PDX Smugmug

I want to thank everyone who came out for the SmugMug User Group meet and greet last night.

I had a great time meeting all of you and I am excited to get to work our next meeting!

Remember you can follow all of the PDX SmugMug news and information on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

PDX Smugmug

I want to thank everyone who came out for the SmugMug User Group meet and greet last night.

I had a great time meeting all of you and I am excited to get to work our next meeting!

Remember you can follow all of the PDX SmugMug news and information on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

LumoPro LP605 - Big Stand in a Little Package

The LP605 is the replacement for the popular LumoPro LP604. It is a seven foot stand that has five sections with four risers. One new feature of this stand is that it has a set of three spikes on the legs for anchoring the stand in to the ground for added stability.

When I first saw the leg spikes I thought that it was just a gimmick. I took the stand and some strobes out for some location shooting and boy was I wrong about the spikes. I was shooting with a model on a small hill without an assistant. The light stand had a LumoPro LP605 flash inside a Westcott 28” Apollo softbox.

On level ground the stand was able to bear the weight and size of that set up without any problem. So, when I was on the incline I thought I would give the spikes a test. Once I planted the leg spikes down into the group I did not have any problem keeping the LP605 in place even when I was opening the Apollo to make power adjustments.

For the last few months now I have been using the LP605 as my primary light stand and it has functioned flawlessly. The stand is a little over 19 inches when fully collapsed which is just the right height for photographing children down at their level.

The size is also small enough to strap to a camera bag, or in my case a backpack, without it getting in the way at all. With it's small profile I have even used it as a quick mono pod.

The durability and small size along with it's seven foot reach brings this stand to the forefront of all of my stands. If you ever do any location work you know how important portability is and at just under $40 there is no reason to not pick up the LumoPro LP605.

LumoPro LP605 - Big Stand in a Little Package

The LP605 is the replacement for the popular LumoPro LP604. It is a seven foot stand that has five sections with four risers. One new feature of this stand is that it has a set of three spikes on the legs for anchoring the stand in to the ground for added stability.




When I first saw the leg spikes I thought that it was just a gimmick. I took the stand and some strobes out for some location shooting and boy was I wrong about the spikes. I was shooting with a model on a small hill without an assistant. The light stand had a LumoPro LP605 flash inside a Westcott 28” Apollo softbox.

On level ground the stand was able to bear the weight and size of that set up without any problem. So, when I was on the incline I thought I would give the spikes a test. Once I planted the leg spikes down into the group I did not have any problem keeping the LP605 in place even when I was opening the Apollo to make power adjustments.



For the last few months now I have been using the LP605 as my primary light stand and it has functioned flawlessly. The stand is a little over 19 inches when fully collapsed which is just the right height for photographing children down at their level.

The size is also small enough to strap to a camera bag, or in my case a backpack, without it getting in the way at all. With it's small profile I have even used it as a quick mono pod.



The durability and small size along with it's seven foot reach brings this stand to the forefront of all of my stands. If you ever do any location work you know how important portability is and at just under $40 there is no reason to not pick up the LumoPro LP605.

SmugMug meet and greet.

One week from today come on out for the Portland SmugMug User Group meet and greet.

It will be on Tuesday January 24th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Newspace Center For Photo 1632 Southeast 10th Avenue, Portland, OR

To RSVP and to find out more information about the meet and greet along with other Portland SmugMug news check out:

PDX SmugMug on Facebook

PDX SmugMug on Twitter

PDX SmugMug on Fisheye Connect

SmugMug meet and greet.

One week from today come on out for the Portland SmugMug User Group meet and greet.

It will be on Tuesday January 24th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Newspace Center For Photo 1632 Southeast 10th Avenue, Portland, OR

To RSVP and to find out more information about the meet and greet along with other Portland SmugMug news check out:

PDX SmugMug on Facebook

PDX SmugMug on Twitter

PDX SmugMug on Fisheye Connect

Vanished Twin: Tech

I am very excited to announce that we are are expanding Vanished Twin and adding a technology division.

We have finished our first products design phase.

Now on to prototyping!

