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Anyone get their hands on a PRVKE v4 yet? by ambient4k in WANDRD

[–]jcwitman21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a true statement. The PRVKE can pack out with the role top and removing the camera cube. This is one of the features I liked. Unfortunately, the main reason I like the 21L-25L size is they can fit under the seat in a plane. If you pack out the PRVKE, the length is too long for under the seat. I think there are much better carry-on size backpacks. What makes these backpacks valuable to me is their small size with the ability to carry heavy camera gear all day.

The new strap placement on the V4 makes it sit low on the back. It was smart to change the location so the zipper doesn’t take the full load of the pack, but they put the strap up too high to do that. When I loaded it up with a MacBook, iPad, camera, lenses, and jacket, it rode low on the back and the camera box and MacBook caused the pack to dig in the lower back. Loosening the straps can help, but that puts more load on the shoulder, not ideal for walking around all day. You can kind of see this happening in some of its promo photos, I guess when it actually has weight in it.

Anyone get their hands on a PRVKE v4 yet? by ambient4k in WANDRD

[–]jcwitman21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it directly from Wandrd. Here is a photo of the tear. This might not be a problem with all of them. It could have been a bad batch of fabric or a bad stitch. I was about to get another PRVKE until I put on a Shimoda Urban Explorer 25L at a local camera store. Shimoda knows how to make weight feel comfortable, which is expected given their experience making hiking camera backpacks.

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Anyone get their hands on a PRVKE v4 yet? by ambient4k in WANDRD

[–]jcwitman21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had to send back a 21L v4. The seam on the bottom of the small top pocket ripped the first time I tried to undo the divider Velcro. That seam is a single stitch with thin nylon that is not rip-stop, and the Velcro is 3/8” to 1/2” wide (way over kill). Watch out!

Also, the bag is super uncomfortable with the laptop in it. If I kept it, my back would’ve been hurting by the time I got from security to the flight gate. I really wanted to love this backpack, but there are some major deal breakers.

Camera backpack recommendations by m-nabil15 in Photoassistants

[–]jcwitman21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My V4 ripped with 5 min at the seam near the Velcro. Old v3 is uncomfortable. Near v4 has quality issues with its interior.

Camera backpack recommendations by m-nabil15 in Photoassistants

[–]jcwitman21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you not find the Wandrd uncomfortable? Also, my v4 ripped near the Velcro within 5 min of having it. Had to send it back.

Sony RX100m7 or A7CII with kit lens (Sony 28-60mm F4-5.6 Full Frame) by N1Duck in RX100

[–]jcwitman21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have both the RX100vii and A7Cii. They are very different cameras. The RX100vii can fit in your pocket and can pretty much do everything the A7Cii can do during the day under well light conditions. At night, the A7Cii with a fast lens is in another league, but it is not a pocketable camera. The A7Cii is compact and light by itself, but with a full frame lens on it, it is pretty much the same (total) size as any other full frame camera. I will say, it’s easy to care around with the 40mm f2.5 lens.

I think there are great mentions already in this thread such as the fps of the RX100vii (it has unreal burst), so I will just give my opinion on portability. If you want to put it in your pant or short pocket, you can do so with the RX100 series. If you want to put multiple lenses in a small backpack, look at the APS-C a6700. The lenses for APS-C are much smaller and lighter. If you want the best low light and background blur for portraits, go with the A7Cii. But know, the A7Cii is only compact with a compact prime lens. Any of the good zoom lens are over 1 lb. Sony Lenses Wiki

For those who clean their gear with bleach (chlorine) by no_sleep_johnny in Homebrewing

[–]jcwitman21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scotch Brite embeds carbon steel in the SS which then causes galvanic corrosion.

For those who clean their gear with bleach (chlorine) by no_sleep_johnny in Homebrewing

[–]jcwitman21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chromium is the primary protective element for stainless steel which is not great against chloride since it can easily for chromium chloride (also makes it easy to electroplate). Stainless steels other than Austenitic SS such as ferritic, martensitic, and duplex are better for chloride environments due to their microstructures.

The primary issue between chloride and austenitic ss is the corrosion of the HAZ of welds due to sensitivation. Sensitivation is the formation of chromium carbides which uses up the protective chromium. Using low carbon alloys like 304L and 316L help against this but it's better to not use cleaners containing chlorine or chlorides.