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Just got Spiderholster pretty useful for 2nd body
Brad Barr, Photographer
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Port St. Lucie | FL | USA | Posted: 9:12 PM on 11.23.09 |
->> Hey guys,
Just received my http://www.spiderholster.com kit today. I have to say its build quality is impressive, and very well thought out in the details as well. I shoot both weddings and sports, and this is perfect for keeping that 2nd body handy, but secure. Also keeps the weight off the neck/shoulders and on the hips. All in all, it seems to be a very useful device. See what you guys think. |
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Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant
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Boise | ID | US | Posted: 4:12 AM on 11.24.09 |
| ->> That looks really nice... Update in a few days? |
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Brad Barr, Photographer
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Port St. Lucie | FL | USA | Posted: 10:02 AM on 11.24.09 |
| ->> No problem. Will shoot a wedding with it Saturday, and some sports stuff before that. Thus far I have been very impressed with its thoroughness of design and quality of build. I've already ordered 2 more plates for my other bodies. One early note...you'll want to take the straps off your camera...as they hang inverted, and the straps would surely catch on something. Also, its quite surprising how little clearance you need to walk thru without banging the camera. As it hangs inverted, the flash is tucked away beneath the camera and out of the way. The lens kind of tucks behind you...very very nice. The belt was very easy to adjust in less than a minute, and fits very snug. |
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Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Brad Barr, Photographer
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Port St. Lucie | FL | USA | Posted: 1:51 PM on 11.24.09 |
| ->> Thanks for the link...funny thing is, none of the posters on there actually have one. Most of the "concerns" voiced are not in reality an issue. The camera does not "swing" around at all...it actually hugs your leg, and is much LESS apt to knock into doorways, chairs, railings, whatever. For most, the current method includes a strap over the shoulder or neck. Bending down with either presents a much greater opportunity for banging your equipment. |
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Will Powers, Photographer
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Denver | CO | USA | Posted: 2:21 PM on 11.24.09 |
| ->> I also liked the lock feature. On the other thread it seemed people were worried about having to use two hands to release the camera from the belt, but it isn't necessary to "always" use two hands according to the video. |
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Brad Barr, Photographer
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Port St. Lucie | FL | USA | Posted: 2:26 PM on 11.24.09 |
->> It takes a very light pressure on the release lever to actually release that lever. Seems the more I use it the easier it is for my finger to find the spot :~)
bb |
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Matthew Sauk, Photographer
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Sandy | UT | United States | Posted: 5:11 PM on 11.24.09 |
| ->> great review on it brad..sounds like you love the system. It does look great for people that carry around several bodies... |
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Christian del Rosario, Photographer
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San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 6:24 PM on 11.24.09 |
->> I just received mine as well. Took a while to get, but was worth the wait.
I love it. Exactly what I've been looking for, and it's well made. I'm using it for rangefinders and it holds them perfectly. For a DSLR, it's definitely a nice load off the shoulders. I have also tried it with a point and shoot and this is perfect. Very non-intrusive and low-key way to have a camera handy.
I think the price is still high, but I can appreciate the R&D that needs to be recovered. if these can drop to about $60 for the complete set, that would be a good price. For now, the two-camera system is the way to go. I want to get another pair for gifts, but it looks like they are on hold.
Highly recommended! |
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Christian del Rosario, Photographer
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San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 6:25 PM on 11.24.09 |
| ->> Forgot to say for the point and shoot (LX3) i'm just using the ball connector to the tripod socket...keeps things tidy and compact. |
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Brad Barr, Photographer
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Port St. Lucie | FL | USA | Posted: 9:54 AM on 11.30.09 |
->> Just a quickie update. Shot a Wedding on Saturday with this, and also a nature shoot/hike on Friday.
It certainly is a nice out of the way method for carrying a second camera....for the hike I had a d700+grip and 85 1.4 all afternoon and it was like it wasnt there. For the wedding basically the same kit + sb800 with PW velcroed to the top.....and this is where it really shined. Normally on a strap off my shoulder, this kit would swing around as I worked and bang into stuff all the time. No more. It stayed put, and having the flash/pw pointed down is a real plus.
After 8 hrs...I could tell it was there, but much less than how it felt on the shoulder for the same time.
After a time, and some confidence in the unit....i ended up leaving the locking mechanism open....as its just not neceessary. EVen bending down/kneeling, there was no upwards pressure to push the camera up and out of its slot. All in all, a very well workmanlike experience. Much nicer when schlepping the 400/d700/monopod around to not have the other body tied to my arms. |
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Colin Heyburn, Photographer
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ARMAGH | NI | United Kingdom | Posted: 11:11 AM on 11.30.09 |
| ->> Looks like a good job. |
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