I'm just glad to see that you've moved you're horrid medical experiments
from forcing poor innocent lenses to into unnatural matings with
abominable cameras, to simple amputations performed on innocuous camera
bags.
On 1/24/2016 7:00 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote:
Ages since I posted anything of interest / original - bought a new bag
so thought I would share.
I needed something that could be thrown over a shoulder to give to TV
reporters so they could help lessen my burden on forays more than a few
minutes walk from the truck. Most use medium sized backpacks for this
kind of thing, which is fine. I tend to use Domke Photogs vests as they
have great storage capacity and I can quickly stuff into the pockets a
couple of radio mics and odd bits and bobs. The only thing I can't get
in is a spare camera battery, which is about 6inX6inX4in and weighs
7lbs. Never usually take a spare battery s they tend to last most of the
day, but there have been occasions, and so the spare normally sits in a
small Domke canvas should bag, and I'd normally give that to the
reporter to carry. But there isn't space for anything else in there like
radio mics and bits n bobs. So....
Got one of these:
<https://www.caselogic.com/en/gb/products/camera/slings/slr-sling-_-
slrc_-_205_-_black>
I like the fact that it goes over my left shoulder (if I need to carry
it) and so leaves my right shoulder free for the camera. I normally hate
rucksacks and backpacks, feeling constricted with 2 shoulder straps so
this bypasses that issue.
There's an interesting video showing use:
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfnstCj5tTE>
It arrived yesterday and happy with the design and operation - although
I've adapted it right away for my needs. I cut off the extra strap that
goes around the waist. No time for bits of belt flapping around and
confusing reporters. It works perfectly well without it. Also removed
the neoprene 'lens suspension' thingy and its associated velcro panel
from inside the main compartment. Need an open and clean space for
battery and / or microphones. Was going to remove the tripod flaps but
reasoned it might possibly come in useful for stowing a light jacket,
it's pretty sturdy and will take some weight. When not being worn, it's
possible to stuff the straps into the tripod flap and secure, then carry
handheld as a traditional bag. The strap tidy system works well.
Materials are good, but doesn't look waterproof - would say it was
splash proof. That's fine - if it's that wet when I work, I reduce the
amount of kit anyway. If it was 'LowePro All weather' style it would be
about perfect.
For still photography, it's a minimal kit pack - will take one DSLR body
with medium lens attached, or carry the camera and keep a couple of
lenses in the pack. The extra pocket will take yet another lens or your
lunch! Small zippered pocket on strap really only good for lens caps or
maybe a passport. I would certainly use it for stills forays as it will
easily hold my Fuji mirrorless cameras and some lenses.
No bag covers everything, but for light travels in comfort and as a one-
shoulder sling, this is pretty good. I paid 46 GBP which I thought was a
but steep.
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I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve
immortality through not dying.
-- Woody Allen
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