Photogs Vests !

[Canon-Fodder!]

Anybody on here use a Photographers Vest/Jacket? If so; which one?

I will be travelling later in the year when I know that carrying a bag for some of the trip is NOT going to be possible...

I have the Lowepro Field-belt & pouches; but even they may well be non-useable...

Cheers..

[Dave]

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I use a fishing vest – works a treat!

[colin C]

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I have the Lowepro street and field vest and belt and probably ten different lens pouches, bottle holders, zip bags etc. I used it for a month or so and since then it has been at the back of a cupboard.

Since I started to specialise in wildlife, it doesn't really work with long lenses. It was very convenient to wear my gear, rather than carry it though.

Colin

[Canon-Fodder!]

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Hi Colin;

Thanks for that... strangely I never noticed that on Lowepro's site before... Might take a closer look, although it still looks too bulky for what I think I'll need! Not much different to the Field Belt system, apart from the shoulder strapping & body pouches...

I agree with your comment about stuff going into hibernation! I don't worry too much about that; it's always there if/when you need/want it again...

Cheers...

[Canon-Fodder!]

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I use a fishing vest – works a treat!

Any one in particular; although I guess if it's a Kiwi brand; it'll be a non-starter here!

[Pete]

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How about one of these

http://www.eos-magazine.com/EOS%20Collection/Sales/Bags%20and%20Cases/index.html

Or oner of these from Flebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Canon-Pro-Photo-Vest-Jacket-1D-5D-50D-40D-500D_W0QQitemZ140344833056QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item20ad343420

[Canon-Fodder!]

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How about one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Canon-...item20ad343420

Hello Pete;

THANK YOU; that looks to be just what I'm after... I've seen a few generic vests but nothing that 'looks' as robust as that... And... I guess I have to have the 'EOS' vest !!!

[Canon-Fodder!]

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Well; that euphoria was short-lived...

SIZE / CHEST
S / Out of Stock
M / Out of Stock
L / Out of Stock
XL / 46-48"
XXL / 50-52"

I'm nubbut a wee lad - well - apart from around the ever-expanding waist!

[colin C]

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Hmmm, XL and XXL only? That'll be for the American market then!

You could try this from the same supplier: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=150381841491

All sizes seem to be available.

Colin

[Illy]

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Have you ever thought about taking a jacket (eg denim material or camo type material) and getting a machinist to sew extra large pockets on the INSIDE.
I used to do alot of pub/band photography and this type of jacket(denim) worked a treat. Two camera bodies, two fast telephoto lenses and flashgun
plus half a dozen film canisters.All concealed on the inside. Not sure how you would accommodate Colins monsters tho.....?

[colin C]

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Trouser legs?

Colin

[MX5]

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Like ColinC I bought a 'photo vest' wore it once and never used it again. I had a Billingham Bag ... very nice ... but got in the way sometimes. Now have a range of backpacks depending upon what kit I'm carrying. Always a problem with DSLR's (why I carry a G10 when rambling) ... carrying the stuff ...

[jhdee]

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Trouser legs?

Is that a 400mm f2.8 in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me ;) :)

jhdee

[Canon-Fodder!]

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Trouser legs?

Colin

I'm assuming the 'cargo pants' will already be full of other stuff!

I have a mental image of me looking like the 'Michelin Man' if I do decide to go down this route; but I still think I'm gonna be strugglin' with a backpack...

Cheers...

[Ian_rw]

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You might want to look at this. Mine arrived today and I am pleased.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150381841491&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT