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 Apex Mini Bean Bag with Tripod Head Support!

(ball head not included)

The new Apex Mini is truly a better mousetrap. Incorporating the most versatile and functional design to date, it addresses the mobile support needs of the photographer like no other on the market.  After the original Apex penetrated the market, we listened to what our customers were saying. One of the main suggestions was to create a bean bag with all the same great features, in a smaller package. It is now reality. The Apex Mini is perfect for lenses smaller than 500mm, but still offers the same strength and durability of our larger version. We created a smaller custom aircraft-grade aluminum plate to fit the Apex Mini. Each aluminum plate is hand-made with the assistance of a 100,000 pound press right here in the United States.
Dimentions: 8 X 8 X 5 (Height X Length X Width measured in inches when bean bag is filled)
- Apex Mini is designed to carry/stabilize lenses up to 400mm
The Apex Mini weighs in at 5.5 pounds compared to it’s bigger brother (below) at 12 pounds when completely filled.*
The unique design provides a stable platform for attaching your ballhead or gimbal head, allowing you to track, pan, auto-focus, without the problems typically associated with bean bag use.*Each Apex Mini is provided with an aluminum plate that can be inserted into the top pocket of the bag for a tripod head. The aluminum plate can be removed when desired to use as a regular soft shell bean bag.* Moreover, this versatile design negates the need to purchase a bulky and heavy to transport aluminum window mount.

The large flat top provides a highly stable surface for lens support
on its own, while alsoallowing the bag to be easily inverted for
use on a car hood or the ground.

The U shaped portion is covered in a high-tack material to
insure the bag stayswhere it is positioned. The U shape also provides
outstanding stabilization ofequipment when the
bag is inverted for hood or ground use.

The versatile strap design allows the bean bag to be
securely fastened to avehicle door handle, rail, beam, etc as well
as offering an easy means of carry.
The fill zipper is covered with a weather resistant flap,
logically positioned inan easy to fill location.

Designed and manufactured in the United States.
*Filler not included*

The retail price for this complete
package is $83.00 for black and $87.00 for Camo.
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Apex (LP) Low Profile

Apex Low Profile (Black): 898159002224
Apex Low Profile (Max-4): 898159002231
Apex Low Profile (APG): 898159002248

Here again is the general product description:

The Apex (LP) Low Profile is the essential bean bag for photographers who have smaller windows in their vehicle. We designed the Apex LP from the ground up to fit in nearly all small vehicle windows. Apex LP sits four inches lower than the original Apex and one inch lower than the Apex Mini. This was accomplished by redesigning the arch to lay flatter on the window frame which also led to increased stability. To further improve clearance, the height of the base has been reduced dramatically.


- Apex LP is designed to carry/stabilize the heavy super-telephoto lenses > 600mm

- Apex LP weighs in at 9 lbs (4 kg) when filled.

- Apex LP will be available in Black, Realtree Max-4, and Realtree APG

- Dimensions (HxWxL): 7 x 7 x 12 inches or 17.7 x 17.7 x 30.5 centimeters

- Apex LP uses the same handcrafted aircraft grade aluminum plate as the original Apex for tripod head use.

The Apex LP incorporates the most versatile and functional design to date. It addresses the mobile support needs of the photographer like no other on the market. Each Apex LP comes with a custom aircraft-grade aluminum plate. Each aluminum plate is handcrafted with the assistance of a 100,000 pound press right here in the United States. The aluminum plate can be removed or inserted into the top pocket when needed.

The unique design provides a stable platform for attaching your ballhead or gimbal head, allowing you to track, pan, auto-focus, without the problems typically associated with bean bag use. Moreover, this versatile design negates the need to purchase a bulky and heavy to transport aluminum window mount.

The large flat top provides a highly stable surface for lens support on its own, while also allowing the bag to be easily inverted for use on a car hood or the ground.

The U shaped portion is covered in a high-tack material to insure the bag stays where it is positioned. The U shape also provides outstanding stabilization of equipment when the bag is inverted for hood or ground use.

The versatile strap design allows the bean bag to be securely fastened to a vehicle door handle, rail, beam, etc as well as offering an easy means of carry.

The fill zipper is covered with a weather resistant flap, logically positioned in an easy to fill location.

Designed and manufactured in the United States.

$130.00 USD plus shipping and taxes where applicable.

email me here to place an order .. ray@raymondbarlow.com

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Apex Bean Bag ™

The new Apex Bean Bag™ is truly a better mousetrap. Incorporating the most versatile and functional design to date, it addresses the mobile support needs of the photographer like no other on the market.

To insure maximum durability the bag is made of tightly woven heavy-duty nylon pack cloth, sewn with high strength polyester thread. The bag will not leak regardless of filler material used.

The unique design provides a stable platform for attaching your ballhead or gimbal head, allowing you to track, pan, auto-focus, without the problems typically associated with bean bag use.*Each Apex Bean Bag is provided with an aluminum plate that can be inserted into the top pocket of the bag for a tripod head. The aluminum plate can be removed when desired to use as a regular soft shell bean bag.* Moreover, this versatile design negates the need to purchase a bulky and heavy to transport aluminum window mount.

