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• Camera Gloves
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• Lighting Cases
• Camera Support Cases
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• Production Cases
• Presentation Cases
• Vests
• Pouches and Accessories
• Shoulder Straps
• General Accessories
• Insertrolley
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Production Cases

BANANA-1, BANANA-2, BANANA-3 The BANANA is a roomy, heavy-duty production case built to hold lots of equipment, large and small. Its ergonomic, contoured shape provides greater comfort when carrying heavy loads by bringing the center of gravity closer to the body. Unlike other production cases, the opening of the BANANA faces towards your body in the carry mode, allowing you complete view of its contents and easy access to your gear. BANANA-1, 2 and 3 come with an APSS Strap. The movable/removable Modi-Vers Divider System is included to customize your BANANA to your contents, and all three models are Insertrolley ready. Three different models offer a range of sizes and features including: zippered mesh inside pockets in the lid; zippered mesh outside pockets; connecting points for extra long equipment; Dual-Use Aluminum Buckles; Toblerone Shock Absorbers; ergonomically designed lift handles; and roomy exterior pockets. Banana-1 Contoured Bag (Small) with Detachable Trolley Option and Modi-Vers System L: 17.7" (45cm) W: 9.1-7.9" (23-20cm) H: 10.6" (27cm) Weight: 6.4 lbs. (2.9Kg) Banana-2 Contoured Bag (Medium) with Detachable Trolley Option and Modi-Vers System L: 21.7" (55cm) W: 11.8-9.5" (30-24cm) H: 10.6" (27cm) Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5Kg) Banana-3 Contoured Bag (Large) with Detachable Trolley Option and Modi-Vers System L: 23.6" (60cm) W: 11.8-9.5" (30-24cm) H: 11.8" (30cm) Weight: 9.7 lbs. (4.4Kg)

BANANA-1, BANANA-3, BANANA-2 BANANA-3

NANA-10 (BANANA-10) KATA's NANA-10 is a well-padded ergonomic shoulder case designed to carry a variety of delicate equipment and accessories. Large exterior pockets and KATA's MUX connecting system provide ample storage solutions. The Modi-Vers divider system is included to enable you to custom fit the interior. NANA-10 Contoured Shoulder Case with Modi-Vers System L: 12.5" (32cm) W: 8.5" (21cm) H: 8" (20cm) Weight: 4.2 lbs. (1.9Kg)

NANA-10

SUB BAG-2 KATA's revolutionary design for the 100-year-old duffle bag. The SUB BAG is the perfect solution for carrying whatever is needed for field production. Grab your stuff -- batteries, cables, cassettes and personal gear, throw it in the bag... and go! The innovative diagonal zipper facilitates quick opening and closing while creating a 180º access to the interior. The two Delrin-rod reinforced arcs maintain the shape of the SUB-BAG. The bottom and sides are padded and reinforced too. Four roomy external pockets will carry specifically designated items, but will stay flat and out of the way, when empty. Ample pockets and Modi-Vers enable you to organize the items inside. SUB BAG-2 Advanced Duffel Bag L: 25.9" (66cm) W: 9.8" (25cm) H: 11.8" (30cm) Weight: 2.86 lbs. (1.3Kg)

SUB BAG-2

Presentation Cases

LAB (LAB-21), PAB (PAB-21) The LAB and PAB presentation bags can be carried separately or combined and carried as one to create a presentation kit. The LAB is a personal bag that will hold a computer, its accessories and all the organizational items needed by the video professional or business person. The PAB holds a projector and related accessories. The main compartment of the LAB has a padded partition for the laptop computer with space for charger, cable, and external drives or other accessories. The inside has mesh pockets plus an additional compartment for papers. The entire bag is padded, and its structure and opening method permit quick and easy storage and removal of the computer and all its accessories. The PAB's larger compartment, with adjustable padded partition, holds the video projector. There is additional room for catalogs, transparencies, videocassettes, and more. The PAB also features inside mesh pockets and external pockets. LAB and PAB come equipped with a BSS shoulder strap and are Insertrolley ready individually or stacked together. LAB Laptop Advanced Bag L: 14.2" (36cm) W: 4.7" (12cm) H: 11.8" (30cm) Weight: 2.86 lbs. (1.3Kg) PAB Projector Advanced Bag L: 17.3" (44cm) W: 4.7" (12cm) H: 13" (33cm) Weight: 2.65 lbs. (1.2Kg)

PAB-21 LAB-21

RALLY The RALLY is a lightweight yet durable shoulder satchel designed to match all your other KATA bags. This satchel-style case has six pockets and an extension option. RALLY sports two full-size zippered pockets on the outside. Under the fold-over flap is another zippered pocket and a roomy central compartment with a large flat pocket and two half-size pockets. It comes equipped with a BSS Strap. Rally Shoulder Satchel L: 15" (38cm) W: 5-7.5" (12.5-19cm) [extendable] H: 12.2" (31cm) Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.0 Kg)

RALLY

EXO-33 and TOPIC-10 For presentation purposes the EXO-33 is a perfect fit for projector plus a laptop and related accessories. To accommodate projector, laptop etc. the partition is positioned horizontally to create two separate compartments that offer a back service door for easier access. If necessary extra pouches can be added using the MUX On-Bag connectors. The TOPIC-10 is an extra laptop case that can be used separately or added to the back of the EXO-33 or the PAB. EXO-33 Shoulder Bag for projector, laptop and related accessories L: 18" (50cm) W: 7.8" (20cm) H: 11.8" (30cm) Weight: 3.88 lbs. (1.76Kg) TOPIC-10 Laptop Case L: 16.5" (42cm) W: 2" (5cm) H: 11.8" (30cm) Weight: 1.8 lbs. (0.82Kg

EXO-33 TOPIC-10

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