On 12/8/05, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed:
Do any of you guys use a photogs vest?
Every day, for work. I get through one per year. I keep 2 in stock ready
to go as they get worn out.
There are many offered at the market place. Cheap or expensive ones, long or
short ones.
I like the appearence of the small one from Manfrotto.
Vested Interest makes very cool (and expesive ones).
Lowepro makes one that not a vest, just a harness.
Tenba!
Tamrac!
L.L.Rue
Which are good or bad?
I use the Domke as it has a mesh upper rear and upper front, which
releases heat. In warm weather it works well, but anything over 75 deg it
has to come off - too hot.
I have no experience with the others. For me, I remove the Velcro in the
two big lower pocket flaps. Retrieving things with one hand and Velcro
isn't always the best solution, especially when I need to be quiet (filming).
For stills work, the big pockets take an astonishing payload.
Domke sizes are too generous. I'm 6'5 but the medium still dwarfs me.
HTH
Cheers,
Cotty
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