The large flat top provides a highly stable surface for lens support on its own, while also allowing the bag to be easily inverted for use on a car hood or the ground.

The U shaped portion is covered in a high-tack material to insure the bag stays where it is positioned. The U shape also provides outstanding stabilization of equipment when the bag is inverted for hood or ground use.

The versatile strap design allows the bean bag to be securely fastened to a vehicle door handle, rail, beam, etc as well as offering an easy means of carry.

The fill zipper is covered with a weather resistant flap, logically positioned in an easy to fill location.

The attachment loop provides a convenient place to secure Apex Tripod Belt pouches and bags, as well as most others manufactures products. No more fumbling for additional items like converters, flash, extra batteries, flash cards.

A large side pocket provides additional storage capacity for items.

In short…this is the bean bag you have been waiting for!!! Satisfaction Guaranteed!!

Available in Black or True Timber Concealed Green.

$130.00 USD plus shipping and taxes where applicable.

email me here to place an order .. ray@raymondbarlow.com

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Kwik Camo™

The cover is designed to cover you, the camera and tripod. Your body is the framework that keeps the cover in place. A large camo window screen allows for adequate viewing, yet the birds (or any wildlife for that matter) can't see through it. The cover allows you to move your hands making adjustments with the camera and/or lens without spooking your subject.

Anyone wanting to view wildlife who would like to get closer without being seen, this is the product for you. If your into taking pictures, using binoculars (the camo screen can be opened for this purpose) or want to use a video camera. you will find this to be a very useful tool to add to your bag of tricks. It's portable and lightweight so you can carry it with you where ever you go. As a photographer, I've spent many hours behind my camera using my Kwik Camo™ and I know it has given me more opportunities that I otherwise would not have had. The result... more pictures, more variety, which will give you a better choice of those so-called "great shots".

$120.00 USD plus shipping and taxes where applicable.

email me here to place an order .. ray@raymondbarlow.com

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Apex Tripod Belt™

In the past when using the Kwik Camo® setup with a tripod, the problem has always been where to put extra gear. So we have developed a solution that we feel works great, it's called the Apex Tripod Belt™. The new Apex Tripod Belt™ simply wraps around your tripod and can hold an extra camera body, small lenses or converter, beverage, cell phone, Flash, Better Beamer, and much more without putting the weight on you. Plus being nature photographers, we see the need for camoflague, so we have made the Apex Tripod Belt™ available in Realtree Advantage Max4® and also in Black.

**The products mentioned below are all included with the Apex Tripod Belt**

-The Apex Flash Bag™ is designed to hold a flash, flash bracket, and the Better Beamer along with a seperate compartment to hold an extra Fresnel lens for the Better Beamer.

-The Apex Camera Bag can hold an extra camera body, cell phone(s), flash cards, light meters, batteries, and it also has a built-in adjustable divider, so you can customize it to fit your needs.

-The Apex Lens/Converter bag can hold small lenses and/or converters. It is 6 1/2 inches in height and 3 1/4 inches across.

-The Apex Bottle Bag holds most beverage containers such as pop bottles, cans, or water bottles. It is insulated to keep your hot drinks hot, and your cold drinks cold.

-We include a bungee strap that clips on to one of the Apex Tripod Belt's D-rings and then wraps around the tripod head usually just once (sometimes twice depending on the size of the tripod head). This secures the Apex Tripod Belt so that it does not fall off when you close the legs of the tripod.

-Also if you don't want to use a tripod, it works great around the waist also!!

$74.00 USD plus shipping and taxes where applicable.

email me here to place an order .. ray@raymondbarlow.com

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Medium Camo Pod Pad™

The Pod-Pad™ is designed to give shoulder comfort without interfering with the general use of the tripod. It is best fitted for larger tripods such as the Gitzo 1548 or the 1300 series which are commonly used with big heavy lenses. It’s very lightweight, easy to install, and comes in 1000D Cordura - Advantage Max4® pattern.
Hauling a tripod around with your camera attached is heavy and very uncomfortable on your shoulder! I think most photographers that use large lenses can attest to that.
Now there's a pad to protect your shoulder that is light weight and does not interfere with taking pictures.

$36.95 USD plus shipping and taxes where applicable.

email me here to place an order .. ray@raymondbarlow.com

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Mono-Pad™

The Mono-Pad™ is designed to give shoulder comfort without interfering with the general use of the monopod. It’s very lightweight, easy to install, and comes in black 1000D Cordura.
Testimonial:
Professional Motorsports Photographer Anthony Kent (LAT Photographic) says: "Had I found the Mono-pad sooner, I may have not needed shoulder surgery. Having gone through that, and worked hard to recover, I use the Mono-pad at all times, and it makes a large difference. In addition to the Mono-pad that has helped greatly after my shoulder surgery for Motorsports Photography, I use the Pod-Pad for all my expedition and wildlife photography"

Anthony Kent, co-designer of the Mono-Pad

$36.95 USD plus shipping and taxes where applicable.

email me here to place an order .. ray@raymondbarlow.com

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