Carry camera away from midline?
May 31, 2022 11:50:22 #
Have you considered a binocular harness, designed to hold the binocular firmly and closely the chest, but allows the user to swing the binocs up to a viewing position?
May 31, 2022 12:06:23 #
If you are using a long lens with a Tripod Socket, hook your Peak Design Strap to the Tripod Socket on the Camera and the Tripod Socket on the lens. I have carried a Canon R5 with 100-500 lens with this strap setup for several hours hanging the strap from my left shoulder. It distributes the weight.
Walt B
Walt B
May 31, 2022 12:59:17 #
davidrb wrote:
Yes. It is called a "wrist strap." Keeps the camera where it should be, in the operating hand. Neck straps for cameras are typical "Griswold" fantasy, senseless!
That may be your opinion, but a lot of others may not concur.
It's kind of hard to do something requiring the use of both hands when you have a camera hanging from one wrist.
Will
May 31, 2022 13:02:42 #
vanderhala
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
ecunnar wrote:
I recently purchased a Sevenoak SK-MSP01 which is a 1 or 2 camera vest with a side holster. I used it when I went hiking in Arches and Canyonlands and it was the best purchase I have made. I only used it for one camera but it could be used with 2. I basically hung the camera from around my mid-chest and when wanted to take an image I easily picked the camera up and shot. The camera hangs lens down. I agree I wouldnt hang a long lens from the side holster.
Nope it hangs in midline in front of my chest. Would not work for me. Thanks.
May 31, 2022 13:07:35 #
vanderhala
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Mr Bill 2011 wrote:
what about a fishing vest? They usually have D rings off center; attach with a spring clip.
Usual just mesh material. The once more extensive (see Amazon ) almost qualifies as a back pack (front back, which the Slot canyon people did not allow.
Please know: I already took the trip in the slot canyons, but I wondered whatI would do next time in such a case. Usually my (full or empty) backpack does a great job. I will have to look into the tool harnesses, sofar the best suggestion
([quote=tkraatz] pair of Tool Belt Suspenders/Work Suspenders with Padded Foam Adjustable Shoulder Straps).
May 31, 2022 13:46:28 #
My Cotton Carrier puts the main camera high on my chest and the secondary at my waist. It's fine for carrying but I have trouble seeing the path at my feet. It makes me wish for two waist carriers.
May 31, 2022 14:32:11 #
vanderhala
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
AzPicLady wrote:
My Cotton Carrier puts the main camera high on my chest and the secondary at my waist. It's fine for carrying but I have trouble seeing the path at my feet. It makes me wish for two waist carriers.
I dont have much of a waist, so anything substantial hanging there is likely to pull down my pants, and a camera would be taking heavy shaking and banging. . Midline carrying is exactly why I would never want the Cotton Carrier.
May 31, 2022 15:16:21 #
I use this strap, and have on almost all my cameras, for the last 15+ years. https://journeycamera.com/camera-carry-system/large-mountain-pad-quick-release-upstrap
Bob
Bob
vanderhala wrote:
I usually carry my camera via peak design clip on ... (show quote)
May 31, 2022 15:36:16 #
vanderhala
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
rmalarz wrote:
I use this strap, and have on almost all my cameras, for the last 15+ years. https://journeycamera.com/camera-carry-system/large-mountain-pad-quick-release-upstrap
Bob
Bob
Sorry I am not a strap person. Thanks. Andre.
May 31, 2022 17:31:04 #
davidrb wrote:
Yes. It is called a "wrist strap." Keeps the camera where it should be, in the operating hand. Neck straps for cameras are typical "Griswold" fantasy, senseless!
You’re obviously not a hiker. Not only would I not want to be holding my camera for an entire 4 hour hike, but even if it’s a hike that doesn’t call for trekking poles it’s important to have hands free for rock scrambles and the like. I use a Peak Designs strap cross body. Not only does it keep the camera off the midline but with it hanging on my hip it doesn’t bounce around like when just hanging around the neck.
May 31, 2022 17:34:12 #
vanderhala
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
SuperflyTNT wrote:
You’re obviously not a hiker. Not only would I not want to be holding my camera for an entire 4 hour hike, but even if it’s a hike that doesn’t call for trekking poles it’s important to have hands free for rock scrambles and the like. I use a Peak Designs strap cross body. Not only does it keep the camera off the midline but with it hanging on my hip it doesn’t bounce around like when just hanging around the neck.
I agree , but : gently please. :)
That’s why dangling on the belt does not work : it interferes where the poles go.
May 31, 2022 17:47:07 #
Something like this might provide multiple different attachment points. 😜🤪
May 31, 2022 21:29:14 #
AzPicLady wrote:
My Cotton Carrier puts the main camera high on my chest and the secondary at my waist. It's fine for carrying but I have trouble seeing the path at my feet. It makes me wish for two waist carriers.
LOL. Are you sure it is the camera that is blocking the view of your feet. j/k AzPicLady! I have a Cotton Carrier too and it is super for me. I think anyone that is going to do serious hiking/climbing had better figure on finding a smaller compact camera for the mere reason of safety.
Carry on! ;)
Jun 1, 2022 00:32:57 #
davidrb wrote:
Yes. It is called a "wrist strap." Keeps the camera where it should be, in the operating hand. Neck straps for cameras are typical "Griswold" fantasy, senseless!
How strange that sounds. I have been using a camera neck strap my entire photographic life, about 60+ years now. Never a problem, camera always at hand, never too heavy up to a Hasselblad Electric and some heavy lenses. WOW, huh. The differences in what people find useful and enjoyable.
Dennis
Jun 1, 2022 01:30:17 #
vanderhala
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Something like this might provide multiple different attachment points. 😜🤪
Not enough padding at the shoulders.
I think we might getting off topic :)
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