and probably look like a total geek wearing it! Haven't had a chance to test it on a shoot yet but I did spend a considerable amount of time wearing it with two cameras today and I think there is absolute truth in its advertising. I wore one body with a 70-200 on the main chest carrier and the second body with a wide angle lens in the holster (also attached to the CC). It was VERY comfortable and I can see how using it will improve my shooting (I'm a two camera shooter) and reduce physical fatigue dramatically. With a little practice you can switch between both cameras very fast. I can't wait to test this thing at my next wedding. I usually wear black during weddings so the CC, which is black, should be fairly inconspicuous (I know... denial!). Some other systems I considered were the Black Rapid Double R Straps and the Spider Camera Holster. For my needs the CC won hands down. I did a test run - literally. I ran around my yard wearing two cameras with no problem. Everything was secure but in a split second I could be shooting. Love it.
I don't see why it would make a difference wearing a suit except that if it's a white shirt it will really stand out. I will only wear black shirts with this (which I tend to do anyways). I also have to say the quality appears exceptional - very well made, quality materials. Check back with me after a few weddings though for a full report.
jprezant wrote:
Looks like it wouldn't accommodate bodies with grips nearly as comfortably.
It is designed to work with larger camera bodies and grips as well. There is an angled connector that compensates for the added size. In fact I think the video with the inventor skiing and riding his mountain bike is with a 1D series camera.
I have grips on my camera's and it actually works well to prevent swinging but I have had a few instances where getting the darn camera out of the fitting to take an extra effort.
Well how does running around like mad fit into your shooting style?
I ask this mainly because this is posted in the wedding forum. So do you find yourself sprinting often and need to make sure your camera doesn't move?
I played around with many straps and configurations. (i shoot 2 bodies always)
My final purchase was Camera Slingers, and it definitely takes the cake.
Awesome build quality, and materials, and definitely worth the price
Ed Lee wrote:
I have grips on my camera's and it actually works well to prevent swinging but I have had a few instances where getting the darn camera out of the fitting to take an extra effort.
Have you used it at many weddings yet? How do you like it?
the_rebel wrote:
Well how does running around like mad fit into your shooting style?
I ask this mainly because this is posted in the wedding forum. So do you find yourself sprinting often and need to make sure your camera doesn't move?
I played around with many straps and configurations. (i shoot 2 bodies always)
My final purchase was Camera Slingers, and it definitely takes the cake.
Awesome build quality, and materials, and definitely worth the price
Obviously not suggesting the CC is for everyone. But for me I do not want my cameras swinging around at all - that pretty much removed all the strap carriers from my scenario. I like my cameras very stable but easily accessible. And although I purchased this primarily for weddings and events I also plan to use it for hiking and other outdoor activities. And for what it's worth... there have actually been instances during weddings where I ran short distances.
ksmahgrts wrote:
notice how they only show it on men and a very um... un-endowed woman.
If you go on their website on the FAQ they actually explain the rationale behind that.
They did a focus study and found that well endowed women would not use this thing even if it were designed to fit because... they have a constant swarm of men around them who are more than willing to carry the cameras for them
