Protect Your Lens With These Lens Pouches Made In Africa (and for a good cause)

Lens Pouches

Our friends at COSYSPEED started a new interesting project. Lens pouches made in Africa, and for a good cause.

Everyone owns camera lenses. And everyone knows they can scratch quickly or dirt can get in while you have them in your bag. They also quickly gather dust when stored on a shelf. The new COSYSPEED lens pouches offer reliable protection. They are well made, lined with soft microfibre on the inside and colored classic black or African style on the outside. They are available in three sizes to cover the most common lens sizes.

And here is the (cool) thing: When you buy a COSYSPEED lens pouches, you get a high quality product and actively do development work. You are not just sending money, you are giving someone work and the opportunity to help her or him self. And that’s a win win situation for everyone!

You can back the lens pouches project at Indiegogo.

COSYSPEED products: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

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COSYSPEED introduces world’s first smartphone photography bags, the PHONESLINGER series

Phoneslinger

COSYSPEED, maker of some of the coolest camera bags for mirrorless shooters, started a crowd-funding campaign for their latest camera bags, the PHONESLINGER series. I own various COSYSPEED bags, the Streetomatic being my favorite. This is well made and sturdy gear.

Thomas from COSYSPEED says:

Smartphone Photography has come a long way and reached a pretty decent level of image quality. And everyone is doing it! So we thought it would be adequate to make some cool bags for smartphone photographers and videographers. And it seems that we are the only company in the world with dedicated bags for smartphone photographers. Our crowd-funding campaign for the PHONESLINGER series was launched to day on INDIEGOGO.

The new bags are:

PHONESLINGER Power
comes with an integrated QI-Wireless Powerbank. It charges your phone (your phone must be able for QI-Wireless charging) all the time it’s in the bag and you’ll never run out of power + have your Phone accessible within a second and with one hand

PHONESLINGER Prime
holds your Smartphone and up to 4 smartphone lenses like the popular Moment Lenses. Have your Phone and Mobile Lenses accessible within a second and with one hand

PHONESLINGER Outdoor
Is rugged and light weight and the safe place for your phone out in nature. Have your phone safe but always in reach within a second and with one hand

FLOWBELT Modular Belt System
can hold your PHONESLINGER and several accessory bags. Makes your Smartphone Photography even more flexible

A complete set of prototypes will be on display on COSYSPEED’s stand at Photokina in Hall 5.1/Imaging Lab.

COSYSPEED announce CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+, the fastest camera bag of the world now takes a DSLR too

Cosyspeed

Our friends at COSYSPEED just announced a new edition of their successful Camslinger bags, the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+. The Streetomatic+ is larger than previous models and now can comfortably take a DSLR. An EOS 5D Mark IV with a 24-70mm lens isn’t a problem for the Streetomatic+.

The The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ is priced 129.99 $US (excl. VAT) / 129,99 € (Incl. VAT). The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ is available in the US and Canada at www.cosyspeedshop.com and in the rest of the world at www.cosyspeedshop.de. In the USA COSYSPEED products are also available at B&H.

[Thanks George]

Press release:

The new CAMSLINGER

More space & chic for your Mirrorless or DSLR

German camera gear brand COSYSPEED introduces the new CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ camera bag for Mirrorless Cameras and DSLRs. Originaly the CAMSLINGER was designed for Mirrorless Cameras exclusive, but many photographers were demanding a CAMSLINGER for their beloved DSLR. The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ is big enough to even fit a DSLR like Canons 5D series. It is super Quick, super Safe and super Comfy. You can wear it at the hip or over your shoulder.

The FASTEST camera bag of the world

The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ provides quick, one-handed access to your camera. This 1-hand/1-second concept is unique. The quick access, comfy way of wearing and the safety against rain and bumps makes the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic the perfect bag for street and travel photographers. Put in what you need for a hike or day on the streets – a cam and one or two lenses, spare batteries, your phone – and just hit the trail or city.

No animals have to die for a CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+

The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ is made from premium materials, such as the robust and chic Duo-Tone-NYLON 600D. The flap is made from a high tech veggie leather, which is also used in car industry. It is durable, water resist and easy to clean. 

