Rightstuff

I purchased this dual camera carrying vest (harness) recently. It keeps my cameras from knocking together when I walk and is very handy for allowing easy quick change of cameras without having to remove one from shoulder of neck. Does anyone have an experience to share good or bad concerning this device? I had hoped to show a photo of the vest-Harness but I am having trouble posting the photo. I will make it happen if anyone really wants to see it and can't find it themselves. It is for sale via Amazon. There are several brands. The one I bought is a Sevenoak (SK-MSPO1).

I had hoped that I could give this harness a 5-star rating, but I have one problem with it—The harness is not made for tall people. I am not real tall, only 6' 2" but I need the harness to fit a little lower on my chest. The shoulder straps that raise or lower the harness are not long enough and will not allow a lower position. It appears that the manufacturer was very skimpy on giving any extra length to the two shoulder straps. I will have to go to my shoemaker and get him to add a short length to each side--what a shame--another inch or two of strap would have made it perfect and it would have made me a very happy camper.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I went with Cotton Carrier. I am 6' and have no issue. I don't know about your straps versus mine.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1345355-REG/cotton_carrier_147grey_ccs_g3_camera_harness.html

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

I don't know where to look, but I have seen extension straps (6 to 8 inches) with a male and female quick release on each end but the size of the clip would be critical. I would call the place you purchased it or call B&H and you may find them.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

I have had similar issues with similar devices. A visit to my local shoemaker (a good shoe and leather repair shop can solve the problem. A good craftsman there can extend straps, expand and decrease the size of other parts, and custom fit or alter the product for you. This is, of course, if the device is made of leather or leather-like material. If it is made of heavy fabric, I have had heavy canvas and twill camera and tripod cases altered and repaired by folks that repair tents, firearms cases, and military luggage gear.

Sometimes stock items are well made and designed but need some alterations, especially if the are vest type configurations

I have a few old CUBAN HITCH camera strapfor multiple cameras. I don't know if the are still made or available but they are more easily adjustable.

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

I have been using a Cotton Carrier twin for about 4 years: I currently own the G3 version and it is brilliant. I'm only 5' 10" tall, so I do not have an issue with the length of the adjustable straps. In fact, I prefer to wear my rig high on my chest. I would not be without mine. I found Cotton Carrier customer service to be terrific. I broke the retaining clip on my chest holster one week prior to the 3 year warranty expiring. I contacted Cotton Carrier, forwarded an image of the damage and they sent me a brand new rig free of charge.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

I like having 2 cameras and this looks like a perfect solution. I feel a GAS attack coming

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

I only use the chest carry on this to carry my larger lenses when I am riding a bike out in Loxahatchee National Preserve in Boynton Beach Florida. Other wise I hand carry and use a spider holster to carry my spare body and lens.
For me, if I am walking, the chest carry is awkward and not as quick as handholding to get the camera up and shooting in a hurry. But again, it is a personal thing and everyone is different.
Besides, to be honest, outside of using this on my bike, if I am walking around with this thing on my chest, I feel like a real camera nerd.
So, for me, it's primary use is for when I am riding my bike a couple of miles in Loxahatchee National Preserve. I can cover a lot of ground with the bike vs. walking. And if the Sand Hill Cranes are out with their colt I can find them quicker on my bike than by walking. So when I find the adult Sand Hill Crane feeding it's colt a dragon fly, I am ready dude.

clickety

Put on a ‘long’ lens and you’ll appreciate the position. I have to carefully adjust my cotton carrier when using my 100-400 or it’s troublesome to sit. If the vest is too low it doesn’t clear my legs.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

I bought a this from Amazon a couple years ago and found it adequate. The only possible problem is the attachment system that can be made safer with the additional safety straps (the second link below). Total cost before shipping is $29.98

The straps are adjustable and should fit your 6'2" frame easily.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073F7T96Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0751HM4XG/?coliid=ITHMHTKD8WSEY&colid=1GQY847MYNBJ5&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I wound up building the same vest with the Movo harness + a hip harness from ... somebody. My two cameras are heavier, and I was finding the plastic hubs on these things were breaking down pretty quickly. So I replaced them with Capture Camera clips, which are precisely machined aluminum. The replacement involved removal of the plastic hubs with a hacksaw and Dremel tools. There are different brands of these clips, and even the cheaper ones are really good. The modification works great now. What is also nice about these is that the plate on the camera for these things is Arca Swiss design, so I can put them straight onto a tripod/monopod.

druthven

If you are not the mountain goat you used to be, watch your step and perhaps use a hiking pole or a monopod for a third point of stability. A trip and a fall forward would wreak havoc with your ribs and sternum. Cotton Carrier has been my carry choice for years.

PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL

ditto! I like the Cotton Carrier.

spaceytracey Loc: East Glacier Park, MT

Checked the various harnesses on the Amazon link. The SevenOaks looks to be the most secure, no flopping around it seems. The price, $38.00 is really good. We shall see. I currently have a backpack for my gear & it gets fiddley when needing to change cameras. This is a much better idea!

Rightstuff

The one I bought is a Sevenoak (SK-MSPO1). Take a look at my initial post. Thanks.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA