for days when you want to travel light. This feature-packed bag — redesigned and upgraded GRAY this year — has smart new looks and new, hi-tech RED materials. Includes our famous All Weather Cover to keep out rain, sand and dust, an OverLap Zipper, accessory pockets (including a NoDrop Pocket) for all those little extras, a pressed-foam shoulder strap, padded handle, and belt loops. Capacity: SLR with 1–2 lenses or a flash and extra lens; or digital camera; or compact camcorder Size (Interior): 6.5W x 3.5D x 6.5H in. 16.5 x 9 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BL ACK NEW! Nova Micro AW FOREST GREEN BLACK NAVY BLUE BLACK GRAY BLACK RED BLACK The smallest Nova has a great new look this year, with hi-tech materials and an All Weather Cover to keep your camera safe from nature’s worst weather. Perfect for a variety of cameras or even a super-compact camcorder, this handy traveler has an OverLap Zipper for extra weather protection, a NoDrop Pocket, inner and outer accessory pockets, belt loops, a pressed-foam shoulder strap; and padded handle. Aficionado Capacity: SLR with short zoom lens or built-in zoom lens and flash; twin lens reflex, or APS, or point & shoot, or digital still camera; or compact camcorder Size (Interior): 5W x 3.5D x 6H in. 12.5 x 9 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop 71 Toploading Digital Point & Shoot Visit us at www.lowepro.com [Shoulder Bags] Viridiflora tulip © George Lepp — www.leppphoto.com George Lepp “Keukenhof, Holland. Arlie’s bugged me for 30 years to get me here. Never expected to enjoy it this much. Most amazing gardens in the world. Acres of bulbs in blazing floral carpets. Couldn’t believe the tulip varieties. Many dramatic types I’d never seen before. Great opportunity to find abstract design elements with a telephoto macro. Spent hours looking for abstract ‘paintings’ within the flowers. George, a national and international award-winner, is Field Editor for Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo. He leads highly popular seminars and has written many books and articles. He recently started the Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging. Lowepro gear: Super Trekker AW, Pro Trekker AW and Nature Trekker AW. Toploading Carrying Equipment Capabilities Topload Zoom AW Topload Zoom 2 Topload Zoom 1 Topload Zoom Mini r a de er fin LR am e C g S t n er deo en Ra mm rd i er m at at co or V d t 35 rd ip o m o u r at orm orm nal o c a ill Ca m R Eq nit F F k Sh io am act St or g yC SL m m oo U ss al mor htin iu e F diu p m int & ge C t e i f d g sh oteb DA m m r r g o e e e g a i r o 5 o a a i l N D L M M L P F L M C P 3 P • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni r r s e n ™ r i r Ca ck on la ve -w Ph ocu ard line pLo Co ll n i r i w l i W e A B C A S A • • • • • Additional toploading bags are featured on pages 34–37. Topload Zoom Chest Harness featured on page 93. 72 Puffin, Iceland © Heather Angel — www.naturalvisions.co.uk Heather Angel “Iceland. A crazy, windy day! Too windy for the puffins to fly and I really wanted those puffins to fly. Almost stayed in the hotel. But I had come too far to sit indoors. Got my tractor ride across the quicksands to the headland. Strong gusts were blowing the puffins right off the cliff. Instead of flying out to sea as usual, they hovered like hawks trying to get back to land. Amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it.” A trained zoologist and marine biologist — and dedicated to wildlife conservation — Heather has published 47 books, contributed to 5,000, and has major shows in Britain and traveling internationally. Lowepro gear: Nature Trekker AW, Orion. Topload Zoom AW BLACK GRAY This versatile holster bag is a great traveler, a ‘must’ for skiers and the bag for active outdoor photography, now with attachment loops for optional SlipLock add-ons and an upgraded fabric. This weatherproof bag — our original Topload Zoom — has an All Weather Cover™; reverseopen lid; large front pocket; belt slot; padded, contoured, non-slip shoulder strap; and handgrip. Optional Topload Aficionado Capacity: pro SLR with 80–200mm f/2.8 lens (most makes) attached Size (Interior): 7W x 5D x 11.75H in. 18 x 12.5 x 30 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop Zoom Chest Harness is is featured on page 93. Highlights of the Topload Zoom AW Use the Topload Zoom Chest The reverse-open lid provides easy access in rugged conditions. Thick padding and DryFlo™ mesh keep you comfortable. The All Weather Cover: extra protection against snow, rain, dust, and sand. 73 Shoulder Bags Harness for rocksolid stability, even in extreme conditions and demanding sports. Slide your own belt or an optional Belt & Buckle through the belt slot. [Toploading] Digital Point & Shoot Imogene Cove, Lake Superior © Gary McGuffin — www.adventurers.org Joanie & Gary McGuffin [Gary] “Imogene Cove. Day 36. After a 60-km paddle, reached the ghost town, Pukaskwa Depot, a 1930’s logging camp, just before the storm hit. Lightning stabbed the distant horizon as I raced down the beach. Just setting up the tripod — suddenly everything turned pink …water, beach, tent. A storm line, white against dark cloud swept over in the shape of an eagle’s feather. Took shelter quickly as heavy rain pelted the bay, washing out the creek bed I shot earlier — creek already carving a new path to the lake.” The McGuffins helped create 378 protected areas in Canada and have produced many best-selling books, including their latest, In the Footsteps of Grey Owl. Lowepro favorites: Pro Trekker AW, Omni Trekker and Extreme. Visit us at www.lowepro.com BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK NAVY BLUE BLACK Topload Zoom 2 This streamlined holster bag is for travel, sports and outdoor photography. Carry it on the non-slip shoulder strap, a belt or an optional Topload Zoom Chest Harness. Includes a reverse-open lid for fast access, front zip pocket, inner mesh pocket and a hand grip. Capacity: SLR with attached lens plus mid-sized zoom lens and accessories Size (Interior): 7W x 5D x 9.75H in. 18 x 12.5 x 25 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ and 600D TXP ripstop Optional Topload Zoom Chest Harness is 74 is featured on page 93. BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK NAVY BLUE BLACK RED BLACk Topload Zoom 1 This compact bag includes a reverse-open lid, inner mesh pocket, front zip pocket and padded hand grip. Use the non-slip shoulder strap or slide a belt through the loop on the padded back. Capacity: compact SLR with wide angle or compact zoom lens and accessories Size (Interior): 6.5W x 4.5D x 7.75H in. 16.5 x 11.5 x 19.