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The Billingham PhotoVest has evolved...The latest evolution of our PhotoVest is one of the newest additions to our range. Designed to carry a serious amount of equipment securely with the style, craftsmanship and durability you’d expect from Billingham, it can be used either by itself or in conjunction with one of our camera bags.In fact, the reason we began making our original PhotoVest ten years ago was in response to bag owners who wanted the increased flexibility of carrying their key equipment in a way that gave them fast access and maximum freedom of movement.During those ten years, photography has undergone some radical changes, so we decided to reflect that fact by updating our original design using advances in materials technology and feedback from photographers. The result is a comfortable, lightweight, fully lined PhotoVest that’s worthy of the Billingham name.Our PhotoVest is shorter than most - it's cut that way to prevent items in the lower pockets making contact with equipment in waist pockets, particularly when sitting, crouching or even driving. Whether walking or climbing the design also reduces the likelihood of items 'bouncing' off the wearer's legs - a common problem with longer jackets. To further increase comfort and mobility, the generous arm holes mean you won’t feel restricted even if you’re wearing several layers.Another key design feature is that both sides of the PhotoVest feature identical layouts to the pockets inside and out. This helps to promote even weight distribution and makes using it more intuitive no more items getting ‘lost’ in oddly placed pockets.To further enhance accessibility, and prevent delicate items from getting scratched or even dropped, we’ve made all the equipment pockets extra wide, so taking things out or putting them in, you won’t have to struggle even wearing gloves. The pen pockets too are wide enough to take just about any type of writing instrument.The PhotoVest is made from a water resistant, plain weave textured nylon material. We chose this over the many others we tested because it’s lightweight, tough and machine washable so it not only looks good but it will stay that way.In addition, we’ve chosen heavy duty, plastic coil zips throughout the PhotoVest because of their excellent reliability and long life. Where press studs are fitted, they are of the same high quality that we use on our bags.We’ve taken particular attention to the size, shape and positioning of the pockets on the PhotoVest. Rather than simply make a sleeveless jacket with lots of places to carry equipment, we consulted with photographers to determine what they would like to carry on a typical assignment and where best to locate it. We haven't included any pockets to the back of the PhotoVest as we felt they would be detrimental to both comfort and mobility as well as being impractical in use.An even weight distribution makes the PhotoVest a very comfortable wear, so much so that it is often worn during plane travel removing the need to pay for another piece of luggage in the hold and significantly reducing the risk of accidental damage.Consequently, we have two large internal zipped pockets for personal effects, mobile phones, GPS units, memory sticks and cards, whilst longer items (up to 600mm) such as zoom lenses, or maps can be securely placed into the zipped pocket that extends from just above the waist right up to the shoulder on both sides.At the bottom of the PhotoVest a flap conceals two large zipped pockets that would be ideal for camera bodies or any other large objects. However, as everyone works differently, we haven’t been too prescriptive about what is intended to go where. One thing is certain: you’ll find plenty of places to store other essentials such as batteries, flash guns, filters, screen shades, portable hard drives and even mp3 players.Both sides of the PhotoVest feature a mid-chest, vertical pocket which is ideal for hand warming, whilst the zipped pocket that lies inside it extends up towards the shoulder to carry longer pieces of equipment such as lenses.A large, flapped upper pocket located on both sides of the PhotoVest allows the wearer easy access to equipment in regular use or which might otherwise hang down such as a light meter. For increased security or when working in rain or snow, the flap can be used to close the pocket to the elements.As an alternative to fully closing it with the heavy duty coil zip, the PhotoVest can be securely held open with the tag to maximise ventilation whilst preventing the sides from excessive movement in extreme circumstances. In addition, with Digital SLR cameras in mind, each side of the zip has a fabric strip covering it which prevents it from scratching the LCD screen.Mesh lined vents across the rear further enhance airflow through the PhotoVest for increased comfort in hot or tough conditions.Please see the final page in the PDF brochure for detailed sizing information. Click Here to Download and view a PDF brochure of the Photovest, including size informationPeople who bought this item also bought:
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Click Here to make your Shoulder Pad selectionWe have looked for a better way to manufacture the shoulder pad products for some time now. While enjoying their simplistic nature, we have listened to feedback from customers during this time who want more functionality aswell. The incorporation of foam padding for comfort and a switch from the neoprene grip to a much more hardwearing rubber material make this product a great upgrade. The SP40 will fit a 1.5” sling, replacing the SP15; the SP50 will fit a 2” sling, which is in place of an SP20. In both our original Tan or Black leather, the SP50 is also produced in our upcoming Birch colour.The new SP's will be sold alongside the current SP's as an upgradeable item. We have no current plans to stop production of the old style products at present.Click Here to make your Shoulder Pad selectionFeatures:Fully Bound With Leather - More comfortable on the neck of wearer5 Section Closed-cell Foam Padding – Greatly improved shoulder comfortImproved Non Slip material underneath - Helps keep the bag in positionTop Grain Leather used throughout - continuing the high quality of components used on our bags.Billingham Press Studs - it can be moved onto other Billingham products.2 Sizes for two different widths of sling SP40 for 1.5" (38mm) or the SP50 for 2" (50mm) slings.3 Colour Combinations to match all three leather colours.People who bought this item also bought:
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We are happy to announce that the Card Holder is now available exclusivly from the Billingham Website; and can be used as a wallet too.Cut from beautifully coloured , soft cow hide leathers the Card Holder looks immaculate in our traditional Tan leather, embossed with a small impression of our Billingham logo and sewn with colour matched thread.Open it up and you will see the cover has two separate credit card slots that are more than capable of holding 4 or 5 cards between them. The main body has a wide holder that is normally used to hold your business cards; keeping them neat, clean and presentable. There is also another flat pocket on the front that bears our 'Billingham England' marque.This Card Holder is perfect for the Professional Photographer and would be a great accompaniment on assignments. A must have.......Order now and receive this item at the discounted cost of £12.00. This includes VAT and postage to the UK.If you are purchasing outside of the UK, there is an additional postage cost which is dependant on country.92mm wide, 64mm high, 20mm deep.Item Weight: 0.2KgPeople who bought this item also bought:
