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CustomSLR: Custom Made For Your Photography Needs in Malaysia Now

December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

Camera straps are like life-long companions for our DSLRs. Most of us are quite happy to just settle for the free camera-branded straps they threw along with the package. While these straps may be a good start for newbies, for some of us more experienced ones, what we may not realise is that these straps may be our limitations to getting that one best shot.

 

Recently we came across 3 photography enthusiasts; 3 young Asian-American who made a huge difference with their brilliant innovation in the imaging world. The CustomSLR were purely funded by the public through a website known as KickStarter. It all began with passion. With a little bit of flavour of effort and creativity, plus a whole bunch of believers, hence births the CustomSLR C-Loop – a simple yet fantastic solution for us photographers today.

 

C-Loop is truly a sweet, “why didn’t I think of that?” solution. We designed the C-Loop in response to how the traditional top mounted camera strap always gets in the way. By relocating the mounting position to the bottom of the camera and integrating a swivel, we discovered numerous benefits that improved the shooting experience when using a camera strap. One of the best upgrades for your camera

 

The wonder of small things.

 

Having the CustomSLR C-Loop allows you to have much quicker access to your camera. And not to mention the flexibility. It’s specially designed in such a way whereby it gives you smooth rotation for your camera without unnecessary tangles. Best of all, the C-Loop actually works with most camera straps you can find in the market.  Hence you need not necessarily purchase the CustomSLR Glide Strap (which I’m about to share with you about its awesomeness!) if you don’t want to. It’s made from aerospace-grade aluminium with really intricate details, very well thought out to best partner with you in your photographing works.

 

Because of its incredibly small size, it can fit not just onto your DSLR tripod mounts, but it is made also perfect for your mirrorless cameras, four-thirds, E-mounts Sony NEX and so on. So long as your gadget had a mount to fit the C-Loop, it can be easily screwed on and used.

 

Now what complements the CustomSLR C-Loop is known as the CustomSLR Glide Strap. And as the C-Loop, it is pretty unconventional for a camera strap. Custom-made not just for the men, but also the ladies. What defines the Glide Strap is the connector; which allows you to easily pick, glide and snap. This connector has been tested and roughened out through a hammock test by having Anne, one of the founders to suntan on the hammock which is locked using the Glide Strap connector, playing her iPad.

 

They actually ran a couple of crazy tests for the C-Loop as well to ensure photographers that they know what they are doing and how much they believe in their innovation. Here are some images of their execution:

 

The outcome of these tests? Phenomenal.

 

The CustomSLR Glide Strap differs from that of your regular strap by the way it is built.

 

Some of its great features:

  • Split Strap Technology™: Distributes weight evenly to reduce pain/fatigue and provides superior ventilation
  • Unique Ergonomic Design: Conforms to shoulder for unparalleled comfort
  • Swiveling Quick Release Buckles: Rotates for maximum flexibility and detaches for increased mobility
  • Silicone Print: Reduces slippage
  • High Quality Material and Construction
  • American Design and Innovation 
Best of all, if you’re not liking the Glide too much, you can always opt to purchase the connectors or attachments – easily converting the Glide Strap into a Split Strap.
What we found was that, you can actually make purchase of even Laptop Bag Straps, Guitar Straps, Travel Shoulder Straps and even a Medical Arm Sling which utilises the same technology! Impressive!

If you are looking for a good camera strap, we highly recommend the CustomSLR.
CustomSLR is now available in Malaysia. Call us to find out more about CustomSLR or find out which of our CustomSLR dealers are nearest to you.
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More of Kelly Moore In Malaysia

November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

If there were to be a simple headline apt  to describe our Kelly Moore, it’d probably be  ”The Bag That Charmingly Parades Between 2 Worlds”. Quite frankly, I think Kelly really outdid herself. Not only does she create dazzling photographs, her line of exclusive camera bags is unbelievable. If you have yet to hear of this, affordable luxury I would call it, it’s about right time you do.

 

Original, stylish, highly fashionable yet , rigorous in its construction, this stunning couture of camera bags has caught the eye of countless female photographers in different parts of the world. And now it is right here within reachable means. We at Hambone have just received our final shipment of the bags yesterday – which means, hold your horses ladies (and men), we have the FULL range of the Kelly Moore camera bag collection here in Malaysia for you!

