Kind of looks interesting. But I wonder how uncomfortable it might be having a hefty camera plus lens and flash hanging off your belt. I am kind of tempted to get it, seems pretty useful when shooting with two bodies.
Adorama B-Grip? Thoughts? Would anybody use it?
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Posted 3 years ago #
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I think it would work with a light camera with a small lens maybe, but if you have to walk around with a heavy body and lens I don't think I would want it banging around on my leg.
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I'd like to do that with a 600mm F/4. :D
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sure NSX, just let me know when You will do it with Yours 600/4, as I'll be the first one to catch it.
the plastic mount doesn't speak to me
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I doubt it is comfortable, not unless you are John Wayne that is ...
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Yeah, I only see this using with a light body like a D40 with a kit lens. Good for vacation. Yeah it'stoo bad that it's not made of metal though.
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There are a lot of different company's making similar products. I think the chest harness is more useful but you really have to try these contraptions out for yourself in person to see if you like it. I don't. The camera hanging on a holster seems very vulnerable. The chest harness is better but can be uncomfortable in hot weather. Forget about using these while you have a flash attached.
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Adorama makes great tripods and ballheads that are 75% cheaper than other similar brands with the same materials such as carbon fiber Gitzo. I would trust there products but this B Grip they made really does look like its for a lighter consumer body like a D40 or D5000.
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kanuck - the fact sth is made from the same material doesn't mean it's the same quality. I don't know adorama brand tripods and ballheads but there must be sth, that photographers around the world more often use other brands
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All I'm saying is that they offer a decent product with similar materials to those more expensive. Its always nice to have options I think. Adorama has not been in the tripod and ballhead business very long. I saw there adds in Outdoor photographer and popular photographer. I still went out and bought a Gitzo because I wanted a proven performer. I don't know anyone that has bought the adorama brand yet. I'm sure there is a reason that the adorama tripod is $180 and the basic Gitzo traveler tripod is $600.
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On a side note, I also don't like ordering things over the phone or have them delivered. I like making my purchases in person from a shop. With adorama products, unless you are in New York and can go to their shop you have to place an order for their items. I've bought small items on Ebay but I like the feel of going to a camera shop and getting my hands on the merchandise before buying.
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Hello to everyone, I'm the developer of the b-grip, we produce it here in Italy.
What I can say answering to some doubt is that it doesn't rip of pants, it's projected exactly to avoid this problem by his patent pending system "WDS" that works like the the rigid frame of a trekking backpack.
The plastic material is very solid we have tested it with very high charges, 32 kg and over.
Anyhow, of course , the b-grip philosophy is to be a useful alternative to a neck strap, eliminating noisy dangling, neck pains and keeping hands free, useful for a light and fast use.
For example I carry it with a 18-250 lens, that is not so light, and it's stil alot confortable.
If someone needs more info take o look at our videos on our official website or just let me know.
Thanks
Best RegardsPosted 3 years ago # -
Welcome to the forum andrea and thanks for the info.
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andrea said:
Hello to everyone, I'm the developer of the b-grip, we produce it here in Italy.
What I can say answering to some doubt is that it doesn't rip of pants, it's projected exactly to avoid this problem by his patent pending system "WDS" that works like the the rigid frame of a trekking backpack.
The plastic material is very solid we have tested it with very high charges, 32 kg and over.
Anyhow, of course , the b-grip philosophy is to be a useful alternative to a neck strap, eliminating noisy dangling, neck pains and keeping hands free, useful for a light and fast use.
For example I carry it with a 18-250 lens, that is not so light, and it's stil alot confortable.
If someone needs more info take o look at our videos on our official website or just let me know.
Thanks
Best RegardsSeems like a good product. Would definitely buy it. Seems pretty good for a light body plus lens for vacation. I hate webing and what not, so it seems pretty good.
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Just don't use it in a crowd poster as it might be a tempting target for sticky fingers and fast shoes.
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NikoDoby said:
Just don't use it in a crowd poster as it might be a tempting target for sticky fingers and fast shoes.I was thinking more in line something like backpacking or camping. I was in Maine this summer. And having a camera on a neck strap while climbing rocky cliffs was burdensome. I would probably have something like a bungee cord attached to my belt and camera in for extra security and peace of mind, in case I happen to drop the camera.
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Awesome I can do parkour with my DSLR now. That's badass.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Sorry Andrea had to remove your post as we do not allow commercial advertising on our forum
Posted 2 years ago # -
My apologize NikoDoby...I understand of course, I just wanted to show the many purposes of the product, you are right.
Sorry.Posted 2 years ago # -
andrea said:
Anyhow, of course , the b-grip philosophy is to be a useful alternative to a neck strap, eliminating noisy dangling, neck pains and keeping hands free, useful for a light and fast use.Andrea:
I've researched every product similar this on the market and complied a huge list for a ski forum I visit. I haven't seen this one yet! I'll add yours to the list! I don't happen to use any of the "hook and belt" systems, but I like this one. I currently use a Cabela binocular harness to hold my D-SLR body, and a bunch of ThinkTank lens pouches to carry my lenses, but I think I may actually buy one of your hooks to enable me to easily carry a second film body around. It looks like a nicely designed product!
By the way, I put Stroboframe quick-release plates on all of my bodies. Is there a 1/4"-20 receiver on the bottom of your product? Or, wait--it looks like you have your own quick-release plate as part of the product. It looks like I may not be able to use your product, since I really like to have Stroboframe plates always mounted on all of my bodies?
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Hi Andrea (or anyone else who has used this product)
I was wondering if the standard pack available from Adorama includes the b-grip belt, and the safety connector lanyard shown in one of the promotional videos?
Secondly, I am worried about lens creep while using it with 70-300 VR. What do you think?
Thanks.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Unless you would doing something very active there shouldn't be any lens creep.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Thanks Poster, I want to order the b-grip but only if it comes with its belt as shown in its video at: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBgrip
I was hoping for a confirmation from Andrea, if the adorama package contains the b-grip belt in it.
Posted 2 years ago #
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