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Shimoda Core Unit - Soft - Small - Boa (520-480)

Sale price €50 EUR Regular price €55
8% off
ERC  |  SKU: 30520480000000

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Shimoda Core Unit Soft Small Boa (520-480) - padded protection all around

Keep one camera with its lens attached close at hand, ready for a quick vlog clip or an action-sports moment. The Shimoda Core Unit Soft Small Boa (520-480) is a compact holster for a small camera setup, finished in beige. Its fully enclosed shape keeps the kit together in the field and contains it inside a larger backpack, where a smaller insert can shift around. Shimoda names compact Leica, Fuji and OM gear, GoPro and DJI equipment, and Sony crop-sensor cameras as examples of the kind of kit it can hold. That makes it a useful format for keeping a camera ready between takes, or separating a compact setup from the rest of your bag. The soft unit has a brushed interior and a zipped lid; its padded construction protects the contents on every side. Two clear pockets and a dedicated AirTag pocket keep small accessories organised and a tracker close to the gear.

Protection and organisation

  • Padding on all sides: Padded walls, base and lid cushion your equipment, whether the unit is being carried on its own or placed inside another bag.
  • YKK zip closure: The reliable zipper closes the unit fully, helping keep compact gear contained if the Core Unit shifts inside a backpack.
  • Adjustable dividers: Arrange the interior around your camera and accessories, rather than letting smaller pieces rattle together.
  • Two clear TPU pockets: Store small items such as batteries or a lens pen where you can see them at a glance.
  • AirTag pocket and brushed lining: A dedicated pocket holds an AirTag, while the soft lining is gentle against camera surfaces.

What fits inside

The internal space measures 22 × 12.5 × 8.5 cm, within external dimensions of 23.5 × 14 × 10 cm. Those measurements give a clear sense of the compact format: it’s intended for a smaller camera setup, rather than a collection of larger equipment. Use the adjustable dividers to organise the available space around your camera and the accessories you’re carrying.

Specialist Note

A camera packed beneath other kit isn’t ready when a moment appears; this small Shimoda keeps a compact setup together and close by. At 210 g, the unit itself adds little weight to a camera bag, and its beige Boa finish is easy to pick out among darker gear. I’d recommend it to a Fuji or OM user carrying one camera with a lens attached for vlogging or action-sports clips: set the dividers around that camera, then keep batteries in a clear pocket for quick access between takes. The honest trade-off is its compact size: it’s best paired with a small kit, not a larger collection of gear.

What's Included

  • Shimoda Core Unit Soft Small Boa (520-480)

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Shimoda
  • Model: Core Unit Soft Small Boa (520-480)
  • Type: Holster / top-loader bag
  • Colour: Boa (beige)
  • External dimensions (W × H × D): 23.5 × 14 × 10 cm
  • Internal dimensions (W × H × D): 22 × 12.5 × 8.5 cm
  • Weight: 210 g
  • Closure: YKK zipper
  • Interior: Brushed lining

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Warranty & Returns

Warranty & Returns Info

At Hard to Find Camera Store, we offer a 2-year warranty on all new products and a 6-month warranty on used equipment. If you're not fully satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days of delivery for a refund or exchange, provided the item is in its original condition.

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Warranty

New Equipment: 2 year warranty.
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