Vanished Twin: Tech

I am very excited to announce that we are are expanding Vanished Twin and adding a technology division.

We have finished our first products design phase.

Now on to prototyping!

M-Plate at CES

I am a big fan of Custom SLR's C-Loop. The one and only drawback to this sling carrier is you have to remove it in order to mount it on a tripod. As I mentioned in the C-Loop review the Split Strap is the most comfortable strap ever.

At CES Custom SLR revealed the M-Plate. The M-Plate allows you to mount both the C-Loop and a quick release tripod plate on your camera at the same time.

I am not sure about the release date or the exact price, but I do know that I will be getting one as soon as they are released.

M-Plate at CES

I am a big fan of Custom SLR's C-Loop. The one and only drawback to this sling carrier is you have to remove it in order to mount it on a tripod. As I mentioned in the C-Loop review the Split Strap is the most comfortable strap ever.

At CES Custom SLR revealed the M-Plate. The M-Plate allows you to mount both the C-Loop and a quick release tripod plate on your camera at the same time.

I am not sure about the release date or the exact price, but I do know that I will be getting one as soon as they are released.

Look what came in the mail today!

When I first saw the Round Flash I thought that it was such a simple concept why has it not been done before now?

Some will want to compare the Round Flash to other ring flash modifiers like the Ray Flash or the Orbis, but in my opinion it is not the same type of light modifier.

My first impressions are pretty good right out of the box. The only issue I had is that you need to use a longer lens in order for it to mount correctly, so a 50mm or 85mm will not work the best.

A quick work around is to use a lens hood or a large step up ring on the lens. That extra mass at the end of the lens will keep the mounting cords in place and the Round Flash where it needs to be.

I will have a hands on review ready after I give the Round Flash a good work out.

If you would like to get some more information about the Round Flash head on over to their site at www.roundflash.com

Look what came in the mail today!

When I first saw the Round Flash I thought that it was such a simple concept why has it not been done before now?

Some will want to compare the Round Flash to other ring flash modifiers like the Ray Flash or the Orbis, but in my opinion it is not the same type of light modifier.

My first impressions are pretty good right out of the box. The only issue I had is that you need to use a longer lens in order for it to mount correctly, so a 50mm or 85mm will not work the best.

A quick work around is to use a lens hood or a large step up ring on the lens. That extra mass at the end of the lens will keep the mounting cords in place and the Round Flash where it needs to be.

I will have a hands on review ready after I give the Round Flash a good work out.

If you would like to get some more information about the Round Flash head on over to their site at www.roundflash.com

Setting Up the Shot - Peekaboo

More on the set up after the page break.

One of my favorite way to photograph children is with bounced light from above.

When you bounce your flash off of a normal height ceiling you get a nice and big light source with great coverage.

With a large light source like this you can let the kids just do their thing and you have them covered.

Setting Up the Shot - Peekaboo

More on the set up after the page break.

One of my favorite way to photograph children is with bounced light from above.

When you bounce your flash off of a normal height ceiling you get a nice and big light source with great coverage.

With a large light source like this you can let the kids just do their thing and you have them covered.

Fujifilm X-Pro1

I am a huge fan of all of these new/old camera designs that have been coming out. Here is the latest one from Fugifilm and some of the new key features via www.dpreview.com

The X-Pro1 is the start of an all-new camera system, with a brand new mount and lenses. It's unashamedly targeted at a high-end audience, with analogue control dials and a small set of compact, large-aperture primes to be available at launch. Fujifilm is keen to stress its future commitment to the system, with a promise of two more lenses to appear later in 2012. Key features are:

Fujifilm-designed 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor

Novel colour filter array to suppress colour moiré, no optical low-pass filter

EXR Processor Pro image processor

Dual-magnification hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder

Analogue dials for shutter speed and exposure compensation on top of camera

All-new, fully electronic X lens mount; 17.7mm flange-to-sensor distance

Three 'XF' lenses at launch: XF 18mm F2 R, XF 35mm F1.4 R, and XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Prime lenses have traditional-style aperture rings (1/3 stop increments) and large manual focus rings

