Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Many wildlife photographers are looking for a backpack that is as compact as possible but still offers space for a super telephoto lens (e.g. 600mm/4), preferably with a camera attached. The Shimoda Action X40 v2 is a very interesting option here, also due to its well thought-out design and comfortable carrying comfort.


You can buy the backpack or the core unit (affiliate link):
shimodadesigns.com/?rfsn=8720754.e92d7cd

Do you want to get better bird pictures? Check out my E-Book: fabianfopp.com/?page_id=466

My equipment (affiliate links):
Canon R5 II: bhpho.to/3XvKeRG
Canon R1: bhpho.to/3NsvTzn
Canon R5: adorama.rfvk.net/5gk0GN
Canon RF14-35 f/4 L IS: bhpho.to/3QeMPuq
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro: bhpho.to/3Oa5RBT
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8: bhpho.to/42b8ycc
Canon RF 100-300 f/2.8 L IS bhpho.to/3JO43vu
Canon RF 100-400 f/5.6-8 IS: bhpho.to/474osGx
Canon RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1 L IS: bhpho.to/45FriR5
Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS: bhpho.to/48YNuHT
Canon RF 1.4x Teleconverter: bhpho.to/3RW1cWj
Canon RF 2x Teleconverter: bhpho.to/3GY9YNs


I use the following software for noise reduction (affiliate links):
DXO Pure Raw: tidd.ly/42l1Lwi
Topaz Photo AI: topazlabs.com/topaz-photo-ai/ref/901/?campaign=en