Belt system, which one?

Hi! I'm planning to get a belt system but I'm torn between the three brands. I'm choosing between lowepro, tamrac and thinktank. Can you help me guys choose between the three brands. Pros and cons? Practicallity, comport & durability? Thanks!

I have experience with the Lowepro and Think Tank systems. Of the two, I prefer the Think Tank system. TT has designed their system to be more for the event shooter. It provides for quick access. Also, it is much less bulky. There is much more integration of the various components with each other as well with TT bags and cases. The components are superbly designed and are high quality.

I don't have experience with the lowepro or tamrac, but I love my think tank system. I shoot weddings with my speedbelt, two lens holders and two misc pouches for other stuff. Very comfortable and beats hanging stuff off my poor neck.

I've been using the TT for over a year. AMAZING system. Makes me wonder why people carry backpacks to events. Fast to get to everything and you can configure the pouches based on the equipment you use for the day. Also I hooked up a CAMELBAK to mine so I can get something to drink in the process of using it........

It really makes things easy.

Mark H

Think Tank for me. I have a full system of that and I also have the Kinesis stuff. I prefer the TT stuff for sure.

J.

TT for me too!

Thank for all your comments guys. Is it also good to use this belt system for traveling? I'm going to Singapore next month and very confuse what bag should I use when rooming around the place or should I still use my backpack? What a silly question.

First of all, welcome to my country! ^^

For traveling, i would go for a bag instead though i will recommend TT anytime as i used it personally. Much depend on the gear that you are planning to bring along during your walk in this little isle.

If you got a bag and planning to buy TT, you can actually buy it here over in Singapore which might be a little tag cheaper due to the exchange rate and tax rebate. Place to buy is TK Foto located within the town area.

Happy shopping!

I am taking a similar trip next month. I have an TT Airline Security 3.0 that I use when not flying. My approach to flying is to put my empty TT bags and belt in a small suitcase and check it. I carry my camera equipment in a backpack that I can put in the overhead compartment. It is an extra bag, but then I have everything with me.

I have been using the Domke belt system since around 1991, and I love them, but for 'security' I switched to the Newswear kit back in 2003, however I have now moved into the Think Tank 'Skin' kit this past spring.

With the Think Tank Skin kit I chose to the use the 'belly dancer' harness over the traditional belt, as I use it as both a 'harness' and a belt, although the belt s great as well. I like the design of the Think Tank Skin system. The pouches are essentially unpadded which I like, the interior design is custom configurable, each pouch has a sewn in rain cover which has proven to be a life saver at times.

Overall having been a belt-system user for the past 18 years, and having used Belt Systes to travel all over the world as an editorial, corporate and private commission photographer the Think Tank Skin system is the best I have used by far.

I wrote about using the Skin system on a round-the-world photo shoot in early 2008 on my site for traveling photos in this post
http://boardingarea.co​m …ng-with-your-camera-gear/

I also wrote about combining the Skin kit with a backpack to get around baggage carry on restrictions here:
http://boardingarea.co​m …for-flying-photographers/

Happy Flying!

Guys I'm happy to tell you that I took your advice. . . I already bought a think tank modular set and Pro speed belt. I'm gonna use it this sunday. Hope I'll like it. Thanks for your advice.

I just got my Newswear Documentary Chestvest in the mail and having only worn it around the house I LOVE IT ALREADY!!!

Ah, when you see sentences in all caps about some sort of camera bag or bag system, you just know you are talking to a bag-a-holic.

J.

greazyjungle wrote in post #7415385
I just got my Newswear Documentary Chestvest in the mail and having only worn it around the house I LOVE IT ALREADY!!!

Photos and details please. Did you get the all weather version?

No photos yet (but oddly enough it looks just like the pictures on their website...

Not the all weather version, the "documentary" version. I can say it seems 'weather resistant' material. Did two shoots today (Ottawa Senators, and a cultural event in a cathedral) and it is worth it's weight in gold BABY!! Lots of room for everything - but they must have chosen the LOUDEST velcro on the market!! I'm sure it's because it's new...

I was somewhat concerned about being mistaken for a suicide bomber, so I wore a vest with it, but it's well balanced, spreads out the weight and everything is close at hand - and it's snug to the body, not flopping around like in a photo-vest...