 

….And boy, might I say…absolutely captivating

 

A perpetual dilemma that most female photographer face – especially here in Malaysia is being torn between sacrificing their fashion sense and simply being practical about doing what they love. Dare I say that the since day Kelly Moore made its presence in Malaysia, this dilemma already cease to exist. Looking at the complete and exclusive collection sitting at the wooden shelf across me, I can’t possibly see how any female photographer will have quandaries any longer about what to carry when one’s out with their camera gear!

 

Perhaps it is rather difficult for you to visualise merely from what you have read. Behold. I’m about to unveil to you  the Kelly Moore camera bag full collection

 

KELLY MOORE 2 SUES

 

 

 

KELLY MOORE CLASSIC

 

 

KELLY MOORE B-HOBO

 

 

KELLY MOORE MIMI

 

KELLY MOORE POSEY

 

KELLY MOORE LIBBY

 


Filed Under: Bags, Kelly Moore, What's New?

F-Stop: Life in Focus

October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

+ F-STOP GURU

 

+ Versatile

+ High quality

+ Light

+ Incredible support system

 

 

F-Stop started by manufacturing the best backpacks for active photographers. Recently they have released the F-Stop Guru, the lightest, close to perfect back support system bag for your everyday use. 

 

Why F-Stop?

 

Because F-Stop bags are made and designed by photographers for photographers. F-Stop understands best what a photographer needs and provides the best of quality and comfort. There is no bag in the market that is as versatile and comfortable as this. Be it whether you are a pro-photographer always on the go, or the occasional traveller, hiker or even a street photographer, this bag is made for any type of condition. The incredibly light weight on this bag makes it almost impossible for one to believe that it can perform as it promises.

But we have tested it out. And it’s phenomenal.

 






 

What do photographers say about F-Stop?

 

“This is a very high quality piece of gear and an incredible amount of time and effort has gone into making sure that this is the best adventure/outdoor photography bag on the market right now”

–Dan Carr, Adventure Photographer–

http://dancarrphotography.com/blog/2011/04/26/f-stop-launches-new-pack-the-guru/

 

“THIS BACKPACK IS ONE OF THE MOST COMFORTABLE VERSATILE BAGS I HAVE EVER USED”

–Christian Fletcher, Landscape Photographer–

http://www.christianfletcher.com.au/2011/07/new-f-stop-guru/

 

“The bag is not supported completely off the shoulders. It wraps around your hips and balances on your back evenly”

–Karl Johnston, Adventure Photographer–

http://www.karljohnston.com/blog/fstop-bag-satori/


“The fabric is waterproof and the design looks nothing like a camera bag.Able to hold my 17” Macbook, all of my camera gear, tripod, personal stuff like books,headphones and it is still airline carry-on safe”

–Flemming Bo Jensen, Travel, Portrait Photographer–

http://www.flemmingbojensen.com/blog/2010/11/20/f-stop-camera-bag

Here is what you need to know why the F-Stop Guru is so great:

Airplane Grade Internal Aluminium Frame 

Photographers usually carry their camera and gear all day long. Naturally, you as a photographers would search for a bag that gives you the most comfort while doing what you enjoy most. Try carrying a bagful of camera gears and laptop. At times, a fully loaded backpack could weigh from 20-30 kgs.  Usually, carrying such weights on a normal backpack for days will tire us out, and might even damage our backs.F-Stop bags come with a metal internal frame that can be found in most outdoor bags. F-Stop bags are made with a lightweight airplane grade aluminum internal frame that can be found in the best backpacks. They adapted this system for the all F-Stop  bags, including the popular Guru.

 

 

YKK Zippers

 

The most common problem with bags are inferior zippers. Once broken, it’ll be costly and troublesome to repair. And what happens if it breaks during a trip?

F-Stop uses high grade YKK zippers to give you a comfort of mind. All F-Stop packs come with YKK water-resistant zippers. The expedition models – F-Stop Loka and Tilopa comes with water-proof zippers.

 

 

Laptop Sleeve + Built-in Organiser 

 


One thing most challenging when it comes to photographing is organising your equipment.

Because the Guru is designed for an everyday use, F-Stop provides a sufficient space big enough to house comfortably a 15-inch laptop together with a padded sleeve.

There are many compartments in these F-Stop bags to help you fit and organise various things: memory cards, stationaries, personals, your PocketWizards, camera peripherals and the like. This enables you to organize your items and find them easily in your bag.

 

 

 

Internal Compartment Space to fit the ICU

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT IS ICU (Internal Camera Unit)?

