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Just been browsing a site called Snapperstuff as Im looking for a utility type belt system for carrying my stuff during the Wedding season next year.
I was hoping if anyone here had used them and could recommend it as a system.
I like the idea of having the weight distributed around my waist rather than my neck (70-200 can be heavy after a short while).
Also I would appreciate any other heads up on manufacterers of this kind of belt system.
Thanks in advance
Gav
I can recommend both. I have a newswear chestvest and it's very comfortable, even fully laden (yes I have carried a 70-200 2.8 IS in it too). The ThinkTank stuff I have tried but don't own but I found it very well made and a very good system for photography on the move.
As for buying from snapperstuff - it's where I got my chestvest from and the service was very good.
You could also look at the Lowepro S+F stuff but I think either the ThinkTank setup or chestvest setup would be better.
Just don't try and wear a chestvest through airport security - you look like a bomber with semtex strapped around your waist!
Dave
Thanks for the quick response. I think a harness system would be a little OTT for weddings but I could be wrong.
I have just been looking at the lowepro street/field belt system and that also looks ideal.
My main concern would be which pouch for the camera body and the larger lenses.
Also does any one know of a sling system for carrying the camera across the chest instead of around the neck, possibly a 2 point sling with a quick release, lol?
Maybe I should browse the military shops too ha ha.
Thanks
Gav
Military shops is not a bad idea - I've often toyed with the idea of a webtex webbing system - I think it'd work well, you just need to carefully pick which one.
Re: Chestvest/harness sytem - I often wear it without the should straps on, just slung around the waist and it works pretty well, though indeed, if you want a specifically wasit belt design, ThinkTank photo stuff would be the best option. I looks a little better (IMO) than Lowepro S+F too - a little more upmarket so to speak. Probably better with a suit.... 
Dave
I love the idea of the new Lens Exchange Case from Lowepro but really dont like the price of the belt and then the case on top. So... I was thinking... I wonder if it would fit onto a thinktank belt? As it would seem thinktank have not got a bag like it - clever idea - somewhere to put the elns as you swap them over - I know it would be great for me (butter fingers here) . What's your thoughts?? Jude
I have the think tank system. Was looking at the idea when I went on a wedding workshop with Brett Harkness. He uses it and I have since. Works like a dream, leaves my assistant to carry to speedlight and softbox.
He might have some vieios on his wite, www.brettharknessphotography.com to show how he uses them. I find them essential.
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