I am wondering if anyone knows what is the best belt system/combination to use. When I shoot at the 2 large events (one goes for 3 days and another 4 days) I use the lowepro belt system/lens cases combination. As I normally carry two 1 series cameras, plus about 3 of lenses (which includes the 300mm F2.8), I find it really cumbersome and as I often have to juggle and prevent the 2 camera's from having a head on collision. Plus my belt keeps sagging (from the weight of my lenses in the lens cases) down onto my waist(think Tank has a racing harness that will prevent this from happening)
Well I have just read and seen some brilliant products from Think Tank. The pro speed belt/lens changer series/Digital Holster combination looks excellent. As these units are not available in Australia I wondered if anyone can provide me with some insight if these units are as good and practical as it is described on their web site.
I am keen on the Digital Holster but I wondered if these units are practical in real life situations
I have the TT and Kinesis belt systems. I like the TT system better because the cases are not so bulky - most camera belt systems are way, way over padded.
The big benefit to TT is that the stuff can slide around the belt. This is huge for comfort and for being able to carry it well. The TT belts are great.
Get the pixel racing harness as recommended for heavy loads.
JohnJ80 wrote:
I have the TT and Kinesis belt systems. I like the TT system better because the cases are not so bulky - most camera belt systems are way, way over padded.
The big benefit to TT is that the stuff can slide around the belt. This is huge for comfort and for being able to carry it well. The TT belts are great.
Get the pixel racing harness as recommended for heavy loads.
J.
You say you hate belt systems. So what do you prefer?
I have the pro speed belt and pixel racing harness and use a mixture of holster (DH40 & DH50), skin and modulus components. They are all excellent quality and I feel will do the job very well. As has been mentioned the holsters fit very snugly to the hips or GM. I think you won't be able to get the 300 into one of those, though.
One additional feature is that you can use optional straps that attatch to the pixel racing harness and allow you to attatch one of your cameras over your chest for quick access. You can either do this by using TT's camera straps (which have rings for this) or as I do (at present) with triangular clips on the cameras strap attachment points (I'm not a great fan of neck straps). It leaves your hands free for lens changing and puts the camera. I havn't got my second camera body yet (waiting to see what the 5D replacement will be like) but I envisage having one camera in a holster and the other on these straps.
TT say it is possible to attach one camera (with their neck straps) to each of these straps (i.e one on the left and one on the right) but I suspect this would only work out if you are not moving around much (otherwise you will have the same problem of the cameras crashing into one another.
Anyway I really like the system so far (used to use the Lowepro S&F but never felt I could trust the buckles plus it is a bit bulky BTW you can use some of the Lowepro cases on the TT belt if you don't mind not being able to lock them in place)
Can't wait for my Think Tank belt and modular system to arrive. It was released from Australian custom this afternoon. Most probably I will get them on Monday morning
I suspect you will enjoy it. The main problem with TT stuff is that it can become like L lens fever. Once you get the first one you are drawn to get more.
But like most L's the build quality is excellent and they should last a good while.
Andy Wilson wrote:
I suspect you will enjoy it. The main problem with TT stuff is that it can become like L lens fever. Once you get the first one you are drawn to get more.
But like most L's the build quality is excellent and they should last a good while.
Let us know how it works out.
There's some truth to that TT theory. Good thing I'm a NIKON snapper.
Andy Wilson wrote:
I suspect you will enjoy it. The main problem with TT stuff is that it can become like L lens fever. Once you get the first one you are drawn to get more.
But like most L's the build quality is excellent and they should last a good while.
Let us know how it works out.
You are right, I already have think Tank fever lol
This is what I actually ordered
Item# Description Qty Shipped
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TT320 Modular Set 1
TT006 Pro Speedbelt MEDIUM 1
TT022 Steroid Speedbelt - Medium 1
TT015 Pixel Racing Harness 1
TT180 Lens Changer 80 1
TT182 Lens Changer™ 300 1
TT206 The Chimp Cage 1
TT204 R U Thirsty? 1
TT505 Big Stick 1
Kiron Kid wrote:
I tried the "medium" Pro Speed Belt. Too snug. I purchased the "large" size, and it's perfect. So long as I don't lose an ounce of weight...
Kiron Kid
You must be a lot bigger than me . My waist is 35" so I guess medium is I deal. I am used to using the the lowepro belt system, so I ordered both pro and steriod belt just incase
When TT was on sale for short duration at Henry's, I made sure to score belts in two sizes. One for Summer and one for wearing over a thick overcoat or similar thick outdoor apparel.
pcho wrote:
You must be a lot bigger than me . My waist is 35" so I guess medium is I deal. I am used to using the the lowepro belt system, so I ordered both pro and steriod belt just incase