It is a storage unit to protect your camera and gear. The walls inside the ICU is easily customised and adjustable so that you can fit your accommodate your gear nicely.  The ICU comes in different sizes and depth.

Pro ICU – Design for professional sized camera body depth.

Shallow ICU – Designed for non-gripped prosumer body

The best thing about these ICU is that it is easily removable and installed in the packs. You can have the freedom of choosing between the different types of ICU according to how much of gear you want to carry while shooting.

 

 

Hip Belt

The left hand hip belt on the Guru has Molle loops that can allow you to attach modular accessories from F-Stop or any other popular brands like Lowepro, Think Tank Photo and others.

The right hand hip belt features a small pocket that can fit a small point-and-shoot camera

 

 

 

F-Stop is confident of what they are offering you. Hence, when you purchase these F-Stop bags, you will be given a:

 

45 Day Satisfaction Guarantee - return the bag for a full refund for any reason if you are not happy with your purchase (for bags in brand new condition, up to the discretion of our retailers and us)

20 Years Warranty

Filed Under: Bags, F-Stop, Featured, What's New? Tagged With: , , ,

Honl Photo Professional Lighting System: Light Modifiers

June 21, 2011 By 2 Comments

 

If you have interest in light modifications and creative studio flash photography but have never heard of Honl Photo, well it’s about time that you do!

 

David Honl is the mastermind behing Honl Photo. He is the originator & designer of the world-renowned line of HonlPhoto small flash accessories, and he continually design and field test new products during his travels. It’s not uncommon to see David’s images appearing in well established publications such as Newsweek, People Magazine, New York Times, Professional Photographer.

 

If you are at all serious about going to off-camera flash, using Speedlights (or Speedlites) or any other portable flash, you’ll want to add Honl Photo’s light modifiers to your kit. Notice, I said “any portable flash” and not just Canon or Nikon. The Honl Photo modifiers are brand agnostic—you can use any brand or style of hot-shoe flash or any mixture thereof. Whether you use one or a dozen portable flash devices, you’ll benefit from being able to seriously control your light.

 

Just for a few hundred Ringgit, you can get yourself  The Honl Photo Speed System which is almost as good as having a full studio – consisting of durable light modifiers for shoe-mount flashes including an assortment of grids, snoots, reflectors, gobos and gels.

 

The advantage lies in its  portability and the relatively low cost of hot-shoe strobes to enhance portable flash lighting.

 

 

The heart of the Honl Photo system is the Speed Strap which you will need to attach to a flash. The modifiers which you have can be attached to the Speed Strap with fabric fastener.  The beauty of the Speed Strap is you can remove it from your strobes without disfiguring them. Its non-slip inner surface keeps it in place when attaching and removing any of the modifiers (or multiple modifiers). The Honl Photo Starter Kit comes with 2 of these Speed Straps, but you can purchase more if needed.

 

Here are some of the light modifiers by Honl Photo:

 

COLOR CORRECTION FILTER (GEL) KIT

Besides just shaping the light, Honl Photo also makes filter kits. This one includes the filters necessary to color correct the light, such as when using tungsten, fluorescent, or daylight ambient lighting and you want to change your strobe to another base or enhance the existing. This kit includes CTB, CTO and Full+Green gels with velcro attachments to fit the Speed Strap.

Includes two each of five different colored Lee filters, which attach to the Speed Strap. While the aforementioned filter kit is useful for color correction, this kit is quite useful to add special effects using the included (two each) Yellow, Bright Red, Just Blue, Moss Green, and Heavy Frost Lee gels. There are also two 1/2 CTB gels included.

Color Correction:

To color correct your strobes for tungsten, fluorescent or cool daylight lighting environments. Use CTO filters to match your flash output to tungsten lights, or simply to give a pleasing warm tone to your portraits. Use Full + Green to match your flash output to fluorescent lights.  Includes 2 each of these filters:

* Full CTO
* 1/2 CTO
* 1/4 CTO
* Full+Green
* 1/2 CTB

Color Effects:

Use to add artistic and theatrical color to your images, whether lighting your subject or a background. Includes 2 each of these filters:

* Yellow
* Bright Red
* Just Blue
* Moss Green
* Heavy Frost

 

Sampler:

A selection of each filter from our Color Effects and Color Correction Kits.

 

Autumn:

Adds dramatic color to your images, whether lighting a subject or background.

