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LivLif wrote:
Any big guys using one of these. I Really want to pull the trigger. Just wondering how it looks on so one with a little extra body meat. I saw someone mention that it pulls your shirt back and I rather it not accentuate my man boobs.
Seriously though. I would love to know if anyone on the heavy side is usin one and what the comfort is like. I won't be carrying anything heavy. Just a couple of DFs with 35/85 combo.
I'm a pretty tubby guy. I've got the bridle chestnut that I've had for over a year now. I'm usually slinging a 5DmkII with a grip and with a 135 on one side, and occasionally a 5D classic with grip and a 17-40 on the other, if I'm doing an event (I'm a portrait photographer but I don't do weddings)
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It's not pulling against my Moobs. I got the largest size and I have it cinched up to the first belt hole and it fits great. I love it. LOVE. Read my non-sponsored review of it here: http://ceaserphotography.com/archives/1233
I'm usually using it with just one camera on my right side. I picked up a portrait slider, which gives 2" of extra length, and use it on my left side if shooting double.
I've also got a small Domke bag that I'll attached to my left side that I'll occasionally use if I need an extra lens, or if I'm shooting with my Hasselblad and want to keep my light meter and extra rolls of film handy.
I've also custom branded my strap to add a little extra elegance to it. I need to give the strap a good bath with some saddle soap I picked up, but I haven't yet. The strap itself is getting nice and worn in and soft. Totally awesome.
Matt's customer service is top notch. I've emailed him a few times in the past about advice for branding and leather stamps, and he's been instant with replies. I met her a few weeks ago at PhotoPlus and he's a really great guy - knew who I was as I walked up to him; mentioning stuff I've done with the strap in the past - which pretty much guarantees being a fan for life.
I did the Call of Duty R-Strap for years - it was acceptable, but the pad would slide all over the place. I've tried an Upstrap, the R-Strap; all kinds of stuff. Now I don't need to bother searching any longer - (Achivement Unlocked: Perfect Camera Strap Acquired!). Plus, it's like my leather watch strap, or my leather belt - it's made to last and will do so. The only problem I have is trying to stop lusting over that Water Buffalo Tan, as that is so damn elegant, I can't contain my lust.
I'm been using the old clips, and a set of the new clips are on their way to me so I can compare them.
And, yeah, the price is high, but it's worth it. Just like I'm worth the high prices I ask for *my* photographic services. Good and reputable is worth a price. I choose to support that type of independent creator rather than rip off the style and try to do it myself. And I wouldn't get the same awesome customer service.
It's a damn good, elegant product. It's Steve McQueen when all other straps are trying to be Call of Duty.
Cheers,
Sid
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