On 3/21/2024 8:11 AM, Wayne Shumaker wrote:
At 3/20/2024 02:18 PM, Y'all wrote:
I have concluded there is no such thing as a good camera strap/harness system.
For You! And that's the crux of the matter; we're all built differently, carry different gear, in different
circumstances . . .
My full kit is three bodies, with 100-400+1.4x TC, 12-300 and 7-14. The first two go around my neck, the third, when
carried, either in a little bag or on my belt.
OM-1, 100-400, TC and strap weigh 4.5 lbs. No way that thing is fitting under my arm. It hangs down proudly over my gut.
Why carry it? I dunno, maybe for shots like this.
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Sure, we were just wandering down the gravel road from the place we were staying, to see if there was water access, but
I brought both cameras, anyway; glad I did. 😉
But then, there's another camera/lens combo also around my neck, only another 2.6 lbs. It's on a light strap with just
the right amount of sticky. I could carry it under my arm, but don't. I can carry that load for hours without trouble or
pain. AG couldn't possibly, because his neck is different than mine.
OTOH, our 8 week trip to New and old England and Wales proved to me that I can't press my luck with my right knee too
very far. And my favorite companion isn't any better. So, no serious hiking/treks. This knee has performed faithful
service for eight decades, and I'd just as soon get another couple out of it. My brother got different knees (mom's) and
had both done. He claims it's good, but watch him and me walk, and you might think differently. And, of course, they
don't last forever, either.
Long - I don't need anything but a light pack, if any. And that causes me no
trouble.
My latest purchase was a BlackRapid camera sling strap. It looks great, but the problem
with all such straps is the camera is hanging on a swivel. That allows the camera to spin
around, not stable at the side. The black rapid does have "Spring-loaded bumper
locks" which are handy, but the swivel is a problem for me, especially when hiking.
I also have Peak Design straps and they slide easily, however, they are a strap
on your shoulder.
Damn, those things are over priced!
I also have the Peak Design capture clip,
That's what I use to carry a camera on my belt. It works well. It's also not cheap, but as the only thing like it, and
with the custom metal work, OK.
Different bodies, different solutions. I've fought this business to different
standstills over the years. Set for now.
Hanging Together Moose
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