dragonone
07-07-2011, 11:09 PM
I'm heading to Asia at the end of summer and wanted to be prepared for traveling:
1a) I currently own an Optech Pro Loop strap (http://optechusa.com/straps/pro-strap.html) which I really like, but I'm interested in a quicker system such as the R-Strap. Someone in my local forum said he modded the R-Strap to use with his Crumpler strap. Has anyone had any experience with incorporating both straps?
1b) I was also interested in a hand strap... particularly the Camdapter (http://www.camdapter.com/handstrap/prostrap.html) one. Any chance I can use the Manfrotto adapter from Camdapter with the R-strap?
2) the 190XB I own is way too heavy to travel on foot with for long periods of time. the 682B (http://www.manfrotto.com/product/8374.76909.77463.0.0/682B/_/Self_Standing_Monopod_Black) seems to be the obvious choice but i've read more than once that it's not very stable. Plus it doesn't seem all that light. Recently I came across the Horusbennu MP-4500ST (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270758196742&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) which CheesyCam has claimed to be quite sturdy from a glance at the trade show. This seems to be a good weight for traveling. I plan to use the 498RC2 on either one. Any suggestions?
3) the KATA bag I have is great for slinging around 1 body+ lens, maybe an extra lens and a flash, but anything over that is quite demanding on the shoulders because of the straps. I need a weather-proof one with a laptop compartment and a tripod holder but light and comfortable. I won't be carrying the laptop with me except for on the plane/train. I'm looking at the:
a) Kata DR-466I-BB (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/681597-REG/Kata_KT_DR_466I_BB_KT_DR_466I_BB_Digital_Rucksack.html)
- concerned about tripod on the side; (the Kata's Bumblebee-222UL was just too $$)
b) Tenba Shootout Medium (http://www.tenba.com/products/Shootout-Medium-Backpack.aspx)
- not too keen on the looks
c) Tamrac Aero 80 (http://www.tamrac.com/3380.htm) + S-113 Cinch straps (http://www.amazon.com/Tamrac-S-113-Cam-Lock-Cinch-Straps/dp/B0009PEUR0)
- concerned about the cinch strap tripod holder system; love the weight
d) Tamrac Evolution 8 (http://www.tamrac.com/5788.htm)
- easy access from both side; double the weight of the Aero 80
4) What are some good portable card reader+hard-drive transfer devices? They seem kind of expensive for what they are housing... I guess I am looking for an enclosure that can offload pictures from an SDHC (or CF if possible) card but pick the 2.5" hdd myself? At least I will have 3+ warranty on the 2.5" drive.
Also looking to add a grip, two more batteries (have two), and 1-2 extreme 16gb SDHC. Your input is greatly appreciated. TIA
1a) I currently own an Optech Pro Loop strap (http://optechusa.com/straps/pro-strap.html) which I really like, but I'm interested in a quicker system such as the R-Strap. Someone in my local forum said he modded the R-Strap to use with his Crumpler strap. Has anyone had any experience with incorporating both straps?
1b) I was also interested in a hand strap... particularly the Camdapter (http://www.camdapter.com/handstrap/prostrap.html) one. Any chance I can use the Manfrotto adapter from Camdapter with the R-strap?
2) the 190XB I own is way too heavy to travel on foot with for long periods of time. the 682B (http://www.manfrotto.com/product/8374.76909.77463.0.0/682B/_/Self_Standing_Monopod_Black) seems to be the obvious choice but i've read more than once that it's not very stable. Plus it doesn't seem all that light. Recently I came across the Horusbennu MP-4500ST (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270758196742&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) which CheesyCam has claimed to be quite sturdy from a glance at the trade show. This seems to be a good weight for traveling. I plan to use the 498RC2 on either one. Any suggestions?
3) the KATA bag I have is great for slinging around 1 body+ lens, maybe an extra lens and a flash, but anything over that is quite demanding on the shoulders because of the straps. I need a weather-proof one with a laptop compartment and a tripod holder but light and comfortable. I won't be carrying the laptop with me except for on the plane/train. I'm looking at the:
a) Kata DR-466I-BB (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/681597-REG/Kata_KT_DR_466I_BB_KT_DR_466I_BB_Digital_Rucksack.html)
- concerned about tripod on the side; (the Kata's Bumblebee-222UL was just too $$)
b) Tenba Shootout Medium (http://www.tenba.com/products/Shootout-Medium-Backpack.aspx)
- not too keen on the looks
c) Tamrac Aero 80 (http://www.tamrac.com/3380.htm) + S-113 Cinch straps (http://www.amazon.com/Tamrac-S-113-Cam-Lock-Cinch-Straps/dp/B0009PEUR0)
- concerned about the cinch strap tripod holder system; love the weight
d) Tamrac Evolution 8 (http://www.tamrac.com/5788.htm)
- easy access from both side; double the weight of the Aero 80
4) What are some good portable card reader+hard-drive transfer devices? They seem kind of expensive for what they are housing... I guess I am looking for an enclosure that can offload pictures from an SDHC (or CF if possible) card but pick the 2.5" hdd myself? At least I will have 3+ warranty on the 2.5" drive.
Also looking to add a grip, two more batteries (have two), and 1-2 extreme 16gb SDHC. Your input is greatly appreciated. TIA