Revised rear-panel control layout

On-screen 'Q' control panel and redesigned tabbed menu system

Focal-plane shutter, 1/4000 sec max speed

3.0" RGBW 1.23M dot LCD

For more information on the Fujifilm X-Pro1 check out www.dpreview.com

Fujifilm X-Pro1

I am a huge fan of all of these new/old camera designs that have been coming out. Here is the latest one from Fugifilm and some of the new key features via www.dpreview.com

The X-Pro1 is the start of an all-new camera system, with a brand new mount and lenses. It's unashamedly targeted at a high-end audience, with analogue control dials and a small set of compact, large-aperture primes to be available at launch. Fujifilm is keen to stress its future commitment to the system, with a promise of two more lenses to appear later in 2012. Key features are:

Fujifilm-designed 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor

Novel colour filter array to suppress colour moiré, no optical low-pass filter

EXR Processor Pro image processor

Dual-magnification hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder

Analogue dials for shutter speed and exposure compensation on top of camera

All-new, fully electronic X lens mount; 17.7mm flange-to-sensor distance

Three 'XF' lenses at launch: XF 18mm F2 R, XF 35mm F1.4 R, and XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro

Prime lenses have traditional-style aperture rings (1/3 stop increments) and large manual focus rings

Revised rear-panel control layout

On-screen 'Q' control panel and redesigned tabbed menu system

Focal-plane shutter, 1/4000 sec max speed

3.0" RGBW 1.23M dot LCD

For more information on the Fujifilm X-Pro1 check out www.dpreview.com

I've got your SmugMug swag right here!

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B-grip

The b-grip belt holder is a different type of camera carrier. It uses a quick release tripod plate that mounts your camera to a stabilized holster that is worn on a belt. The b-grip is made out of a very sturdy plastic composite that feels rock solid. There is a secondary locking mechanism that makes it all but impossible for the plate to spontaneously release.

You mount the quick release plate to the underside of the camera and then lock it into the belt holder and you are set. There are a few different tripod mounts that the quick release plate fits into. I was not able to test this interface as the plate did not fit into any of my tripod heads.

One unique feature of the B-Grip is in the mounting plate. The plate has three functions:

1 Locking the camera into the carrying plate.

2 A quick release plate for tripod mounting

3 Low profile flat surface camera stand.

There is a fold out section, along the lines of a kickstand, on the release plate of the B-Grip that allows you to set the camera down on a flat surface. This is not just a gimmick function, but something practical. Normally when you are using camera mounts along these lines you are not able to set your camera down on it's bottom. With this little kickstand folded out setting it down is not a problem.

All in all there is nothing wrong or cheap with the B-Grip camera carrier, but it is just not for me. I did not find it comfortable to wear a mounted camera with a battery grip. However it is far more comfortable and secure feeling when it is just the camera itself.

I would recommend this as a carrier if you are shooting with some of the smaller camera bodies. I would also try to find a tripod head that the quick release plate can fit into. That way you are using this carrier to it's full potential.

B-grip

The b-grip belt holder is a different type of camera carrier. It uses a quick release tripod plate that mounts your camera to a stabilized holster that is worn on a belt. The b-grip is made out of a very sturdy plastic composite that feels rock solid. There is a secondary locking mechanism that makes it all but impossible for the plate to spontaneously release.

You mount the quick release plate to the underside of the camera and then lock it into the belt holder and you are set. There are a few different tripod mounts that the quick release plate fits into. I was not able to test this interface as the plate did not fit into any of my tripod heads.

One unique feature of the B-Grip is in the mounting plate. The plate has three functions:

1 Locking the camera into the carrying plate.

2 A quick release plate for tripod mounting

3 Low profile flat surface camera stand.

There is a fold out section, along the lines of a kickstand, on the release plate of the B-Grip that allows you to set the camera down on a flat surface. This is not just a gimmick function, but something practical. Normally when you are using camera mounts along these lines you are not able to set your camera down on it's bottom. With this little kickstand folded out setting it down is not a problem.

