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Shimoda Top Loader Small Boa
The multi-use Shimoda Top Loader Small Boa is a removable camera insert that is compatible with Shimoda adventure backpacks, a standalone sling bag for your camera, or a waist pack that uses a backpack belt.
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Shimoda Top Loader Small Boa Summary
The Shimoda Top Loader Small – Boa is a compact, versatile camera bag designed for minimalist photographers who want quick access and maximum mobility. Ideal for carrying a mirrorless or compact DSLR camera with an attached lens, this top-loading case offers streamlined protection whether used on its own or as part of a larger Shimoda backpack system.
Made with durable, weather-resistant materials and featuring Shimoda’s signature Boa pattern, the Top Loader Small is perfect for fast-paced photo missions, travel, or hikes where agility is key. It can be worn in multiple ways—over the shoulder, on your belt, or chest-mounted using compatible Shimoda harnesses—giving you flexibility in how you carry your kit.
Key Features:
- Compact Camera Protection: Holds a mirrorless or compact DSLR body with an attached standard zoom lens (e.g., 24–70mm f/2.8).
- Multi-Carry Options: Wear it as a shoulder bag, chest rig, belt pack, or attach it to a Shimoda backpack harness.
- Weather-Resistant Design: Durable outer fabric with water-repellent coating and YKK zippers keeps your gear safe in harsh conditions.
- Boa Edition Styling: Unique Boa pattern exterior adds a refined, technical aesthetic.
- Quick Access Lid: Top-opening flap allows fast gear access without having to remove the case from your body.
- Accessory Pocket: Front zippered compartment for memory cards, batteries, or small essentials.
- Compatible with Core Units: Can integrate with Shimoda’s modular system for greater gear organization.
Whether you’re heading out for a short shoot or need a modular companion for your main pack, the Shimoda Top Loader Small – Boa delivers portability, protection, and performance in a sleek, compact form.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!