GoWing Lens flipper or "Look Ma, NO Bag!"
Sep 1, 2015 11:31:07 #
pking5820 wrote:
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
Thanks for your post, Pete.
(I thought it came out just last year.)
Sep 1, 2015 12:00:28 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I think Jerry41 showed this to me and I saw it rev... (show quote)
What happened to having two cameras? I have one with my zoom lens & one with a smaller lens & carry them both on my cotton carrier,no problems with that!
Sep 1, 2015 12:04:13 #
Different strokes for different folks. Ain't photography fun - all them toys to play with and new ones all the time !
Sep 1, 2015 12:11:00 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I think Jerry41 showed this to me and I saw it rev... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 1, 2015 12:29:19 #
Marilyng wrote:
What happened to having two cameras?
I have one with my zoom lens & one with a smaller lens & carry them both on my cotton carrier,no problems with that!
I have one with my zoom lens & one with a smaller lens & carry them both on my cotton carrier,no problems with that!
Another very good option, but I'm trying to avoid the extra weight.
Been eyeballing the much lighter Nikon DF and D750- as long as they are quieter than the D800.
I have an appointment for another spinal injection tomorrow. (I'm serious)
What I really need is a caddy!
Sep 1, 2015 14:06:08 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I wouldn't trust myself to do it, but basically that's pretty much what it is.
You'd have to find metal rear caps with a release button to make it close to the same thing.
Some video reviews show it supporting 200 lbs.
That's more than any plastic cap would do, I'm sure.
A simple idea that seems to work very well.
I'll give it a real go in the next few days.
You'd have to find metal rear caps with a release button to make it close to the same thing.
Some video reviews show it supporting 200 lbs.
That's more than any plastic cap would do, I'm sure.
A simple idea that seems to work very well.
I'll give it a real go in the next few days.
If you really want to make one, you could use a couple of old lens reversing rings (Nikon BR-2, or something like that). You might already have one in the bottom of your junk drawer, or pay few bucks for one at a pawn shop or flea market.
The end opposite the mount is threaded and two of them could easily be attached with something other than cheap plastic. Use a decent strap. That can be done inexpensively. Make any design upgrades you see fit to improve build quality or better suit your specific needs. Your custom model would certainly be a lot more substantial and a lot less than $90.00.
I once used a reversing ring and a piece of masonite, spray painted flat black, to make a "35mm back" for a 4x5 camera. On a 4x5 with a Graflok back, which became the industry standard, it could be attached or removed in a few seconds.
I didn't use it very often, mostly as a poor man's tilt/ shift lens. I just wanted to see if it could be done.
Sep 1, 2015 16:00:43 #
Bugfan
Loc: Toronto, Canada
Now that's an interesting gadget useful for changing lenses. I just wonder how practical it is.
I usually carry a long lens and a long macro which means a lot of weight. Sometimes I also have a lighter one for wide angle stuff.
I can't imagine hanging that kind of weight on a neck strap and then carrying it about. I wonder too if it's as easy to change lenses as a u-tube video suggests. And when you're hiking around in the bush, how do you prevent the lenses from crashing into a tree?
That said though, it does look like an interesting solution to an aggravating problem. Thanks for mentioning this.
I usually carry a long lens and a long macro which means a lot of weight. Sometimes I also have a lighter one for wide angle stuff.
I can't imagine hanging that kind of weight on a neck strap and then carrying it about. I wonder too if it's as easy to change lenses as a u-tube video suggests. And when you're hiking around in the bush, how do you prevent the lenses from crashing into a tree?
That said though, it does look like an interesting solution to an aggravating problem. Thanks for mentioning this.
Sep 1, 2015 16:20:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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.
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.
You could make one of these RAPID things for less than $10.00 using an old extension tube and two small eye-bolts with machine threads from a hardware store. Be sure to use a washer and nut with the eye-bolt on both the inside and outside of the extension tube. The one on the inside should be a lock nut. Of course you will need to drill two holes the appropriate size opposite each other in the extension tube.
Now that I think about it, the washers may not be necessary, but definitely one nut and one locknut for each eye-bolt. Also a product named Lok-Tite (sp?) for the exterior nut.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if this was exactly how the prototype was made.
Sep 1, 2015 17:14:23 #
Marilyng wrote:
What happened to having two cameras? I have one with my zoom lens & one with a smaller lens & carry them both on my cotton carrier,no problems with that!
Not everyone has or wants to carry 2 cameras
Sep 1, 2015 17:19:50 #
davidrb wrote:
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.
The same thing that happens when you carry 2 cameras .
Sep 1, 2015 17:44:54 #
jerryc41 wrote:
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.
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.
I'm ordering that one now too.
My second shooter loved the idea -and, yes, we talked about all the negatives everyone one brought up.
Again, the benefits to us outweigh the negatives.
(Both of us have back issues)
Sep 1, 2015 18:05:55 #
Sep 1, 2015 19:49:47 #
DJO wrote:
You could make one of these RAPID things for less than $10.00 using an old extension tube...
Nope. You can only attach one lens to an extension tube. This would need two extension tubes plus adapters to put this together, so you wouldn't actually save much.
Sep 1, 2015 23:03:30 #
Multiple bodies is a great thing but sometimes you gotta change lenses. (2 bodies 3 lenses, 3 bodies 4 lenses...)
My concern would be dust in the lens. But it seems to me it would be easy to snap a body cap over the opening then remove the body cap just prior to swapping lenses and replace it after. Maybe this is what people usually do it just isn't shown in the video?
My concern would be dust in the lens. But it seems to me it would be easy to snap a body cap over the opening then remove the body cap just prior to swapping lenses and replace it after. Maybe this is what people usually do it just isn't shown in the video?
Sep 1, 2015 23:36:06 #
The Lens Flipper guys have been listening. They've recently added body caps that are tethered to the Flipper for about $6.
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