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new Camera Carrying System
Will Powers, Photographer
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Donald Montague, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | | Posted: 10:12 AM on 11.02.09 |
->> that system is preety sweet and i could actully see someone using it.
but you really want to see a new carrying system for long glass then you need to look at this. no need for a trypod or monopod if you have one of these.
www.naturesportal.blogspot.com |
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Joshua Brown, Photographer
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Waynesville | NC | USA | Posted: 10:23 AM on 11.02.09 |
->> The front page image reminds me of some classic western movies where the cowboys are about to duel and just waiting to draw, trigger fingers twitching.
Seems like it could be a neat holder however, if you need to switch camera bodies rapidly and can't sit one down. |
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Erik Markov, Photographer
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Kokomo | IN | | Posted: 10:29 AM on 11.02.09 |
->> Donald's link has to make your back feel great after a long day with a lens on it. Altho that is the perfect thing for the canon 1200mm or that other monster lens, made by Sigma I think.
Pair the long lens sans monopod support with the Spider kit, with two Black Rapid shoulder straps and you have the ultimate paparazzi/Mr. Gadget kit. Go Go Gadget cameras!! I'm sure Matthew Broderick will have all these items in the Gadget sequel. I mean the first one was a runaway hit right? Right? |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 11:02 AM on 11.02.09 |
->> Donald,
I was in Indiana this weekend and saw someone using one of these. I have to say, I couldn't stop looking at it-it was pretty cool |
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Steven Ickes, Photographer
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Mechanicsburg | PA | USA | Posted: 11:13 AM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> Certainly innovative. Just not sure I'd like a camera (or two) continually banging around off of my hip as I run up and down the sideline. Whether or not you choose to buy one or make one, my vote still goes to the R-strap. Besides I'm already wearing a Think Tank belt chock full 'o goodies. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 11:46 AM on 11.02.09 |
->> I believe two wedding photogs in Vancouver, Steve & Jenn Bebb had been working on a very similar concept over the past year or two.
This looks interesting. |
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John Mecionis, Photographer
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Port Jefferson Station | NY | USA | Posted: 11:57 AM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> Cue up the theme for "The good, The bad and the ugly" |
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Donald Montague, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | | Posted: 12:00 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> Debra, did you just point and laugh? |
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David Harpe, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 12:40 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> I think this product misses the mark with those among us who have a bit wider girth.... |
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Jeff Brehm, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 1:05 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> David:
I think both products do. :) |
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Matthew Sauk, Photographer
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Sandy | UT | United States | Posted: 1:34 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> Looks very interesting. Kinda like it. |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 2:23 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> I think the first time you slam your $4K camera and $1,600 lens into a door frame you will not want to wear it again.
The holster system does not look good for the "active" photographer. I foresee too much bouncing and swinging of lenses and therefore bumping lenses and breaking lenses and lens hoods flying if you are running up and down sidelines.
Plus you don't have too good of control of the gear if you need to dive to protect it. Especially in the over-the-shoulder rack for long lenses. Can you see an NFL running back going out of bounds at some photographer wearing that? And said photographer trying to dive or back up? That would be comedy. |
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Jeff Stanton, Photographer
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Princeton | IN | USA | Posted: 2:27 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> Looks like one of those things the grocery store guy used to use to price can goods. A little before your time for some of you. |
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Eric Canha, Photographer
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Brockton | MA | United States | Posted: 2:33 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> Might just be me but a D3 with a 70-200 hanging off my hip bouncing off of my thigh as I hobble up and down a sideline just screams busted mount. Can you imagine a scrum at the end of a game with 20 or more lenses bouncing off of each other as everyone clips the 70-200 to a hip and grabs for their hail mary rig?
I'm sure that there is a use for this but not for my gear. |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 2:40 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> jeff, I remember the pricing gun. Always wanted one of those. |
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Dave Prelosky, Photographer
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Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 2:43 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> At the risk of being slammed as a sexist pig, the holster seems to have more potential for women and the young - those with more butt than gut. I can't picture myself trying to hold up a belt that's dragging my trousers down while moving on a football field.
