Kinesis — Suggested Belt Systems
With the Kinesis system, pouches are not permanently attached to the belt, permitting them to be worn at any place on the belt. Components are purchased a la carte for maximum versatility. Before picking a system, we strongly recommend reviewing our System Introduction page. |
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Cases for Backpacking, Skiing etc.If you are looking for a case (and not a belt system) for transporting your gear while hiking, climbing, skiing, canoeing, horseback riding, cycling etc. then read on.
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Digital SLR Suggested Systems
Before picking a system, we strongly recommend
reviewing our System Introduction page.
The $64,000 question in designing a belt system is whether or not you intend to carry your camera around your neck all the time, or whether you need a holster case on your waist to stash it. Most outdoor/nature travel shooters like having a case to put it away in the event of inclement weather. Photojournalists and wedding shooters, on the other hand, do NOT like the bulk of having an SLR attached to the waist.
The other consideration is whether or not you are using an external battery pack for your flash. Consider placing it on your waist, rather than using a shoulder strap or attached to the camera (i.e. Underdog). Putting this weight on your hips, instead of swinging around your body with the traditional shoulder strap, is much more comfortable.
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Systems for DSLR or mirrorless Outdoor,
Travel & Nature Photographers
[BASIC OUTDOOR/TRAVEL "A"]
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If you are carrying on your waist several "2.8" lenses & an 8-AA power motor drive then consider the Heavy-duty belt instead of the regular weight belt. |
[OUTDOOR/TRAVEL "C"] |
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[OUTDOOR/TRAVEL "D"] |
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[OUTDOOR/TRAVEL "E"] |
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[OUTDOOR/NATURE "F"] |
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[OUTDOOR/NATURE "G"] |
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[OUTDOOR/NATURE "H"] |
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Systems for PhotojournalistsPJs almost always have a camera around the neck.
Because of this they rarely use holster cases they are very bulky, esp. when worn in crowds). Today, many weddings are being shot in photojournalistic style, so be sure to check out the so-called "wedding" systems too. |
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[LIGHTWEIGHT PJ "J"] |
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[PHOTOJOURNALIST "K"] |
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[PHOTOJOURNALIST "L"]
This system was used on a three-day shoot documenting the cleanup of the 1999 Oklahoma City tornado. Although I was on foot while shooting, my car was only a short distance away. I opted to NOT carry a C Series Case because I always had my SLR around my neck. |
E280 vs. E340 Lens Pouch Note: The overall height of the E340 is taller than the E280, it is designed so that more of the pouch is above the belt line, therefore not hanging up on your legs below. (I'm also 6'-4'--shorter people may not find this a workable pouch however!)
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Systems for Portrait,
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[WEDDING/EVENT "P"] |
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[WEDDING/EVENT "Q"] |
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[WEDDING/EVENT "R"] |
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[WEDDING/EVENT "S"] |
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[WEDDING/EVENT "T"] |
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