Interesting 'piece' Cotty. Weighty details. :) J
Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2016, at 4:00 AM, Steve Cottrell <[email protected]> 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. > > > > -- > > > 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. -- 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.
