imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Many posts to UHH ask about camera carry straps. I do not use nor do I recommend carry straps - IMO, too dangerous to have your camera/lens flying around at the end of a strap. I DO recommend tether straps only when in the act of shooting.

Up until now I have been generally recommending the Tamrac #5630 system as a protected camera/lens carry solution. I do understand that you do give up some operational speed using a casing over just using a strap - so this is a compromise for safety over speed.

Unfortunately, the Tamrac 5630 is no longer made - and in it's place I have found the Mindshift multi-mount-holster 50 - as seen here -


https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/multi-mount-holster-50 -

It is not cheap ! But I think you will like it when you see it. I recommend getting this largest size so it fits ALL your lens combos except the very largest.

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speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Thanks, but no. I don't think I would ever wear such contraption, I'm happy with my camera straps!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

When you are ready for something different, consider Cotton Carrier. It is an awesome system for either 1 or 2 cameras.
I use the two camera system.

https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/camera-vests/products/new-grey-camera-harness-2

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I wouldn’t either. It’s looks quite restrictive in terms of physical movement.

Dan Downie Loc: Rochester, NY

Personally, I prefer my Black Rapids sling. I rest my camera/lens at my side just below my hip bone with my hand resting on it to keep it in place when I'm on the move. It's quick and easy to bring the camera into action when it's time to shoot. Another huge plus is that you can easy flip the camera around to compensate for conditions: for instance, so the camera lens is facing to you rear when walking in dusty areas or though brush, or to limit rain contact. It also reduces the burden of carrying heavy gear for extended periods.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Yes, I am ready for all the naysayers on here .....and I have seen the cotton carrier - a friend has one that he is selling .....

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Too restrictive for what I do. At a social event I will often wear two cameras, wearing a suit or a tux, and so this wouldn't work for me in that scenario.

When I shoot sporting events I may use a DSLR with a 100-300 and another with a 24-120 - both on a Black Rapid dual sling.

When hiking I will either use my Cotton Carrier, or on a sling, or in my hiking backpack - depending on the situation.

For the most part I want the camera ready to shoot without needing to fumble with getting out of a zippered bag. Been doing it this way for 51 years, and before I got a Cotton Carrier I either used a Kuban Hitch which was nothing more than a body strap that worked with the regular camera strap to hold it securely against my chest - not a great solution in warm weather due to excessive perspiration.

I had a bag remotely similar to your suggestion for a digital camcorder, but I found it cumbersome to use.

The Tamrac seems extremely versatile as far as placement on the body and seems to provide decent protection from weather and sand.

I can think of no situation where I personally could benefit from using the Tamrac, though I think it is not without merit for some I suppose.

Too bad it is no longer made.

crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada

Same.
Need to tweak the setup a little in dual-rapid strap mode so the cameras doesn't swing when getting up and down from prone/knee/standing.
...however the versatility of "dropping one and grabbing the other" in less than a second is premium :-)

tinplater Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

Ive gone through a number of systems and straps (carry speed, cotton carrier) and for my purposes the Peak Design Capture and my Lowepro Slingshot have been the most successful in meeting my needs of accessibility and convenience. As to straps, Op/Tech with their clip system (strap to wrist strap in seconds) remains my favorite.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

BTW, check out the full Mindshift site as they have lots of cool stuff......

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

BTW, you can leave the top un-zippered or cut it off for quicker access as a holster. Very handy for rugged terrain or when you absolutely need both hands free. I still say swinging cameras are especially dangerous - even ones attached to your body but unprotected - just maybe less so.

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