Includes 2 filter of each color:

* Rust
* Medium Blue-Green
* Chocolate
* Dark Salmon
* Egg Yolk Yellow

 

Hollywood:

Adds dramatic color to your images, whether lighting a subject or background.

Includes 2 of each color:

* Steel Green
* Rose Purple
* Pale Lavender
* Smokey Pink
* Follies Pink

GOLD-SILVER REFLECTOR (ZEBRA 5″)

GOLD-SILVER REFLECTOR (ZEBRA 8″)

Concentrate the light from your shoe-mount flash for dramatic cinematic lighting with our easy to use snoot/reflector. Perfect for everything from dramatic portraits to concentrating light on background elements. Made of tough ballistic nylon exterior with 3 choices of interior reflectors that all produce a soft falloff. Chose gray for a neutral soft light, white for slightly more contrast, and Gold/Silver for a slightly warm effect for pleasing skin tones. Fits most any on-camera shoe-mount strobe. 8.5″ long.

Attaches and removes in seconds using our popular Speed Strap (not included).

Honl Speed Snoots are adjustable to fit a wide variety of flashes, including Canon’s 430 to 580 Speedlites and Nikon’s SB24 to SB900 Speedlights.


SPEED GRID 1/4 and 1/8

The honeycombed, 1/4″ Speed Grid narrows the strobe’s beam to better focus it on a smaller area. I found it quite acceptable for isolating portions of my subject and give that section more prominence. Honl Photo also makes a 1/8 honeycomb Speed Grid which narrows the light even further (not part of the Starter Kit).

SHORTY SPEED SNOOT 5″

Narrows the light even further to concentrate the light for dramatic effect. This is a shorter version of the 8″ I mentioned below and can narrow the light, but not quite as much as the eight inch.

SHORTY SPEED SNOOT 8″

SPEED GOBO

Keep light from flaring into your lens when using your speedlight as a background or hair light. The Speed Gobo attaches quickly with a Speed Strap (required, not included). Reversible, tough ballistic-type black nylon on one side, and 2 choices on the other so you can also use as a bounce card


TRAVELLER8 SOFT BOX

Create beautiful soft light from David’s innovative new softbox design, with the quality and sturdiness you’ve come to expect from all Honl Photo Professional lighting products. Extremely easy to setup and attach to your shoe-mount flash unit using our popular Speed Strap (included). Folds flat to tuck into your camera bag, and weighs in at less than 4 ounces. Provides a pleasing circular catchlight in your subject’s eyes. Fits most any shoe-mount flash by Nikon or Canon as well as larger units like the Vivitar 285.

Best suited for off-camera work, but it performs very well on-camera, too. All you need to do is to attach the front translucent screen and pull the softbox over your flash head with a Honl Speed Strap already attached. Unlike many other Honl Photo modifiers, this softbox includes a strap, so you don’t have to purchase it separately.


Filed Under: Honl Photo, Light Diffusers & Modifiers, What's New? Tagged With: , ,

Op/Tech Grip Strap

May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

 

 

Features of the Grip Strap

 

  • Fits most SLR cameras
  • Enables a hand grip option without interfering with the ability to have a neck/shoulder strap
  • Incorporates the Uni Loop attachment system for added versatility to attach to camera while using 3/8″ webbing to attach to the base plate
  • Removable base plate has rubberized pad to protect and effectively grip camera
  • Secures comfortably around the back of the hand as well as around the wrist
  • Made in the USA

What it is

 

The GRIP STRAP™ offers a secure system for carrying an SLR camera in the hand. It’s ideal for photographers on the run who want their cameras always “at the ready”. The metal base plate has a rubber pad to protect the camera’s finish and uses a case screw to firmly attach to the tripod mount area of the camera. The GRIP STRAP™ is then secured to the base plate and one of the camera attachment areas. If a third attachment area exists on the camera, the base plate connection can be removed from the strap. This leaves a 3/8″ webbing connection for the third connection area. This also keeps the tripod mount area available for use.

 

The unique loop attachment system enables the strap to quickly snap in place using our Uni-Loop quick disconnects. These connectors can then be used on other strap configurations. The GRIP STRAP™ is adjustable to fit snugly across the back of the hand and attaches comfortably around the wrist with snaps. This dual system provides a comfortable and secure strap.

 

Filed Under: Grip Strap, Optech/USA, What's New?

