do you wear a photographers vest?

[OceanRider]

I was thinking of getting one as the pockets would come in handy. Does anybody wear one? Would you wear it to shoot a wedding or other formal event?;)

[LazyPhotographer]

The official uniform/dress-code around here is khaki vest, blue shirt and jeans. Just ask the guys who go deer & kangaroo shooting up north. :-)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34223

I do have one, but have only worn it a couple of times. Even though it comes in handy for carrying stuff around - it makes me feel like such a geek.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Same here,..
They are definately a handy thing to have when trekking with a lot of gear,. But I find I don't need all that storage too often.

But the vest is only half the equation... wait'll they get a load of my new sun hat! :lol: (no more dishcloth)

[Belmondo]

I've looked into the matter and have even tried a couple of them on.

I discovered that inspite of all the pockets and pouches, they all seem to lack room for one important piece of equipment......ME.

Maybe if I lose a few more pounds----

[Mills]

I've looked into the matter and have even tried a couple of them on.

I discovered that inspite of all the pockets and pouches, they all seem to lack room for one important piece of equipment......ME.

Maybe if I lose a few more pounds----

There is too much of me too. If someone was looking for a vest, which one would be recommended?

[CyberDyneSystems]

I just got the el~!cheapo at the local shop... "campco" for $40.00 or so.. I can't see investing in anything more pricey unless wearing one a lot as a pro would,. as it's essentially just a bag of pockets.

[Mills]

Makes sense CDS. Never even looked that close I guess. I have been known to lug all of my gear. Might be easier.

[Scottes]

(no more dishcloth)

You're Kidding! ? ? !

Well, I just may go shooting with you again after all.
:-)

[Scottes]

Mills, Tom - if I can fit, you can fit.

I got a CampCo: http://www.campco.com/safari_vests.html

I definitely do find one very useful on the days that I feel I need all the gear on me at all times. I just don't find that to be too often.

There's no doubt that they are more comfortable & convenient than any bag I've seen. (Backpacks greatly lower the convenience mind you.) And you can carry twice as much since the gear is spread around and across your shoulders. They're very convenient.

[KennyG]

The only time I don't wear my Domke vest at the racing circuit is when the weather requires waterproof or warmer clothing. Never felt like a geek wearing it, it is just a tool of the trade, somewhere to keep all your odd bits of gear, sandwiches and cans of Red Bull.

[CyberDyneSystems]

You're Kidding! ? ? !

Well, I just may go shooting with you again after all.
:-)


Yeah,. I wanted to "fix" things before Osprey season... :o

Is a new hat an acceptable olive branch? :)
Lunch is on me ? :cool:

[robertwgross]

For a wedding shoot, we had the film photographer wearing black shirt, black vest, and black trousers. The digital photographer was wearing white shirt, khaki vest, and khaki trousers.

Photographer's vests are generally slightly different from a hunter's vest in that the pockets are larger. Photographers need several big pockets for lenses and things. Hunters need lots of smaller pockets, apparently. I know mine has so many pockets that it takes me a minute to find anything.

---Bob Gross---

[Scottes]

Yeah,. I wanted to "fix" things before Osprey season...
I occasionally drool when I think of the ospreys.... No wait, that's when I think of a lobster roll at Red's.

Anyway, we may have to get a gang up for it....

[RJSorensen]

I have looked at them . . . and laughed at the photos in the attached link . . . thank you for that. Post some shots of you guys in yours and then the 'rest of us' can make a better choice.

[Scottes]

Well, first you need a blue shirt, THEN you get the photo vest. :-)

Funny to think that we never planned that. The 4 of us even have 2 different brands of vests, all khaki. And the matching blue shirts were not noticed until the pics were posted.

[IanD]

Domke Shooter Vest.....$72.99 CDN at PhotoCo, the offical camera shop of the GCPS. Blue shirts are on special at the back of the shop.:):):):):):):):):):):):)

[scottbergerphoto]

If you plan on doing photo journalism, I have found this to be much more functional:
www.newswear.com , the Digital Chest Vest. I used it to cover some protests at the Republican National Convention in NYC.
Scott

[IndyJeff]

I have one, naturally, and wear it when I will be moblie and need variuos things. It is easier that lugging a bag around.

Drawback, going thur pockets trying to find something. I finally got a system set up where I put used film vs new rolls, now it is clean card vs full card. Clean card is on the rightside and full cards on the left. Right side of vest means this is the right card to use. A smaller lens for a quick change if I want it, sunglasses, reading glasses, pen and notebook, shaprie, business cards, water bottle, extra batteries, lens cloths, scanner and headphones if at the track, and some other stuff I am probably forgetting.

What I really hate is when you go to get something and feel around for it. You can feel it but which pocket? Inside or outside?

[RTS]

I have TWO. One is lightweight, for warm weather, and the other pile lined for colder days. Don't pay big money for a "photographer's" model. Sierra trading Post has them cheap...they're fisherman's vests, but the difference is nil. BTW, Adorama has a special vest, in "tuxedo" style, specifically for wedding gigs.