Photographer's Swiss Army Knife?
Dec 17, 2014 06:27:57 #
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Dec 17, 2014 06:54:30 #
OldEarl
Loc: Northeast Kansas
OnDSnap wrote:
Back in the film days,It would be just a quarter...
Actually, I carried a 41 cent screwdriver set--quarter, dime, nickel, cent--and a Leatherman. I prefer a Phillips head to a corkscrew.
Dec 17, 2014 07:36:44 #
Dec 17, 2014 08:54:37 #
canadiaman wrote:
What tools would the ideal photographer's Swiss army knife contain and what would you use them for? Go.
a couple of beautiful, naked, models???
Dec 17, 2014 09:04:00 #
Jtrim
Loc: Elmira Heights, NY
I have one of the originals that is at least 35-40 years old with a sterling silver insert of a swiss soldier. Great knife and fully functional with all the goodies. Geigy Pharmaceutial Co. gave me the knife.
Dec 17, 2014 09:21:26 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
The right collection of Allen wrenches and screwdriver tips for tightening any loose tripod joints or mounting plates; retractable lens brush on one end, lens pen on the other; fold out flange that slides into hot shoe with a bubble level on the side for leveling camera; fold out thumb drive/card reader with mini usb plug to allow emergency image transfers when you left your extra sd cards in the car at the trailhead; beer bottle opener (self explanatory).
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 17, 2014 09:28:37 #
OldEarl wrote:
Actually, I carried a 41 cent screwdriver set--quarter, dime, nickel, cent--and a Leatherman. I prefer a Phillips head to a corkscrew.
and be able to get a meal at Micky D's if needed with leftover change to still get to the camera battery. :)
Dec 17, 2014 09:50:42 #
Dec 17, 2014 11:20:33 #
An attached wallet with all the money to buy the things that will be listed in this thread!!!!!!!!!!
DePratt
DePratt
Dec 17, 2014 11:45:37 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
The right collection of Allen wrenches and screwdriver tips for tightening any loose tripod joints or mounting plates; retractable lens brush on one end, lens pen on the other; fold out flange that slides into hot shoe with a bubble level on the side for leveling camera; fold out thumb drive/card reader with mini usb plug to allow emergency image transfers when you left your extra sd cards in the car at the trailhead; beer bottle opener (self explanatory).
A great and helpful answer. I have all of these things...save the bottle opener, as I don't drink.
Here is what I do when I am just traveling with the minimum. All my jackets/vests have large pockets. Many times I am not wanting to carry a camera bag, so I use plastic resealable bags to keep the dust from my lenses while I have them in my pockets. The bags are invaluable for this purpose, and very light.
Dec 17, 2014 12:16:49 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
I'm thinking my Swiss army knife should be full of varied denominations of gift cards for B&H, Adorama, and Cameta.
Dec 17, 2014 13:48:43 #
canadiaman wrote:
What tools would the ideal photographer's Swiss army knife contain and what would you use them for? Go.
jack daniels & a big glass
Dec 17, 2014 14:24:44 #
canadiaman wrote:
What tools would the ideal photographer's Swiss army knife contain and what would you use them for? Go.
A pair of credit cards with very high limits :mrgreen:
Bill
Dec 17, 2014 14:42:41 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
The right collection of Allen wrenches and screwdriver tips for tightening any loose tripod joints or mounting plates; retractable lens brush on one end, lens pen on the other; fold out flange that slides into hot shoe with a bubble level on the side for leveling camera; fold out thumb drive/card reader with mini usb plug to allow emergency image transfers when you left your extra sd cards in the car at the trailhead; beer bottle opener (self explanatory).
I think that about covers it all.
Jim D
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