New magnetic FIDLOCK closure

Together with German magnetic fastener specialist FIDLOCK (www.fidlock.com) COSYSPEED developped a new and smart closure to securely close the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+. At the same time the quick, one-handed access has become even quicker. Slide the buckle to he right side and open the flap. It closes simply by snapping in the magnet and is locked in place.
For what gear is a CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+?
  • Mirrorless Cameras
  • DSLRs
  • Superzooms
  • Lenses (when using a sling strap for your cam)
  • Travel Stuff

Specifications

Inner Dimensions:
155 mm (6.1″) high x 205 mm (8.1″) wide x 90 mm to 115 mm (3.5″ to 4.5″) depth due to flexible back
Phonebag: 155 mm (6.1“) high x 90 mm (3.5“) wide x 12 mm (0.5“) depth
Adjustable belt from 750 mm (30″) to 1,250 mm (50″) and expandable up to 1,650 mm (65″) with included Beltextension 40
Colors Brown/Grey

In the box

  • CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+
  • Raincover
  • BELTEXTENSION 40
  • FINGERCAMSTRAP 10
  • 4 compartment deviders
  • Cotton bag

Pricing

The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ is priced 129.99 $US (excl. VAT) / 129,99 € (Incl. VAT)
Availability
The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic+ is available in the US and Canada at www.cosyspeedshop.com and in the rest of the world at www.cosyspeedshop.de. In the USA COSYSPEED products are also available at B&H.

About COSYSPEED

Cosyspeed GmbH from Edertal/Germany is the first company in the world that specialises exclusively in accessories for mirrorless cameras (or Compact System Camera, CSC). All products are developed in Germany and are subject to strict German quality criteria. Production is carried out in Germany, Europe, Asia and Africa. Focusing on convenient and functional accessories for the daily routine of photographers using compact mirrorless cameras, Cosyspeed is concentrating deliberately on the new technology of the future in the area of digital cameras. Furthermore Cosyspeed is supporting development aid projects, such as the CAMPILLOW in Burundi/Africa.

Last day! Giveaway: Win a COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER Streetomatic bag and tickets for Photokina

cosyspeed

Last hours to enter our giveaway!

COSYSPEED just launched a new version of the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic camera bag for mirrorless cameras. A whole black model and the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Streethunters Edition. €10 of each Streethunters Edition bag that’s sold are going to a project of Terre des Hommes to support unaccompanied refugee Children.

We’d like to offer to our readers two PHOTOKINA tickets packed in the fastest camera bag of the world, a shiny new CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Black. Use the box below to enter the giveaway, and remember: the more you follow and like the more chances you have to win a COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER bag and two tickets for Photokina.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

More info at www.cosyspeed.com.The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Streethunters Edition is only available in the COSYSPEED Online Shop: USA: www.cosyspeedshop.com / Rest of the world: www.cosyspeedshop.de.

B&H has a promotion on the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic ($49,95).

Giveaway: Win a COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER Streetomatic bag and tickets for Photokina

cosyspeed

COSYSPEED just launched a new version of the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic camera bag for mirrorless cameras. A whole black model and the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Streethunters Edition. €10 of each Streethunters Edition bag that’s sold are going to a project of Terre des Hommes to support unaccompanied refugee Children.

We’d like to offer to our readers two PHOTOKINA tickets packed in the fastest camera bag of the world, a shiny new CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Black. Use the box below to enter the giveaway, and remember: the more you follow and like the more chances you have to win a COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER bag and two tickets for Photokina.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

More info at www.cosyspeed.com.The CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Streethunters Edition is only available in the COSYSPEED Online Shop: USA: www.cosyspeedshop.com / Rest of the world: www.cosyspeedshop.de.

B&H has a promotion on the CAMSLINGER Streetomatic ($49,95).

Do you want to contribute to the development of the COSYSPEED Camslinger Outdoor bag? You can!

CAMSLINGER Outdoor

If you follow my blog you likely know that I am a big fan of COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER bags. I own a CAMSLINGER 160 Street Edition and it always is my choice for run and gun photography with the EOS M3. It’s a smart concept, it looks cool, and it works well for me.

I am happy that my friend Thomas from COSYSPEED wrote me asking to involve you in a new cool project they have: a CAMSLINGER Outdoor bag. A first prototype is already under development, and is being tested by Swiss climber and photographer Stephan Wiesner.

[At COSYSPEED we] are developing a CAMSLINGER bag for outdoor active photographers, like climbers, hikers or bikers. The CAMSLINGERs are especially designed for mirrorless cameras. The first step of a „CAMSLINGER Outdoor“ prototype is currently under a field test by Swiss photographer and climber Stephan Wiesner. It would be really cool, if your readers could support us with their comments, ideas and suggestions. So we could develop the next step of prototypes using your readers comments and share the results. It would be  great if you could share the video Stephan Wiesner made during a mountain tour in the Alps [editors note: the video below, the same video in German can be found at the bottom of the post]. 

Note: the German video is at the end of the post.

You can sound off your suggestion in the comment section, or visit COSYSPEED’s Facebook page. Below is a small gallery with images of the CAMSLINGER Outdoor prototype.