Camshield Bean Bag Round BeanBag Large

Camshield Bean Bag Round BeanBag Large, flexible support for long telephoto lenses

Sometimes you don’t need high tech at all, just a stable, cleverly designed bean bag that reliably supports your heavy telephoto lens. That’s exactly where the Camshield Bean Bag Round BeanBag Large comes into play. Compact, surprisingly light, and at the same time built to adapt to your gear and your shooting style.

Refined 2-in-1 shape: round or cylinder, just as you need it

At first glance, the BeanBag looks like a classic round bean bag. On second look, you quickly notice there’s more to it. Thanks to an integrated side fold that can be opened and closed with a zipper, the round shape transforms in no time into a stable cylinder.

So you basically have two bean bags in one: a compact, short round version for low supports, and a cylindrical shape when you need a bit more height or a more defined support surface. This transformation is not just a nice gimmick, but genuinely practical in the field when, for example, you switch from the car window to a hide, or from a camouflage tent to a windowsill.

Ideal for large lenses with wide lens hoods

The Camshield Round BeanBag Large is specifically designed for lenses with a lens hood diameter of about 17 to 20 centimeters. So exactly the class that includes many super-telephoto lenses, fast telephoto zooms, or high-quality wildlife lenses.

The short round version provides a stable, broad support on which large lenses can rest calmly without slipping away or tilting uncomfortably. Especially with long focal lengths, where every tiny movement is visible in the viewfinder, the bean bag ensures significantly more stability in the image. You can work more relaxed, wait longer, and trigger more precisely.

Practical top filling with secure zipper

The bean bag is filled from the top, which makes handling pleasantly simple. You open the zipper, pour in the desired material, and close it again. Done.

Whether you choose rice, peas, plastic granulate, or other filling materials is entirely up to you. Many people in outdoor use prefer lighter, water-resistant fillers, while others swear by classic dry beans. We’d say: use whatever you feel comfortable with and what suits your field of use.

Well-thought-out carrying system with sewn-on straps and clip

At each end of the bean bag in its cylindrical form, two sturdy straps are firmly sewn on. In addition, a separate strap with a fastening clip is included in the scope of delivery. This system is deliberately kept simple, but surprisingly helpful in everyday use.

You can use it to fix the bean bag directly to the lens so it doesn’t slip or fall off while carrying. Especially when you’re on the move with a mounted telephoto lens, whether in rough terrain, on game trails, or on the beach, the BeanBag simply stays where it belongs. This makes transport much easier and saves you from constantly readjusting before every shot.

Durable poly-cotton fabric with camouflage pattern for year-round use

For the material, the Camshield Bean Bag Round BeanBag Large uses a poly-cotton blend. This combination unites the pleasantly textile feel of cotton with the durability and shape retention of synthetic fibers. The result is a fabric that feels good in the hand yet can take a lot of abuse.

The camouflage pattern is designed for year-round use. Whether it’s spring in the reeds, summer in the forest, autumn in colorful foliage, or winter in more barren landscapes, the bean bag blends discreetly into many environments. Especially in nature and wildlife photography, this is a real advantage, as reflective or brightly colored supports can quickly become distracting.

Lightweight with compact dimensions for on the go

With a diameter of about 19 centimeters and a height of around 13 centimeters in its basic form, the BeanBag has a pleasantly compact size. With the extension opened, it reaches about 19 centimeters in height and thus offers a slightly higher support when you need it.

The weight of approximately 95 grams when unfilled is remarkably low. This means you can easily keep the bean bag in your backpack, camera bag, or car without it adding much weight. The real mass only comes with the filling, which you can also add on site depending on where you’re shooting, if you like.

Delivered unfilled, full control over weight and filling material

The Camshield Bean Bag Round BeanBag Large is intentionally delivered unfilled. This is not a disadvantage but an advantage, because it gives you full control over weight, filling volume, and filling type.

You can keep it extremely light if you walk a lot, or fill it a bit heavier if you mainly shoot from the car or from a fixed location. This way, the bean bag adapts to your way of working, not the other way around.

Technical data of the Camshield Bean Bag Round BeanBag Large

So you have everything at a glance, here are the key data:

• Size: approx. 19 cm diameter x 13 cm height (without extension) x 19 cm height (with extension opened)
• Weight: approx. 95 g (unfilled)
• Material: poly-cotton for a robust, pleasant feel
• Pattern: camouflage pattern for discreet, year-round outdoor use
• Shape: round with integrated side fold, convertible into a cylinder
• Opening: top filling with zipper
• Straps: sewn-on straps at both ends plus additional strap with fastening clip for attachment to the lens
• Delivery state: unfilled, so you can determine filling material and weight yourself

Who the Camshield Round BeanBag Large is particularly interesting for

If you work with long focal lengths and like to shoot from the car, from a windowsill, from a hide, or from uneven surfaces, this bean bag is a very sensible addition. It doesn’t replace a tripod in every situation, but it fills a gap where tripods are often bulky, conspicuous, or simply impractical.

We’d say: the Camshield Bean Bag Round BeanBag Large is an uncomplicated, flexible tool for anyone who wants to support their camera equipment in a stable but not overcomplicated way, and who values a variable shape, a well-thought-out strap system, and a discreet camouflage pattern.