"Always Wear A Camera" by Thorsten von Overgaard. The right camera straps , travel bags and more

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THE VON MINI MESSENGER CAMERA BAG:
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LEICA Q3 VENTILATED SHADE:
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MONO STRAP:
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"ALWAYS WEAR A CAMERA" STRAPS:
CONCORDE FOR LEICA M10 AND LEICA Q2: overgaard.dk/Thorsten-von-Ove...
YOSEMITE FOR LEICA M10 AND LEICA Q2: www.overgaard.dk/Thorsten-von...
MAGNUM FOR LEICA SL2 AND LEICA S:
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On the table:
Always Wear a Camara leather desk blotter: www.overgaard.dk/Thorsten-von...
Leica SL2: overgaard.dk/Thorsten-von-Ove...
LEICA Q2 Monochrom: overgaard.dk/Thorsten-von-Ove...
Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 BC: amzn.to/3b6NrPL
Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95: amzn.to/3rYCl59
Eyevan 7285 glasses 147 S: eyevan7285.com/en/collection/...
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Thorsten von Overgaard is a Danish writer and photographer, specializing in portrait photography and documentary photography, known for writings about photography and as an educator. You are always welcome to send an e-mail to Thorsten for questions, suggestions and ideas.
Thorsten Overgaard is an independent writer and photographer who write, teach workshops and publish user reports about the equipment he uses. There is no affiliation with Leica Camera AG or any camera dealers, no free gifts, no sponsorship, no kickback and no paid content. All you see is real and based on the life of an eccentric and hard-working photographer who makes his own money, buys his own equipment and form his own independent opinions - and shares with you. Enjoy the ride.
Video Credits:
Produced by: Thorsten Overgaard (www.overgaard.dk)
Equipment:
This video was made with the Leica SL bhpho.to/3cIbPEg and Leica 35mm Summilux-L ASPH f/1.4 bhpho.to/2MEr0nn , using Sennheiser wireless microphones bhpho.to/2zafn4v .
#Photography #Travel #Leica
Job 2112-0821
0:00 Introduction
0:21 ALWAYS WEAR A CAMERA
11:24 The Von Camera Pouch
13:49 The Von Camara Bag
22:51 The Von Mini Messenger
30:23 The Von Mini SL Bag

[@Chasjazzez]

A month ago bought one Magnum for my SL… Now half a week later I switched my SL for a new M… Took the metal rings off from the “crappy” stock Leica strap, and putted them on the Magnum. Now the Magnum does it’s job with the M! Way better!!! I really like the simplicity and smooth and soft feel of it. The orange sides do look really cool and retro.

[@carlosmcse]

I never did it until I bought a Leica. Now if I go out, I’m wearing a camera. I’m a small guy (thin and 5’5”), so my perfect length is around 110cm, but not less.

[@peetje28021970]

Beautiful bags Thorsten, you have good eye for detail. All the best

[@malfunkt]

I use my Fujfilm X-E3 the same way except I use a paracord strap. If I want to carry an extra lens I’ll wear a small bag alongside the camera. When I was starting out I had in mind that I needed a really slim camera to carry with me everywhere. But the reality for myself, was that I prefer the ergonomics of being able to hold a slightly larger body with lens. For the most part, I wear my camera everywhere.

[@alexanderberg569]

I can't believe it, now I need a tutorial on how to take a camera with me. i did it for the last 30 years with out instructions, my dad just gave me a camera and said: go and take pics. Now in this days, u have to learn, how to ware a camera instead or before to use it. 😂😂😂

[@Shmyrk]

Nothing wrong with passing on years of experience to help new people do it more effectively/efficiently

[@korteksvisceralzen2694]

I received a ribbon for watching this video.

[@shred3005]

I agree entirely on how to wear a camera with the strap across the body. Been doing the same for 25 yrs. I have been lured to thicker straps for the heavy DSLRs but it’s bulky and obvious. Since I’ve stated using Fuji X-E1 and X-e4 for street and discrete I’ve been using a simple leather wrist strap which I like - the camera is in the palm of my hand all the time - great if all I’m doing is wandering entirely for photo opportunities in mind but is awkward to use your hands for other things when out and about.

[@martinoberg9247]

Orange highlights ?!? Why no Leica red ??

[@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS]

Leica machine gun strap…love it! Beautiful straps Thorsten !!

[@gerryphilpott9766]

I'm 6' tall (183cm) with medium build and plan on ordering the 125cm. Not sure how tall you are so trying to gauge on where it hit for you. I suspect the 145cm would be too long, but just checking. Thanks

[@peterivarsson9267]

Straps look stunning, but maybe change orange to leica red?

[@herrydhirty]

Excellent👍

[@reginaldgooden2445]

I would like to get the Monochrome Black Strap at 125cm but i could not access it on the cite. The other straps were there even the mew one for the SL but not the monochrome.

[@reginaldgooden2445]

I found it on the link below and was able to purchase it! Sorry for the confusion. Thanks

[@Jaywestend]

🤤 beautiful stuff! Been looking for the perfect strap (new to me M8) since January.

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

Thank you 🙂

[@xx-ip7ej]

Does the leather or orange bleed onto shirts in the rain or heat (via sweat)? I’d be worried about wearing it with a bright white or light blue shirt. Love the videos. Cheers from Tokyo 🇯🇵 🍷!

