11 apr 2006 kl. 05.56 skrev Roger Eichhorn:
I have a couple of photo backpacks that are a pain to use. The extra lenses are stored in them and the correct lens is never on the camera at the right time and is not rapidly accessible (they're on my back). Plus, now that I use a Canon 10D, I don't need a lot of the stuff I used to carry around. I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a photo-vest. All I would need it for is a couple of extra lenses (two of 70-300 DO IS; 17-40 L4.0; 50 mm macro and hoods) plus extra flash cards and battery. The tripod, which I rarely use, can be handled separately. There seem to be a lot of models available.
Personally, I´ve all but given up on photo vests. You end up with a lot of gear dangling around your hips, forcing you to watch every step. You can´t take it off when you sit down for a refreshing beer/ coffee, or all that glass will hang almost floor height, if you drape the vest around your chair´s back. You´ll look like a wannabe Don McCullin all the time.
Honestly, what you describe as "not a lot of stuff", and "all I would need" would quickly kill my photographic inspiration if I tried to carry it for a day, whatever way I would pack it. If I can´t get by with what my Billingham Hadley can swallow, I sit down and think again.
I do use a backpack in the countryside, when I have to carry food, raingear & c, but in these settings, it is usually no problem to put it down if you want to change lenses.
Well, that´s me. A lot of people do like and use photo vests, for sure. Hopefully, a few of them will give you their view.
Regards, Per Per Öfverbeck http://ofverbeck.se "In a world without walls or fences, who needs Windows or Gates?"
