Mine is a Duck Hunting vest. The large pocket in the back [for ducks] is
great for the dark cloth; and the pockets are roomy enough for my Pentax
spot meter, inside pockets for filter wallet, . . . I really don't want to
go through my inventory.
You can find those at flea markets, unused, or sports centers for far less
than the $89 US + at photo stores.
S.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Eichhorn" <eichhorn@xxxxxx>
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students"
<photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: Photo Vest
Thanks for all the "photo-vest" comments. To summarize, some hate
them, some love them and some are indifferent. No one suggested any
features that would recommend one over the other. But thanks again,
anyway. Since they're not expensive, I'll get one to try out.
Roger
Roger Eichhorn
Professor Emeritus
University of Houston
eichhorn@xxxxxx
On 11 Apr 2006, at 13:12, SteveS wrote:
I like my photo vest. I used to leave important equipment at the car, or
even at home; then on location I'd search and search. Now, I keep
everything in the vest.
I check the vest before I go out. I'm confident and uncomfortable with
it; but I gots it all in the vest.
S.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Elgenper" <elgenper@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students"
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Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 2:50 AM
Subject: Re: Photo Vest
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?"
