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Credential holder...
Mark Smith, Photographer
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Elk City | OK | USA | Posted: 4:40 PM on 10.21.10 |
->> I have lost my Lightware one and can't seem to find anyone who has them in stock.
It doesn't have to be a Lightware, although I really liked it.
Any ideas? I need one yesterday. |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 7:18 PM on 10.22.10 |
->> why don't the camera stores carry this item? This has to be the most sought after non essential item out there and it is never available or in stock at almost every camera sales outlet.
Everyone I know wants one and no one can find them.
Those photographers that have them, when I ask the response is generally, "I was at Calumet Los Angeles and it was on a hook on a rack so I grabbed it. there was only one other one left." I call the store and they don't even have them listed in the store system(so they claim)
I want/need one and have been after it for years.
Anyone with info on where to get one in stock please post.
it's like chasing a Unicorn... |
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Khai Le, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Gordon Grant, Photographer
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East Hampton | NY | USA | Posted: 7:52 PM on 10.22.10 |
| ->> Seems like an item that Think Tank Photo should put some research time into. I am sure they would do a great job with it. |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 8:00 PM on 10.22.10 |
| ->> Ttp has a really nice one. They gave us a special Eddie Adams XXIII one this year. As for selling it? Nit sure if they will soon or if it's a super secret promo kind :) |
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Nina Zhito, Photographer
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bay area | CA | | Posted: 11:43 PM on 10.22.10 |
| ->> A cool thing I use is a clear, hinged, gasketed water-proof plastic case that it designed to hold a fishing license. What I like about it is that there is room for back-up flash cards, which I always have with me after learning the hard way. But the waterproof factor is the biggie. Find it at a marine supply store or outdoor outfitter. |
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Angus Mordant, Student/Intern
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Sydney | NSW Australia | Australia | Posted: 3:26 AM on 10.23.10 |
| ->> I use one i bought at staples in New York when i was there last November, i assume most outlets would have them however i think its smaller then the credentials i have seen pics of from over there, has so far fitted everything i have been issued though. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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| | | Posted: 9:20 AM on 10.23.10 |
| ->> I like my SportsShooter one ... although I've never seen them after the first Luau |
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Dennis Wierzbicki, Photographer
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Plainfield | IL | USA | Posted: 11:05 AM on 10.25.10 |
->> My Lightware credential holder gets more questions like "Where did you get that thing?" than any other piece of gear I've ever had.
Not only does it hold and protect the credentials, but it has pockets for my CF cards, a note pad, a pen, has a sleeve for rosters and lineups and I can even put my cell phone in it. What's not to like?
I got mine from B&H years ago. |
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Jeff Stanton, Photographer
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Indiana | IN | USA | Posted: 11:59 AM on 10.25.10 |
| ->> The problem I always seem to have is I have a credential holder that doesn't hold all credentials of various sizes, like I get a credential that is taller or wider than my holder. Then you have to bend it in such a way that some important info is hidden temporarily and you get stopped by every yellow shirt at the venue. Plus, sometimes the holder itself is flopping around in the wind, hanging down when you bend or stoop to get a better position or angle. Sigh .... Yes, Think Tank ought to jump into the fray. :o) |
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Dianna Russell, Photographer
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 1:30 PM on 10.25.10 |
| ->> @Fish, I still use mine on occasion, usually for high school state tournaments. But it's definitely wearing out. I would also love a new one. Lightware would be great. But if Think Tank ever made one, I'd get theirs for sure. |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 1:42 PM on 10.25.10 |
->> I think I still have a couple SportsShooter ones floating around in a box somewhere.
I have a couple oversized ones from the Preakness that I use often that hold most credentials. |
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Michael Maano, Photographer
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Jacksonville | FL | USA | Posted: 2:43 PM on 10.25.10 |
| ->> Adorama has the lightware credential holder although it looks different from the one that I bought from B&H years ago: http://www.adorama.com/LWGS801.html |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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| | | Posted: 2:56 PM on 10.25.10 |
->> Dianna
Mine has some Krazy Glue and Gaffers tape on it ... but its the best credential holder I've ever found. |
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Max Lashin, Photographer, Assistant
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Coral Springs | FL | United States | Posted: 9:48 PM on 10.25.10 |
| ->> I have a Canon NFL credential holder if you want it? |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 10:13 PM on 10.25.10 |
->> From the Adorama site:
Lightware Press Credential HolderMfr. Part: GS801 SKU: LWGS801
We ran out of this Item Temporarily.
Please note: You can order this now and have us ship it as soon as it arrives.
We will not charge your card for any backordered items, until it is ready to actually ship.
See?? everytime every site... |
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Dianna Russell, Photographer
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 10:31 PM on 10.25.10 |
->> Thanks for all the order suggestions.
