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The black Explore v2 30 Photo Backpack from Shimoda Designs is the mid-size model in their flagship line of camera backpacks.
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Will the Explore V3 30 hold a Nikon 70-200mm ...
Will the Explore V3 30 hold a Nikon 70-200mm unattached lens and a Nikon Z9 with a 24-70 lens attached?
Yes, you will be able to fit the Z9, 24-70mm f2.8 and the 70-200mm f2.8.
Date published: 2025-12-06
What's the difference between pack only and ...
What's the difference between pack only and pack+core unit?
The pack + core unit includes the Backpack plus the core insert... Shimoda Designs Medium Mirrorless Core Unit Version 2 (Parisian Nights) BH #SHCUMMLV2P • MFR #520-213
Date published: 2022-02-15
Will it fit a medium DSLR core unit instead of a ...
Will it fit a medium DSLR core unit instead of a mirrorless core unit?
Sorry for the confusion with the previous reply. The Explore v2 30 WILL NOT fit the DSLR inserts. It is not deep enough. It will only fit the Mirrorless sized inserts.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Will the 30L hold my McKinnon 8L camera Sling ...
Will the 30L hold my McKinnon 8L camera Sling above a small or medium mirrorless core unit?
Yes, the McKinnon 8L camera Sling will fit in the top compartment.
Date published: 2023-07-21
I know it sounds silly but does it come with any ...
I know it sounds silly but does it come with any camera dividers at all? I'm aware that there's a core-unit option but i just want to know if there's anything in comes with
Unfortunately, the only dividers included with the Shimoda Designs Explore v2 30 Photo Backpack are within the core unit.
Date published: 2024-09-03
How much does it weigh and what are the ...
How much does it weigh and what are the dimensions of the camera code? Also can you strap a tripod on it?
The Shimoda Designs Explore v2 30 Photo Backpack (Black) weighs 3.6lb / 1.65kg and the exterior dimensions of the bag overall are 11.6 x 20.3 x 6.7" / 29.5 x 51.5 x 17 cm. The bag comes in 2 configurations, with or without the Core Unit for the camera. Under Options you would need to select "Pack & Core Unit" to get this bag with the Core Unit. The Core Unit it would come with is the Shimoda Designs Medium Mirrorless Core Unit Version 2 (Parisian Nights). This has External Dimensions (WxHxD of 11.4 x 11.8 x 5.1" / 29.0 x 30.0 x 13.0 cm, and Interior Dimensions (WxHxD) of 10.6 x 11.0 x 4.7" / 27.0 x 28.0 x 12.0 cm. Pockets on both exterior sides of the pack can be used to hold a tripod.
Date published: 2024-05-21
Wondering if its possible to stand up lenses like ...
Wondering if its possible to stand up lenses like the Canon RF 24-105 f/4 and the RF70-200 f/4 that are similar in size?
Yes and no. When we make a bag the depth of the average mirrorless camera, then the core unit is about 4.8 inches tall. This is shorter than most pro zoom lenses, which are usually around 6 inches tall, so the lenses have to lay horizontally in a mirrorless-depth pack. If you step up to the Explore 35 (or Action X40/X50), then the pack is what we refer to as DSLR depth, which is 6.7 inches deep in the core unit. In addition to fitting gripped Mirrorless and DSLRs, the deeper core unit will fit 24-70, 16-35 2.8 lenses standing vertically, and allows for more efficient packing if you have a large camera kit.
Date published: 2024-04-20
Anyone packed a Nikon Z9 with RRS L-bracket into ...
Anyone packed a Nikon Z9 with RRS L-bracket into this bag? Any particular core insert? Thanks
To fit a Z9, you would need to step up to the Explore v2 35 which fits the deeper DSLR Core Units, and will fit a gripped body like the Z9 with the attached bracket.
Date published: 2025-07-21