Think Tank Photo ShapeShifter User manual

Instructions for equipment storage, compression or expansion
of main compartment, waistbelt use, load adjustment straps,
and tripod or monopod attachment.
ShapeShifter™Instructions
Storing Photo Equipment
Layout of Canon cameras and lenses.
Layout of Nikon cameras and lenses. Stretchable interior pockets can carry
strobes and other equipment.
Up to a 17” laptop can be carried in the
ShapeShifter. A dedicated compartment
allows for laptop storage when the
backpack is compressed or expanded.
Push any excess fabric inward to avoid
binding the compression zipper.
ShapeShifter can be compressed down
to three inches in depth after the
cameras and lenses are removed. Some
gear can stay in the main compartment,
however the bag may be thicker depending
on the size of the remaining equipment.
Main Compartment Compression/Expansion
To compress the ShapeShifter, first
remove the camera equipment from
the main compartment. Flatten the
compartment and close the compression
zipper around the backpack.
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The included waistbelt is removable by
unthreading the webbing through the
buckle.
Remove the ShapeShifter waistbelt. Then
open the “hook & loop” panel at the bottom
of the backpack to slide a Think Tank Pro
Speed Belt™ or Skin™ Belt into place.
First pull forward and down on the
shoulder harness adjustment straps until
the backpack feels properly balanced.
Then set the load adjustment straps by pulling
up and forward on the loose ends.Tighten to
maximum comfort. Once the load adjustment
straps are set, fine tune the backpack’s fit by
making minor readjustments to the shoulder
harness adjustment straps.
The sternum strap can be raised or lowered,
to accommodate a photographer’s unique
height or torso length.
Locate the two adjustable tripod straps
provided with the ShapeShifter.
Slide the opened “Slik Clip” through the
webbing loop and snap it shut with your
fingers on both sides.
Adjusting the ShapeShifter Harness Adjustable Sternum Strap
Tripod or Monopod Attachment
Removable Waistbelt Attaching a Modular Belt
Unlock the adjustable strap then pull the
strap tight around the top of the tripod.
Tighten the lower strap around the ex-
posed tripod leg for additional stability.
Connect the tripod straps to the webbing
loops on the ShapeShifter (circled). Insert
two tripod legs into the outside lower
pocket.
Carrying a Tripod
Attaching a monopod requires the use of
only the top tripod strap. Close the zipper
as much as possible for additional stability.
Carrying a Monopod
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