Photo vests
Mar 24, 2019 13:14:48 #
I don't always want to bring my camera bag when shooting. I am thinking a vest maybe helpful when trekking.
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
Mar 24, 2019 13:18:59 #
I had one years ago, but found it bulky and inconvenient. I relegated it to fishing use, as the pockets were big enough to hold my fly boxes! If you're not carrying much gear, it's a lot better, but I have a tendency to want to bring several lenses if I'm trekking anywhere.
If you do get one, make sure that the pockets are big enough for your lenses. Nothing worse than the combination of a somewhat bulky vest and lenses in separate cases banging round on your belt.
Andy
If you do get one, make sure that the pockets are big enough for your lenses. Nothing worse than the combination of a somewhat bulky vest and lenses in separate cases banging round on your belt.
Andy
Mar 24, 2019 13:19:04 #
Looks like a standard fishing vest. These work well for carrying photography items.
Not a bad price on this one.
will
Not a bad price on this one.
will
Mar 24, 2019 13:28:40 #
Check your local source of fishing supplies ( where I got mine); that way you get to determine the quality of material and determine if the pockets are big enough for your lens, etc. The price will be about the price of the one in your picture.
Mar 24, 2019 13:38:36 #
I’ve been using one ever since my first birding trip, the one shown here has way too small pocket, you’ll want to cary flash, spare batteries, extra lens, maybe second body, water and many others thing too many to list.
Mar 24, 2019 13:41:25 #
A friend of mine as design and his selling them try his, look for Daniel Dupont photographe on the web
Mar 24, 2019 13:42:29 #
Mar 24, 2019 13:43:45 #
Mar 24, 2019 13:45:03 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
I don't always want to bring my camera bag when shooting. I am thinking a vest maybe helpful when trekking.
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
The better camo ones at military surplus places work very good also.....
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Mar 24, 2019 13:47:42 #
Pockets look OK for filters and batteries and maybe a small lens but not much more. A regular light jacket with decent side pockets might be better.
Mar 24, 2019 13:49:34 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
I don't always want to bring my camera bag when shooting. I am thinking a vest maybe helpful when trekking.
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
Those pockets look too small, and at that price the quality is probably not high.
A large hunting and fishing store like a Cabelas/Bass Pro or similar will have a selection.
Or a police/military/tactical gear store will have vests and jackets with lots of pockets and the quality should be higher.
An alternate is military/tactical type load bearing gear - some brands sell you the belt and shoulder harness with anchor points separately and different pouches etc can then be added, that way you get the sizes your want in the numbers you want. Many lens pouches now are made to be put on belts like this. This kind of gear does take getting used to wearing and moving around with it on.
https://smile.amazon.com/Nates-Leather-Co-Photographers-Watching/dp/B06ZY2Q249/ref=pd_day0_hl_421_10?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06ZY2Q249&pd_rd_r=1b3386de-4e5c-11e9-b3ab-53438fdae7be&pd_rd_w=OisQi&pd_rd_wg=MaeT1&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=BSJFYA2WV58NNCKZXY6Y&refRID=BSJFYA2WV58NNCKZXY6Y
https://smile.amazon.com/Lowepro-LP36286-Technical-Vest-Photographers/dp/B0043D2L5C/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g5171374337?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8&th=1
Note this vest by Lowepro who make lots of photo stuff is much higher priced. It is probably the same quality as their lens pouches and other camera gear.
Sticking multiple thousands of dollars of photo gear on a cheap vest or harness that may not take the load or hold together could turn out to be an expensive way to save a few dollars.
Mar 24, 2019 13:55:32 #
robertjerl wrote:
Sticking multiple thousands of dollars of photo gear on a cheap vest or harness that may not take the load or hold together could turn out to be an expensive way to save a few dollars.
Mar 24, 2019 14:05:35 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
I don't always want to bring my camera bag when shooting. I am thinking a vest maybe helpful when trekking.
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
Is the attached screenshot a bargain or bust?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Jim
No, the pockets are not deep and wide enough for lenses, etc. Look at this Domke vest listing on E-Bay. This is the real photographer's vest.
https://www.ebay.com/i/113686395856?chn=ps
Or, this one from B&H:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/196102-REG/Humvee_by_CampCo_HMV_VS_K_L_Safari_Photo_Vest_Large.html
Mar 24, 2019 14:19:00 #
There are backpack like knapsacks that have always worked for me. More expensive than what I've seen on this post but very good. I have one that I have carried for years, usually with medium format film gear. It has divided, padded pockets and big enough to carry a couple of bodies and several lenses with enough space for lunch and a jacket. I've used it on multi-day trips in canoes through very rugged country with a lot of hiking into desert canyons in Utah and other places. Sorry I can't give you names, this was a few years ago when I was still able to walk rugged trails, now it's in storage, since I became a full time RVer. Try backpacking sources.
Mar 24, 2019 14:29:58 #
Fotoserj wrote:
His web page is Daniel Dupont.ca
No photo vest at his site and the language is only French with no other options.
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