So we’ve not really talked much about the Kelly Boy. But honestly, the product has been pretty much speaking for itself. Recently Kelly Moore decided to produce another attractive coloured piece, adding onto their spectrum of manly yet stylish, metrosexual collection of their Kelly Boy. I personally found this to be extremely exquisite and high-street like. The new Caramel coloured Kelly Boy is my new found fave.

WHAT CAN I FIT INTO THE KELLY BOY?

• Up to a 10″ lens, camera body + lens attached, flash, phone, batteries and other accessories
• Up to a 15″ laptop or an IPad in the outside back pocket.
• Up to a 17″ laptop on the inside.

WHAT DOES IT COME WITH ON THE INSIDE

• 3 Padded, removable, adjustable Velcro dividers, creating 4 sections inside bag for gear.
• Removable Laptop divider.
• Exterior walls & bottom of the bag are padded

Just so you know, we’ve got something special in store for the Kelly Boy in February. So if you are interested in getting a piece for yourself, don’t wait. Contact us today!

So as you guys know, CustomSLR has come on board to partner with us Hambone here in Malaysia to cater to the local photography scene, offering an alternative that offers freedom for you to producing better images. Check out what The Star has to say about our Custom SLR C-Loop and Glide Strap.

“Our goal is to design and develop innovative products for better user experiences,” said Ivan Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Custom SLR. Wong also mentioned that Custom SLR is looking to work with other design firms to further expand its current product line up and leverage the growing popularity of its brand amongst photographers and media professionals.

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It almost seemed surreal that CustomSLR is finally here in Malaysia. Last December, we were extremely excited and totally sold to the idea when we came across  Ivan and his 2 partners along with their ingenious C-Loop invention. We trust that there would be some doubting minds about the CustomSLR. Trust us, this isn’t your regular mediocre strap. If you’re looking for freedom of movement, this is what gives. You would probably want to know that CustomSLR has been reviewed by multiple credible parties and been granted awards. In one of the State’s reputable photography magazine, Advanced Photographer Magazine, the CustomSLR Glide Strap ranked #1 with the top score. Read the comparison done with a number of straps below.

What do you do when you’re caught in the rain but you have got that one single shot which you just gotta take? Waterfalls anyone? Sports in the rain? Extreme dirt biking? Don’t want to get that morning dew on your camera?

Op/Tech, being well-known for creating remarkable tools for photographers have a solution for all of us. Presenting the Op/Tech Rainsleeve, with flash and one without flash

Some of its great features

• Be prepared for the unexpected
• Compact design fits easily in a bag or pocket
• Two great styles to protect your gear
• Designed for handheld use or tripod application

• Unique eyepiece opening adapts to most viewfinders for viewing through the lens – not plastic!

• Camera and lens controls are easily visible and operable
• The RAINSLEEVE™– FLASH version has an extra area to protect the flash unit

• Drawstring lens opening offers easy access and a snug fit

• Includes two pieces per package

What it is

The RAINSLEEVE™ from OP/TECH USA is the must-have accessory for avid outdoor photographers, offering a shield from the elements (from rain, sand and snow) that fits easily in the pocket or camera bag. It features a unique eyepiece opening that adapts to most camera viewfinders, allowing composition of shots through the camera’s lens, not through the plastic. All camera and lens controls are easily seen and operated through the RAINSLEEVE™. It can be used either hand-held or on a tripod. If shooting with a long lens, the tripod mount can be attached directly through the pliable plastic. If shooting using an OP/TECH USA neck strap, simply attach the quick disconnects directly through the pliable plastic. (Note: verify that you have a positive lock on the quick disconnects.) The drawstring enclosure will fit any lens up to seven inches (17.8 cm) in diameter and up to 18 inches (45.7 cm) long.

The RAINSLEEVE™ – FLASH offers the same great features as the original RAINSLEEVE™ yet can accommodate a camera shoe-mounted flash (up to approx. 7″ tall x 5″ wide x 4″ deep). It effectively shields a camera, lens and flash unit from the elements and fits easily in the pocket or camera bag. It also features a unique eyepiece opening that adapts to most camera viewfinders, allowing composition of shots through the camera’s lens, not through the plastic. All camera, lens and flash controls are easily seen and operated through the RAINSLEEVE™ – FLASH. The drawstring enclosure will fit any lens up to seven inches (17.8 cm) in diameter and up to 14 inches (35.6 cm) long.

Conveniently packaged with two per bag, the RAINSLEEVE™ and RAINSLEEVE™ – FLASH are an economical way to make sure camera gear is protected in any kind of unexpected weather. The RAINSLEEVE™ and RAINSLEEVE™ – FLASH are also available in a Counter Display of twenty 2-packs.

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 

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

One of the recent things that caught my attention was men on bicycles. Was strolling around KL one night and bumped into a convoy of colourful, pimped up bicycles. Found out later on what they were riding on what were known as fixed-gear bicycles – and it is the thing for the season.

If fixed-gear bicycles are also a new thing for you, here’s a bit of what it is. Fixed gear and track bikes are defined by the rear cog which is attached or “fixed” to the rear wheel. The rider is always in sync with the motion of the bicycle. This type of riding requires an athletic effort. A fixed bike may or may not have a front or rear brake. Fixed-gear bicycles used to be thought of as strictly track racing bicycles, but “fixed gear” is now popular for getting around town too!