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop Optional Topload Zoom Chest Harness is is featured on page 93. Highlights of the Topload Zoom Use the optional Topload Zoom Chest Harness for rock-solid stability, even in extreme conditions and demanding sports. Slide your own belt or an optional Belt & Buckle through the belt slot (Shown here: Topload Zoom AW). The reverse-open lid provides easy access in rugged conditions. BL ACK FOREST GREEN BLACK NAVY BLUE BLACK RED BLACK Topload Zoom Mini Capacity: small SLR with short lens attached, or APS and film and accessories Size (Interior): 6W x 4D x 6.5H in. 15 x 10 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP and 600D TXP ripstop Aficionado Our smallest holster-style shoulder bag, includes a zippered front pocket, interior laminated-mesh pocket for filters and accessories, padded hand grip and a reverse-open lid. Carry it on the non-slip shoulder strap or on your belt. 75 [Toploading] Digital Point & Shoot Visit us at www.lowepro.com Shoulder Bags Dragonfly © John Shaw — www.johnshawphoto.com John Shaw “My favorite meadow. Still love these early mornings. Cool and moist . . . ideal for photographing butterflies and insects. But heavy dew means wet pack, wet tripod, wet me. And chilly, too. Spotted a couple of dragonflies and then a bunch. Must have shot hundreds of dew-covered dragonflies over the years and never tire of them. Just wish I’d remembered my rain pants this morning.” John’s luminous images can be seen in his six books, as well as in National Geographic, National Wildlife, Sierra, Audubon, American Photographer and Smithsonian. He’s a contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer and PCPhoto. His favorite Lowepro: Pro Trekker AW. “It goes everywhere with me.” Digital Carrying Equipment Capabilities r a de er fin LR am e C g S t n er deo en Ra mm rd i er m at at co or V d t 35 rd ip o m o u r at orm orm nal o c a ill Ca R m Eq nit F F k Sh io am act St or g yC SL m m oo U ss al mor htin iu e F diu p m int & ge C t e i f d g sh oteb DA m m r r g o e e e g a i r o 5 o a a i l N D L M M L P F L M C P 3 P D-Res 240 AW D-Res 220 AW D-Res 200 AW • • • D-Res Beltpack AW D-Res 50 AW D-Res 40 AW 76 D-Res 30 AW D-Res 25 AW D-Res 20 AW D-Res 10 AW D-Res 8 D-Res 8S D-Res 120 PDA Pouch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D-Res 100 PDA Pouch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • n sig m De n te ng y-o Sys ni r r s e n ™ r i r Ca ck on la ve -w Ph ocu ard line pLo Co ll n i r i w l i W e A B C A S A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional notebook & camera combinations featured on pages 44–45. Memory card wallets featured on page 91. Highlights of the D-Res AW Series The patented All Weather Cover™ proects when the weather turns nasty. • Fasten the D-Res pouches to any SlipLock base product or your belt. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BLACK SILVER D-Res 240 AW The padded back is lined with Aficionado A convertible beltpack/shoulder bag to carry on its removable shoulder strap (with non-slip pad) or on the hide-away, quickrelease waistbelt. The D-Res 240 AW is designed for all your electronic toys; you can expand your carrying capacity with optional SlipLock add-ons. The front compartment has movable dividers to organize your gear and accessories, and there’s a mininotebook compartment and special pockets for memory cards and batteries. An All Weather Cover protects your gear from rain, snow, dust and sand. Capacity: digital camera and small notebook (up to Sony® Vaio C1); cell phone, PDA, and memory cards and 4 AA batteries Front compartment size (Interior): 10W x 2.5D x 6.5H in. 25.5 x 6.5 x 16.5 cm Notebook compartment size (Interior): 10W x 1.5D x 6.5H in. 25.5 x 4 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP™ crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP DryFlo™ mesh to keep you 77 77 comfortable. SILVER D-Res 220 AW [Digital] An intelligent solution for carrying a digital camera and a lot more. Cleverly designed storage includes a main compartment with movable divider, a back zip pocket and specialty pockets for all the extras. Carry it on the removable shoulder strap, or use the attachment tab to fasten the D-Res 220 AW to any SlipLock base product or your belt. Includes an All Weather Cover for challenging weather and dust. BLACK Point & Shoot Capacity: digital point & shoot camera or super-compact video camera; PDA, PC card in case, 4 AA batteries; memory cards or MiniDV tapes; small accessories, cell phone Front compartment size (Interior): 6W x 2.5D x 6.5H in. 15 x 6.5 x 16.5 cm Back compartment size (Interior): 6W x 1.25D x 6.5H in. 15 x 3 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP D-Res 200 AW Shoulder Bags Toploading BLACK SILVER A compact pouch for a digital camera and a PDA or cell phone. Compartments and pockets organize gear; an attachment tab fastens to any SlipLock base product or your belt. Includes a removable shoulder strap and an All Weather Cover for wet or dusty conditions. Capacity: digital camera, cell phone or PDA, memory card in case, 4 AA batteries Front compartment size (Interior): 3.5W x 2.5D x 6.5H in. 9 x 6.5 x 16.5 cm Back compartment size (Interior): 3.5W x 1.25D x 6.5H in. 9 x 3 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP Visit us at www.lowepro.com BLACK SILVER D-Res Beltpack AW For active photography or videography — and hands-free carrying. This comfortable beltpack has inner pockets for memory cards or tapes, outer mesh pockets, two movable dividers, an All Weather Cover™ for challenging weather and a reverse-open lid. The D-Res BeltPack AW features a Capacity: most digital still or video camera systems, batteries, compact Flash Memory™ cards or Smart Media™ or MiniDV™ tapes Size (Interior): 9W x 5D x 6H in. / 23 x 12.