Shimoda Core Unit - DSLR - XL50 RST (520-455)

Shimoda Core Unit - DSLR - XL50 RST (520-455) | Keep a long lens ready to shoot

Long telephoto setups are cumbersome to pack and slow to reach when a subject appears. The Shimoda Core Unit - DSLR - XL50 RST (520-455) is a padded holster-style insert for keeping one camera with a lens attached ready to shoot. Its tall layout fills the equipment compartment of a Shimoda Action X50 backpack, with space for long lenses mounted on a camera body. Three access points make the setup useful when you need to react quickly: reach it from the rear, open the side while the backpack is still on, or get to a longer lens from above. That last route is particularly handy for wildlife and field sports, where a long lens is often the one you want ready rather than packed away. The insert is also part of Shimoda’s modular Core Unit system: swap to a different size for another outing, while keeping the backpack. The RST version is specific to the Action X50 and doesn’t fit the Shimoda Explore series. For a photographer carrying a full-size camera and telephoto glass, it turns the X50’s main compartment into a dedicated, accessible camera bay.

Access for the field

• Rear, side and top entry: Open the rear for access to the whole camera kit, reach through the side for the camera without taking the pack off, or use the top opening for a longer lens.
• Action X50 fit: The XL50 occupies the backpack’s main compartment from top to bottom, making full use of the available equipment space.
• DSLR-depth interior: The insert accommodates mirrorless or DSLR bodies with a grip up to 15.5 cm high. Its depth also allows lenses such as a 16–35mm f/2.8 or 24–70mm f/2.8 to stand upright.
• EVA walls and dividers: Shimoda uses EVA rather than the less costly PE foam common in camera bags. The material allows thinner protective walls while retaining the protection needed around camera gear.
• Protective storage cover: The supplied cover closes around the padded insert to keep dust off when your equipment is stored at home. It can also carry clothing or other items inside a backpack or wheeled case.
• Modular setup: Core Units can be exchanged for smaller inserts, so you can choose the equipment capacity that suits a particular trip instead of always carrying the largest layout.

What fits inside

The internal length is 53 cm, enough for a Sony, Canon or Nikon 600mm f/4 attached to a camera, as well as superzoom lenses such as the Sony 200–600mm or 400–800mm, Nikon 180–600mm, Canon 200–800mm, Fujifilm 150–600mm and OM 150–600mm. These zooms also fit with a camera body attached. That capacity makes this insert especially useful when a long lens is the centrepiece of your kit, rather than an extra lens packed separately.

What's Included

• Shimoda Core Unit DSLR RST XL50 (520-455)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Shimoda
• Model: Core Unit DSLR RST XL50 (520-455)
• Type: Holster / top-loader camera insert
• Colour: Grey
• External dimensions (W × H × D): 28 × 55 × 16.5 cm
• Internal dimensions (W × H × D): 26 × 53 × 15.5 cm
• Weight: 950 g
• Construction: EVA walls and dividers
• Access: Rear, side and top
• Compatible backpack: Shimoda Action X50