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Jun 20, 2019 16:07:40   #
woodworkerman Loc: PA to FL
 
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I walk an area to take pictures with a wide on one and extended telephone on the other. It's just a preference to changing lenses in adverse conditions (wind, sand, etc.) and can be fun. The problem is carrying them.

If I use a neck strap on one, then the other may be in my hand or on another neck strap. This can be irritating on my neck after a while and less convenient than I want. And the cameras can bang together.

Years ago I used a "hip side" belt clip with a camera attachment allowing the camera to slip in and out. While it was convenient, the camera mount threaded to the bottom of the camera (film) and in an L-shape pressed against the back of the camera. It was great and very secure. That camera clip, however, covers the screen on the back of today's DSLR's.

I had not thought of looking for a solution until recently when I saw a young female wedding photographer carrying 2 cameras at a wedding. The straps she used were slings. They looked like a great solution.

Amazon had a nice selection and I purchased two. They have quick disconnects and are extremely safe. I used them on a trip to South Florida to the Edison Estate. Quick and easy to use. Even if I only use one camera, there is no more neck pain and I don't have a camera hanging down on my belly. I like these slings and they are very comfortable.

Here is the Amazon link for what I purchased and a picture from their page. Tell me what you think.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR8KEMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



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Jun 20, 2019 16:17:19   #
AndyT Loc: Hampstead, New Hampshire
 
Being familiar with that type of clip hook, one accidental upward brush or catch on something it it spreads wide open dumpi g your camera 3 feet south. I wouldn't feel safe with it at all.

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Jun 20, 2019 16:19:20   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
I've had multiple cervical spine surgeries and cannot tolerate anything around my neck. I bought the Black Rapid version of this strap but unlike yours, it ataches directly to the tripod mount thread, there is no extra bracket like yours...is there a particular reason for this bracket that you know of..?
Ron.


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Jun 20, 2019 16:52:17   #
juan_uy Loc: Uruguay
 
SX2002 wrote:
I've had multiple cervical spine surgeries and cannot tolerate anything around my neck. I bought the Black Rapid version of this strap but unlike yours, it ataches directly to the tripod mount thread, there is no extra bracket like yours...is there a particular reason for this bracket that you know of..?
Ron.


From the picture he posted, looks like he still can mount the camera to a tripod without removing that plate, or even the strap.

Although I wouldn't trust that hook as was already mentioned. I prefer secured carabiner for that. And the one I used was like the Black Rapid, until I switched to Peak Design system

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Jun 20, 2019 16:57:39   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
juan_uy wrote:
From the picture he posted, looks like he still can mount the camera to a tripod without removing that plate, or even the strap.

Although I wouldn't trust that hook as was already mentioned. I prefer secured carabiner for that. And the one I used was like the Black Rapid, until I switched to Peak Design system


Yes, never thought of that..the Black Rapid has an update attachment that allows tripod mounting as well.

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Jun 20, 2019 17:16:02   #
Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV
 
I bought one that looks to be the same one you have with one exception. The one I bought has a second safety strap that goes between the regular camera mounting bracket to the strap bracket. In the customer comments there were comments recommending its use because the screw that fits in the camera center came out on a couple of people and the cameras dropped. Even if your strap did not come with one, you may be smart to connect a piece of strap or cord between the two points just for safety sake. The strap is really nice, I got my strap to use while on an ATV or my cycle because with the regular neck strap as you lean forward, the camera hits the machine.

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Jun 20, 2019 17:16:05   #
Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV
 
I bought one that looks to be the same one you have with one exception. The one I bought has a second safety strap that goes between the regular camera mounting bracket to the strap bracket. In the customer comments there were comments recommending its use because the screw that fits in the camera center came out on a couple of people and the cameras dropped. Even if your strap did not come with one, you may be smart to connect a piece of strap or cord between the two points just for safety sake. The strap is really nice, I got my strap to use while on an ATV or my cycle because with the regular neck strap as you lean forward, the camera hits the machine.

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Jun 20, 2019 20:36:16   #
crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada
 
woodworkerman wrote:
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I walk an area to take pictures with a wide on one and extended telephone on the other. It's just a preference to changing lenses in adverse conditions (wind, sand, etc.) and can be fun. The problem is carrying them.

If I use a neck strap on one, then the other may be in my hand or on another neck strap. This can be irritating on my neck after a while and less convenient than I want. And the cameras can bang together.

Years ago I used a "hip side" belt clip with a camera attachment allowing the camera to slip in and out. While it was convenient, the camera mount threaded to the bottom of the camera (film) and in an L-shape pressed against the back of the camera. It was great and very secure. That camera clip, however, covers the screen on the back of today's DSLR's.

