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Feb 07, 2017 11:44 |  #1

I'm looking for a lens belt system, It's needs to be able to hold 2 lenses (24-70 f2.8 & 50mm) + a few accessories, like speedlight and camera batteries and memory cards.
I'm not looking to spend hundreds of dollars, It'll be used maybe once or twice a month.

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Feb 07, 2017 11:51 |  #2

There are a few options that I know of:
Peak Design CaptureLENS - http://www.1kindphotog​raphy.com …-kit-changing-system.html (external link)
GoWing LensFlipper - http://www.1kindphotog​raphy.com …ony-e-a-mount-lenses.html (external link)

Paired with the Peak Design Range Pouch to hold flash and accessories - http://www.1kindphotog​raphy.com …e-pouch-lens-holster.html (external link)

This has everything you'll need in one shot:
ThinkTank Modular System - https://www.thinktankp​hoto.com …/modular-component-set-v2 (external link)

If you're looking to hold two lenses, flash and accessories, you'll have to spend up to $200 unless you carry a small bag with you.


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Feb 08, 2017 09:37 |  #3

I can suggest this
https://www.thinktankp​hoto.com/pages/belt-systems (external link)


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Feb 08, 2017 21:52 |  #4

I agree that the Think Tank belt system is fantastic.

Add these: https://www.thinktankp​hoto.com …ns/modular-component-sets (external link)


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Feb 09, 2017 13:56 |  #5

think tank or lowepro

if you want to hold out for ebay deals, you can get them for a great price. The lowepro has a flaw with heavier setups, and your stuff can end up on the ground! There's a fix for it by using a metal buckle. The think tank comes in a few varieties. You can adapt think tank and lowepro bags to each belt system without too much difficulty, I happen to own both.

If I were still shooting DSLR's, I'de lean lowepro since the belt is super heavy duty (along with proper belt buckle mod). Think tank is my preferred belt for a smaller system.

if you REALLY want to get inexpensive, you can also use a toolbelt from home depot. Leather with metal buckle may run around $15-20, canvas style around $7. Both will easily carry a mirrorless system or just lenses. I've got a few toolbelts and they work fine. Think tank is more comfortable due to the padding, but you can definitely save money with a toolbelt. As for attachments, I love the think tank skin body bag. Put the divider, and you can fit two DSLR lenses in there and the front for small accessories. Disclaimer, the bag has no padding.... not a big deal IMO, since it stays close to your body. If you want a padded bag, lowepro makes a similar sized bag, almost like a utility bag. Not as good as think tank's but cheaper and padded.


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Feb 09, 2017 14:42 |  #6

Tamrac belt in Post #68. Show me your camera bag

Lowepro Beltpacks
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Bags/ci/4338/N/​4291080223 (external link)


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Feb 09, 2017 17:00 |  #7

I have the Lowepro Street & Field Light belt, and attach different lens cases to it, based upon circumstantial need at the time.

There is a light belt and a heavy belt, and my preference is the Light one.
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …78402%2C&is=REG​&A=details (external link)

Unfortunately they discontinued a much wider variety of sizes of lens cases, and now only have a few. But the older style cases are still available,

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …051677562%2C&Q=​&A=details (external link)


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Feb 09, 2017 19:01 |  #8

Hi MILUTICHE,

Another option is…

Think Tank SKIN BODY BAG [Mfr # TT052]:
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …_Skin_Body_Bag_​Black.html (external link)
https://www.thinktankp​hoto.com …es/products/ski​n-body-bag (external link)
(see the 2:15 minute point of the included 4:28 minute video, at the mid right-side of the link)

-simple, light-weight, accommodating & versatile, with protective-flap and a very comfortable low-profile bag/pouch(particularly when positioned just aft of your left or right hip).
-folds flat on your body when empty, or for travel.
-nifty bottom-zippered expandable feature, in case you wish to hold say a 70-200L f2.8 IS mkii, etc.
-holds your 24-70Lf2.8 & 50Lf1.4.
-great for events (such as wedding, sports, etc.) if you don’t want to look like a storm trooper party/event-crasher with a full-belt arsenal of pouches.
-can be worn with, or without a photography belt.
Think Tank Skin Belt V2:
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …_Thin_Skin_Belt​_V2_0.html (external link)
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …_Thin_Skin_Belt​_V2_0.html (external link)

OR

Think Tank HUBBA HUBBA HINEY Pouch [Mfr# TT 228]:
https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …ba_Hubba_Hiney_​Black.html (external link)
https://www.thinktankp​hoto.com …roducts/hubba-hubba-hiney (external link)
(see the 2:38 minute point of the included video in this link)
-for certain occasions, I have found this to be a useful low-profile one pouch solution. I have it on a TT waist-belt around back, which I just pivot around in front when I need access to, (or if event requires me to be in a dress then I can use the provided shoulder strap).
[I find it has capacity for carrying my Canon 24-70L f2.8 mkii + 85L f1.2(or 50L f1.2) and a Canon speedlight 600EX-RT]

I think ex-White House photographer Pete Souza sometimes utilizes this (or a similar lens case) on his front-waist/lap with his standard two Canon 5DmkIII’s over his shoulders setup, while wearing a suit, when he maybe on Presidential Air-Force One aircraft. (otherwise I think he usually just has his two Canon 5DmkIII’s). I assume this enables him versatility & mobility in what was undoubtedly long hours of dynamic shooting conditions.
Pete Souza:
https://petapixel.com …-souza-reveals-whats-bag/ (external link)
https://www.youtube.co​m …V2MTQeGkt7HgEF_​Nnsa6utUp9 (external link) (video)


After a lot of pouch/belt iterations over the years [Including Lowerpo (great protection, but found too bulky), Think Tank Modular Series, Think Tank Skin Series, etc.] I prefer the Think Tank SKIN Series, in particular the Think Tank SKIN BODY BAG #TT052, for the above listed features.

Less is often more (enabling freedom)!!
Good luck in determining a solution that will work for your needs.

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Feb 10, 2017 00:17 |  #9

Agree with Mary about the TT Skin bags. They work very well, and aren't very bulky.


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Feb 15, 2017 21:33 |  #10

have been using a thinktank belt for the last 4-5 years with the skin modular system, no issues at all, belt still in excellent condition


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Feb 16, 2017 02:52 |  #11

Spider holster belt with pro clip and think tank modular lens bags. I use the Speed changer to hold my speedlight, batteries, memory cards, micro fiber cloth, joe demb flipit, xrite passport, chewing gum, bandaids, pens, post it notes... you name it!!

I'll hold 1 canon body on the clip....... best system I put together many years ago.


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Feb 16, 2017 04:22 |  #12

Have been using thinktank for years Great system.


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Feb 17, 2017 11:57 |  #13

AlanU wrote in post #18275219 (external link)
Spider holster belt with pro clip and think tank modular lens bags. I use the Speed changer to hold my speedlight, batteries, memory cards, micro fiber cloth, joe demb flipit, xrite passport, chewing gum, bandaids, pens, post it notes... you name it!!

I'll hold 1 canon body on the clip....... best system I put together many years ago.

I have to agree. Spider puts out a great system.




  
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