Its easy to get awesome results when running a facebook live stream from your smartphone with just some basic gear. With f stop gears recently updated line of mountain series. Get the best deals on f stop camera cases, bags and covers when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Modernized compact magnetic tripod, secure grip and bluetooth impulse remote. The new loka ul backpack from fstop gear combines lightweight rugged protection for your camera gear with the space you need for other outdoor essentials. Product title phone tripod,upgraded iphone tripod with wireless re. Jun 22, 2015 the ever popular loka and loka ul were favorites among many outdoor adventure photographers and filmmakers i know, including myself. The loka is a 37 liter pack and the tilopa is 50 liters. The landscape photography power couple ip57 improve. The icus come in a variety of sizes and are designed to fit professional sized equipment to provide added protection from any weather, and bumps along the way.
Je lai commander pour du stop motion avec mon iphone. To minimize weight, f stop did things like punch holes in the hip belt and take away straps and accessories. I am used to the neoprenelike straps of the f stop loka ul, which i actually find more comfortable than the ones on the sukha, and they certainly are lighter in weight. The loka ul is essentially a lighter version of their regular loka, a large daypack thats been a mainstay in the line for years. This will help you to download the free podcasts app produced by apple and then subscribe to the show from within that app. Firstly i should disclose that i am a member of f stop s faction pro team and as such this pack was given to me to use for my work. May 05, 2014 known for its top of the line outdoor adventure camera bags and backpacks, f stop gear recently unveiled the loka ultralight, or ul, a revision of the popular loka backpack. Mar 04, 2014 for iphone ipadipod listeners grab your phone or device and go to the itunes store and search improve photography podcast. However, if you can mount your iphone on a tripod, and your subjects are stationary, its fine to use a slow shutter speed.
Such a wellspecified backpack isnt cheap, unfortunately, although its price definitely will. Fstop tilopa bc bag with tripod attached at the front and accessory attached to. I have the option to swap out icus depending on the amount of gear and space i need for specific trips. A small cup at the base of the side of the bag allows you to rest tripod feet to prevent the tripod from hanging too low or or. Pack a variety of gear and hit the trail with the 37l loka ul backpack in blackblue from fstop. Some scuffing but otherwise everything else works great. Comparing the peak design travel backpack with the fstop loka can you hike with it. Carry the pack with the carry handle or wear it with the evapadded shoulder straps and waist belt. F stop put bigger side pockets on the new version of this bag, the ajna. Such a wellspecified backpack isnt cheap, unfortunately, although its price definitely will be justifiable for certain photographers.
Review of the new ul ultralight loka backpack from f. Set up the perfect shot wherever you find it with this ultimate smartphone photography kit. I made a quick change from landscape to portrait mode using the really right stuff lplate to get this underthearchway twilight view of londons big ben. A slightly bigger tripod could be carried by putting two of the legs through the horizontal straps on the back of the bag. Ive had my loka for three and a half years and it still looks new. May, 2016 over a year ago, i switched from using the rugged pelican 1510 roller to the loka, by f stop gear. On my back i have the fstop camera bag and hanging around my neck is the sekonic. F stop have started to ship a new pack in their mountain series lineup a couple of weeks ago. For many years, f stop gear, a small company, has acquired a nearly legendary status amongst adventure photographers for making some of the best adventure photo backpacks ever. This pack features accessory loops, shock cords, molle webbing, and an internal aluminum frame. This week we have its bigger brother, the tilopa bc which features all the innovations of the loka, with a few extra of its own thrown into a pack that is both bigger than the loka and more specifically designed for backcountry and wilderness location shooting.
I use the fstop loka backpack and the fstop satori exp v2. The ever popular loka and loka ul were favorites among many outdoor adventure photographers and filmmakers i know, including myself. Since my purchase, f stop has also introduced the loka ul which is a lighter version of mine but i wont get into that today. The f stop bags have been designed so well, they are a joy to use. However, theyre relatively expensive, and its always been pretty difficult to get your hands on the exact one you want because of long wait. Its only about 30 liter from what ive gathered, but could perhaps work, or will it be way too. Mar 10, 2014 the loka isnt made to supplement sales from a market demographic its made to be used and abused to get the shots. Pro master travel tripod in good condition, everything works well with normal signs of use. The entire line of f stop s packs have finally filled a void in camera bags that, as an active outdoor photographer, has always bugged the heck out of me. The loka ul is compatible with the following fstop icus internal camera units available in a variety of sizes to protect and organize your kit, our modular icu internal camera unit system allows you to determine the amount of storage capacity utilized within your fstop pack, and easily swap out based on your specific needs. Zhiyun smooth 4 3axis handheld gimbal stabilizer black.
So as i have done in the past, ill keep this as more of an informational post about the pack so you guys can get a. Here are the best tripods for dslr macro photography in 2019. An unboxing with thoughts and opinions on f stop s loka ul ultra light series of backpacks. Gatekeepers allow easy mounting of tripods, snowboards and more to your favorite packs. They are great, but we need to find an easy solution for carrying our manfrotto 055cxpro3 tripods and 410 heads. If your only option is to handhold the camera, or you have moving subjects that you want to appear sharp, youll need a. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Review of the new ul ultralight loka backpack from fstop. The following is a list of some of the gear and lenses that jay and varina use often in their photography. Oct 22, 2019 however, if you can mount your iphone on a tripod, and your subjects are stationary, its fine to use a slow shutter speed. Lens barrel medium an industry standard for weather resistant lens protection, the fstop lens barrel collection is now available in three sizes. And therefore, you can use a low iso to avoid grain. F stop s issues getting orders to customers in a reasonable amount of time are welldocumented take a look at the comments of anything they post on facebook.
For anyone considering sizes and depths of icus id recommend going for the pro deeper variety as although they may not be needed to support the depth of non gripped bodies, they do allow many lenses to be placed vertically so taking less real estate up. Over a year ago, i switched from using the rugged pelican 1510 roller to the loka, by f stop gear. Among the many life lessons learned from my father was the one about always making sure you have the right tool for the job. Aug 25, 2019 f stop loka camera bag a rogue team member for f stop dave has been using this bag for the past year and loves it. Jersey laminate evapadded back panel with raised padding for ventilation and comfort. The loka isnt made to supplement sales from a market demographic its made to be used and abused to get the shots. The big one on the left is the f stop satori exp with two f stop tripod bags attached one on either side.
The smoothee can also be used as a mount for your tripod by attaching itself to the tripod plate for nononsense filming, while a slightly padded hand grip assures that youll be shooting your. The loka can carry a small lightweight tripod in a mesh side pocket, secured at the top with a compression strap. This description alone made me question whether it would be a good bag for my travels and adventures, but its also the perfect bag for even the more leisurely trips that arent. So as i have done in the past, ill keep this as more of an informational post about the pack so you guys can get a good feel for it before you place your order.
Get the best deals on f stop camera cases, bags and covers when you shop the largest online selection at. For the active shooter desiring simple and light, fstop has engineered an ultralightweight carry solution for their needs, the loka ul. Have you then only to make things more difficult looked into the coming f stop kashmir. Camera accessories but not bodies, lenses or software. Newest accessories questions photography stack exchange. Fstop loka 37 liter ultra light camera backpack blackblue. Best iphone stabilizers and tripods for butterysmooth. The vanguard alta pro 263ab 100 aluminum tripod with sbh100 ball head the vanguard alta pro is a favorite tripod among macro photographers, and for good reason.
The backpacks take interchangeable icus internal camera units, of which we have three different sizes for different needs. For the most part, this has been a happy trade off with a few caveats, which has given me more flexibility for how and where i can take varying volumes of photo equipment. Satori exp 62 liter expedition photography pack for small, medium, large, xl and monster icu the tilopa bc backpack and icus are only available to purchase directly from fstop on their website here. Sep 08, 2017 an unboxing with thoughts and opinions on f stop s loka ul ultra light series of backpacks. A couple of weeks ago i gave a detailed look at the all new f stop loka backpack. If your only option is to handhold the camera, or you have moving subjects that you want to appear sharp, youll need a faster shutter speed. The icus are removable units which attach inside the f stop packs. Getting your phone out of your hands with a simple tripod can make a huge difference to the quality of your videos, not only stabilizing the shot but. I am very excited about using this pack, fstops designer ian miller has done another great. Fstop loka photo packpack and new icus photo showcase.
The fstop ajna camera bag has been my goto landscape photography backpack. The smoothee comes with an adaptor that can fit almost any kind of iphone or bulky case, so all you need to do it mount your iphone, aim, and film. Best tripod for macro photography in 2020 8 macro tripods. Best iphone stabilizers and tripods for butterysmooth video. First of all forgive me if i make the wrong assumption here based on your nickname but i am guessing you are a woman. Foam padded with quick access and designed to accommodate a wide range of. Easy attachment of tripods, outdoor gear, and similar equipment via 12 gatekeeper mounting points.
When i need a bigger bag, f stop s loka model provides a topzipped compartment thatll hold items like a rain jacket and scarf for me and a rain cover for my camera and lens. Fotopro camera tripod, 48 phone tripod with 3way head, lightweight aluminum tripod for iphone, samsung, 14 screw travel tripod with bluetooth remote for dslr camera, canon, sony, nikon. Im currently looking at getting a new camera bag that i can use to fit a bit of gear listed below and wanted to know if anyone hashad one of these bags and in particular if it will fit a 15. Somewhat comparing it to lowepros flipside 400aw backloading bag.
Camera gear for antarctica the planet d travel blog. Apr 04, 2020 the loka is f stop gears entry into mountain backpacks. Sep 21, 2012 steve jobs introduces iphone in 2007 duration. Best tripod for iphone and android facebook live videos. For the active shooter desiring simple and light, fstop has engineered an ultra lightweight carry solution for their needs, the loka ul. All his gear fits beautifully with its insert system for organization, he can change inserts to fit each situation. Apr 09, 2014 the loka ul is essentially a lighter version of their regular loka, a large daypack thats been a mainstay in the line for years. Known for its top of the line outdoor adventure camera bags and backpacks, f stop gear recently unveiled the loka ultralight, or ul, a revision of the popular loka backpack. Grabbing camera gear is easy with the back compartment. As per f stop, its suitable for even the most hardcore of outdoor professionals.
I waited 4 months to get mine after being assured prior to placing my order that the bag would be delivered in one month. I didnt strap my tripod to the backpack as i prefer to carry it in my hand as putting it on the backpack will just add more weight to my back and i tend to use my tripod as a walking stick. The new f stop tilopa is part of the f stop mountain series, described as the most rugged of the bunch. They also have the guru and kenti in the mountain series but i would consider those day backpacks more for street photography. Mar 16, 2012 the f stop bags have been designed so well, they are a joy to use. I am thinking of buying the loka, how easy is it to carry a full size tripod. Without any cameras, the bag weighs just a kilo, or 2. The smaller backpack that i am wearing in the photo is the f stop loka. F stop made a successful kickstarter campaign on it late last year. Reviewing the loka ul adventure backpack from fstop gear. My wife and i have just invested in an f stop loka each. We previously had lowepro vertex 200s, which had a handy tripod solution however it was at the rear of the bag which meant that the balance was not ideal.
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