When I am trekking about for wildlife, carrying a load of heavy gear can be a pain. Wherever possible, I try to restrict things to a couple of bodies, the 300mm and 500mm, with converters for emergency. If I use a backpack, I tend to carry more than I need (just in case) and if an unexpected opportunity arises, I can’t often react quick enough. So the other option is just the bodies and lenses with a strap over each shoulder. I can react quickly when needed to, but they aren’t very secure and I have had a couple of near misses where the kit nearly hit the deck.
I saw an Optech solution at a Pro Camera day and didn’t take a lot of notice, as my mind was on lots more interesting goodies. But, after a recent near miss, I thought it was high time I tried this out. I now have one and it is a brilliant solution where you regularly use two bodies.
Further details available here. UK price is around £36.
Colin
I saw an Optech solution at a Pro Camera day and didn’t take a lot of notice, as my mind was on lots more interesting goodies. But, after a recent near miss, I thought it was high time I tried this out. I now have one and it is a brilliant solution where you regularly use two bodies.
- Even with big lenses on, they don’t knock against each other.
- They are fully secure.
- It is very comfortable, considering the weight.
- The “slip loop” rear strap means that both straps are of equal length in the down and shooting position.
- Because I use Optech straps as standard, it is just a couple of clicks to convert from a normal strap to the double harness.
Further details available here. UK price is around £36.
Colin
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