@Fish. I used mine this last weekend for the state tennis and softball tournament assignments and it tore a little more. I had some gaffers tape in the bag too. Oh well, I still have the SportsShooter lanyard but it's time to order a new credential holder thing. |
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Nick Morris, Photographer
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Daniel Berman, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | US | Posted: 1:24 AM on 10.26.10 |
->> I use my Sports Shooter Academy V cred holder regularly, and thanks to gaffers tape, it's got another life to live.
It would be cool though to see an SS-branded one in the site store....
Daniel |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 4:19 PM on 10.27.10 |
| ->> A little Birdy told me the other day that one of the SportsShooter.com sponsor vendors placed an order to replenish its depleted supply of Lightware credential holders. |
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Jabin Botsford, Student/Intern, Photographer
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G.M. Andrews, Photographer
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Mobile | AL | USA | Posted: 7:45 PM on 11.01.10 |
->> Ordered mine from Adorama today about 3:30.
Got an email around six that said my item was backordered.
Nice.
These things are made of weapons-grade unobtanium... |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 10:43 PM on 11.01.10 |
->> A hint for my friends and family.
I have a birthday in January, if you order it now it may come in by then. |
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Mark Smith, Photographer
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Elk City | OK | USA | Posted: 11:22 AM on 11.02.10 |
| ->> G.M., evidently they had one and Jabin got it. |
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Randy Sartin, Photographer, Assistant
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Knoxville | TN | USA | Posted: 12:11 PM on 11.02.10 |
| ->> I think Jabin bought all they had left...that's OK, I see him around quite a bit :) |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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| | | Posted: 1:56 PM on 11.02.10 |
| ->> Some packing tape, a little duct tape, a ZipLock bag, hole puncher and a lanyard ... what else could a photog need? |
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Randy Sartin, Photographer, Assistant
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Knoxville | TN | USA | Posted: 9:32 PM on 11.03.10 |
| ->> The Lightware one still shows out of stock at Adorama, but I just received shipping notification on the one I ordered 2 days ago. |
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Tim Snow, Photographer
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Montreal | Qc | Canada | Posted: 2:23 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> I've suggested to Think Tank that they modify a Skin pouch so that the zippered flap on the front of the pouch could have a pliable plastic cover on it, this way we can just put our cred's in the pocket and not wear something around our neck. This would be by far the best solution for me, I don't know about you guys... |
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John Tucker, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Cordova | TN | USA | Posted: 7:27 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> I've got hundreds from NASCAR events and other events, how many do you want? |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 9:04 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> John Tucker,
I could use a few. I will email you my address through your member page.
Thanks. |
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Joseph D. Sullivan, Photographer
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Long Island | NY | USA | Posted: 9:27 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> Randy.... I don't understand it. I ordered the Lightware credential holder yesterday too from Adorama. They said I got the last one and it came this afternoon. I think it's really worth it and what I've been looking for for a long time. Sorry if I got the last one until they re-order. |
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Scott Thornton, Student/Intern
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towson | md | usa | Posted: 9:29 PM on 11.04.10 |
->> Mr. Tucker,
One would do me good as well
ST |
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Randy Sartin, Photographer, Assistant
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Knoxville | TN | USA | Posted: 9:38 PM on 11.04.10 |
| ->> Joseph...Well, mine's supposed to be on the way! If not, I'll just steal one of Jabin's.... |
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Adam Brimer, Photographer, Assistant
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Knoxville | TN | USA | Posted: 12:08 AM on 11.05.10 |
| ->> I've got one of the ThinkTank ones. Used it last night for the first time. Pretty cool stuff. |
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Angus Mordant, Student/Intern
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Sydney | NSW Australia | Australia | Posted: 2:59 AM on 11.05.10 |
| ->> ThinkTank don't made one do they? |
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 6:13 AM on 11.05.10 |
->> I emailed think tank and they said they do not make one. They stated that they take suggestions for product from photographers. If enough people emailed requesting an this item , perhaps they will see it is in demand.
let's get this going!!!
CustomerService@ThinkTankPhoto.com |
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Nick Morris, Photographer
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Louis Lopez, Photographer
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Fontana | CA | USA | Posted: 1:43 AM on 11.17.10 |
| ->> Nick they don't look like they will hold the large credentials they issue at most events. |
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Adam Brimer, Photographer, Assistant
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Knoxville | TN | USA | Posted: 2:27 PM on 11.17.10 |
| ->> I got it at a workshop. |
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Michael Chen, Assistant, Photographer
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Saratoga | CA | USA | Posted: 6:36 PM on 11.19.10 |
->> For those in the greater LA area, Studio Depot on N. La Brea Ave occasionally carries the Versa-Flex credential holder in their little black basket of goodies near the PortaBrace and Pelican cases. This item is not listed on their website (or Versa-Flex's). Studio Depot's number is (323) 851-0111.
They had three of them left on Wednesday when I was there.
Myung Chun is pictured wearing one here: http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/823 |
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