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MindShift Releases Multi-Mount Holsters, New Card Holders
3 May 2016
MindShift, the outdoor gear specialist founded by the creators of Think Tank Photo and conservation photographer Daniel Beltrá, has announced a holster that can be carried five different ways plus two new memory card wallets.
MULTI-MOUNT HOLSTER
The Multi-Mount Holster is a line of four camera bags ranging in price from $89.99 to $119.99 and sized to fit a range of cameras and lenses. They each offer five mounting options: shoulder, pack/front harness, chest, storage and belt.
In a first for the industry, the Multi-Mount Holsters feature a unique backpack mount. They also feature an easily adjustable Stabilizer Strap System to secure the holster's position and distribute weight effectively.
"The Multi-Mount Holsters include all the accessories needed to personalize your camera carrying method," said Doug Murdoch, MindShift Gear's CEO and lead designer. "With just a few adjustments, you can quickly switch from carrying it on your waist, back, chest or shoulder."
CARD HOLDERS
The Card-Again CF and SD card holders are lightweight memory card wallets designed to fit in a pocket with clear windows to identify the cards at a glance and a loop to attach them to a bag or clothing.
The CF Card-Again holds four CompactFlash cards. The SD Card-Again holds six Secure Digital cards. The Card-Again wallets are $14.99 each.
For more information see the news releases below.
Carry Your Camera Outdoors Five Ways with MindShift Gear's Multi-Mount Holster
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- For outdoor photographers seeking one bag to carry a single dSLR camera on everything from a quick outing to a multi-night trek, MindShift Gear introduces four highly versatile Multi-Mount Holsters. Sized to fit a range of cameras and lenses, each holster offers five key mounting configurations: shoulder, pack/front harness, chest, storage and belt. In a first for the photo industry, the Multi-Mount Holsters feature a unique backpack mount for multi-day comfort. The holsters feature an innovative "Stabilizer Strap System" that secures the bag in your desired position, distributes weight effectively and is quickly adjustable.
In keeping with MindShift's design emphasis on providing protection from stormy weather, wind, snow and dust, the new holsters feature a weather-blocking elements barrier under the zippered lid and a seam-sealed rain cover. The Multi-Mount Holster 30 and 50 sizes feature an expandable front pocket for quick access to photography essentials, such as a Speedlight flash or tabletop tripod.
"The Multi-Mount Holsters include all the accessories needed to personalize your camera carrying method," said Doug Murdoch, MindShift Gear's CEO and Lead Designer. "With just a few adjustments, you can quickly switch from carrying it on your waist, back, chest or shoulder."
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Designed for today's dSLRs with attached quick release or L-bracket
- Integrated multi-mount adjustable strap system tucks away into three dedicated pockets
- Weight bearing shoulder strap features stretch-free neoprene comfort, slip-resistant shoulder pad, lightweight clips and two-sided length adjustment including one ladderlock
- Front harness weight-bearing pack mount straps feature quick-release SR buckles for instant removal and pivoting lightweight clips that attach to any pack's shoulder harness with daisy chain webbing
- Lightweight and compact stabilizer waist belt is designed to easily pivot the shoulder bag configuration around over the webbing
- Stabilizer straps, stored in tuck-away pockets, quickly wrap around any backpack shoulder strap and create triangulated stabilization from low and high points on the front end of the bag
- New YKK zippers are coated with an anti-corrosion substrate, providing enamel-finish durability. These zippers are less prone to freezing and much lighter than standard slides. They also pass YKK's industry-renowned production fastening standard with a static pull test at three angles result in smoother zipping in all conditions.
- Exterior shell is constructed with 420D nylon with Durable Water Resistance finish for long lasting durability and strength
- Front expandable pocket includes organizer pocket, two separate loops for memory card holder and keys and double sliders
- Domed top creates room for attached camera strap storage
- Comfortable air mesh back panel includes stabilizer waist belt pass-through
- Internal zippered lid pocket for added protection from the elements
- Removable LCD screen protector and adjustable divider(s) for different lens configurations
- Main compartment security loop secures camera to lanyard in exposed environments
- Top grab handle
- Ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves
- Shoulder strap loops double as clip-in point for water bottles, etc.
GEAR CAPACITY
Multi-Mount Holster 10:
- Holds one large (un-gripped) Mirrorless body and one standard zoom lens or prime
- Holds one compact dSLR (Rebel, 3300 or 5300 series) and one lens
- Compatible Lenses: Prime lens; Kit Lens; 16-85mm (Canon or Nikon) with hood reversed; 16-35mm f2.8 (Sony)
Multi-Mount Holster 20:
- Holds one standard-size dSLR (5DM3 or D810) and one standard zoom lens or two primes
- Holds one large (un-gripped) Mirrorless body and one standard zoom lens or two primes
- 16-35mm f2.8 with hood extended (Canon); 16-35mm f4 VR with hood extended (Nikon); 24-70mm f2.8 with hood reversed (Canon or Nikon); 17-55mm f2.8 with hood reversed (Canon or Nikon)
Multi-Mount Holster 30:
- Holds one standard-size dSLR (5DM3 or D810) and one standard zoom lens
- Holds one gripped dSLRs (1Dx or D4s) and one standard zoom lens
- 24-70mm f2.8 with hood extended (Canon or Nikon); 70-200mm f2.8 with hood reversed (Canon or Nikon); 300mm f4 with hood reversed (Canon or Nikon); 80-400mm f4 AF-S/G with hood reversed (Nikon)
- Front pocket holds SB-910 (Nikon Speedlight); 600 RT (Canon Speedlite)
Multi-Mount Holster 50:
- Holds one gripped Pro dSLR (Nikon D3/D4 series or Canon 1D/1Ds/1DX series) and one standard zoom lens
- Holds one standard dSLRs with L-bracket (Nikon D800/D700) and one standard zoom lens
- 24-70mm f2.8 with hood extended (Canon or Nikon); 70-200mm f2.8 with hood reversed (Canon or Nikon); 300mm f4 with hood reversed (Canon or Nikon); 80-400mm f4 AF-S/G with hood reversed (Nikon)
- Front pocket holds SB-910 (Nikon Speedlight); 600 RT (Canon Speedlite)
MATERIALS
Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. The holsters also feature high-quality YKK " zippers, 420D high-density nylon, 420D velocity nylon, 320-GB, 350-GB airmesh, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
Interior: 200D poly, velex, high-density closed-cell foam, belly-o mesh, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
MindShift Gear Releases Card-Again CF and SD Holders for Outdoor Photography
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- For outdoor photographers who need quick access to their CF and SD memory cards, MindShift Gear has released the Card-Again wallets. These two simple, lightweight memory card wallets fit easily in your pockets, feature clear windows to identify used vs. full cards and cutouts for easy access and an attachment point to tether to a bag or clothing. The CF Card-Again holds four CF cards. The SD Card-Again holds six SD cards.
MATERIALS
Exterior: The wallets are constructed using 420 high-density nylon, 210D nylon and 3-ply bonded nylon thread. For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellent coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating.