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Review: The Lens Loop Camera Strap (Classic XL)

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The Lens Loop is a camera strap that I’ve been using for a little while now. When it was initially pitched to me, I thought it all a bit odd. I mean, really, a recycled seat belt holding your camera in place at your side? As time went on though, I came to appreciate the quirky but cool strap.

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Written by Chris Gampat

November 19th, 2011 at 12:26 am

If Seat Belts Save Lives, the Lens Loop Saves…Your Camera?

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Camera straps are a much lusted item of many photographers. When Vadim Gordin, the creator of the Lens Loop contacted me about trying out his new Lens Loop camera strap, I was very intrigued yet confused at the same time. The project, which is in its KickStarter stages, hopes to become a full fledged product to be launched in stores across the nation. So does a seat belt really stand a chance as being your new camera strap?

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Written by Chris Gampat

July 17th, 2011 at 12:14 am

Field Review: Sigma 85mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM (Day 3)

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Sigma 85mm F/1.4

EXIF Data: ISO 100, 1/500 sec, F/2.0

If you’ve been following this review of the Sigma 85mm F/1.4, then today is probably the day that most people have been waiting for…portrait day. I enjoy taking portraits but, for the most part, my family and friends aren’t too fond of me sticking a camera in their face and then posting photographs of them up on the The Phoblographer.com. Oh, well…they are going to have to deal. You can also catch up on Day 1 and Day 2 in the according links.

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Written by Mike Pouliot

April 11th, 2011 at 12:32 am

A Pouch GF-1 Users Can Love

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Black Rapid SnapR

Known for its efficient straps, Black Rapid has a new strap camera bag for point and shoot cameras.

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Written by Julius Motal

October 29th, 2010 at 12:23 pm