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Sharpshooter Alça de Câmera by Mei-Ling Lin

Sharpshooter Alça de Câmera by Mei-Ling Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Acessórios de Moda e Viagem Competition Category.


FerroAcessório· 2021

Sharpshooter Alça de Câmera

by Mei-Ling Lin

Client: Vicking handmade

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Acessório Category

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The Design

About Sharpshooter Alça de Câmera

Sharpshooter é uma alça de câmera criada para fotógrafos que utilizam câmeras reflex monobjetiva. A seção superior, apoiada no ombro, contém espuma de alívio de pressão, revestida externamente com couro de vitelo italiano e forrada internamente com camurça. O comprimento da alça é ajustável, o que permite um manuseio mais fácil da câmera. Um fecho de segurança em latão acrescenta textura e proporciona ainda mais segurança à câmera. São utilizados couro bovino curtido e couro de vitelo italiano, e cada alça é feita à mão por artesãos qualificados em Taiwan. A alça é durável e pode ser adaptada a todas as marcas de câmeras.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Sharpshooter Alça de Câmera conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Sharpshooter Alça de Câmera seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Sharpshooter Alça de Câmera merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The designer has incorporated pressure-relief foam on the upper section of the shoulder strap. Since it is covered with Italian calf hide on the outside, and is lined with suede fabric on the inside, it feels soft, looks beautiful and is practical for the photographer. The length of the strap is adjustable which allows for better maneuverability of the camera. Furthermore, the brass safety lock has not only added texture but also double guaranteed the safety of the camera.
Dimensions & Packaging
The full length of the shoulder strap is 150 cm, and its width is 3 cm (the length can be adjusted according to preference).
The underarm strap is 35 cm long and 1.5 cm wide.
The width of the pressure-relief shoulder section is 7 cm, and its length is 30 cm.
Tags
Strap of single-lens reflex camera, photography strap, and innovative strap design, Creative strap, Handmade
Production Technology
Tanned cowhides and Italian calf hides are used to make the adjustable belts. They are manually made, with great care, by skilled craftsmen in Taiwan. In addition, brass hardware is used due to its durability and sense of luxury.
Design Challenge
For the time being, single-lens reflex cameras weigh more than 2 kgs, including the lens. Thus, a strap that is suitable for all environments, with flexibility. and a sense of safety has been developed after hundreds of human trials. As a leather accessory, the strap is rated as having great potential, it is highly durable and can be adapted to all camera brands.
Research
The designer is committed to research and innovation when it comes to developing various leather accessories and bag accessories, and aims to provide practical and unique leather accessories for metropolitan men and women.
Inspiration
The designer loves to take photographs in natural environments, and always thinks about the harmony between photography, life, and the leather goods, and thus the designer renders beautiful shape to the leather. With this in mind, and stemming from advanced aesthetic ideas, the original camera strap has evolved to become a strap that is unique and practical. The design now illustrates its value in terms of craftsmanship, making photography straps fashionable accessories.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2020 in Taiwan and finished in August 2021 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow
As such, to become a fashionable photographer you will seek out the customized products with exclusive laser-engraved names that we offer.
Patents
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Team Members
Lin, Mei-Ling
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Lin Mei Ling, 2020. ] Main image is Image #1, Optional Image #1 is Image #2, Optional Image #2 is Image #3, Optional Image #3 is Image #4, Optional Image #4 is Image #5. Video should be credited at a new line as: Video Credits: followed by details. For Images in PDF, please credit them within the PDF itself.

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