Trilens - Your lenses on your belt
Having started my photography journey a few years ago, one of the main things I have always struggled with is the ability to have my lenses readily available to me. Whether it’s when I am out for a street photography walk in London, somewhere else on holiday, or shooting an event, I always want to have my lenses as within reach as possible, to allow me to change lenses quickly and not miss that moment any photographer really wants to capture. Having tried pretty much anything - from big coat pockets to store lenses, to shoulder bags and other camera backpacks, I believe it is only fair to say there’s only so much my pockets can (safely!) hold and I can only be so quick to get lenses out of my bags to capture that moment.
So, I started looking for any solution that would allow me to merge the quick access and safe transportation of my lenses. As I was browsing internet looking for recommendations, ideas and bags, I came across the Trilens, developed by Frii Designs. The concept is fairly simple and yet ingenious. The main body consists in a three lens holder, that can attach to a belt through a metal clip and allows you to store up to three lenses so that they are always on your hip, well within reach. The mechanism also allows the lens holder to spin around its centre so that whenever any lens is attached to it, the holder will let gravity work its magic and have the heaviest or biggest lens always pointing downwards and not be in your way at elbow height. The lenses safely attach to the holder just as they click in on your camera, so there is virtually no way for you to drop them once they’re properly attached. Each lens slot has a quick release button so that you’re able to access any of the lenses with a simple twist and all with one hand.
The design is very effective and the whole holder is very sturdy and durable, and once attached to your belt, the lenses will simply stay in place for you to reach within seconds. The Trilens makes lenses as easy to access and swap as Peak Design clips make cameras easy to carry and access at any time.
If anyone out there is struggling with the same issues, I would strongly recommend trying the Trilens as it has certainly been a game changer for my photography; whether I am shooting street photography or an event, I always know I can have my favourite lenses ready and accessible, within seconds.
