Pentax V holster

[Ulophot]

I realize that leather ones show up occasionally hither and yon, and should I stumble upon one, wunderbar! I am wondering, meanwhile, if someone makes one out of Cordura or something similar. Let me know if you know. Maybe someone makes custom such items at a reasonable price (used holders seem to go for $50-70 or so).

My need is this: After researching the subject about a year ago and poking about for alternatives, I failed to find anything in carpenter's tool belts and such that fit the bill. Either too bulky and ill-fitting or not fitting, such as a carpenter's nail & screw bag. I ended up trying out a couple of belt hooks instead, one of which I have been using. The problem is that, if I have to do a lot of walking around, the meter bounces around a good bit. No good. Maybe the digital would be less subject to impact throwing the readings off, but I treat my needled meter with tender care. A holster would solve that.

Since my work interest is primarily location portraiture, which I have finally begun doing, whatever I get needs to be padded but keeping the meter at the ready without troublesome taking out and putting back in securely.

[Michael Jones]

I realize that leather ones show up occasionally hither and yon, and should I stumble upon one, wunderbar! I am wondering, meanwhile, if someone makes one out of Cordura or something similar. Let me know if you know. Maybe someone makes custom such items at a reasonable price (used holders seem to go for $50-70 or so).

My need is this: After researching the subject about a year ago and poking about for alternatives, I failed to find anything in carpenter's tool belts and such that fit the bill. Either too bulky and ill-fitting or not fitting, such as a carpenter's nail & screw bag. I ended up trying out a couple of belt hooks instead, one of which I have been using. The problem is that, if I have to do a lot of walking around, the meter bounces around a good bit. No good. Maybe the digital would be less subject to impact throwing the readings off, but I treat my needled meter with tender care. A holster would solve that.

Since my work interest is primarily location portraiture, which I have finally begun doing, whatever I get needs to be padded but keeping the meter at the ready without troublesome taking out and putting back in securely.

You might consider a Zone VI belt pack. It has two pockets which close with Velcro straps.One pocket holds up to four 4x5 holders and the second is where I keep my Pentax meter. There is a slash pocket on the front where I keep my note pad & cleaning tissues. The waist belt is adjustable. I find it keeps everything I need in one convenient place. They show up on eBay occasionally.

[shelby_wright]

I realize that leather ones show up occasionally hither and yon, and should I stumble upon one, wunderbar! I am wondering, meanwhile, if someone makes one out of Cordura or something similar. Let me know if you know. Maybe someone makes custom such items at a reasonable price (used holders seem to go for $50-70 or so).

My need is this: After researching the subject about a year ago and poking about for alternatives, I failed to find anything in carpenter's tool belts and such that fit the bill. Either too bulky and ill-fitting or not fitting, such as a carpenter's nail & screw bag. I ended up trying out a couple of belt hooks instead, one of which I have been using. The problem is that, if I have to do a lot of walking around, the meter bounces around a good bit. No good. Maybe the digital would be less subject to impact throwing the readings off, but I treat my needled meter with tender care. A holster would solve that.

Since my work interest is primarily location portraiture, which I have finally begun doing, whatever I get needs to be padded but keeping the meter at the ready without troublesome taking out and putting back in securely.

I use a Blackrapid strap, it just screws into the tripod socket on the bottom.

It also fits pretty well into the exterior pocket of a Peak Design 30L bag.

[pendennis]

I bought one of these for my Pentax V Digital. Works great!

https://www.filmtools.com/karau-pentax-spot-meter-pouch.html

[Steve Goldstein]

I own a Pentax Digital, Pentax Spotmeter V, and the Karau case Dennis mentioned. The Digital fits snugly in the case; the Spotmeter V analog meter is somewhat larger and does not.

[Ulophot]

Thanks to all. I have a potential offer of a Zone VI holster pending.

I do have a Zone VI holder belt, but I prefer to keep that for holders.

[Tin Can]

40 years ago a Tool salesman

attracted

Many Police

with his automotive timing light at a gas station

think

no way

[Conrad . Marvin]

I stopped using my Zone Vl holster when the police started shooting kids with plastic toy guns.

[Tin Can]

I assume you have never been shot at

or had a loaded 9mm held to your head

[Drew Wiley]

Try one of those leather beer can holsters. I use one for water bottles. Those don't look pistol-like.

[Paul Ron]

put the ring on the meter and hang it off your belt... quick on n off.
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Secure-Holder-Keychain-Specialist/dp/B07YXDM1L1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sfxZ4yfYUB-06Ls0p2QNV6Qe08aENjhnwHYg4v3YJH5OCdemZZ-I8Qd1bZMYNTaXEyCxyYRVgWg9gY0z6QUa_az15t3ySMCwUUPl6hWYLN2DDfz6dgywW_I5VVMwbYE8MMKmZwMR8T4Zv4HfbPKegSKwSJ9BurNiRykvDBgwt_CpdxK2pecgWQS8xtAp5nfhsvhn2paE8ygSNUXn49f2Ss23c-V110fviYELaBqWpKw727nwMqYXEqD3qy6s8nIW1nk8nzf34jVKA9QMkH2lou5MPbAYJLpnephKKoXIT-I.l8SLOGyMFzbWM9ZJmA9zgVyAIO6fyd7gJkFMEzNCWGo&dib_tag=se&keywords=belt+clip+key+ring&qid=1726945637&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[Ulophot]

put the ring on the meter and hang it off your belt... quick on n off.
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Secure-Holder-Keychain-Specialist/dp/B07YXDM1L1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sfxZ4yfYUB-06Ls0p2QNV6Qe08aENjhnwHYg4v3YJH5OCdemZZ-I8Qd1bZMYNTaXEyCxyYRVgWg9gY0z6QUa_az15t3ySMCwUUPl6hWYLN2DDfz6dgywW_I5VVMwbYE8MMKmZwMR8T4Zv4HfbPKegSKwSJ9BurNiRykvDBgwt_CpdxK2pecgWQS8xtAp5nfhsvhn2paE8ygSNUXn49f2Ss23c-V110fviYELaBqWpKw727nwMqYXEqD3qy6s8nIW1nk8nzf34jVKA9QMkH2lou5MPbAYJLpnephKKoXIT-I.l8SLOGyMFzbWM9ZJmA9zgVyAIO6fyd7gJkFMEzNCWGo&dib_tag=se&keywords=belt+clip+key+ring&qid=1726945637&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

This is exactly what I have been using till now. It's okay for certain work, but I have found a holster from a member here. Thanks.