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

No, none of it bleed off any colors.

[@xx-ip7ej]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard You know how hot it gets here in East Asia in the summer (and how mad my wife would be if I ruined one of my nice shirts). Keep up the great work!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

The fact is they’re quality items which are cheaper than many watch straps, not to mention far more interesting

[@andrewkuo99]

Can you please provide link to the monochrom camera strap? I couldn’t find it on your website. Thanks

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

Yes, it is on this page: www.overgaard.dk/Thorsten-von-Overgaard-Gallery-Store-Camera-Strap-Calfskin-Leather-Orange-Edging-Always-Wear-a-Camera-for-LeicaQ2-LeicaM-Fujifilm.html

[@kosmidts]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard Thorsten, we are looking for the black and grey camera strap. The monochrome in this page is the one with the orange side colour. Thanks

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

@@kosmidts Please refresh your browser, then it should be there :-)

[@andrewkuo99]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard I placed the order for the monochrom strap. Still waiting for email confirmation. Thanks!!

[@andrewkuo99]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard I haven't received any email confirmation on my order. Can you help? Thanks

[@greggsidwell8307]

Speaking of light.....ridding distracting reflections in your glasses will ensure your videos are interesting. Videography like still photography lacks dimension and will benefit by adding a little motivation. Having a practical in the shot then lighting to accommodate that desk or living room lamp will aid that interest. Controlling the background is also key to making your shots more interesting. Today’s large LED ring lights are wonderful but used on-axis create very flat lighting situations. In your case I might use 2 large led light sources with one off to the side and slightly behind and the other off-axis and using the practical table lamp in the corner for motivation. That will be your main light. At least use 2 large, light diffused sources, slightly off-axis to get rid of those pesky reflections in your glasses.

[@takuan650]

Can You tow a car with that strap? Got stuck in New Guinea once in some god forlorn valley while shooting butterflies.

[@Wasp9513]

Danish humour. Exquisite.

[@andrewkuo99]

I was really looking forward to the strap once i placed order for the new mono version. But first, the shipping address was wrong and when finally received the box, it is not a mono strap inside. This is not an acceptable standard for premium products that you offer!! We are ok to pay more for high quality product, but it's not ok for the service. I'm very disappointed...

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

Sorry to hear that, will check on it. Normally leather products ships fast and correct.

[@shwsy]

I bought the hood of 35FLE on your website, and it's been over a month, and I haven't received anything. .How do I get my stuff？

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

You get a mail with tracking number when it ships. There's been quite some delays, and now new stock is coning in for everything (finally!)

[@shwsy]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard bravo thanks

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

Anybody listening to Chet Baker can't be all bad. ;o)

[@andreygladkovsky6637]

Another release and again without subtitles. Probably it was very interesting; (((

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

KZbin will add subtitles eventually. Make sure your subtitles are on.

[@CameraCombo]

Not to be disrespectful, but how can one know these $300 straps aren't made by child slaves in India or somewhere else? The textile business is full of this... especially by high-margin products.

[@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard]

It's interesting that you would connect high-margin products to child labor. I would think it was small-margin products this would be the case for. The philosophy of mine is to produce an optimum product, utilizing every tradition and skill of artisans in the Milan, Verona and Venice area. We go there regularly and it is usually small family businesses with few employees, I don't think I ever saw anybody below 30 years of age. They are normal Italian people and families, and they get paid well for their work because they're good at it. In fact, you cannot get a similar quality from China, India or similar places. They simply don't have the knowhow and patience. And when I visit the artisans, they work on similar products for Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, etc. Not to be disrespectful, but I think you have to update your thinking on what child slaves are, where they are, and what they might do. Maybe sneakers, electronics, masks and such simpler products, and maybe mass production of these, but certainly not high-end luxury products that require skill. So there is the answer. And to find something we might agree on, no matter what else, I think school teachers should get paid well and plenty and have nice buildings to teach in, and well-made books, writing instruments, chairs and tables. That's an area we more likely can influence for now :-)

[@CameraCombo]

@@MagicOfLight_ThorstenOvergaard Well as school teacher myself, I'm happy to know that there are people out there that understand paying their taxes and producing locally allow for better schools. Unfortunately, it would seem what is legal is often evil and what is illegal is sometimes good in some way (not that I believe in illegal activities). You're probably right in saying that many companies in China or India are not interested in such products. However at $300 a strap, all of us should be asking the question: are we empowering evil people who are taking advantage of the child slaves? Also, the sheer amount of evil (especially in textiles) is horrifying (this is well-documented and factual). Did you know that if we stopped 100% of all textile production today, we'd have enough clothing for everyone on the planet for the next 17 years? You say I need to update my thinking and children are making only simple products... and you cite "sneakers and electronics". Please explain how these products are simpler than a camera strap! I will not update my thinking as it would be a fallacy to think just because something is expensive and high quality, it would be made in humane conditions. Excuse me, but just because it's Italy (the same place that lets countless people die in the sea), doesn't mean it's better, higher-quality, or humane. Do you have an ethics statement on your website? Can you guarantee "100% made in Italy"? How were those cows treated before they were killed? All of these are questions I'd expect to be answered clearly and efficiently on your website. I'm not going after you in particular, but the price was shocking for me and I asked myself these questions. I can only hope others do the same.