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Aug 29, 2016 15:10:00   #
BBurns Loc: South Bay, California
 
Newsbob wrote:
I worry about using it while traveling in places known for camera thieves. I know the holster requires the camera to be turned 90-degrees to release it. But the thieves probably also know it. I prefer a sturdy strap, even though my shoulder complains at the end of a full day of sightseeing.

You must be thinking of a different system. The Spider Pro belt does not turn 90 degrees to release, locks in place and there is a button you have to press to unlock it.

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Aug 29, 2016 15:18:55   #
CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver
 
Newsbob wrote:
I worry about using it while traveling in places known for camera thieves. I know the holster requires the camera to be turned 90-degrees to release it. But the thieves probably also know it. I prefer a sturdy strap, even though my shoulder complains at the end of a full day of sightseeing.


You can lock the release.

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Aug 29, 2016 16:36:14   #
Newsbob Loc: SF Bay Area
 
CaptainC wrote:
You can lock the release.


Sorry. I recently saw a friend's holster and I guess it was a Cotton Carrier holster. My mistake.

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Aug 29, 2016 20:21:00   #
Forest Loc: Central Florida
 
I've used a Spider Pro Camera Holster since they first came out several years ago, and I will never use anything else. It takes all the strain off of my shoulders and back from carrying 1 or 2 heavy DSLRs and lenses, etc. Actually, I think I have all of the products that SpiderPro makes. I use SpiderPro Handstraps and think they're the best of any I've ever used, and I've been through several. I have a SpiderPro Large Lens Pouch and a Medium Lens Pouch that I use on the belt--either one or the other, or both at the same time. The design is brilliant. They're so easy to get large lenses out of and into, and they have a built in rain cover. The Memory Card Organizer is such a great idea I can't say enough about it. It holds several CF and SD cards, a battery or two, my ID, and it has an elastic pocket on the outside front that I sometimes put my iPhone in, or a lens cap. I have a couple of the Black Widow holsters that I can use with my own regular belt, or I can put one on a single SpiderPro Holster belt and then carry 2 cameras. The Black Widow Holster is perfect for carrying a smaller camera. Sometimes I'll carry my mirrorless with one, but then sometimes I'll carry the mirrorless on the SpiderPro Holster belt. All depends on how much gear I need to carry. I have one Arca Swiss Camera Plate and need to order another one this week. They're a perfect fit if you use a L-plate. Their Spider Monkeys are great to attach to a Speedlite, a light meter, etc., and then I can just clip those easily on and off of the SpiderPro Holster belt. All of the products are made by photographers for photographers--and it shows. Many pro photographers use SpiderPro gear and you can read some of their statements on the SpiderPro website. As I've said before, I have no affiliation with the company, but I love telling everyone about their great products.

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Aug 29, 2016 21:36:39   #
lloydl2 Loc: Gilbert, AZ
 
RaeRae wrote:
The brown truck arrived and dropped off a spider holster belt. I haven't seen any of you talking about this product, but I am not on here all that often. This holster belt is AMAZING; completely eliminating all neck strain. Has anyone tried this belt?


I love mine too I've got the large lens pouch for it too and carry one on the camera and one in the pouch ... I love mine too! took my camera strap off and picked up a peak design sling strap which can easily be taken off or put on should I need it..

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Aug 30, 2016 22:06:40   #
latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS
 
Consider the Black Widow for small cameras.I have the full size Spider holster/belt. I also bought the Spider Black Widow that slips on you regular belt. It is for smaller cameras. I use it with my Olympus Om D E10 with a pancake lens. The Black Widow is fantastic for carrying your camera in social and crowded or busy situations. It is unobtrusive, out of the way, and readily accessible. You have both of your hands available and you don't have a camera flopping around your neck. You can wear casual or dress clothes and it is barely noticeable. If you had a jacket it will not be noticed.

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