I had not thought of looking for a solution until recently when I saw a young female wedding photographer carrying 2 cameras at a wedding. The straps she used were slings. They looked like a great solution.

Amazon had a nice selection and I purchased two. They have quick disconnects and are extremely safe. I used them on a trip to South Florida to the Edison Estate. Quick and easy to use. Even if I only use one camera, there is no more neck pain and I don't have a camera hanging down on my belly. I like these slings and they are very comfortable.

Here is the Amazon link for what I purchased and a picture from their page. Tell me what you think.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR8KEMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I ... (show quote)


I have had the double strap Black rapid version until I lost 1/2 of the team in Thailand. Rather than shelling out the $200 for the BR version, I bought the $30 version here. You do run the risk of the clip "spinning" and letting the camera loose. It has happened to me once but I caught it. Now I check it regularly....probably should just invest in the BR. No problems since the original scare but I am more careful.

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Jun 20, 2019 21:22:44   #
woodworkerman Loc: PA to FL
 
Country Boy wrote:
I bought one that looks to be the same one you have with one exception. The one I bought has a second safety strap that goes between the regular camera mounting bracket to the strap bracket. In the customer comments there were comments recommending its use because the screw that fits in the camera center came out on a couple of people and the cameras dropped. Even if your strap did not come with one, you may be smart to connect a piece of strap or cord between the two points just for safety sake. The strap is really nice, I got my strap to use while on an ATV or my cycle because with the regular neck strap as you lean forward, the camera hits the machine.
I bought one that looks to be the same one you hav... (show quote)


My picture does not show this secondary strap that attaches the camera to the strap, but it did come with it and I like the extra security, as well. Therefore, the hook alone is not the only attachment of the camera to the strap. Nice feature.

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Jun 21, 2019 06:42:42   #
queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina
 
Check Carter's Camera Cottage, MT Shooter on this site. I bought a great camera setup from him for two cameras.

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Jun 21, 2019 06:49:02   #
Ollieboy
 
I use a Black Rapid Sport strap with great success. However I don't trust connecting it to the tripod threads. I simply attach a key ring to the left factory strap triangle. I attach the strap connection to the key ring. No way they can disconnect.

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Jun 21, 2019 06:58:16   #
ggenova64
 
I don't want my camera strap attached directly to the tripod mount thread! I believe it will eventually strip the threads on the camera.

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Jun 21, 2019 07:18:23   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
AndyT wrote:
Being familiar with that type of clip hook, one accidental upward brush or catch on something it it spreads wide open dumpi g your camera 3 feet south. I wouldn't feel safe with it at all.


Yes, I don't like that hook at all. I also don't like carrying the camera by the tripod mount. Thousands of people do that, but I'm not one of them.

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Jun 21, 2019 07:54:45   #
khorinek
 
SX2002 wrote:
I've had multiple cervical spine surgeries and cannot tolerate anything around my neck. I bought the Black Rapid version of this strap but unlike yours, it ataches directly to the tripod mount thread, there is no extra bracket like yours...is there a particular reason for this bracket that you know of..?
Ron.


This is the system I use. I normally carry two cameras. I don't put the straps around my neck, rather one on each shoulder.

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Jun 21, 2019 08:09:21   #
frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.
 
woodworkerman wrote:
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I walk an area to take pictures with a wide on one and extended telephone on the other. It's just a preference to changing lenses in adverse conditions (wind, sand, etc.) and can be fun. The problem is carrying them.

If I use a neck strap on one, then the other may be in my hand or on another neck strap. This can be irritating on my neck after a while and less convenient than I want. And the cameras can bang together.

Years ago I used a "hip side" belt clip with a camera attachment allowing the camera to slip in and out. While it was convenient, the camera mount threaded to the bottom of the camera (film) and in an L-shape pressed against the back of the camera. It was great and very secure. That camera clip, however, covers the screen on the back of today's DSLR's.

I had not thought of looking for a solution until recently when I saw a young female wedding photographer carrying 2 cameras at a wedding. The straps she used were slings. They looked like a great solution.

Amazon had a nice selection and I purchased two. They have quick disconnects and are extremely safe. I used them on a trip to South Florida to the Edison Estate. Quick and easy to use. Even if I only use one camera, there is no more neck pain and I don't have a camera hanging down on my belly. I like these slings and they are very comfortable.

Here is the Amazon link for what I purchased and a picture from their page. Tell me what you think.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR8KEMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I ... (show quote)


The way yours connects, it can let go any time you bump that connector at the camera.. Since you carry two cameras, why ONE camera system.....

Try this, which screws into the tripod hole.

https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Shoulder-Harness-Release-Adjustable/dp/B07F9QN5Q9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=dual+camera+strap&qid=1561118705&s=gateway&sprefix=dual+camera&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

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