Carrying 2 cameras: When I go out shooting, I carry 2 cameras and a couple extra lenses. What do you guys recommend using to carry them instead of the camera strap? I have heard about...

buffmaloney Loc: Indiana

When I go out shooting, I carry 2 cameras and a couple extra lenses. What do you guys recommend using to carry them instead of the camera strap? I have heard about some type of harness, but know nothing about them.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

What kind of cameras are they?

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Do you 'alternately' use both cameras, or primarily just one, with the second in 'standby'?

Two camera strap systems: http://www.google.com/search?q=two+camera+strap&lr=&hl=en&as_qdr=all&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=cFwzU5-bB_e-sQTipoLQDQ&ved=0CHMQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=675#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=emwOpy_ZlrTMpM%253A%3B3N705kv74oqASM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpetapixel.com%252Fassets%252Fuploads%252F2013%252F06%252FCanon-EOS-3D-camera-2.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpetapixel.com%252F2013%252F06%252F17%252Fcanon-3d-high-megapixel-dslr-camera-spotted-in-the-wild%252F%3B491%3B467

BlackRapid DR-2 Slim Double DSLR Camera Strap

(Download)

Keyhole Hands-Free (single) Camera Harness

Op/Tech USA Dual Harness (Regular)

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

If you have DSLR's, the Optech strap is great. It goes over your shoulders and has a place on each side to hook your camera. It attaches to the regular holders that your regular camera strap hooks too. Very safe and easy on the back. I really like mine and they are very inexpensive!

http://www.optechusa.com

buffmaloney Loc: Indiana

Nikon D200 and D7000. The D7000 usually has a Sigma 24-105 on it and the D200 has either a Tamron 70-200 2.8 or Nikon 300 f4.

I use them both about equally, depending on what I run across.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

buffmaloney wrote:

Nikon D200 and D7000. I use them both about equally, depending on what I run across.

Then a two camera strap system is probably best. Look here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=643694&gclid=CIS53qSqsb0CFbTm7AodLwoAOA&is=REG&A=details&Q=

billjohdoittoday Loc: Arkansas

buffmaloney wrote:

Nikon D200 and D7000. The D7000 usually has a Sigma 24-105 on it and the D200 has either a Tamron 70-200 2.8 or Nikon 300 f4.

I use them both about equally, depending on what I run across.

I, too, strongly recommend the OpTechUSA dual harness. I've had mine for a couple of months and have been very happy with it. Previously I used two straps across my chest -- picture an old Bandito with crossed bandoliers. :D

With this harness arrangement, I keep the one I'm more likely to use on my right side, and the less-likely-to-be-used on my left. It's about a 60/40 ratio, so both cameras get plenty of action.

Bill

buffmaloney Loc: Indiana

The Optech looks interesting.

Any other suggestions?

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I use a 3 in. wide military web belt with suspenders. Attached to this belt I have a Tamrac lens case that fits a Canon 70-200 F4 W/1.4X with a Canon 60D holster style. I also have a 50D on a 300 2.8 W/2X on a monopod over my shoulder - tethered to my body with a neckstrap. When using the 60D, I either set the monopod and 50D on the ground or leave it hang from the tether. Also on the belt is a removeable short monopod for low angle shots.

buffmaloney Loc: Indiana

imagemeister wrote:

I use a 3 in. wide military web belt with suspenders. Attached to this belt I have a Tamrac lens case that fits a Canon 70-200 F4 W/1.4X with a Canon 60D holster style. I also have a 50D on a 300 2.8 W/2X on a monopod over my shoulder - tethered to my body with a neckstrap. When using the 60D, I either set the monopod and 50D on the ground or leave it hang from the tether. Also on the belt is a removeable short monopod for low angle shots.

I bet you have trouble getting through tight openings with all that. :lol:

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

buffmaloney wrote:

I bet you have trouble getting through tight openings with all that. :lol:

Maybe - but I go where no tripod dares to go ...... ;-) If I feel I need a macro or wide angle lens for some odd reason I will have that in a Tamrac case on the belt also. I should also mention that this all goes over a military type vest with many pockets to hold various small stuff like filters ect.

bucks Loc: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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http://peakdesignltd.com/capture.htm

buffmaloney Loc: Indiana

imagemeister wrote:

Maybe - but I go where no tripod dares to go ...... ;-) If I feel I need a macro or wide angle lens for some odd reason I will have that in a Tamrac case on the belt also. I should also mention that this all goes over a military type vest with many pockets to hold various small stuff like filters ect.

The only way to go.

Frapha Loc: Tulsa, Oklahoma

I use the Optech Double Sling -- very comfortable and does NOT attach to the tripod sockets. http://optechusa.com/double-sling.html

amehta Loc: Boston

buffmaloney wrote:

Nikon D200 and D7000. The D7000 usually has a Sigma 24-105 on it and the D200 has either a Tamron 70-200 2.8 or Nikon 300 f4.

I use them both about equally, depending on what I run across.

With the D200, will you mount the camera or the lens on the harness? Does that affect how any of the harnesses are used?