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Samsung S10+, Tom Bihn bags, Topo Designs backpacks, Airdog A5 air purifier, and more – Review updates

REVIEW – You come here each day to read our new reviews, but do you ever wonder what happens long (and sometimes not so long) after we post these reviews? Does the product break or do we continue to use and enjoy it long after the original review has been posted? We want you to know how these gadgets stand up over the long term. Here’s a list of 11 newly updated reviews. You can click on them to load the review and then scroll to the bottom to see the dated updates.

Keysmart Urban 21 Commuter Backpack review by Bob Patterson

Tom Bihn Shadow Guide Backpack and Accessories review by Bob Patterson

Topo Designs Commuter Briefcase review by Bob Patterson

PRO-SYS VarioSonic Electric Toothbrush review by Bob Patterson

Harber London Slim iPad Pro EVO with Apple Pencil Holder review by Bob Patterson

Saddleback Leather Simple iPad case review by Bob Patterson

Steam Clip review by Bob Patterson

Airdog X5 air purifier review by Julie Strietelmeier

Motiv Smart Ring review by Julie Strietelmeier

Julie’s gadget diary – The Samsung Galaxy S10+ let me down and I’m sad by Julie Strietelmeier

Tom Bihn Maker’s Bag review by Julie Strietelmeier

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Samsung S10+, Tom Bihn bags, Topo Designs backpacks, Airdog A5 air purifier, and more – Review updates originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 12, 2019 at 9:35 am.

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Cotton Carrier CCS G3 camera harness review


REVIEW – I have lost count of how many camera harnesses I have tried and/or purchased while in search of one that is really comfortable and that can be worn for extended periods of time when on a long photo shoot. While it seems somewhat enclosed and possibly restrictive, the Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Grey Harness-2 claims to be adequately up to the task. Let’s see if they put their money where their claims are.

What is it?

The Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Camera Harness System is designed to support one or two cameras. The harness and the side holster allow for the versatile support of 2 DSLR camera bodies and lenses and distribute the weight evenly so that it can be utilized for long periods of time while leaving your hands free when you are not shooting.

What’s in the box


1 x Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Grey Harness-2
2 x Safety Tethers
1 x User Guide
1 x Demonstration Leaflet
1 x Wanderer Holster
2 x Camera Mounting –Hubs with washers
2 x Allen Keys
2 x Tether Split Rings
1 x Camera Rain Cover
2 x Camera –Hub Mounting Bolts

Design and features

Features

  • Patented twist and lock carrying system
  • Secures 2 cameras comfortably
  • Made in two colors: Realtree Xtra Camo and Charcoal Grey
  • Allows you to be active while still having your optics accessible
  • Webbing design goes on in a flash. Slips over the shoulder, and then clips around your torso. Easy to put on. Easy to take off
  • Comes with a safety tethers to prevent any accidental drops
    Comes with our slip-over weather cover
  • Includes two stash pockets
  • Fits comfortably under a backpack

On the front of the harness, there is a center mount for one camera, adjustable shoulder buckles, an adjustable side buckle, a clipped on pouch holder that contains the weather cover, and a lens hold-down strap across the bottom. As shown in the pictures above, there are also 2 stash pockets for small accessories.


The back of the harness is flat with the adjustable buckles on each side.


With this harness, there is the ability to add a second camera mount on the side.


The pictures below show the clip-on pouch and the weather cover that is attached to and contained within the pouch.

Performance

The harness is very comfortable and as seen below, it fit my model very well.


The picture below shows the harness with one DSLR and lens on the center mount.


The next 2 pictures show the harness with two DSLR cameras mounted.


What I like

  • The design
  • The build quality
  • The comfort
  • The versatility

What can be improved

  • A better strap adjustment system that is less tedious when micro-adjusting the straps for the best fit

Final thoughts

As an active photographer, I am always looking for easy and comfortable ways to safely carry 2 camera bodies with lenses and to be able to freely move around when doing so. One of the issues with many DSLR harnesses is that after a while they create fatigue on your body including your shoulders and back. This harness works very well, and after using it for a while, I did not feel any of the expected fatigue. While it is not made of leather like many others, it is strong and the material is breathable so that it remains cool while being worn. I give it a well done, and two thumbs up!!

Price: $159.00
Where to buy: The Cotton Carrier website and Amazon
Sample: The sample for this review was provided by Cotton Carrier

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Cotton Carrier CCS G3 camera harness review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 12, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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MAGCON is a drawing tool that fits in your pocket – Notable crowdfunding campaign

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s not often that I find a drawing tool that is this cool in the way that it looks and in the way that it works. MAGCON is that tool. Let’s check it out.

What is it?

MAGCON is a pocket-sized anodized aluminum curved and straight ruler combo that can be used as a compass/protractor and is suitable for US letter-sized (A4) paper sheets.

Why do I like it?

I was sent a pre-production sample and I can say that there are several reasons why I like the MAGCON. First of all, it uses…magnets and I’m a sucker for anything that uses magnets.

The center cylinder doesn’t pierce paper like a traditional compass. Instead, it sticks to the paper with a low tack adhesive and then the ruler attaches to the cylinder with a magnet and smoothly rotates around it. It’s a genius design!

If you like to draw or want to be able to easily draw circles and arcs/curved lines and more, the MAGCON tool will let you do that without taking an art class.

Be sure to check out the video above which shows the MAGCON in action so you can see what you can do with this pocket design tool. The way it can be used to draw mandalas really caught my eye.

Where can I find more info?

The MAGCON campaign ends on 4/26/19 they launched today and have already met their funding goal of $1,019. You can pre-order a MAGCON set starting at $30. After the MAGCON campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in August 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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MAGCON is a drawing tool that fits in your pocket – Notable crowdfunding campaign originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 12, 2019 at 6:23 am.

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9 of the Best DLNA Streaming Apps for Android

DLNA is a convenient moniker for something altogether more scary sounding – Digital Living Network Alliance. What it does, however, is anything but scary, allowing you to connect DLNA-compatible devices to each other and seamlessly stream data between them over the air – photos, videos, your Android homescreen, you name it. It’s a pretty old format, but it’s still going strong, proven by the fact that both Microsoft and Sony tried omitting it from their Xbox One and PS4 respectively, but both ended up adding it back in due to popular demand. Long live DLNA! We’ve sifted through the good and the bad of DLNA… Read more

7 Free Excel Templates to Help Manage Your Budget

At the heart of every financial plan lies one of the biggest keys to money management: budgeting. Whether you’re earning six figures a year or live from paycheck to paycheck, you want to have a handle on your finances, so it’s important to know where your money is going. But just how do you take what seems an arduous task and make it a regular habit that helps you fulfill your daily tasks while meeting your goals? Thanks to ready-to-use budget spreadsheets, you can not only manage your budget but simplify the tasks involved further with some handy Excel templates. Check out our list of… Read more