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP™ crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP mesh-covered lumbar pad and a 78 reverse-open lid for easy access. Morocco © Lisl Dennis — www.lisldennis.com Lisl Dennis “Morocco. Love the fusion of sophistication and exoticism here . . . everything from Berber villages to European enclaves. Extraordinarily international and evocative, rich with culture and living decorative traditions for photography. Never expected to turn an animal into a still life image, but that’s what happened today at a market in the Riff Mountains. Love the interplay of the horse's white mane and stripy blanket. Light just right, too.” An avid travel photographer and contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer, Lisl refuses to let anything keep her grounded. She leads sold-out photo tours, teaches workshops nationwide, has authored numerous books, and has hosted Canon Photo Safaris on ESPN. Lowepro gear: Nature Trekker AW, Off Trail, Sideline Shooter. Loves all the accessories as well. BLACK SILVER D-Res 50 AW A wider, deeper bag that accommodates larger digital cameras and camcorders and unusual shapes. An adjustable divider allows you to customize the D-Res 50 AW for your system. There’s a laminated mesh pocket, padded handle and a patented All Weather Cover for protection against dust, rain and sand. Carry it on the quick-release shoulder strap and use the belt loops to attach it to your belt for additional stability. Aficionado Capacity: most digital still or video camera systems, MiniDV tapes, CompactFlash™ memory cards or SmartMedia cards in cases, and accessories Size (Interior): 9W x 5D x 6H in. / 23 x 12.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP BLACK SILVER Shoulder Bags Toploading D-Res 40 AW [Digital] A versatile bag for many digital still or video cameras, including those with unconventional shapes. Designed to be carried on the shoulder strap or attached to your belt, the bag has inner pockets for memory cards and tapes. A movable divider customizes the interior for your system. Features a patented All Weather Cover, padded handle and quick-release shoulder strap. Attachment tabs fasten to your belt or any SlipLock™ base product. Point & Shoot Capacity: digital still or video camera, plus memory cards, batteries or CD/DVD player and accessories Size (Interior): 7W x 5D x 6H in. / 18 x 12.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP BLACK 79 SILVER D-Res 30 AW A handy pouch with an adjustable divider to organize the interior for your equipment and special digital accessory pockets. Includes a patented All Weather Cover, quick-release shoulder strap and SlipLock attachment tab. Capacity: digital still or compact video camera, memory cards, 4 AA batteries and accessories Size (Interior): 6W x 2.5D x 6H in. / 15 x 6.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP Visit us at www.lowepro.com BLACK SILVER D-Res 25 AW A pouch sized for a taller, thinner digital still camera with a zoom. There are pockets for all the extras, plus a SlipLock™ attachment tab, quick-release shoulder strap and patented All Weather Cover™ for wet, dusty or sandy conditions. Capacity: digital still or compact video camera, plus memory cards, 4 AA batteries and accessories Size (Interior): 3.5W x 2.5D x 6H in. / 9 x 6.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP™ crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP 80 BLACK SILVER D-Res 20 AW A compact pouch with the extra protection of Lowepro’s patented All Weather Cover. Use the attachment tab to fasten the D-Res 20 AW to your belt or any SlipLock base product, or carry it on the quick-release shoulder strap. Capacity: compact digital camera, memory cards, 4 AA batteries and accessories Size (Interior): 3.5W x 1.5D x 5.5H in. / 9 x 4 x 14 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP BLACK D-Res 10 AW Take your camera everywhere — the D-Res 10 AW makes it easy. An attachment tab on the back fastens the pouch to any SlipLock base product or your belt. Includes an All Weather Cover for challenging weather, and a quick-release shoulder strap. Capacity: compact digital camera, memory cards, 4 AA batteries and accessories Size (Interior): 4W x 2D x 4.5H in. / 10 x 5 x 11.5cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP SILVER BLACK SILVER D-Res 8 All the protection you could want for a small digital point & shoot camera, batteries and memory card. An attachment tab fastens to any SlipLock base product. Includes a quick-release shoulder strap. Capacity: compact digital point & shoot camera, 1 memory card with case, lithium-ion battery Size (Interior): 3W x 1.5D x 5.25H in. / 7.5 x 4 x 13.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP SILVER D-Res 8S For a camera that goes everywhere, a super-compact pouch that will protect it along the way. Use the attachment tab to fasten to your belt or any SlipLock base product. Includes a quick-release strap. 81 BLACK SILVER [Digital] Point & Shoot A combination wallet and pouch for a small digital imaging system. Three inner pockets store and organize your accessories. The attachment tab fastens to any SlipLock base product or your belt. Capacity: PDA with digital camera attachment or compact digital camera, PC card in case, memory card in case, and accessories Front compartment size (Interior): 3.5W x 1.25D x 6H in. 9 x 3 x 15 cm Back compartment size (Interior): 3.5W x 0.75D x 6H in. 9 x 2 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP BLACK Shoulder Bags Toploading Capacity: compact digital point & shoot camera, 1 memory card with case, lithium-ion battery Size (Interior): 2.5W x 1.5D x 4H in. / 6.5 x 4 x 10 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP D-Res 120 PDA Pouch Aficionado BLACK SILVER D-Res 100 PDA Case A slim-profile PDA pouch with an attachment tab that fastens to your belt or any SlipLock base product. Capacity: PDA, business cards, pen Size (Interior): 4W x 0.5D x 5.5H in. / 10 x 1.5 x 14 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP Visit us at www.lowepro.com Point & Shoot BL ACK Z Series These practical, versatile, padded zip pouches feature water-resistant non-abrasive outer fabric and shock-absorbing closed-cell foam padding. Each has a large expandable front pocket, belt loop and quick-release strap. Capacity: a small auto-focus or APS or digital camera; compact binoculars; or