The other device looks like someone took their inspiration from a high school marching band drum line. The promoters may have a patent application in the works, but it looks much more like a modification of an existing device than new thinking to me. |
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Amy Wallot, Photographer
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Lexington | KY | USA | Posted: 3:38 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> Something to make my hips look wider. Just what I needed, thanks... |
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Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Jackson | WY | USA | Posted: 3:58 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> The best part of the video is when the dude stuffs the camera strap down the front of his pants... |
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Dominic Hanna, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Bear | DE | United States | Posted: 4:11 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> Saw it a PDN expo, was ready to lay down the cash but the belt clip doesn't work with my Think Tank belt. In fact, it only works with the belt they sell, major fail in my book.
That was half the reason I went to PDN this year, was really disappointed in the final design. |
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Philip Johnson, Photographer
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Garland | TX | USA | Posted: 4:56 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> Have you looked at the Cotton Carrier system? http://cottoncarrier.com/
The camera looks like it locks in to place and does not swing around. You can position it on the chest or down by the hip. |
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Michael Johnson, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Geneseo | NY | USA | Posted: 5:08 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> Besides the placement of the camera where it would easily hit something like a door frame or another object and the other facts stated in earlier post. The other thing that I don't like is that its not strapped to your body like a normal camera strap or r-strap. I can see it now trying to holster the camera while trying to shoot that big play or having the lock system on and not being able to unholster the camera would cause a ton of problems.
The idea might be ok but I think it needs some tweaking.
It really seams like there are all these "great" new idea's on ways to carry your camera but really few of those idea's work with out some overlooked problems. |
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Doug Holleman, Photographer
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Temple | TX | USA | Posted: 5:21 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> I've had a hip holster thing in mind for years, but I don't really like that design. The little ball in slot deal leaves far too high risk of unhappy accidents, as well as the risk of too much exposed equipment swinging around in doorways, concrete stadium walls, etc. |
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Jeff Brehm, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 5:24 PM on 11.02.09 |
->> Bradly:
I can already hear the screams when some of us see a great shot coming at us and go to yank (bad choice of words) that strap out of there. |
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Geoffrey Bolte, Photographer, Assistant
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Spencer/Worcester | MA | USA | Posted: 5:31 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> Just saw a photographer on the sidelines saturday with one. Seemed interesting. Looked like it has a locking system to keep it in place and not slip out. But as for swinging around I know I wouldn't put anything larger than a 28-70 on there. Just seems like an accident waiting to happen. |
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Dave Breen, Photographer
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Somerset | PA | USA | Posted: 6:55 PM on 11.02.09 |
| ->> If it takes both hands to unhook it (assuming the camera was "locked-in"), how do you hold the other body/bodies you're carrying? I'd guess a flash would get break loose (as in BREAK) the hot-shoe before a lens would get damaged. All-in-all, it's not even low on my Christmas wish-list. I'm still a vest guy (yeah, I know ...). |
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Diana Porter, Photographer
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Brad Barr, Photographer
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Port St. Lucie | FL | USA | Posted: 9:24 PM on 02.06.10 |
->> I use the spiderholster all the time. Its very well made and thought out. Even with the D3 and 70-200 on it, its much more pleasant to walk around with. Best part is it doesnt swing around the way one does on a strap. Its also nice that you dont look like a geek with one either...its pretty much invisible except for the actual camera hanging on your side. Best "gadget" i've bought in a long time
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Adam Cairns, Photographer
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Columbus | OH | USA | Posted: 9:57 AM on 02.08.10 |
->> Here's a cheap version of the holster from Brando:
http://bit.ly/ciDJP4
Not sure it can hold the weight of a 70-200, but it might work out fine for a second camera with short glass. |
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David Welker, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 10:46 AM on 02.08.10 |
->> "Just because you didn't make it into the police force, it doesn't mean you have to go through life with a naked belt"
WOW... I just fell out of my chair.
I guess that is one way to try and sell a product. |
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