Comments on: The Best Two-Camera Strap Setup Yet – Part II http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/ wedding photographer, web developer, critical hippie Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: eric http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-34913 eric Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:49:18 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-34913 Tony, great idea of yours, thanks for sharing! For the lazy ones - it looks like they offer such setup finally at BR ;-) http://www.blackrapid.com/coupler.php [Tony: Thanks. They are offering something at BR now, but it\'s not the same, and in my opinion, it\'s quite a far less optimal solution.] Tony, great idea of yours, thanks for sharing!
For the lazy ones – it looks like they offer such setup finally at BR ;-)
http://www.blackrapid.com/coupler.php

[Tony: Thanks. They are offering something at BR now, but it\'s not the same, and in my opinion, it\'s quite a far less optimal solution.]

]]> By: Rob Greer http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-34829 Rob Greer Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:05:16 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-34829 I would pay crazy money for a manufactured rig like this one. I would pay crazy money for a manufactured rig like this one.

]]> By: Vancouver wedding photographer http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-34826 Vancouver wedding photographer Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:38:13 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-34826 Now that's a great idea for the R-strap. I might just try that. Thanks for posting. Now that’s a great idea for the R-strap. I might just try that. Thanks for posting.

]]> By: Deb Cull http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-34771 Deb Cull Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:40:04 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-34771 Tony - I don't check out your site nearly enough. This is brilliant!!! Tony – I don’t check out your site nearly enough. This is brilliant!!!

]]> By: Amanda http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-33717 Amanda Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:07:52 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-33717 Any chance you might be able to post a video of the T-strap system in use? I'd like to see the "juggling" of two cameras using this system in action. Any chance you might be able to post a video of the T-strap system in use? I’d like to see the “juggling” of two cameras using this system in action.

]]> By: Michael Bass http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-33302 Michael Bass Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:50:29 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-33302 I have been using 2 straps without the shoulder padding (1 inch poly webbing) criss-crossed as you have done for several all day weddings already, and it is working just great. Leaving off the padding hasn't been a problem, and the webbing is pretty unobtrusive. Attaching the straps in the back to be detachable is a great idea, although sewn together isn't bad either, and then you can just unhook one camera and leave the other strap hanging loose in the loop. Having the straight piece clipped to around the waist belt helps keep things secure, almost like suspenders. Another way that is already made (but without the belt attachments) is something like the Op/Tech Suspender Harness # 5301412. I was just getting ready to add the belt attachments to this unit when I found this thread! I use a caribiner on a double looped flat nylon web (1/4 inch wide) that hooks to the underside strap hook for the right camera (70-200 2.8) and and the same thing looped to the left normal strap hook for the left camera (24-105 lens). Both cameras then hang ready for radip pickup in the correct position, and the flat nylon webbing then lies flat against the camera bottom (right side camera) or the camera left (left side camera) and doesn't protrude like the screw-in bolt of the R-Strap. Michael www.MichaelBassDesigns.com I have been using 2 straps without the shoulder padding (1 inch poly webbing) criss-crossed as you have done for several all day weddings already, and it is working just great. Leaving off the padding hasn’t been a problem, and the webbing is pretty unobtrusive. Attaching the straps in the back to be detachable is a great idea, although sewn together isn’t bad either, and then you can just unhook one camera and leave the other strap hanging loose in the loop. Having the straight piece clipped to around the waist belt helps keep things secure, almost like suspenders. Another way that is already made (but without the belt attachments) is something like the Op/Tech Suspender Harness # 5301412. I was just getting ready to add the belt attachments to this unit when I found this thread!

I use a caribiner on a double looped flat nylon web (1/4 inch wide) that hooks to the underside strap hook for the right camera (70-200 2.8) and and the same thing looped to the left normal strap hook for the left camera (24-105 lens). Both cameras then hang ready for radip pickup in the correct position, and the flat nylon webbing then lies flat against the camera bottom (right side camera) or the camera left (left side camera) and doesn’t protrude like the screw-in bolt of the R-Strap.

Michael
http://www.MichaelBassDesigns.com

]]> By: Jigar http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-33252 Jigar Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:50:32 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-33252 Man, I'd been finding excuses to hold off on buying the R-Straps, but this demo convinced me. Thanks for the great idea. I've already ordered 2 straps. Looking forward to pretending I'm an undercover agent now. Very slick solution to a problem that so many of us have...Thanks! Man, I’d been finding excuses to hold off on buying the R-Straps, but this demo convinced me. Thanks for the great idea. I’ve already ordered 2 straps. Looking forward to pretending I’m an undercover agent now. Very slick solution to a problem that so many of us have…Thanks!