accessories Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ FOREST GREEN BL ACK NAVY BLUE BL ACK OLIVE BL ACK RED BL ACK ROYAL BLUE BL ACK YELLOW BLACK ORANGE BLACK PURPLE BLACK 82 Z 40 Includes side mesh pocket. Size (Interior): 4W x 2.25D x 6.25H in. 10 x 5.5 x 16 cm Note: The Z 40 is not available in olive/black or royal blue/black. Z 30 Z 20 Includes side mesh pocket Size (Interior): 3W x 1.75D x 5.5H in. / 7.5 x 4.5 x 14 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Size (Interior): 3.75W x 2D x 6.25H in. / 9.5 x 5 x 16 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Z5 Size (Interior): 3W x 1.75D x 4.75H in. / 7.5 x 4.5 x 12 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Size (Interior): 3W x 1.25D x 4.25H in. / 7.5 x 3 x 11 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Aficionado Z 10 83 Shoulder Bags Toploading Digital Key West, Florida, USA © Onne van der Wal — www.vanderwal.com [Point & Shoot] Onne van der Wal “Key West Race week. The biggest regatta in the world. Everyone’s here. Same guys I see everywhere, but it’s Key West, so they’ve gotta show off all their new stuff. Boats, sails, gear. Lucked out with conditions. Big seas, mostly sunshine, interesting clouds and lots of breeze. Got a shot of boats behind a big swell today. Very different. Made it look like some competitors would finish at the bottom of the Atlantic, but a good, dramatic composition.” Onne, a top sailing photographer, competed in the demanding Whitbread round-the-world race and sailed around the Horn three times. His work appears regularly in SAIL, Outside Magazine and The New York Times. Last year he opened a new gallery — nautically themed, of course — in Newport, RI. Lowepro gear: a “bombproof” DryZone 200. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Lake Louise, Canada © Brad Wrobleski — www.wrobleski.com Brad Wrobleski & Michelle Gilbert [Brad] “Lake Louise, Winter 2001. This was a new one: dogsledding. Barking, yapping dogs — NOISY! Hard to think clearly. Chatted with M about how to pull it off. M sat in sled, me on front. Good shots initially, not inspired. Next: me on trail, sled zooming by and panning the action. M threw me lenses and changed film. I ran next to sled, tripped & SLAM! Me and camera ate snow. Tried again. Got the pan. Better! What inspired me? Ahhha! The dogs!!! Effort! Quick plan, yelling above howls of dogs — they wanted to run. M hands me wide glass. Me on trail waiting for dogs. Suddenly sled came straight for me. Running, trying to run faster — backward! Not easy. Accessories Build it. Add it. Rearrange it. Accessories that fill all the gaps. Lens Cases 86–87 Modular Components 88–90 Memory Card Wallets 91 Add-ons & Upgrades Camera at nose level, Click. Click. Hit soft snow, tripped, fell ass backwards with wet noses heading straight for me — fast. They're in no hurry to stop — they need to run. A new photography hazard: being run over by a dog team.” Brad’s outdoor images appear in Explore, Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic and Outdoors. Brad and Michelle work together, specializing in self-propelled adventure and travel photography. Lowepro gear: Photo Trekker AW, DryZone 200, Orion AW, Topload Zooms, Extreme hard cases and more. 92–93 85 Lens Cases BL ACK Lens Case 5 Special protection for a longer lens, with extra padding, an extra-rigid base and compression straps. The belt slot takes an optional S&F Deluxe Waistbelt — or you can carry the Lens Case 5 on the shoulder strap. Capacity: 300mm f/2.8 or 400mm f/3.5 lens with hood reversed Size (Interior): 6D x 11.75H in. / 15 x 30 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ 86 Lens Case 5s BL ACK Made with a rigid base and extra padding for shorter, wider zoom lenses with image stabilizers. Slide a Deluxe Waistbelt or your own belt through the DryFlo™ mesh-padded waistbelt and carry it in the small of your back for optimum balance. Includes a shoulder strap and compression straps to fasten to Trekker AW packs. Capacity: • 80–200 mm f/2.8 with hood reversed; • 100–400mm with hood reversed Size (Interior): 6D x 9H in. / 15 x 23 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP BL ACK Lens Case 4 Features a rigid base, shoulder strap and compression straps for attaching to other Lowepro packs and bags. Capacity: • 80–200 mm f/2.8 with hood reversed; • 300 mm f/4; or 35–350mm plus hood Size (Interior): 4.5D x 10H in. / 11.5 x 25.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP BL ACK Lens Case 4s With a rigid base and additional padding for shorter, wider zoom lenses. Includes shoulder strap and compression straps to fasten to Lowepro packs. Capacity: • shorter, wider zooms such as 28–200mm f/3.5 with hood reversed; • 28–70mm f/2.8 with hood reversed; • 75–300mm f/4.0 with hood reversed; • 35–350mm with hood reversed; or • 17–35mm with hood Size (Interior): 4.25D x 6H in. / 11 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP BL ACK Lens Case 3 Made with a rigid base to support larger lenses. Capacity: • 80–200mm f/2.8 with hood reversed; • 35–350mm with hood reversed; or • 70–300mm plus hood Size (Interior): 4.5D x 8H in. / 11.5 x 20.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Lens Case 2 Capacity: compact telephoto or wide-angle lens or small zoom, or water bottle Size (Interior): 3.5D x 8.25H in. / 9 x 21 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP BL ACK Includes a stacking divider. BL ACK Lens Case 1W With an extra-rigid base to support wider lenses. Capacity: wider lenses such as 20–35mm f/2.8 zoom with hood reversed and other short, large-diameter lens Size (Interior): 4D x 5H in. / 10 x 12.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP BL ACK Lens Case 1S With a rigid base to support short lenses. Capacity: 28–90mm f/4.0 zoom; 60mm f/2.8 micro; and 28mm f/2.8 (all without hoods) and most 50mm lenses Size (Interior): 3D x 3.5H in / 7.5 x 9 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP BL ACK Lens Case 1 Capacity: compact normal or side-angle lens or short zoom Size (Interior): 3.25D x 5H in. / 8.5 x 12.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Visit us at www.lowepro.com Modular Components Memory Card Wallets Add-ons & Upgrades Capacity: 2 teleconverters or mid-range, variable aperture zoom or fixed focal length lens Size (Interior): 3D x 5H in. / 7.5 x 12.