GoWing Lens flipper or "Look Ma, NO Bag!"
Sep 1, 2015 07:24:35 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I think Jerry41 showed this to me and I saw it rev... (show quote)
Great! Taking a quick look, I wasn't impressed, but watching the videos changed my opinion.
Sep 1, 2015 07:27:06 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I'll be using this with the 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8.
And the attaching point for the strap looks strong enough?
Sep 1, 2015 07:28:37 #
OddJobber wrote:
It's a good product but you have to use it with common sense.
I avoid products like that. :D
I see there is a competitor.
http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-lens%C2%A0flipper%C2%A0lens-holder-for-Nikon/dp/B011ZZCJ6G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1441106703&sr=8-4&keywords=lens+flipper
If I got one, I'd use it with the OP/TECH system of straps.
Sep 1, 2015 07:43:28 #
blackest wrote:
So like a double ended end cap,on a strap?.
I am just a photographer, not a mechanical engineer - but as far as I know, the lenses are secured to body mounts with locks, not caps.
Sep 1, 2015 07:55:41 #
Fotomacher wrote:
I am just a photographer, not a mechanical engineer - but as far as I know, the lenses are secured to body mounts with locks, not caps.
This has a lock.
Sep 1, 2015 08:42:11 #
davidrb wrote:
It would be interesting to see how many of these things are sitting on shelves or hanging in closets a year from now. Why have an unprotected lens hanging off of your body while you should be concentrating on the shot? I guess if you never move the lens will remain in one place but what happens when you try to bend down to shoot? What if you have to lean over a railing for a shot? I guess if you remain immobile this might be of value.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 1, 2015 09:01:26 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
Video is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uypx0kTRVEo&feature=youtu.be
Like all bags, straps, clamps, etc., these products are perfect for some and worthless to others.
Like all bags, straps, clamps, etc., these products are perfect for some and worthless to others.
Paul Hendley wrote:
Those of you who use the PEAK capture system might... (show quote)
Sep 1, 2015 09:43:27 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I think Jerry41 showed this to me and I saw it rev... (show quote)
Seems to me that you are leaving the camera body uncovered in exactly the wrong orientation. I have always been told that when the lens is off, the camera should be held with the opening facing the ground.
Sep 1, 2015 10:20:31 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I think Jerry41 showed this to me and I saw it rev... (show quote)
Looks like trouble to me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHeCzgpshxk
Notice how his camera sits with the mirror exposed while he is making the lens change. Bet even more disturbing is that the lens flipper, with lens mounted and hanging, leaves the other side open and facing up to collect dust, dirt, lint, etc. while you are walking around with it. Then, when you make a lens change, the lens that you attach to it will get all that debris "dumped" on it when you flip it over to hang it on your shoulder. I think this may make more problems than it solves.
Sep 1, 2015 10:25:15 #
BobHartung wrote:
Seems to me that you are leaving the camera body uncovered in exactly the wrong orientation.
I have always been told that when the lens is off, the camera should be held with the opening facing the ground.
I have always been told that when the lens is off, the camera should be held with the opening facing the ground.
True, but contrary to popular belief, the sky will not fall if you do it.
I also hand-hold for most of my HDR's and stitched panoramas.
I must be evil. ;)
Sep 1, 2015 10:30:19 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
True, but contrary to popular belief, the sky will not fall if you do it.
I also hand-hold for most of my HDR's and stitched panoramas.
I must be evil. ;)
I also hand-hold for most of my HDR's and stitched panoramas.
I must be evil. ;)
You are making a trade with this unit. Speed for spots. Going by the old "haste makes waste" adage, the time saving may not be worth the problems with spots in your photos.
Sep 1, 2015 10:59:09 #
Have had the Lens Flipper for years and love it. When I go out with more than my 16-300 walkabout lens it is the first thing I grab. When people see me swap a lens SO quickly, easily, and SAFELY, they ask where I got it. It often carries my Tokina 11-16 & Canon 100-400 while I have another lens on the camera. Never has a problem with it and would buy another in a heartbeat.
JMHO.
Pete
JMHO.
Pete
Sep 1, 2015 11:03:02 #
lowkick wrote:
You are making a trade with this unit. Speed for spots. Going by the old "haste makes waste" adage, the time saving may not be worth the problems with spots in your photos.
Somewhat alarmist. Even without the flipper, I don't keep the camera mount pointed down when changing lenses and no catastrophic events yet
Sep 1, 2015 11:04:38 #
pking5820 wrote:
Have had the Lens Flipper for years and love it. ..... Never has a problem with it and would buy another in a heartbeat.
I wonder how may of the critics have never used one.
Sep 1, 2015 11:16:38 #
OddJobber wrote:
I wonder how may of the critics have never used one.
Like most cases, my guess is all of them.
It's not a bad thing to see their concerns though.
They show good reasons why they would avoid using them.
The benefit to me outweighs all of those concerns.
None of them know the conditions where I'll be using mine or my shooting style.
Example: I have a yearly 5- day event with four 14-hour days.
It's all indoors spread through two connected hotels and connected shopping area.
All I use are my Nikon D800, 24-70, 70-200 and a flash.
I have a place to store my back-up equipment in case I need it so there is no need to carry a bag around.
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