]]> By: Friday’s Resource Roundup | PixelatedImage Blog http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-33243 Friday’s Resource Roundup | PixelatedImage Blog Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:01:52 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-33243 [...] Don’t forget to get your name in for the Free R-Strap Giveaway. Hey, while we’re talking about the R-strap, check out this two-camera set-up on Tony Schreiber’s blog. It’s similar to something I’ve been playing with, but while I’ve been toying with velcro, he’s gone and used straps. I like this alot. Check it out HERE. [...] [...] Don’t forget to get your name in for the Free R-Strap Giveaway. Hey, while we’re talking about the R-strap, check out this two-camera set-up on Tony Schreiber’s blog. It’s similar to something I’ve been playing with, but while I’ve been toying with velcro, he’s gone and used straps. I like this alot. Check it out HERE. [...]

]]> By: tony http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-33095 tony Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:09:45 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-33095 John, thanks for the comments. Regarding your issues. I attach the cameras AFTER I've put the straps over my shoulders. I'll take the whole thing OFF with them attached, but going on, I like to get the straps settled into place, then hook on the cameras. I do know what you mean about the left side - I usually have *just* enough length to shoot portrait on that side. If you use a long zoom like the 70-200, put that on the left side and attach the ring to the tripod foot (and optionally rotate the foot so the base is facing to the left side of the camera). So the first shortcoming is pretty much a non-issue for me, and the second isn't a deal breaker - especially considering how much more comfortable the straps are this way vs the front criss-cross arrangement. John, thanks for the comments. Regarding your issues. I attach the cameras AFTER I’ve put the straps over my shoulders. I’ll take the whole thing OFF with them attached, but going on, I like to get the straps settled into place, then hook on the cameras. I do know what you mean about the left side – I usually have *just* enough length to shoot portrait on that side. If you use a long zoom like the 70-200, put that on the left side and attach the ring to the tripod foot (and optionally rotate the foot so the base is facing to the left side of the camera).

So the first shortcoming is pretty much a non-issue for me, and the second isn’t a deal breaker – especially considering how much more comfortable the straps are this way vs the front criss-cross arrangement.

]]> By: John Meyer http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/2008/06/19/the-best-two-camera-strap-setup-yet-part-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-33086 John Meyer Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:26:02 +0000 http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86#comment-33086 I recently bought two of these straps and I'm reasonably happy with my purchase. The only thing in using the two together in their 'intended' configuration is that, as you've mentioned, they tend to mess up one's smart shirt and waistcoat, etc when photographing a wedding. They're fine for casual use, when you'd probably only wear one anyway. So, when I saw your modification, I thought I'd give it a try. It certainly reduces the shirt creasing issue; so that's good. It also looks more 'normal', with straps seeming to be dropping from one's shoulder. However, I found that 1) it was a bit awkward puting on the one-piece setup with cameras already attached, and 2) the left hand camera had to be slung too low to allow sufficient slack in the strap for me to use it in portrait mode - I'm a right eye shooter with my right hand on top. The right hand camera was fine. I think, because of these 'shortcomings', I'll have to resort to using them 'as designed'. That is, unless you've thought of a solution that you'd like to share? I recently bought two of these straps and I’m reasonably happy with my purchase. The only thing in using the two together in their ‘intended’ configuration is that, as you’ve mentioned, they tend to mess up one’s smart shirt and waistcoat, etc when photographing a wedding. They’re fine for casual use, when you’d probably only wear one anyway.

So, when I saw your modification, I thought I’d give it a try. It certainly reduces the shirt creasing issue; so that’s good. It also looks more ‘normal’, with straps seeming to be dropping from one’s shoulder.

However, I found that 1) it was a bit awkward puting on the one-piece setup with cameras already attached, and 2) the left hand camera had to be slung too low to allow sufficient slack in the strap for me to use it in portrait mode – I’m a right eye shooter with my right hand on top. The right hand camera was fine.

I think, because of these ‘shortcomings’, I’ll have to resort to using them ‘as designed’. That is, unless you’ve thought of a solution that you’d like to share?

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