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP 87 [Lens Cases] Lens Case 1N Accessories BL ACK Modular Components BL ACK Snap Top AW GRAY A quick-drop film case (with an All Weather Cover™) for exposed film. Slip film through the aperture-style lid opening in seconds and it’s safe. A revolutionary pouch for film or accessories. The patented MagBag™ spring ring snaps open for instant access and snaps shut just as fast. This unpadded pouch includes an All Weather Cover for protection against extreme elements and dust. Capacity: 20 rolls of 35mm film (without film canisters) or 16 rolls of 120/220 film (out of the box) Size (Interior): 3.5D x 5H in. / 9 x 12.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop Capacity: up to 30 rolls of 35mm film in canisters, or accessories Size (Interior): 6W x 4D x 7H in. 15 x 10 x 18 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop Film Drop AW (Patented) 88 BLACK MFB Pouch 100 AW BL ACK A handy pouch for a film back and dark slide or a battery pack. Gear is easy to reach through the large top opening, and it’s protected by shock-absorbing padding and an All Weather Cover for nasty weather and dust. An inner pocket holds a dark slide. Capacity: most sizes of medium format 645 and 6 x 6 roll film back and dark slide, or some makes of battery packs Size (Interior): 3.5W x 2.25D x 4.5H in. / 9 x 5.5 x 11.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop BLACK GRAY BLACK GRAY Utility Case Film Organizer AW A versatile all-purpose padded pouch with adjustable dividers, laminated mesh pocket and zippered compartments. Includes a NoDrop compartment sized for the optional Filter Pocket. The lightweight pouch stores and carries unexposed film, or a combination of exposed and unexposed film (in three separate adjustable compartments). There’s an outer zip pocket, shoulder strap and patented All Weather Cover. Capacity: point & shoot camera, small lenses, light meter or other accessories Size (Interior): 8W x 2.25D x 6H in. 20.5 x 5.5 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop Capacity: up to 40 rolls of 35mm film (in canisters) or 38 rolls of 120/220 film (out of the box) Size (Interior): 7W x 3.5D x 6H in. 18 x 9 x 15 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop BLACK GRAY Bottle Bag A mesh bag for a water bottle, film or accessories. Capacity: 32 oz. Nalgene® or bicycle bottle Size (Interior): 3.75D x 7H in. 9.5 x 18 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP ripstop BL ACK Pro AW Side Pocket Need extra room? The Pro AW Side Pocket straps to many Lowepro packs to give you space for film or other stuff. Size (Interior): 5.75W x 1.75D x 6.5H in. 14.5 x 4.5 x 16.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D Phone Pouches 30, 20 and 10 BL ACK Three go-everywhere phone pouches, designed for today’s smaller cell phones. And with three ways to attach them, you can carry them your way: a snaphook clips to a belt loop or D-ring; an attachment tab fastens to your belt or a SlipLock™ base product; and a vertical hook-and-loop attachment wraps around shoulder straps or shoulder harness. The top flap (with antenna cut-out) has a hook-and-loop closure. Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Accessories Phone Pouch 30 Phone Pouch 20 Phone Pouch 10 Size (Interior): 2.5W x 1.25D x 5H in. 6.5 x 3 x 12.5 cm Size (Interior): 2W x 1D x 4.5H in. 5 x 2.5 x 11.5 cm Size (Interior): 2.25W x 1D x 4H in. 5.5 x 2.5 x 10 cm 89 Lens Cases © Brian Hamill — bhamill@aol.com Visit us at www.lowepro.com Memory Card Wallets Add-ons & Upgrades “New York. Character shots — demanding to take. Try to give each actor a different look. Want to capture both the character of the actor and the character he’s playing. Always trying to catch the dramatic point of the scene. Easy to get the comedic ones looking playful, more challenging to show intensity. Like to have intense actors look straight at me. If I’m lucky, the image hints at the person behind that intensity. This time, the eyes say it all.” Brian has worked with an array of directors, including Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen and Barry Levinson, shooting stills. His book, Woody Allen at Work, is a classic. Lowepro gear: Omni Pro/ Extreme, “Great for FedExing gear to a shoot.” [Modular Components] Brian Hamill BLACK GRAY SlipLock™ Pouches SlipLock pouches protect everything from a compact camera or binoculars to a full-sized 35mm SLR body or battery pack. All pouches come with a drawstring hood, shoulder strap and SlipLock attachment tab. Small pouches have a front mesh pocket; Pouch 50 AW and 60 AW have a built-in All Weather Cover™ for added protection. SlipLock Pouch 60 AW SlipLock Pouch 50 AW Size (Interior): 6.25W x 3D x 7H in. 16 x 7.5 x 18 cm Size (Interior): 5W x 3.25D x 6H in. 12.5 x 8.5 x 15 cm SlipLock Pouch 30 SlipLock Pouch 20 SlipLock Pouch 10 Size (Interior): 3.75W x 2.25D x 6H in. 9.5 x 5.5 x 15 cm Size (Interior): 3.5W x 1.75D x 5.5H in. 9 x 4.5 x 14 cm Size (Interior): 2.75W x 1.75D x 5.5H in. 7 x 4.5 x 14 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop 90 “San Francisco. Beautiful wedding with lovely candid moments. Michelle spent time calming the nervous, excited young bridesmaids. Captured a unique moment when Michelle threw her veil over the flower girl to hear a secret. Very touching moment that couldn’t be staged.” Bambi has photographed The Beach Boys and sports legends Stan Musial, Fran Tarkenton and Gary Payton. She teaches at the Santa Fe Workshops. Her images have appeared in The New York Times and Martha Stewart Living. Lowepro gear: Pro Roller 3. Michelle Laier and her flower girl © Bambi Cantrell — www.cantrellportrait.com Bambi Cantrell Memory Card Wallets BLACK D-Res 6 Memory Wallet SILVER Accessories A compact wallet to hold all the accessories you need for your digital camera. Three panels have mesh pockets and elastic loops to organize batteries and memory cards — and keep them visible. An attachment tab fastens the wallet to any SlipLock base product or your own belt. Capacity: PC card in case, 8 AA batteries, 2 compact memory cards in cases Size (Interior): 3.25W x 1.25D x 4.75H in. / 8.5 x 3 x 12 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP D-Res 5 Mini DV Wallet BLACK SILVER 91 MiniDV™ Capacity: up to 4 MiniDV tapes in cases Size (Interior): 3.25W x 1.25D x 5H in. / 8.5 x 3 x 12.