You’ll know that you’re looking at a fixed-gear bicycle when you see a bike rider stopped at a traffic light holding the bike stationary, balancing the bike upright with their feet on the pedals. Cause they are on a constant pedal! Unlike a single-speed bike, fixed-gear bikes do not allow coasting. And what’s even more crazy is that some of these enthusiast go on riding without a handbrake!

A fixed-gear bicycle is technically a subset of single-speed bicycles. But fixed gear is better thought of as a separate category of bicycle entirely, with its own enthusiast culture. Indeed.

Though what attracted me initially were those enthusiastically happy riders on their colourful bikes, what got me further excited was seeing photographers on those fixed-gear bikes! Some go around town with their camera bag on their backs, doing what they love.

If you were tune to the recent talk on the Incase Ari Marcopoulos, you’d remember me mentioning why Incase is so unique about as a company. They are always working on innovation, ideas and emphasising on design – which is why you could see that their state-of-the-art accessories caters for just about anyone – even fixed-gear bikers!

Chari & Co; who specialises mostly in one of a kind Keirin and fixed gear bikes also carry our Incase Sling Pack in their store. Being bikers or just a casual street photographer, having a beg light in its built and constructed with durable material that is weather resistant would be ideal. If you are always on the go, you’d want something that keeps up with you. And this is precisely what the Incase Sling Pack offers.

Not only does the simplicity of its outlook would capture your attention, the structure and organisation of this Incase Sling Pack is just found to be amazing. Believe it or not, though it appears small in size, it can fit 2 bodies. Even after you packed it with full gear (say a Canon 5D MKII with 24-70mm f/2.8L attached, a 70-200mm f/4L, a 50mm f/1.4, a 580ex flash, a STE-2 transmitter in carrying case, your spare batteries for flash, camera, and transmitter, 77mm polarizing filter in carrying case and spare CF cards in carrying case), it still feels as light as a feather!

One thing about the Incase bags is that, you can hardly find one that is quite like it – even a simple design such as this. The padding on Sling Pack makes it extremely comfortable to carry around for long hours. The material is good enough to withstand light rain (waiting for a rainstorm to hit!). The ergonomic support of this bag makes it easy for you to swing it back and front for quick access to your camera and gear.

If you’re looking for something that best suites your lifestyle, simple, sturdy and practical for your photographing, you may well consider the Incase Sling Pack.

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/

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

If there is a photographer whom I admire; who dare to really speaks his mind through his photographs, it’d be Ari Marcopoulos. Hailing from Amsterdam and having received tutelage under the great Andy Warhol, Ari Marcopoulos has been wonderfully honing his craft, positioning himself in the midst of his subjects, for almost a quarter of a century. His work, undoubtedly abstract yet boldly portrays the youth culture extremism in a delicate manner.

Incase was one brand that expressed their appreciation for Ari’s artwork. What better way than to partner with him to create a camera bag that exacts his standards. Incase says,

“As a veteran photographer whose work takes him across the globe to a variety of locales and climates, a durable yet comfortable bag is a must. The result of this particular design challenge is a low-profile bag with optimal weather resistance, long-wearing comfort, excellent protection and functional features that allow Ari to access his equipment as quickly as possible, never missing a shot” 

Incase: A Better Experience Through Good Design

Since its establishment, Incase has always innovated, designed and craft accessories of the highest quality. They get their design inspirations by looking to musicians, athletes, industrial designers, artists and mavericks across the cultural landscape to help them create their consumer products.

Perhaps some of you may have seen or heard of this brand. They have been serving the Apple consumers – creating housing and protection for their iPhones, iPads and Macs with their absolutely amazing and creative designs. Other than that, they also make backpacks and cases for your laptops and peripherals.

Recently they have decided to cater to the photography market by doing what they do best.

We are extremely privileged to have Incase on board to partner with us here in Malaysia.

If you are looking for a camera bag that suits your street style, fits and protects your gear safely with creative design, you may well consider the Incase.

Incase ARI MARCOPOULOS

Reviewed:

The case features heavy duty canvas on the exterior in a muted gray, which is both durable and doesn’t attract the wrong type of attention. The interior has multiple adjustable compartments to accommodate any arrangement of bodies, lenses, and flashes you need to carry for the day’s shoot. Interestingly, it sports a padded iPad pocket as well. Are photographers really using the Apple tablet as a review/touch-up tool? Rounding out the list of features is a rain cover, especially relevant now that Summer is over.

I was immediately drawn to the silhouette of the bag. It’s a sling which inspires a more casual vibe, not to mention more airflow to the  back. However, the bag is smaller than a typical messenger bag, particularly height-wise. The bag was clearly designed for DSLR setups that revolve around one primarily lens and perhaps one extra lens, as opposed to 3-4 lenses and multiple flashes; another design decision that sets it apart from the traditional camera bag. Finally, the bag has a pocket for a point and shoot, which is a constant companion for most photographers, yet oft-forgotten by designers.

This bag is refreshing and if it performs as well in the field as it does on paper, it’ll prove to companies that the best products come from a balance of real-world user feedback and designer refinement.

Incase Sling Pack

Our latest addition to the family, Kelly Moore has been featured in The Star Newspaper a couple of weeks back. Since its review, we have been getting quite a big crowd response. The Kelly Boy, an unconventional and perfectly stylish camera bag for men has received numerous enquiries and there are more and more Malaysians owning one now. If you are looking for something a little different from the ordinary, Kelly Moore is definitely the only option there is that is both unique and gorgeous.

Here is the article. Have a read.