All in all there is nothing wrong or cheap with the B-Grip camera carrier, but it is just not for me. I did not find it comfortable to wear a mounted camera with a battery grip. However it is far more comfortable and secure feeling when it is just the camera itself.

I would recommend this as a carrier if you are shooting with some of the smaller camera bodies. I would also try to find a tripod head that the quick release plate can fit into. That way you are using this carrier to it's full potential.

Canon PowerShot G1 X

Overview from Canon:

Bright, fast and more creative than ever: advanced technologies come together for an exciting new camera that moves beyond anything the G-Series has seen before. The PowerShot G1 X digital camera will inspire advanced amateurs who have embraced the G-Series to explore new realms of photographic expression, and give pros an excellent camera that complements their creative demands. The new 1.5-inch High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor approaches an EOS DSLR's APS-C sized sensor, with a light-sensitive area that's approximately 6.3 times larger than that of the PowerShot G12 digital camera. The new 14.3 Megapixel sensor, combined with a new lens and DIGIC 5 Image Processor, creates the HS SYSTEM that delivers image quality previously impossible in a compact camera, with beautiful blur, lower noise, and extraordinary resolution in low-light shooting and can shoot at ISOs of up to 12800. The PowerShot G1 X also has 14-bit RAW capabilities for even greater creative control and Full HD Video recording. Manual settings and operability inherited from EOS cameras impart a high-level shooting experience, and open the door to new creative possibilities. Substantive luxury defines the design: a neatly clarified sculpture with a firm grip, huge Vari-angle LCD and optical viewfinder.

For more information on this camera head on over to Canon's site: www.canonusa.com

Canon PowerShot G1 X

Overview from Canon:

Bright, fast and more creative than ever: advanced technologies come together for an exciting new camera that moves beyond anything the G-Series has seen before. The PowerShot G1 X digital camera will inspire advanced amateurs who have embraced the G-Series to explore new realms of photographic expression, and give pros an excellent camera that complements their creative demands. The new 1.5-inch High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor approaches an EOS DSLR's APS-C sized sensor, with a light-sensitive area that's approximately 6.3 times larger than that of the PowerShot G12 digital camera. The new 14.3 Megapixel sensor, combined with a new lens and DIGIC 5 Image Processor, creates the HS SYSTEM that delivers image quality previously impossible in a compact camera, with beautiful blur, lower noise, and extraordinary resolution in low-light shooting and can shoot at ISOs of up to 12800. The PowerShot G1 X also has 14-bit RAW capabilities for even greater creative control and Full HD Video recording. Manual settings and operability inherited from EOS cameras impart a high-level shooting experience, and open the door to new creative possibilities. Substantive luxury defines the design: a neatly clarified sculpture with a firm grip, huge Vari-angle LCD and optical viewfinder.

For more information on this camera head on over to Canon's site: www.canonusa.com

New Nikkor AF-S 85mm f-1.8G

Designed for use on Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras, this updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens is great for shooting stills or HD videos.

The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon's Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts. When mounted on a DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G has an effective field of view of 127mm.

New Nikkor AF-S 85mm f-1.8G

Designed for use on Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras, this updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens is great for shooting stills or HD videos.

The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon's Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts. When mounted on a DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G has an effective field of view of 127mm.

Nikon D4

This new flagship offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.

www.nikonusa.com

Nikon D4

This new flagship offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.

www.nikonusa.com

Looking forward to some reading!

 

Sketching Light: An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash

by Joe McNally

Visual Stories: Behind the Lens with Vincent Laforet

by Vincent Laforet

Looking forward to some reading!

 

Sketching Light: An Illustrated Tour of the Possibilities of Flash

by Joe McNally

Visual Stories: Behind the Lens with Vincent Laforet

by Vincent Laforet

Strato II Multi by Phottix Hands On Review

The Strato II is a transmitter and receiver based flash trigger system. These units take two AAA batteries, operate on 2.4 GHz and offer four channels to choose from along with four groups. The operating range is rated at over 150 meters.