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP D-Res 4 Memory Wallet BLACK SILVER Capacity: PCMCIA cards or memory cards (up to 2 small cards plus 1 large card) Size (Interior): 2.25W x 0.5D x 4H in. / 5.5 x 1.5 x 10 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP BL ACK A super-compact memory wallet with an easy-access, NoDrop format and SlipLock attachment tabs to fasten to your belt or SlipLock base products. The Neoprene exterior protects against knocks and four laminated mesh pockets organize the memory cards. Capacity: up to 8 memory cards Size (Exterior): 3W x 0.75D x 4.75H in. / 7.5 x 2 x 12 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant Neoprene DMC-H BL ACK A space-saving memory wallet. The Neoprene exterior provides a soft cushion and water-resistant protection for your memory cards. Four laminatedmesh pockets keep everything in order. Includes two belt loops. Capacity: up to 8 memory cards Size (Exterior): 5.25W x 0.75D x 2.5H in. / 13.5 x 2 x 6.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant Neoprene Visit us at www.lowepro.com Add-ons & Upgrades DMC-V [Memory Card Wallets] Lowepro’s digital memory wallet is a great way to organize and store your memory cards. Mesh pockets keep everything in place, and an attachment tab fastens onto your belt or any SlipLock base product. Lens Cases Modular Components Lowepro’s solution for storing and organizing tapes, with elastic loops to keep everything in place. A SlipLock tab fastens to your belt or any SlipLock base product. Add-ons & Upgrades BLACK GRAY Belt & Buckle Filter Pocket A convenient, padded pouch designed to fit the front pocket of the Utility Case – and many other Lowepro bags and packs. Vinylcovered mesh pockets hold the filters; a light background lining makes it easy to find the right one. 92 BL ACK Capacity: up to 6 filters, maximum 82mm Size (Interior): 8.25W x 1D x 4.5H in. / 21 x 2.5 x 11.5 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP™ ripstop Give your shoulders a break! The Belt & Buckle slips through the loops on many Lowepro bags, distributing weight to your hips for comfortable, hands-free carrying and security and stability on rough ground. Size: One size BL ACK Neoprene Camera Strap NEW! Trekker DayPack II A high-quality strap with attachments to fit virtually any camera. Soft-edge binding makes this exceptionally comfortable. Non-slip dots keep the strap firmly in place. Fasten to the front of the Trekker AW II packs for extra storage capacity, or carry alone. Size: One size Outer fabric: waster-resistant Neoprene Deluxe Shoulder Strap A Lowepro invention, the bodycontoured, thickly padded, nonslip strap is now the industry standard for briefcases, notebook cases, sports bags and luggage. An ergonomic design ensures proper load distribution and comfort, and there are tough, welded-metal, full-rotation clips. Size: One size BL ACK Size (Interior): 12.5W x 3D x 18H in. / 32 x 7.5 x 45.5 cm BL ACK Trekker FilmPack BL ACK A see-through, zippered pouch to organize exposed and unexposed film. Capacity: 20 rolls of 35mm film (in canisters) or 32 rolls of 120/220 film (out of the box) Size (Interior): 6W x 2D x 7.5H in. 15 x 5 x 19 cm Photo Gloves Soft, warm gloves made of Lycra, with DuPont® Thermax® to wick away moisture, and Control Dots™ to ensure a firm grip on delicate camera and tripod controls. Ideal for cold weather photography and bicycling. Size: M, L, XL Outer fabric: Lycra® BL ACK BL ACK BL ACK Backpack Harness Carries a fully loaded Professional AW or large Nova AW bag in an upright position. The padded, CollarCut™ straps and 2-way adjustable sternum strap are ergonomically designed to distribute weight for greater comfort. Cinch Straps Used to keep secure and stabilize loads carried on S&F waistbelts or SlipLock™ base products. Adjustable length up to 19 in. Size: One size fits most Topload Zoom Chest Harness BL ACK PC Runner A harness for active outdoor sports photographers, with maximum security and stability for all Lowepro® Topload Zoom holster-style packs (except the Topload Zoom Mini). Adjust four ways for a perfect fit. Size: One size fits most Fasten this streamlined notebook case to the Road Runner AW or carry it separately. Includes a removable, adjustable, non-slip shoulder strap. Capacity: large notebook Size (Interior): 13W x 1.75D x 11H in. / 33 x 4.5 x 28 cm Size (Exterior): 14W x 2.5D x 11.5H in. / 35.5 x 6.5 x 29 cm Outer fabric: water-resistant 600D TXP Accessories BL ACK 93 Lens Cases Modular Components Iceberg © Mike Beedell — www.ocanadaex.com Memory Card Wallets [Add-ons & Upgrades] Mike Beedell “Canadian Arctic. Have come here for 25 years for the icebergs. Shimmering at first light, water rushing down their flanks, they seem alive. Shapes take on animal forms — set my imagination on fire. Would have loved to ride this magnificent berg as polar bears do. Not wise. Probably weighed a million tons — icebergs can flip, calve off immense chunks and send monstrous waves everywhere. Better to sit in my kayak — at a safe distance — and marvel at this glorious creation of the Greenland icecap.” Explorer, photographer-videographer and wilderness guide, Mike is known for epic journeys like a twoman sail through the Northwest Passage — the first ever — and a 2,000-km dogsled trip from Baffin Island to Greenland. Lowepro gear: Topload Zooms, Extreme cases, Photo Trekker AW. Visit us at www.lowepro.com Product List Index 94 Backpack Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Belt & Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Bottle Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Cinch Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Commercial AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Commercial AW DV . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Commercial AW MF . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Compact AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Compact AW DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Deluxe Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . 92 DMC-H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 DMC-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 D-Res 10 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 D-Res 100 PDA Case . . . . . . . . . . . 81 D-Res 120 PDA Pouch . . . . . . . . . . 81 D-Res 20 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 D-Res 200 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 D-Res 220 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 D-Res 240 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 D-Res 25 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 D-Res 30 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 D-Res 4 Memory Wallet . . . . . . . . 91 D-Res 40 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 D-Res 5 Mini DV Wallet . . . . . . . . .91 D-Res 50 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 D-Res 6 Memory Wallet . . . . . . . . 91 D-Res 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 D-Res 8S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 D-Res Beltpack AW . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 DryZone 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DryZone 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Elite AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Film Drop AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Film Organizer AW . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Filter Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Lens Case 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Lens Case 1N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Lens Case 1S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Lens Case 1W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Lens Case 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Lens Case 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Lens Case 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lens Case 4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lens Case 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lens Case 5S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lens Trekker 600 AW . . . . . . . . . . .24 Magnum AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Magnum AW MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 MFB Pouch 100 AW . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Micro Trekker 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Micro Trekker 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mini Mag AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mini Trekker AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mini Trekker Classic . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Nature Trekker AW II . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Neoprene Camera Strap . . . . . . . 92 Nova 1 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Nova 2 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Nova 3 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Nova 4 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Nova 5 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Nova Micro AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Nova Mini AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Off Trail 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Off Trail 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Omni Pro and Extreme Set . . . . . 63 Omni Sport and Extreme Set . . . . 65 Omni Traveler and Extreme Set . . 64 Omni Trekker and Extreme Set . .63 Orion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Orion AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Orion Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Orion Trekker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PC Runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Phone Pouch 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Phone Pouch 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Phone Pouch 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Photo Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Photo Runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Photo Trekker AW II . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Photo Trekker Classic . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pro AW Side Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Pro Mag 2 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Pro Roller 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Pro Roller 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Pro Roller 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Pro Roller Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Pro Trekker AW II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Road Runner AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Road Runner Mini AW . . . . . . . . . 23 Rover AW II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 S&F Deluxe Waistbelt . . . . . . . . . 42 S&F Light Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 S&F Shoulder Harness . . . . . . . . . 41 S&F Vest Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Sideline Shooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SlipLock Pouch 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 SlipLock Pouch 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 SlipLock Pouch 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 SlipLock Pouch 50 AW . . . . . . . . . 90 SlipLock Pouch 60 AW . . . . . . . . . 90 Snap Top AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Specialist 85 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Stealth AW II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Stealth Reporter 100 AW . . . . . . . 49 Stealth Reporter 200 AW . . . . . . . 49 Stealth Reporter 300 AW . . . . . . . 47 Stealth Reporter 400 AW . . . . . . . 47 Stealth Reporter 500 AW . . . . . . . 47 Stealth Reporter 650 AW . . . . . . . 45 Super Trekker AW II . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Topload Zoom 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Topload Zoom 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Topload Zoom AW . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Topload Zoom Chest Harness . . . 93 Topload Zoom Mini . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Toploader 65 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Toploader 70 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Toploader 75 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Trekker DayPack II . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Trekker FilmPack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Trim Trekker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Utility Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Z 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Z 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Z 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Z 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Z 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 This brochure suggests the camera equipment you can expect to carry in a bag. However, equipment and bag sizes can vary, and we recommend testing your own system in a bag before you buy. Sizes are interior unless otherwise stated. Product specifications can change without notice. Not all models or colors are available in all countries. Check with your local distributor. Airline regulations do change. Check with your airline before departure. All trademarks in this brochure are registered trademarks and are the property of their respective holders. Spanning the globe 86 Countries. 6 continents. And every climate and condition you can imagine. 95 Algeria Image Systems. s.a.r.l. Cyprus P. Pallikaras Ltd. Italy Mafer s.r.l. Argentina Optica Cosentino S.A.C.I. Czech Republic Olympus C&S, spol. s.r.o. Japan Minato Shokai Co., Ltd. Australia Maxwell Optical Industries Denmark FoviTech A/S Jordan Aram & Hagop Co. Egypt Future Photo High Tech Kazakhstan Alphatech Ltd. Austria Fotoimporte Kirchmayr GesmbH Bahrain Yaquby Stores W.L.L. Belarus Sergita Ltd. Belgium H. De Beukelaer & Co. N.V. Bosnia & Herzegovina Refotb Company Brazil Importadora Blue Bird Ltda. Bulgaria Profo Photo Company Canada Daymen Photo Marketing Ltd. Mexico Foto Regis Cia Importador Fotografica S.A. de C.V. Qatar Salam Studios & Stores Syria Puzant Yacoubians & Sons Romania Focus Trading 94 Morocco Intersales Trading Company Russia Avras Taiwan Lunar International Co., Ltd. Nepal New Snapper Photo Estonia Fotex AS Kenya Zennova International Ltd. New Zealand T.A. Macalister, Ltd. Finland Perkko OY Kuwait Salam Arabia Trading Netherlands Degreef & Partner France JCN Latvia IB Serviss Norway PR-Foto, Rognstad & Co. AS Germany Lowepro Deutschland GmbH & Co KG Lebanon Image Systems sal Greece Zaro Film Lithuania Sergita Ltd. Hong Kong Jebsen & Co., Ltd. Luxembourg H. De Beukelaer & Co. N.V. Hungary Studio Line Fototech Macedonia Genel Ltd. Iceland Beco Malaysia Cathay Photo Store (Pte) Ltd. Indonesia P.D. Bintang Mas Chile Fotographica Fotomar S.A. Iran Aphomar Co. Ltd. China Jebsen & Co., Ltd. Ireland Miniphoto Ltd. Croatia Kodak Centar d.o.o. Israel R. Leibov Malta Ciancio Co. Ltd. Mauritius Era Photo Cine House Ltd. Oman Salam Studios & Stores L.L.C. Pakistan SMI Photo Systems Panama Telefoto Internacional Zona Libre S.A. Paraguay Blue Bird Imp. Exp. Russia DiComp Ltd. Saudi Arabia Ahmed Abdulwahed Trading Co. Serbia & Montenegro Refotb Company Tanzania Zennova International Ltd. Thailand Foto Systems Limited Tunisia Photo-Chimie Turkey Zoom Ithalat Singapore Cathay Photo Store (Pte) Ltd. Uganda Zennova International Ltd. Slovakia Olympus C&S, spol. s.r.o. Ukraine Yug-Kontrakt Ltd Slovenia MW. d.o.o. South Africa Singer Photographic Services (Pty) Ltd. United Arab Emirates Salam Studios & Stores L.L.C. United Kingdom Lowepro (UK) Ltd. South Korea Daekwang Co. USA Lowepro USA Inc. Philippines Stronghand Inc. Spain Dileber S.L. (Disefoto S.A.) Uruguay Colorfilm S.A. Poland Euro Color Ltd. Sweden Focus Trading AB Portugal Comercialfoto, LDA Switzerland Pentax (Schweiz) AG Peru Wilehlmi Monge S.R.L. Venezuela Tonalite S.A. Vietnam Guy Leduc Yugoslavia Refotb Company Adventurer Backpacks Beltpacks Toploading throughout this brochure to GRAY These symbols are used BLACK Quick Reference indicate suggested uses for Lowepro bags and packs. NAVY 12–37 Large Format Medium Format R OYA L BLUE Professional 35mm SLR 35mm SLR 38–49 FOREST GREEN Photojournalist Modular Belt & Harness Notebook & Camera Combos Shoulder Bags Medium Format Rangefinder Point & Shoot OLIVE Portable Studio Compact Camcorder Digital Still or Video Camera RED 50–65 Rollers Shoulder Bags Hard & Soft Shell Combos Large Camcorder Memory Card Lighting Equipment YELLOW Aficionado Shoulder Bags Toploading Digital Point & Shoot Flash Unit Light Meter 66–83 PDA PURPLE Laptop Computer Cell Phone ORANGE Accessories Award-winning Design SlipLock™ System KHAKI 84–93 Lens Cases Modular Components Memory Card Wallets Add-ons & Upgrades Binoculars Airline Carry-on S I LV E R All Weather Cover™ CORPORATE ADDRESSES: Lowepro Canada 100 Spy Court, Markham, ON, Canada L3R 5H6 Phone: 1.905.944.9400 Visit our web site at: www.lowepro.com or email us at: info@lowepro.com Lowepro (UK) Ltd. Unit 6, Merryhills Enterprise Park Park Lane, Wolverhampton WV10 9TJ U.K. Phone: 44.1902.864646 Visit our web site at: www.lowepro-uk.com or email us at: info@lowepro-uk.com Lowepro USA Inc. P.O. Box 6189, Santa Rosa, CA 95406 USA Phone: 1.707.575.4363 Visit our web site at: www.lowepro.com or email us at: info@lowepro.com www.lowepro.com Heather Angel Randy Barnes Robert Beck Mike Beedell Bernard Brault Bambi Cantrell page 72 page 5 page 43 page 9, 93 page 38 page 90 Daniel J. Cox Lisl Dennis Nick Didlick Yuri Dojc Jack Dykinga Jill Enfield page 35 page 78 page 11 page 62 page 68 page 59 Kevin Gilbert Lynn Goldsmith Brian Hamill Reed Hoffmann Dewitt Jones & Lynette Sheppard Douglas Kirkland page 44 page 61 page 89 page 49 page 66 page 50 Ace Kvale Frans Lanting Deb Laver Cameron Lawson George Lepp page 21 page 12 page 56 page 37 page 71 Tom Mangelsen Richard Martin Joanie & Gary McGuffin William Neill Rosanne Pennella Rod Planck page 36 page 52 page 73 page 18 page 46 page 28 Corey Rich Rick Sammon John Shaw Onne van der Wal Florian Wagner Les Walker Cover page 65 page 75 page 83 page 8, 30 page 48 Justin Ward Kennan & Karen Ward Nevada Wier Brad Wrobleski & Michelle Gilbert Norbert Wu Michael Yamashita page 64 page 34 page 42 page 19 page 6 To all of the photographers who contributed to this year’s catalog, we say thank you Printed on recycled paper. Please recycle again © Lowepro USA Inc. February 2003 page 84