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06-05-2010, 11:04 PM
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I was looking for an alternative to caring everything with me. I was tired of running back to my bag of goodies to swap lenses and putting a customer on hold or potentially missing a shot because I wasn't ready. I've also been reaching for those beautiful primes these last few weddings and just couldn't put them away *drool*
What do I do, convert from a single camera one lens and bag to two bodies with thinktank modular set  
What you see here is a Thinktank speed belt + modular set and the DR-1 double strap (holds two bodies around ya)
I'll admit, it felt a little too much at first but after walking around the house, then around the block. I was surprised how comfortable everything felt though! The dual camera gun slingin works like a charm, no need to worry about swapping from long to wide anymore. If I did, it would only take me an extra 10 seconds.
Question is, do I need all this? That's what my secondary. We communicate and make sure we're not both shooting longs at any given time. I think the setup really shines is when I'm on my own. I've always fought my battles by picking my lens before the attack. Now if I'm stuck in a tighter situation, I just grab my other body and shoot wide.
I still don't know though, is it too much? The real question is, how the fuck am I going to get through a packed house at one of those Chinese wedding!
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06-05-2010, 11:53 PM
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When you're at a chinese wedding you yell "GWUN SUI!!!!" loudly. Everyone will step away.
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06-06-2010, 01:08 AM
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During the Olympics, I had the opportunity/pleasure of working at the Olympic Family Hotel (Westin Bayshore). This meant that there were some high profile VIPs that passed through there.
This also meant that there was a photojournalist there who was documenting this. She was super friendly and I had a chance to talk to her. I actually started talking to her because she had a really nice carrying system that looked very comfortable and convenient.
So after chatting with her for a while, she showed me the "sling" she used, and it was multi-pocket harness type sling. Check it out: http://www.griffgear.com/pages/bags-harness.htm
Custom made to order. Not too pricey either and she loved it for being on the run.
BTW, she uses two bodies.
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06-06-2010, 01:09 AM
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I believe she was using the "Sugar Glider". 
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06-06-2010, 09:14 AM
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That looks like a lot to carry dude. Since you seem pretty pro, you're probably best served by two bodies, switching bodies would be awesome. 50% less lens changes. Like this guy. He has one body w/ a 70-200 f2.8 with him at all times, and anothe body to cover wide angle.  | |
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06-06-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by skyxx  When you're at a chinese wedding you yell "GWUN SUI!!!!" loudly. Everyone will step away.
Gwun sui means boiling/hot water! | "FONG PAY" might work better.
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06-08-2010, 09:40 AM
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I'll use it this saturday and really put it to the test
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06-08-2010, 09:45 AM
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What, the fong pay, or the gwun sui? lay fong chow pay-ah might work pretty well.
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06-08-2010, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Alatar What, the fong pay, or the gwun sui? lay fong chow pay-ah might work pretty well. | You'll just get fired.
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Originally Posted by Levitron You'll just get fired. | True enough... gwun sui might be better!
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06-08-2010, 07:50 PM
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06-08-2010, 07:54 PM
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I don't know what alatar said, lay fong chow pay-ah.... let go of me or something?
What about fei lai?
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06-08-2010, 09:37 PM
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you just farted, roughly translated. Stinky, if you prefer the more "direct" translation.
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