My favorite feature of these guys is the TTL pass through. I find this feature the most useful when I am using my Nikon SU800 as a commander and I want to place a light or two out of the line of site of the transmitter. I can use the SU800 on one of my cameras and make whatever adjustments needed from the camera position and not worry about my accent light being hidden from the SU800.

Since the Strato's are powered by two AAA batteries they have a nice and slim body that is in no way obtrusive and takes up very little space in your bag. One thing to keep in mind is that the Strato II's are not transceivers and require both a transmitter and a receiver in order to correctly operate.

Let's take a look at the transmitter first. On the top of the unit you have the shutter button, status LED, and the camera hot shoe connection. On the left side you have the channel selection switch and test button. Over on the right side you have the 3.5mm PC input port and the power switch. On the back of the transmitter you have the four group selection switches. Finally on the underside you have the battery door, a locking ring, and a metal hot shoe.

The controls of the transmitter are laid out very simply and intuitively. Once you have the transmitter locked into place on your camera you have easy access to all of the controls

The Strato II receiver looks like it's made from the same mold as the transmitter, but it still has a few differences. On the top you have another shutter button and status LED. On the left side you have the channel selection switch and a test button. Over on the right side there is the group selection switch and power switch. The back of the receiver has a DC power port, 2.5mm accessory cable port, and a 3.5mm PC sync port. The bottom has the battery door like the transmitter, locking ring, a ¼ inch female thread, and a cold shoe mount.

Another point of interest about these units is that they are compatible with the Phottix Strato 4 in 1 triggers, but they only work together on channels one through four.

After using the Strato II's for a couple of months now I have not had any problem with them at all. They do all that they claim to. The TTL pass through option is something that I wish more manufacturers would include. In my opinion this is one of those features that put the Strato II's above the others.

The only draw back I see in these units is the fact that they are not transceivers, but that is just a personal preference. That being said, if Phottix puts out a transceiver based trigger system built on the Strato II design and features they will have a super trigger on their hands.

All in all the Phottix Strato II's are great transmitter and receiver flash triggers that are rock solid in their performance. The use of common batteries and a sturdy build make then great contenders in the battle of the triggers.

Strato II Multi by Phottix Hands On Review

The Strato II is a transmitter and receiver based flash trigger system. These units take two AAA batteries, operate on 2.4 GHz and offer four channels to choose from along with four groups. The operating range is rated at over 150 meters.

My favorite feature of these guys is the TTL pass through. I find this feature the most useful when I am using my Nikon SU800 as a commander and I want to place a light or two out of the line of site of the transmitter. I can use the SU800 on one of my cameras and make whatever adjustments needed from the camera position and not worry about my accent light being hidden from the SU800.

Since the Strato's are powered by two AAA batteries they have a nice and slim body that is in no way obtrusive and takes up very little space in your bag. One thing to keep in mind is that the Strato II's are not transceivers and require both a transmitter and a receiver in order to correctly operate.

Let's take a look at the transmitter first. On the top of the unit you have the shutter button, status LED, and the camera hot shoe connection. On the left side you have the channel selection switch and test button. Over on the right side you have the 3.5mm PC input port and the power switch. On the back of the transmitter you have the four group selection switches. Finally on the underside you have the battery door, a locking ring, and a metal hot shoe.

The controls of the transmitter are laid out very simply and intuitively. Once you have the transmitter locked into place on your camera you have easy access to all of the controls

The Strato II receiver looks like it's made from the same mold as the transmitter, but it still has a few differences. On the top you have another shutter button and status LED. On the left side you have the channel selection switch and a test button. Over on the right side there is the group selection switch and power switch. The back of the receiver has a DC power port, 2.5mm accessory cable port, and a 3.5mm PC sync port. The bottom has the battery door like the transmitter, locking ring, a ¼ inch female thread, and a cold shoe mount.

Another point of interest about these units is that they are compatible with the Phottix Strato 4 in 1 triggers, but they only work together on channels one through four.

After using the Strato II's for a couple of months now I have not had any problem with them at all. They do all that they claim to. The TTL pass through option is something that I wish more manufacturers would include. In my opinion this is one of those features that put the Strato II's above the others.

