Camera strap alternatives
Jun 9, 2017 16:04:25 #
JOBY strap. I visited B & H in NYC in Dec. Tried many arrangements. Knowledgeable sales woman sold me a Joby strap and a custom Tripod plate than will fit both common tripod plates. (Manfotto in particular) I now have used it on two extensive trips and it works as expected. Slings across my chest; camera rides at my side on my hip; camera slides up in front to shoot; I can use both hands when climbing up a rock face and the camera stays put; it has a simple on the fly adjustment for length as you go from t-shirts to wearing a jacket; it came with a small unobtrusive safety ring affair which connects to where a camera strap would normally connect so I still won't lose the camera if for some reason the tripod mount screw let loose. Recommended!!!!!
Jun 9, 2017 17:30:33 #
BushDog
Loc: San Antonio, TX
You might check out BosStrap. Not cushioned but connects to lug instead of tripod socket and slides up similar to what you described. I've used BosStrap on about four camera bodies. (I've used UpStrap on about 12 bodies.)
Jun 9, 2017 22:25:31 #
DaveC wrote:
I use a Black Rapid. But I attached it to a RRS lever release clamp. With a long lens that has its own foot I attach the clamp to the foot and it not only takes the strain off of the lens mount but allows it to balance nicely. I have an L-bracket on the camera so I can also attach the clamp to it if I have a normal lens on. This leaves the camera free to attach to a tripod. Best of all worlds. Except for cost.
I have the same. I also have a Bos strap for one of my cameras. Last but not least, is the Peak Design.
Each of the three have their benefits. Both the Black Rapid and the Bos are the sliding type.
Jun 10, 2017 02:04:02 #
Hold Fast Money Maker is hands down the best and most comfortable dual camera harness I've ever owned.
https://holdfastgear.com/collections/money-maker
Since I have Arca Swiss style L plates on all of my bodies and Arca Swiss style plates and feet on my long lenses I use mini clamps to hook and unhook quickly.
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/B2-mAS-38mm-Screw-knob-clamp-with-1-4-20-screw
For redundancy I use a couple of safety catch straps.
https://holdfastgear.com/products/safety-catch
https://holdfastgear.com/collections/money-maker
Since I have Arca Swiss style L plates on all of my bodies and Arca Swiss style plates and feet on my long lenses I use mini clamps to hook and unhook quickly.
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/B2-mAS-38mm-Screw-knob-clamp-with-1-4-20-screw
For redundancy I use a couple of safety catch straps.
https://holdfastgear.com/products/safety-catch
Jun 10, 2017 08:41:26 #
Roger Lee wrote:
Hold Fast Money Maker is hands down the best and most comfortable dual camera harness I've ever owned.
https://holdfastgear.com/collections/money-maker
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https://holdfastgear.com/collections/money-maker
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Had a quick look at that website, no wonder they chose that name....
I'll stick with my Op-tech, thank you very much!
Jun 10, 2017 09:37:14 #
Jun 10, 2017 09:49:28 #
Roger Lee wrote:
Don't like the name, ok.
The name is fine! It's the prices I don't like!
Jun 11, 2017 08:56:32 #
Morning Star wrote:
Had a quick look at that website, no wonder they chose that name....
I'll stick with my Op-tech, thank you very much!
I'll stick with my Op-tech, thank you very much!
Actually if you check the non-leather options that are made with nylon the price comes down considerably.
I've used Op-Tech straps and like them albeit they got a little sweaty working in humid conditions, now much preferring the Think Tank or Domke straps as they're nylon, rubberized and comfortable.
I looked at the Op-Tech dual camera harness and it apears that they've got the weight balance all wrong, same issue that I had with the Think Tanks harness. All the weight is carried towards the front which causes a discomfort from the harness on the back side of the neck. Just my opinion, I'm sure yours will vary.
Jun 11, 2017 09:47:26 #
Roger Lee wrote:
Actually if you check the non-leather options that... (show quote)
For the kind of photography I do, I never felt the need to take two cameras. Therefore have never tried or used a dual harness. I have used the Bino/Cam Harness. Since it doesn't touch the neck, but spreads the weight nicely across the back and shoulders, there was never any pain, even after using it a number of hours.
Jun 11, 2017 10:12:49 #
Morning Star wrote:
For the kind of photography I do, I never felt the need to take two cameras. Therefore have never tried or used a dual harness. I have used the Bino/Cam Harness. Since it doesn't touch the neck, but spreads the weight nicely across the back and shoulders, there was never any pain, even after using it a number of hours.
Cool harness you linked. It would be useful for lightweight combos and definitely not a strain on the back of the neck. I guessed that you were referring earlier to the dual harness that Op-Tech makes and was mistaken.
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