Has anyone ever used the Reporter Strap from Optech Pro? I kind of like the ideal of having 2 camera on the same strap for shooting sports, one with a long lens and one with a short lens.
That would drive me absolutely nuts. Given that my long lens is generally the 120-300 which I shoot off a monopod I'd be constantly banging bodies with this setup, camera bodies that is :smile: Plus, I have 2 shoulders for a reason, one for each camera, oh yeah, and a neck for the third one :wink:
Oh my aching back and neck. Maybe if you were standing on the end of the red carpet and knew that the movie star was coming within a few minutes, but I could not see standing with two DSLR bodies and even one long lens with a short lens for any length of time past 15 or 20 minutes, (assumes you are not also carrying a shoulder bag or other equipment). Assuming the long lens would probably be like a 70-200 or 80-200 and the short, I suppose an 18-55 or something. Walking (forget running to get a shot) would be as mentioned a real challenge to keep those darn dangling lenses from bumping. I say, hire an assistant or keep one in a top loading hip bag (open when you are shooting) that will accomodate either so you could switch back and forth if you must carry two bodies. $.02
I am trying to make myself some straps that you have on the top camera so that i can tie my camera to the loops on the vest harness, that would take a lot of weight from the tripod that i carry on my shoulder.
Oh, the pain of that setup!! I always wear mine diagonally, very easy to swing to the back out of the way when hiking. As mentioned, I normally carry my long lens and having all that clanging would drive me nuts, let alone might prove costly!
Dave, I'm not sure if you would like the set-up in this link, but most of the weight would be supported by your waist (or "wedgie" LOL). They do have a dual harness system for two cameras! Maybe this will help you in coming up with something of your own. There's always a better mouse trap waiting to be built . http://www.opticarry.com/
I agree with what many others have said...use your shoulders. This way the camers are on separate straps and they wont hit each other. Also less strain.
I do like using my shoulder for my cameras, except when the cameras slide off while using the other one. I have thought about making some kind of strap that would attach to my vest and the other strap to help prevent that from happening. I tend to keep a strap around my neck when shooting too. Although my neck would prefer that I didn't.
Have you seen the Upstrap? I normally use the OpTech straps, but they didn't work as well as hoped, carrying 2 cameras, one on each shoulder. I think I'll order an upstrap to see if it works out better. http://upstrap-pro.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PLST
I have seen that strap and to be honest, it doesn't thrill me in the least... BTW, Glad to see you made it over there. I think you will like it a lot.
Hi Dave, Dunno if I'll find it thrilling either, but I think I'll give one a try. Thanks for the warm welcome. :smile: Usually, I don't mind the insanity of some sites. I have a pretty full plate for computer time, but I keep hearing how good this place is, from people that I like and respect, so I'm sure that it will be a place to relax and enjoy. That won't be a bad thing. :wink:
Kerry, I have used an Upstrap for a couple of years. The advantages of it are it will not slip off you shoulders and is pretty rugged. It is also nice to have the narrow straps as I feel they are less intrusive when using the camera. The down side is the strap is not very comfortable when worn around your neck.
Thanks for the info, Dave. I wondered about that, seeing the very wide rubber piece that's involved. I assume that you have the bigger one made for dslrs. Is that correct? thanks :smile:
