When I was with Vivitar, about '77, we came out with a Hard Case. It was
made of ABS plastic and attached to your waist with a good belt and also
used a shoulder strap. It would hold a camera with lens attached as well as
an additional two lenses or, a lens and flash. Also room for film.
But, as a few people commented, especially if you rode a bike- "It's like
carrying your own rock"!
Bad idea. They still pop up on eBay occasionally, forget 'em!
Brian P. Huber
Troy, OH
bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx
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I recently saw a Tenba system that looks pretty nifty. It combines a
pants-suspenders type harness with pouches the surround the wearer's waist
(or ample tummy, as in the case of the fellow modeling the rig). Sorta
resembles one of those "ergonomic back support" things you see employees at
nearly every grocery store wearing nowadays. Check into that one, it might
do the trick. Made of loose-fitting cotton duck so it's breathable.
The problem with supporting heavy gear on a belt rig is balance so that
weight distribution isn't critical. Compare the long-popular design of
police belt gear with old style military web gear. The thick, stiff police
belt supports lots of doodads, but doesn't go off-balance as soon as the
pistol, baton or radio is removed. Old style military web gear, OTOH, was a
nightmare to keep equipment secure and balanced.
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>Hello All,
>My mammoth Tamrac shoulder bag holds all I need, but I can't hold it!
>Lower back surgery and blown out disc in neck make toting camera gear a
>pain ;>). How about these modular belt systems I've seen. You buy the
>belt and hang on whatever lens/flash/camera pouches you need (or can
>carry). Does anyone have experience with these things?
>Regards,
>John P.
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