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Dec 18, 2006 at 10:45 pm #1220873
Its not part of any light& amd;fast setup or anything but I made a new case for my video camera.
Entirely of Dyneema grid stop and blue foam. The zipper I butchered off a pack I got at salvation army for .25centsDec 19, 2006 at 12:22 am #1371526Really nice work, Eric. I especially like the way you've integrated the side buckles to hold the lid down. That's an idea I will have to use on my own iteration of a camera bag. I take it that there is no zipper under the lid? How did you seal the zipper stitches? Silicon sealer? I'm curious about if there is a quick access opening along the reinforcement area at the hinge of the lid. Looks like something is there. What am I looking at?
Dec 19, 2006 at 7:33 am #1371538Wow! That looks great. The LowePro toploader I use is 1.5lbs. and I think there's pent up demand for something that looks that good and and weighs…well, how much DOES that thing weigh? Most camera cases are overpadded and made with overly bomber materials for what conditions they're typically put through. Your choice of material's a smart compromise.
Outstanding!
Dec 19, 2006 at 8:32 am #1371541AnonymousInactiveNice! Professional job.
It looks like it could be from the new 2007 Golite product line
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Dec 19, 2006 at 11:40 pm #1371672Thanks Guys!
You're right there is no zipper under the lid. There is a band of velcro above the zippered pocket then the 2 buckles for side closure. I used Grosgrain ribbon to close off the sides of the padded panels and I found out when finishing it that if I pulled the ribbon a certain way when sewing I could make the tops of the side panels curve inward so the lid closes very well.
The gridstop dyneema fabric is so nice to work with, the grid pattern makes Cutting and checking seam allowances a dream. For hip belt attachment I also made my own verson of the velco system used by OR's insulated water bottle cozies.
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