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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
Hey, all.
I have a Canon 30D with a battery grip, and just ordered a 70-200 f/ 2.8L IS lens. I'm a little concerned about the overall weight of the setup. I've currently got a 70-200IS, and with the camera and that lens hanging around my neck I start really feeling it after only a little while. It's the pressure the strap puts on my neck that kind of adds up after not too long. It occurs to me that some kind of little harness setup, with straps hanging around a person's shoulders instead of around their neck, might make for an easier way to sling the camera while wandering around. I've also heard of folks jamming the tripod hook under their belt, and hanging the whole setup off their waist. Curious if anyone else has had any brilliant revelations to keep their necks from getting strained from carrying that kind of gear around. Thanks, BD |
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
In article .com, BD
wrote: I have a Canon 30D with a battery grip, and just ordered a 70-200 f/ 2.8L IS lens. I'm a little concerned about the overall weight of the setup. I've currently got a 70-200IS, and with the camera and that lens hanging around my neck I start really feeling it after only a little while. It's the pressure the strap puts on my neck that kind of adds up after not too long. It occurs to me that some kind of little harness setup, with straps hanging around a person's shoulders instead of around their neck, might make for an easier way to sling the camera while wandering around. I've also heard of folks jamming the tripod hook under their belt, and hanging the whole setup off their waist. Curious if anyone else has had any brilliant revelations to keep their necks from getting strained from carrying that kind of gear around. My 10D with BigED is probably about as heavy. I have Canon's "professional" strap, but almost never carry the camera around my neck. It's usually over the right shoulder with the camera behind my arm (keeps it discrete to avoid thievery). It's convenient to get the camera up to shooting position and my shoulder is much stronger than my neck. |
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
"BD" wrote in message oups.com... Hey, all. I have a Canon 30D with a battery grip, and just ordered a 70-200 f/ 2.8L IS lens. I'm a little concerned about the overall weight of the setup. I've currently got a 70-200IS, and with the camera and that lens hanging around my neck I start really feeling it after only a little while. It's the pressure the strap puts on my neck that kind of adds up after not too long. It occurs to me that some kind of little harness setup, with straps hanging around a person's shoulders instead of around their neck, might make for an easier way to sling the camera while wandering around. I've also heard of folks jamming the tripod hook under their belt, and hanging the whole setup off their waist. Curious if anyone else has had any brilliant revelations to keep their necks from getting strained from carrying that kind of gear around. Thanks, BD Wimp! I used to carry a KoniOmega Rapid M with potato masher flash for 3-5 hours at weddings! Then I walked home, uphill both ways! Seriously, for the aforementioned camera, I had a wide strap with a home-made padded rigging at the neck. I also found it helpful to keep the strap under my shurt collar-- not much of a fashion statement, but it tended to keep the weight low, more on my shoulders than neck. I have seen straps sort of like what you describe-- kind of a backpack harness for in front, or maybe like the baby carriers in front. For all things photographic and off-beat, check Porter's Camera Store, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. They have a huge catolog, well-illustrated. Their prices are retail, their service is good. |
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In article , Ken Hart wrote:
Wimp! I used to carry a KoniOmega Rapid M with potato masher flash for 3-5 hours at weddings! Then I walked home, uphill both ways! I carried two Hasselblads, lenses, etc. in the aluminum Hasselblad case along with either a Norman 200B lighting system (with stands and tripod) or a Photogenic Flashmaster system. For a while, I dragged around a Pentax 6x7 with several lenses in a Quest vest along with a tripod. |
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
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.com, BD wrote: Hey, all. I have a Canon 30D with a battery grip, and just ordered a 70-200 f/ 2.8L IS lens. I'm a little concerned about the overall weight of the setup. I've currently got a 70-200IS, and with the camera and that lens hanging around my neck I start really feeling it after only a little while. It's the pressure the strap puts on my neck that kind of adds up after not too long. It occurs to me that some kind of little harness setup, with straps hanging around a person's shoulders instead of around their neck, might make for an easier way to sling the camera while wandering around. I've also heard of folks jamming the tripod hook under their belt, and hanging the whole setup off their waist. Curious if anyone else has had any brilliant revelations to keep their necks from getting strained from carrying that kind of gear around. Thanks, BD I have a similar setup. Generally, I simply carry the lens, the camera goes where it goes. The strap is there to hold everything for short periods when I need both hand free like when I'm standing still and changing lenses. If I start backpacking or similar activity I no doubt will have to come up with a different stratagem. But, for now, just carrying the lens, with the camera attached, is sufficient. Someone mentioned carrying with the strap over your shoulder. I've done that too. -- Fred Lotte |
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
Fred Lotte wrote:
In article .com, BD wrote: Hey, all. I have a Canon 30D with a battery grip, and just ordered a 70-200 f/ 2.8L IS lens. I'm a little concerned about the overall weight of the setup. I've currently got a 70-200IS, and with the camera and that lens hanging around my neck I start really feeling it after only a little while. It's the pressure the strap puts on my neck that kind of adds up after not too long. It occurs to me that some kind of little harness setup, with straps hanging around a person's shoulders instead of around their neck, might make for an easier way to sling the camera while wandering around. I've also heard of folks jamming the tripod hook under their belt, and hanging the whole setup off their waist. Curious if anyone else has had any brilliant revelations to keep their necks from getting strained from carrying that kind of gear around. Thanks, BD I have a similar setup. Generally, I simply carry the lens, the camera goes where it goes. The strap is there to hold everything for short periods when I need both hand free like when I'm standing still and changing lenses. If I start backpacking or similar activity I no doubt will have to come up with a different stratagem. But, for now, just carrying the lens, with the camera attached, is sufficient. I don't like straps and Carry my Nikon 70-200 by the tripod mount upside down which is well balanced & comfortable. I have an old MF 300mm f/2.8 beast which has it's own strap on the tripod mount and I must use that or my wrist aches pretty soon, even though it makes my neck ache too. Someone mentioned carrying with the strap over your shoulder. I've done that too. |
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
"Ken Hart" wrote in message ... "BD" wrote in message oups.com... Hey, all. I have a Canon 30D with a battery grip, and just ordered a 70-200 f/ 2.8L IS lens. I'm a little concerned about the overall weight of the setup. (SNIP) Wimp! I used to carry a KoniOmega Rapid M with potato masher flash for 3-5 hours at weddings! Then I walked home, uphill both ways! (SNIP) How they heck can you go both ways uphil?? |
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
On Nov 7, 10:48 am, "Rich" wrote:
Invest in Op/Tech straps Best money I ever spent Brilliant. That bino/cam harness of theirs is just the idea. I bet I could even make one without too much hassle. Thanks! |
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QUESTION: Neckstrap design for heavy cameras
"Lew" wrote in message ... big snip How they heck can you go both ways uphil?? It is a joke... Jim |
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