Shock Absorb Your Camera

April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

 

Lens coats is a genius production by well, LensCoat. But what’s more ingenious and fantastic is their pouches for cameras! I’m assuming that most of you may already have an expensive camera bag which you trust to protect your gear as you’re on the go. But honestly. Some of us may love our backpacks, or our handbags wayyyyy more than the big black bulky case.

Well, sod no more! (Yup, an attempt to a convincing commercial it is!) We have a solution for you.

 

LensCoat has a WIDE range of shock-absorbing neoprene pouches which envelopes your gear properly. We carry a range of these pouches which give you the alternative option to have your camera taken care of and at the same time allow you to use your favourite knapsack, messenger, Coach – whatever.

Here are the few popular models:

The BodyBag

The BodyBag Pro

 

The BodyBag Compact with Lens

The BodyGuard Pro

 

 

 

Travellers, this works best for you for space management.

For more information, click on LensCoat.com.

Filed Under: LensCoat, What's New?

“Moore” for Less

April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

Professional camera bags may be sturdy but you have to admit; its looks can be quite a drag. Picture yourself all dressed up for a wedding or at a casual portrait sessions, having to lug a black bulky, rocky bag screaming “I AM THE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY!”

As artsy as photography can get or be, the art in its accessories is, for some reason, is lost somewhere. There is virtually no one functional camera bag out there in the market that embellishes itself with a little bit of aesthetics. Or colour for that matter.

 

While we fully comprehend the practicality of a typical camera bag, this year we wish to bring to you something “Moore”. We have with us…the gorgeous-looking and lusciously luring Kelly Moore bags!

 

 

Quite frankly, there really is no one who can better understand the needs and wants of photographer better than a photographer itself. Kelly, being a photographer AND a woman, she truly understood the value of walking functionality with style.

 

As I open the box of Kelly Moore goods we received today, I was ecstatic! Makes me feel like a kid again. From the moment I opened the packaging up till the handle, I was hooked. Before my eyes was a couture collection of perfectly constructed and cleverly disguised camera bags that looks close to nothing like a camera bag. The colours are just of the perfect shade – nothing too striking, nothing too dull.

 

The material for the Kelly Moore women are very well-thought inside-out. All Kelly Moore bags have detachable compartments which allows you to adjust accordingly to fit your camera and lenses or remove it totally for casual daily use! Some of them are of magnetic closures which beats velcro or difficult zippers. Boys, you’ll be excited to know that the Kelly Boy comes with a laptop compartment too.

 

Here’s a sneak preview of the 2 models I played around with today.

Perfect and Petite

For The Man

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly Moore is in Malaysia now. We are the official distributor. Should you be interested, contact us today!

Filed Under: Bags, Kelly Moore, What's New?

Thank You For Your Patience!

March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We know that we have not been updating very much of late. Forgive us! Hambone is in the midst of some shifts at the moment. We are bringing in some new brands and throwing out some old brands to better service you. We promise you that you will be updated with us very very soon!

 

Thank you for taking time to visiting our website! We really appreciate it!

 

If you have any questions regarding our products or services, don’t be shy to leave us an email at customerservice@hambone.com.my or give us a ring at 03-7783 7662!

 

Filed Under: What's New?

Hambone co-sponsors Photokaki.com’s PK 5+1

December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

December 12th.

As part of our marketing drive, Hambone Malaysia co-sponsored Photokaki.com, one of the leading photography forums in Malaysia.

In the anniversary night of the forum, we at Hambone gave out products such as ThinkTankPhoto bags, Fujiyama filters, Optech straps and Honl Photo light modifiers as part of our giving back to the Malaysian photographers who supported us and our growth.

Do kindly join us in the next Photokaki.com’s dinner next year!

Click here for photos of the dinner.

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NKC White Balance Filters now available in Malaysia!

December 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

NKC is the leading White Balance Filter for photographers in Korea for years now. Its among the best WB (white balance) filters in the market due to its high quality and affordable pricing.

What is a White Balance Filter for? It helps with the color management of your JPEG photos, reducing workflow and improving productivity, resulting in a stress-free photography experience :)


While professional digital cameras do an excellent job autofocusing and autoexposing, auto white balance is not likely to give accurate, consistent color under many ambient lighting conditions.
White balance isn’t that much of an issue when making RAW captures as it is easy to adjust when processing the files, though it adds work time. When capturing in JPEG, or RAW + JPEG formats, it is important to have as accurate and consistent color as possible to reduce additional processing and saving of the compressed file.

Filed Under: NKC WB, Others, What's New?
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