So, look, here's the thing: I'm really all about helping upstart companies make their products better, and doing good things in business and everything like that.
But, um (and OK, I've had one... no two... bottles of wine tonight), and... wait... let me say first:
I love Maggie. I kinda think Mighty Goods is one of the best websites ever -- seriously, not just currently operating, but EVER. And we'll just agree here that Hank Mason is one cutesty-patootsie-bundle-of-delicious, 'kay?
But, um. Maggie? What third-world country are you referring to, exactly? I've scoured your Flickr, and I can't find one. Amsterdam? Not so much. Austin? Close, but I don't think it counts. Alameda Flea Market? Yea, OK. I'll give you that. Gotta tell ya, the 3rd world countries aren't the ones you need to take a Sharpie to your camera bag for.
And also? Why is Crumpler responsible for your defective favorite pen? Mine slip in with the cell phone, while a carabiner clip would fix the key problem. (Tho', yea, kinda get you on that - wouldn't cost those guys much to add a plastic carabiner to the bag).
To Simon, a commenter on that Mighty post up there, who asks what a photographer would use the uber-strong Velcro straps for, I say, "dude, you've obviously never traveled with a tripod".
Look, all due respect and all that, and I totally get that Crumpler bags are cool and whatnot (though, WTF IS UP WITH THAT WEBSITE???), but if you're a photographer, is it totally necessary to make a fashion statement while you're lugging around two or three grand in equipment?
Or is it maybe better to be a wee bit less fashionista about it all, but have a great case that was designed by and for photographers to do what you need it to do?
(In case anyone was keeping track there, I just linked to three - count 'em, THREE -- different companies who make camera bags designed for, you know, PHOTOGRAPHERS).
Peace out.
Tags: Photography, Food & Drink, Mighty Goods, San Francisco