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. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) | Web Video Production ---------- <www.seeingeye.tv> _____________________________ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