The only draw back I see in these units is the fact that they are not transceivers, but that is just a personal preference. That being said, if Phottix puts out a transceiver based trigger system built on the Strato II design and features they will have a super trigger on their hands.

All in all the Phottix Strato II's are great transmitter and receiver flash triggers that are rock solid in their performance. The use of common batteries and a sturdy build make then great contenders in the battle of the triggers.

C-Loop Hands on Review

The C-Loop is a camera strap mount from Custom SLR that screws into the underside of your camera and into your tripod socket. The mount itself rotates which helps to keep the attached camera strap from getting tangled up in itself or the camera body.

C-Loop's build is top notch. Part of the mount pivots up for a grip to tighten and loosen as needed and then swings back into position. When you look at the mount, the pivoting section forms the letter “C” in the Custom SLR logo when folded back into its original position.

Your camera strap will mount onto the two tabs located on the side of the C-Loop. Because there are two tabs there is a built in security against the mount failing and your camera falling.

The Split Strap by Custom SLR is by far the most comfortable strap I have ever worn. It has a unique cut away in the middle of the main body that distributes the weight you are carrying fantastically. It is also has a very effective silicone print that keeps it in place. The body connects to its straps via a snap in swivel for even greater flexibility.

Out and about with this strap is nothing but convenient and comfortable. Since the C-Loop is mounted to the underside of your camera, it rests in an inverted horizontal position that is parallel to your body. From this position it is very easy to just reach down and pull the camera up to grab your shot.

There is only one problem that I have with the C-Loop carrying system and that is if you ever want to put your camera onto a tripod you have to remove the strap mount first. This is not an uncommon problem with this type of sling. It looks like Custom SLR has come up with a solution to this problem in the as of yet unreleased M-Plate. The plate is going to retail for about $75 when it hits the market and by using it you will be able to mount a quick release tripod plate to the unit along with the C-Loop. I am looking forward to the M-Plate release.

Over all the C-Loop does a great job carrying your camera. It is easy to access and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time with the Split Strap. I would recommend this product if you are primarily shooting out and about with out a tripod. If you are shooting equally with a tripod and without you may find it a bit cumbersome to remove and remount the C-Loop often, so you might want to wait until the M-Plate is released and get them both.

C-Loop Hands on Review

The C-Loop is a camera strap mount from Custom SLR that screws into the underside of your camera and into your tripod socket. The mount itself rotates which helps to keep the attached camera strap from getting tangled up in itself or the camera body.

C-Loop's build is top notch. Part of the mount pivots up for a grip to tighten and loosen as needed and then swings back into position. When you look at the mount, the pivoting section forms the letter “C” in the Custom SLR logo when folded back into its original position.

Your camera strap will mount onto the two tabs located on the side of the C-Loop. Because there are two tabs there is a built in security against the mount failing and your camera falling.

The Split Strap by Custom SLR is by far the most comfortable strap I have ever worn. It has a unique cut away in the middle of the main body that distributes the weight you are carrying fantastically. It is also has a very effective silicone print that keeps it in place. The body connects to its straps via a snap in swivel for even greater flexibility.

Out and about with this strap is nothing but convenient and comfortable. Since the C-Loop is mounted to the underside of your camera, it rests in an inverted horizontal position that is parallel to your body. From this position it is very easy to just reach down and pull the camera up to grab your shot.

There is only one problem that I have with the C-Loop carrying system and that is if you ever want to put your camera onto a tripod you have to remove the strap mount first. This is not an uncommon problem with this type of sling. It looks like Custom SLR has come up with a solution to this problem in the as of yet unreleased M-Plate. The plate is going to retail for about $75 when it hits the market and by using it you will be able to mount a quick release tripod plate to the unit along with the C-Loop. I am looking forward to the M-Plate release.

Over all the C-Loop does a great job carrying your camera. It is easy to access and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time with the Split Strap. I would recommend this product if you are primarily shooting out and about with out a tripod. If you are shooting equally with a tripod and without you may find it a bit cumbersome to remove and remount the C-Loop often, so you might want to wait until the M-Plate is released and get them both.