The Boblbee ProCam 500XT is for passionate photographers looking for a protective pack for all your camera gear, which can live up to your active and demanding lifestyle. Boblbee is known for its ergonomic, protective backpacks. Backpacks that protect riders as much as their gear. The ProCam 500 XT (extended) has a very comfortable strap and harness system that lets you carry a full assortment of your camera gear comfortably all day (and night). The innovative Double-High-Density Shell™ combines the best of protection and light weight, whether you’re a professional ski photographer or a dedicated artist who wants to bike, ski, walk, hike, or travel safely with your equipment. The design like all Boblbee products is the result of many prototypes and designed with the input of a wide range of photographers. From the beginning Boblbee has listened to it users, the results are products that are safe, durable, and very well designed.
Shoulder straps and the wide overlapping Velcro waist belt are made of top quality neoprene, to provide optimal movement with great grip.
The generous cargo bay offers space for SLR-zoom set up to 400 mm total length, and plenty of space for extra lenses, net book pocket, filter pockets and memory storage, all packed in a weather and shock protective shell.
The Double-High-Density foam body (DHDS™) is highly shock absorbing and provides stable support and excellent ergonomics thanks to its body molded shell, regardless if its empty or fully packed. The back panel is also equipped with the internal Impactor Shield™ to enhance protection between the gear and the carrier.
The heavily padded insert for your equipment is suspended with four screws that make the “Anti Vibration Floating Frame™”, to make sure that the equipment stays in place even if its a bumpy road or slope. The interior has multiple padded inserts that let you tailor your backpack to the equipment you need for that day. In addition there are cross straps that hold your body and lenses in place. The bottom is padded also so your equipment is protected on all sides. There is a impact protectors on the back between you and your equipment and a rock protector on the bottom. Every detail to protect your equipment has been integrated into the backpack. The interior is large enough to hold most DSLRs with a 500mm lens with extender attached. The interior dividers are made of polyester velvet which protects your equipment from scratches and helps prevent dust and dirt. You can see the exact interior dimensions below.
The lid opens with two slots for filters, and small accessories. One is Upper: 6,3x3,5 in / 16x9 cm and the lower one is: 6,3x5,9 in / 16x15 cm. There are also three memory card holder that are (3): 2,4x2,4 in/6x6 cm. Below it is room for a net book up to 12,2x7,5 in /31x19 cm.
On the waist belt is a cell phone holder. A mud cover is included to keep your case looking new in difficult conditions.
On the back are two tripod holders so you can carry your tripod horizontally or vertically. The horizontal folder has a fast release. The vertical holder is for heavier tripods, it can also hold a sleeping bags with longer straps. ProCam 500XT Tech Specs:
SIZE – 21x13x9 in / 54x33x23cm
WEIGHT – 95 oz. / 2700 grams
VOLUME - 1830 cu.in. / 30 L
INTERNAL DIMENSIONS:
With padded equipment insert – 17,3x11x5,5 in / 44x28x14 cm
Without padded equipment insert – 20x11,5x6 in / 50x30x15,5 cm
Max recommended lens diameter: 4,7 in /120 mm
Max total length: SLR body+extender+lens (500mm)+glare cover: 15,7 in / 40 cm
(fitting of camera-zoom lens is determined by the size of the opening)
Max height SLR House: 4,7in / 12 cm (without netbook in lid compartment: 5,5 in / 14 cm)
INTERNAL POCKET DIMENSIONS / (filter pockets):
Upper: 6,3x3,5 in / 16x9 cm
Lower: 6,3x5,9 in / 16x15 cm
Netbook pocket: 12,2x7,5 in /31x19 cm
Memory card pockets (3): 2,4x2,4 in/6x6 cm
INTERNAL VELCRO DIVIDERS
Vertical: 2
Horizontal: 1
Dividers: 11
Security straps: 4
EXTERNAL POCKET:
Size: 6,7x8,7 in /17x22 cm
WAIST BELT - with cell phone pocket (5,9x2,7 in / 15x7 cm)
Overlapping velcro belt with security buckle. Maximum waist length: 47in /120 cm.
EXTERNAL ATTACHMENT POINTS:
Front: “Fast release” attachment for compact Tripods.
Bottom: “Heavy weight” attachment for larger tripods.
(With longer straps suitable for sleeping bag).
Sides: BOBLBEE SIDEWINDER attachment (accessory).
Top: Double webbing straps to attach additional cargo straps.
VISIBILITY
Front panel: Vertical top-to-bottom reflective piping.
Sides: 28 cm2 reflective patch.
Shoulder straps: 2x14cm2 reflective patch.
(all reflective material 3M).
DIRT COVER (with security hook and pouch). Wraps over complete body to protect from spray and dirt.
IATA LUGGAGE NORMS Can be used as cabin luggage
BODY
Shock absorbing Double-High-Density Shell™. Innovation from Boblbee.
Moulded high density foam with rip stop mesh, combining light weight and protection.
CAMERA ORGANIZER
Anti Vibration Floating Frame™.
BACK PANEL / IMPACTOR SHIELD INSIDE™
Moulded high density foam with protective polypropylene panel inside, for back protection.
STONE GUARD
Aluminium bash plate to protect from sharp objects.
SHOULDER STRAPS
Moulded neoprene with lycra layer which is soft against arms and body.
STERNUM STRAP Enhances weight distribution across the back
MATERIALS
Body: – Hi density EVA-polyurethane foam, exterior laminated polyester mesh, interior laminated lycra, 210D polyester lining, polyurethane reinforcements.
Back plate: - EVA hi-density, PE laminated, polypropylene board, PE binding.
Shoulder straps: - Mid density EVA, laminated lycra, PE binding.
Waist belt: - Nylon, neoprene, nylon-velcro, 210D polyester, stretch binding.
Interior: - EPS foam, polypropylene board, polyester velvet, nylon-velcro.
Zippers internal: - Plastic, steel train, webbing slider.
Zippers external: - Plastic-PU coated, steel train, steel/plastic slider.
Buckles: - Polyamid 6 (nylon), EPDM rubber gaskets.
Straps: - Polypropylene webbing.
Fasteners/Guard: - Aluminium-natural anodized, zink/iron screws and nuts
Dirt Cover: - 420D polyester.