simple six-pack neoprene lens tote

[nathaniel_pearson]

Ran across this at a local non-photo store (I'm not commercially

affiliated with the product):

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http://www.builtny.com/sixpack.php

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Clearly, it's designed not for (LT)M-lenses, but for beer bottles

(Hector slurs notwithstanding). But it struck me as a potentially

handy slim-profile, lightly protective tote for carrying small (read:

rf) lenses in the field. The big handle loop can readily be tied to

something else (e.g. a lanyard inside a backback), and the neoprene

has good elastic tension for pouching my 21/4 Skopar, 50/2.8

Industar, 15/4.5 Heliar-in-case, &c. $20 is a bit pricy for the

actual material involved, but it seems well made, and many folks

spend far more on dedicated cases &c. Anyway, figured I'd pass along

the idea.

[billsr]

I have a few neoprene, zippered, bottle covers that were distributed free of charge by a brewery about 20 years ago. The make excellent lens holders! Best regards, Bill

[lutz]

Nathaniel, while I'm severely biased, I really think <a href="http://www.leicagoodies.com/stash.html">this</a> at more or less the same price is a much more practical alternative. Neoprene is sexy, though... ;o)

[nathaniel_pearson]

Lutz, for carrying one extra lens, a simple pouch (such as your

chalkbag) works great -- and I do it all the time. Problem is, when

you have several such pouches with you, some or all of which are

clipped to the same lanyard/belt/&c., they can become cumbersome to

deal with.

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I haven't used it for long, but I suspect that, for folks who carry

several lenses along but avoid 'camera bags' in favor of less

conspicuous equivalents like backpacks, this sixpack thingie might

prove easier to manage. Fwiw, other small items fit too -- my

Minolta meter slips in nicely.

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Btw, I love your finger grips -- one of the most useful accessories

I've ever bought.

[majid]

<a href=" http://www.builtny.com/sixpack.php">clickable link</a>

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