Think Tank Production Manager 50 High-Capacity Rolling Gear Case

2021-02-08T19:00:00

The first thing I get asked every time I slide it out of the Jeep, Man do you have a body in there?? NO, but I do have I need for the job, whether I am out in a field on location shoots, head shots in an office building, or really any time I need to take alot of gear with me on location. Its Rugged and Durable and easy to load in and out of the back end. I also love the built in cable that I can look to a table or to the Jeep and prevent someone from walking off with it. On of five bags and many products I own from Think Tank.

Michael C.

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2020-10-28T20:00:00

Production Manager 50 handles all of my photography equipment (except 6' x 8' Background and posing stool). Only one trip to enter school, which is great!

Dwayne P.

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2020-07-17T20:00:00

Have been able to consolidate everything I need for on location “studio” Three light type set up. Even enough space for camera and lenses. Only minor negative is I wish it had a small telescopic handle like my airport security bag.

Brad D.

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2020-06-04T20:00:00

I use this bag to transport: - 2 air-cushioned 9 foot light stands - 1 heavy duty video tripod with 75mm bowl - DJI Ronin S without the case. - 2 monolights for continuous lighting - 2 monolights for flash photography - 1 36" Octobox - 1 24" Hectabox - 5" battery power monitor - 1 Rode NTG3 shotgun microphone - 1 Rode Wireless Filmmaker Lav mics - 2 5 lbs sand bags - And other random tools and accessories. Yes, it's heavy and you should load heavier items toward the bottom and mid-section. I use this in combination with the Think Tank Roller Derby to carry 2 Mirrorless cameras and 6-7 lenses and backup Rode VideoMic Pro . That way I don't have to make multiple trips to lug all my equipment for small setup mobile photo shoots or video interviews. Case is durable and holds up well to daily transport abuse from studio to car to location.

David C.

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2020-05-31T20:00:00

The Production Manager 50 is the perfect solution for transporting video equipment. No longer is it necessary to haul multiple bags of gear to the shoot location. Gear that now fits neatly in the Production Manager includes 2 video tripods and a microphone boom with stand The case rolls and is stable standing on end. As always with Think Tank products, the quality is excellent. I wish that this case has been available a few years ago when i started doing video work.

Robert V.

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2020-01-29T19:00:00

I bought this to take my Westcott Peter Hurley FlexKit to shoots on location as well as other accessories. This thing is bulletproof! It is sturdy, with lots of sleeves to create compartments as needed. I would never pack this thing totally full, however, because then it would be just too heavy to easily maneuver. But I have full faith that whatever I put inside will be well-protected. Thank you!

Lisa P.

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2019-08-09T20:00:00

This is the only case that let's me carry 5 monoblocks, large softboxes and umbrellas, stands and a radio triggers, gaffers tape, folding beauty dish, grids - basically my whole kit - in one case. When totally loaded it's pretty heavy though and exceeds the airlines' 100 lb check-in limit even with a media credential they won't allow that on a passenger plane. Like the other owner, I wish there was a way to wheel this around that did not involve holding the weight of the entire bag with one handle. I'm a big guy and you really need to use a cart if you are alone to get it from baggage to transportation at any larger cities' airport.

Sam

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2019-07-21T20:00:00

I love the item for it’s stability and the protection of my equipment. In hind sight, I should have ordered the 40 instead because the 50 forces me to make an extra trip to the car.

John G.

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2019-04-05T11:37:15

It is big, but any smaller and my light stands would not fit. The Think Tand Manager 50 has allowed me to put together a solid single bag lighting kit. I grab this and my camera bag and I have everything I need for 90% of my jobs. Great job

Ron P.

2018-09-15T20:00:00

EXCELLENT! Holds just about every piece of lighting gear I own! LOVE IT!!!

Wade P.

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2018-07-02T20:00:00

My experience with think tank has been awesome they have stood behind their products with professionalism and a personal touch for the pro photographer I highly recommend them

phil d.

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2018-05-11T20:00:00

108lbs,filled-with-gear

Troy W.

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2018-03-27T09:04:04

Solid as a rock!! I wondered if all my location gear would fit and I've got room to spare. So far, the bag is packed with; 3X DB800's w/7" reflectors - 1 E640 - 2 battery packs - 4X light stands - 1 boom stand - 1 CStand - pop up background - modifiers (octo/7' parabolic/2X umbrella/pop up reflector) - Tripod - Cords/triggers/sandbags/misc grip. Inside pockets have hardly been touched and I have a good size section in the bag with room for more. Heavy as hell packed but it rolls beautifully and beats the hell out of 5 trips. Of course, as always, WAY too many dividers. I'm going to need storage for all the extras soon. I'm not sure if that's really a con though. Ha

Gavin P.

2018-03-02T19:00:00

I broke down and bought this after destroying or looking at and laughing every other brand of bag this size. It is very rigid, but also very light. I currently have it loaded with 6 manfrotto master stands, a crossbar, 4 profoto d1 monolights with cords and barndoors, an elinchrom octa box, an XL softbox, pocket wizards and meter, and 2 heavy duty 50' extension cords, and it is not full yet. If I can figure out a way to hang a bag with a cloth background, literally a one-case solution. Very impressive. So far at least. We'll have to see how it holds up to fedex though. They have managed to destroy all of my other cases...

Mike

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2018-01-07T19:00:00

I picked up this case because of it's one of the only bags Incoukd find that could hold a whole lighting kit including c-stands & more... After loading it with 2 c-stands, 2 40" arms, 2 Profoto AcuteB packs & heads, 2 7" reflectors, grids, and a small variety of grip, this case is way too heavy. Rolling it through a convention center is exhausting & I'm no stranger to shelping. I've been a location photographer for 15 years! This bag could some drop-down legs with support wheels that hold this bag on a 45, or something like that.

Kris O.

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2016-06-09T10:50:47

I was able to consolidate three bags in one with this monster. The wheels make loading and unload in to car easy despite weight.

PHILLIP W.

2016-05-12T20:00:00

Finally a convenient bag that fits everything I need for hauling lighting to various locations. This is a fantastic addition to the great Think Tank gear I already own. If you are looking to protect your gear and easily (well other than the wait of your gear) move it from place to place - this is it! You can break down and carry C-stands. Seriously?! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! It comes with more pads for modifying the case to your liking than you will ever need. This makes my life so much easier and I look much more professional bringing one case rather than making 5 trips back and forth. Thank you Think Tank! Mr. Butter

Dan B.

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