Photo vest redux...

[Roger Hicks]

The fact that an actor (or at least, movie star) is a constant referent in the jacket threads is quite revealing. Who is more interested in taking pictures, and who is more interested in 'looking cool'?

Cheers,

R.

[MickH]

I wanna look cool like this fellow

He clearly doesn't give a 5h1t.

[furcafe]

The 2 are not mutually exclusive.

Originally Posted by Roger Hicks

Who is more interested in taking pictures, and who is more interested in 'looking cool'?

[MC JC86]

Originally Posted by Roger Hicks

The fact that an actor (or at least, movie star) is a constant referent in the jacket threads is quite revealing. Who is more interested in taking pictures, and who is more interested in 'looking cool'?

Cheers,

R.

I want to look cool!

Just one more reason not to wear a photo vest.

Some people here seem to pull it off though, commendable. I'd look like (more of ) a fool.


Btw, the best part of that movie was the Leicas....

[newsgrunt]

you guys do know about the newswear chestvest right ? you can guess what we call them...

[ChrisN]

Originally Posted by newsgrunt

you guys do know about the newswear chestvest right ? you can guess what we call them...

Practical?

[mgd711]

I like the practicality of a vest but I look like a Dick in one, however I still use the Domke vest in 100+F temperature’s here. It’s been washed so often it’s looking a bit worn and ragged.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by mgd711

I like the practicality of a vest but I look like a Dick in one, however I still use the Domke vest in 100+F temperature’s here. It’s been washed so often it’s looking a bit worn and ragged.

I guess it helps a little if you look like Brad Pitt but sadly not a lot of us do!

[mgd711]

Originally Posted by Keith

I guess it helps a little if you look like Brad Pitt but sadly not a lot of us do!

Unfortunately I look more like Lofty from “It ain’t half hot Mum”, that’s if you can remember that far back...

[Keith]

Originally Posted by mgd711

Unfortunately I look more like Lofty from “It ain’t half hot Mum”, that’s if you can remember that far back...

I do ... brilliant show and I loved the opening theme song. 'Whispering Grass' from memory?

[alistair.o]

Originally Posted by furcafe

The 2 are not mutually exclusive.

Now I'm not surprised that you said that! I've seen some photo's of your goodself and 'dapper' is not the half of it.

[cidereye]

Over 40, married and a fully paid up subscriber to the "given up" look - Practicality rules!

[Renzsu]

Originally Posted by RayPA

My wife really disliked that thing. It just kind of disappeared from my house

Mystery solved...

[furcafe]

Ha! Thanks, I do what I can to class the joint up.

Actually, I have to wear a business suit for my day job, so much of the time it's just more convenient to go directly from the office to shooting events, etc. The side benefit is that people (in my world, anyway) tend to treat you w/a lot more respect when you're wearing a suit. Also, my 2 favorite photographers, Cartier-Bresson & Eggleston, were/are able to look snazzy while shooting (I'm sure being independently wealthy helped/helps a lot in that department).

Originally Posted by alistair.o

Now I'm not surprised that you said that! I've seen some photo's of your goodself and 'dapper' is not the half of it.

[RayPA]

Originally Posted by Renzsu

Mystery solved...

I should mention/clarify that she's now my ex-wife.



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[jsrockit]

The OP seems to pull the vest look off... most don't. Though I will say that old men look better in these vests than 20 year olds.

[dave lackey]

A vest is one thing but this is something else:

[David_Manning]

Jsrockit...ouch! I guess you're saying I'm old enough to pull off that look

I get called "old" at home enough by my daughters...I don't need it here too!

[ChrisN]

Originally Posted by dave lackey

A vest is one thing but this is something else:

Did you mean this one, Dave?



I've actually used one of these - very practical in hot weather - cooler than a vest and carries the weight very comfortably. But yes, not one to wear around town.

Some folks get away with just a belt pouch or two:




I've just ordered a Scottevest Lightweight travel vest after checking it out from one of the recommendations here. It's looks a little more subtle.

[meanstreetshooter]

Originally Posted by Trooper

Wardrobe picked the costume for him.

The vest was tentatively ID'ed as a Humvee Combat Photo Vest. Just for fun I looked it up and read the reviews. One owner complained the seams were badly sewn and that the vest started to fall apart after a wash! And that was only one complaint.
I think it's safe to say wardrobe was on a budget for this movie and the vest was meant to be expendable. "Cool" but expendable. It's probably checked into wardrobe storage right now. That is, if it did'nt fall apart.

Only our local newspaper shooters, and freelancers, seem to wear them as I have noted before on several occasions. One young intern wore that Tac chest combo except he did'nt have the water bottle or PBJ pouch!

Personally, I tend to perspire during warm/hot weather so I favor T-shirts (no, not the wife-beater style) or very light shirts and a carry bag. I do have hard cases for my MF gear.

I think if I were to ever try/buy a vest it would be a Domke. It looks nice and appears well-constructed.

[GSNfan]

“You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?”

[mgd711]

Originally Posted by meanstreetshooter

I think if I were to ever try/buy a vest it would be a Domke. It looks nice and appears well-constructed.

The Domke is a very nice vest but the material is quite thick and very warm... I loose a couple off pounds when I ware it here but I manage to replace the body fat with excessive beer after the shoot...