Sachtler Dr. Bag – 1 Small

Sachtler Dr. Bag 1 is the smallest member of the iconic doctor-style series and targets crews who must grab the camera fully rigged and go. The wide aluminium hinge pops open in one motion, exposing the entire cavern so assistants can change batteries or lenses without fighting a narrow zip. Side pockets park SDI cables, ND trays or a slate, while the lid’s mesh sleeve keeps filters visible yet secure.

Custom protection comes from five hook-and-loop dividers riding on a soft brushed-tricot wall. Internal volume 34 × 18 × 22.5 cm swallows cine or ENG bodies up to 34 cm long—think C70, URSA Mini—complete with matte box and shotgun mic. The semi-rigid exterior 40 × 22 × 26 cm stays airline friendly, and the bag itself weighs only 1.9 kg, so the payload goes to your kit, not the container. Thanks to the generous height the camera can travel with its top handle, on-board monitor, time-code box or wireless video transmitter locked in place, reducing set-up time when every minute counts.

Durability is built in, not bolted on. A cold-moulded HDPE base deflects kerbs and light-stands; 600-denier water-repellent ballistic nylon and reverse-coil YKK® zippers shut out dust and drizzle. High-density closed-cell foam forms a continuous impact buffer, while bar-tacked seams and metal D-rings shrug off years of daily hire. A front exchangeable logo frame lets rental houses drop in their branding, and an integrated low-glare LED strip lights the interior for night shoots.

Long days feel shorter thanks to the padded non-slip shoulder strap and twin thermo-formed grab handles. The rectangular footprint stacks neatly in OB vans or under studio benches, and four rubber feet keep fabric clear of wet ground. For operators who live on the move, Sachtler Dr. Bag 1 delivers rapid, silent access and broadcast-level protection in a compact, cabin-friendly package.