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Think Tank Photo Introduces Six Perception Premier Daybacks Designed Specifically for Mirrorless Systems

October 31, 2014 -- Think Tank Photo's new Perception series daypacks are an all-new and advantageous way to carry smaller camera systems and is ideal for travel and city walk-arounds. The Perception series comes in two colors, black and taupe.  Also featuring three sizes, the smallest size, The Perception TabletTM accommodates a mirrorless system and a (add size of tablet) an iPad Mini. The largest size, the Perception ProTM, holds a 15" laptop and a 10" tablet (iPad), plus one mirrorless body or small DSLR with a small to medium zoom attached (lens hood reversed).  Plus, the largest size fits four to five more lenses or a large GoPro® kit.

Our designers took inspiration from our award-wining Shape Shifter backpack, which includes protective features to enclose and secure camera gear, but with the Perceptions it is scaled to a smaller form factor. For the first time mirrorless system users have a backpack designed specifically for them that has our commitment to innovation, workflow, and quality.

KEY FEATURES 

  • Cinch cord pockets provide flexibility for gear
  • Dedicated laptop/tablet compartment
  • Interior organizer provides quick access to pens, business cards and keys
  • Extra space to fit a jacket, food, water bottle or additional gear while on the go
  • Breathable padded airflow harness with adjustable sternum straps
  • Removable waistbelt
  • Tripod-carry on the front of bag allows for access to gear even when tripod is attached
  • Stretchable side pockets hold water bottles or compact umbrellas
  • Soft yet durable matte finish
  • Top pocket with plush liner for cell phones
  • Specially designed divider holds a pancake lens or small accessories
  • Seam-sealed rain cover included

WHAT FITS 

Perception Tablet:
Mirrorless camera, iPad Mini, GPS device, smartphone, radio, headlamp, knife. Examples: Fuji XT-1 with 18-55mm f/2.8-4 attached (hood reversed) + 35mm f/1.4; Canon Rebel T5i or Nikon D5300 with 18-55 kit lens attached + 50mm f/1.8; or a GoPro Hero 3, batteries, memory cards, cables, charger, remote, etc.

Perception 15:
Fits a 15" laptop + 10" tablet (iPad), plus one mirrorless body or small DSLR with a small to medium zoom attached (lens hood reversed) plus 1-2 additional lenses, or a medium GoPro kit. Examples: Sony a7 with a 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 attached (hood reversed) + 55mm f/1.8 ZA; Canon Rebel T5i or Nikon D5300 with 18-55 kit lens attached + 55-250 f/4-5.6 (or 55-200); or 1-2 GoPro Hero 3, extra housing, mounts, batteries, memory cards, cables, charger, remote.

Perception Pro:
Fits a 15" laptop + 10" tablet (iPad), plus one mirrorless body or small DSLR with a small to medium zoom attached (lens hood reversed), plus 4-5 more lenses or a large GoPro kit. Examples:Sony a7 with 24-70mm f/4 ZA attached (hood reversed) + 70-200mm f/4 + 35mm f/2.8 + 55mm f/1.8 ZA + F60M flash; Canon Rebel T5i or Nikon D5300 with 18-55 kit lens attached + 70-300mm f/4-5.6 + 50mm f/1.8 + 100mm (or 105mm) macro + flash; or 1-5 GoPro Hero 3, extra housings, mounts, batteries, memory cards, cables, charger, remote, suction cups, chesty, etc.

Materials

Exterior: For superior water-resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. It is also constructed with 600D twill, YKK® RC zippers, 320g dry-flow air mesh, nylon webbing, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior: Removable closed cell foam dividers, polyurethane backed liner & dividers, 200D polyester, laminated non-woven backed nylex liner, 2x polyurethane coated nylon 190T seam-sealed rain cover, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Specifications

Perception Tablet:

  • Exterior Dimensions: 10" W x 16.3" H x 5.9" H (25.5 x 41.5 x 15 cm)
  • Camera & Lens Pouch: 8.3" W x 4.3" H x 4.3" D (21 x 11 x 11 cm)
  • Laptop/Tablet Compartment: 7.7" W x 12.6" H x 0.8" D (19.5 x 32 x 2 cm)
  • Smart Phone/Glasses Pocket: 5.9" W x 4.7" H x 1.6" D (15 x 12 x 4 cm
  • Weight with all accessories: 1.7 lbs (0.7 kg)

Perception 15:

  • Exterior Dimensions: 11" W x 17.5" H x 6.7" D (28 x 44.5 x 17 cm)
  • Main Camera Pouch: 5.9" W x 5.9" H x 3.9" D (15 x 15 x 10 cm)
  • Lens Pouch: 4.3" W x 3.9" H x 2.4" D (11 x 10 x 6 cm)
  • Laptop Compartment: 9.8" W x 16.9" H x 1.2" D (25 x 43 x 3 cm)
  • Tablet Compartment: 8.7" W x 10.6" H x 0.6" D (22 x 27 x 1.5 cm)
  • Smart Phone/Glasses Pocket: 6.3" W x 4.7" H x 1.6" D (16 x 12 x 4 cm
  • Weight with all accessories: 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)

Perception Pro:

  • Exterior Dimensions: 11.4" W x 18.9" H x 7.9" D (29 x 48 x 20 cm)
  • Main Camera Pouch: 5.9" W x 5.9" H x 3.9" D (15 x 15 x 10 cm)
  • Large Lens Pouch: 5.9" W x 7.5" H x 3.9" D (15 x 19 x 10 cm)
  • Medium Lens Pouches: (2): 4.9" W x 4.3" H x 2.4" D (12.5 x 11 x 6 cm)
  • Small Lens Pouch: 4.9" W x 3.5" H x 2.4" D (12.5 x 9 x 6 cm)
  • Laptop Compartment: 10.4" W x 17.3" H x 1.2" D (26.5 x 44 x 3 cm)
  • Tablet Compartment: 8.7" W x 11" H x 0.6" D (22 x 28 x 1.5 cm)
  • Smart Phone/Glasses Pocket: 6.3" W x 4.7" H x 1.6" D (16 x 12 x 4 cm)
  • Weight with all accessories: 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)

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