The Professional's Source
800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615
Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty
A 8" square bag with a tough exterior, the Novoflex Bean Bag is great for suppressing vibrations in telephoto & macro photography by allowing the user to achieve support from irregular surfaces. The external covering is both durable and great at grabbing the camera, while the innards are lined with a waterproof coating so that you could use wet sand if needed. This beanbag is deliberately delivered empty, so that you can fill it with inexpensive beans, rice, sand, Styrofoam pellets or the like on location-saving all the weight you'd otherwise have to perpetually endure.
If you use the Arca-Swiss type system of quick release camera and/or lens plates (from Acratech, Arca-Swiss, Foba, Novoflex or Wimberley) and seek the ultimate stability upon a beanbag, you'll find it by attaching two Wimberley Module 1 quick release arms (B&H item code "WIM1") to the quick release plate.
Note! Delivered empty. Requires filling with material of user's choice.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
57%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Folds away (5)
- Lightweight (5)
- Stable (3)
- Unfolds quickly (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (4), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Comfortable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilizing
- Supporting Camera
Comments about Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty:
This bean bag is well made and easy to fill.
I filled it with dried navy beans and it offers good support for my camera or the camera with a long lens.
By being zippered, one can carry this empty until at your location.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty:
Easy to carry and keep in your camera bag. Seems a bit small and not particularly rugged. Make your own.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty:
To small, but does work good.
This would have been good for less than half the cost. If I had not open it, I would have sent it back.
WAY OVER PRICED !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
Comments about Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty:
This bag is useful, but not worth the cost. There are many other items you could use in place of it that would only cost a fraction of this bag. Don't spend the money!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- A bit expensive for a bag
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty:
This bag (empty) goes everywhere with me. The only acceptable substitute for a tripod. Carry it empty, fill it with whatever is available on the spot, use it, empty it out, and on your way again.
With a tripod and very long lenses I sometimes partially fill the bag and drape it over the lens to steady a windy shot.
You can also fill with sand or dirt and hang it under the tripod to provide a steadier platform.
Great for travel and hiking when you may be short of space or over weight and can't pack a tripod.
Carry it filled with an old shoulder strap.
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Resistant
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Long lenses
- Photography
- Stabilization
Comments about Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty:
A ben bag is quite useful when trying to photograph with a long lens in a place with lots of vibration (such as a ship) or when carrying a tripod is not feasible.
This Novoflex bag is quite weell done and I bought it because I needed something sturdy quickly and did not have the ability to build my own- this one fits the bill.
The downside is that it is relly expensive for what it is...
PS: do not forget you also need the beans !
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Stabilization
Comments about Novoflex Bean Bag 8 x 8" - Empty:
Easy to use and made well.
Displaying reviews 1-7
WHY SHOP AT B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don't turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you'll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We've made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
See sample Newsletter
Help
Company Information
B&H Resources
