penn10 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I am sure many of wedding photographers here shoot with two bodies (each with lens attached). What do you use for strap? I recently tried having two bodies, one permanently on my neck, the other on my right shoulder. The one on the neck is not a problem, but the one on the shoulder, the strap is too short, so I constantly have to unload the camera from the should and basically hold it in my hand. When done, put it back on the shoulder. Not an easy and quick transition between two bodies. How do you do this? Special straps? Put the other one in a bag that you carry? Thanks for any advice! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooman_b Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I use Upstrap. Excellent strap, never has even hinted of slipping off my shoulder. 100% worry free when using that strap. last year was D200 with 17-55 and a D200 with 70-200. This year, D300s, same lenses, but going to be using boda bag with hip strap for the 70-200 body/lens, and the 17-55 is going to be on the shoulder. hopefully that will greatly reduce some weight stress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penn10 Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 So basically you wear two straps Hooman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2yellowdogs Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I've heard good things about the Upstrap, but I've always used Op-tech Pro Loop straps. They stay on your shoulder and minimize the weight you feel. http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_konrad Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 We use this strap - best concept and best ease of use. <p> <a href=http://www.blackrapid.com/>Black Rapid Strap</a> <p> It also solves the problem of the regular strap getting in the way of vertical shops. Very easy to remove as well to use the camera with no strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rubinstein___mancheste1664880652 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Op-Tech pro round my neck, Upstrap on my shoulder, I shoot 12-14 hour weddings and couldn't be more satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_clark___minnetonka_mi Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I would love to shoot with two bodies because my main body will be 60 this June and if I could take all that I've learned and transfer it into a 20 or 30 year old body, I could really be a great photographer! Or at least be quicker and see better! I take several camera bodies to each gig but only keep one with/on me. Certain times I may need another body and I will go get it, I usually know it in advance because of my psychic powers, otherwise I'm a one body person. One camera body for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_schilling___chicago_ Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 One camera is on a bracket and the other uses the basic Canon strap that came with the camera. Most of the time I'm using one at a time and the other camera is next to my bag ready to pick up whenever needed. At the reception I'll typically have a 3rd body/lens at the backdrop. It's best to carry a backup for your backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooman_b Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Frank - Yes, 2 straps. the 17-55 on my right shoulder, 70-200 on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_garcia10 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Very nice Russ Konrad! I've been looking for something like this... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_konrad Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Chris, <p> I actually made two homemade versions as well as the one that I purchased from the company. <P> Here is a series of pictures of the homemade versions on flickr: <p> <a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/10045034@N05/sets/72157603664175867/show/>Homemade Strap Slideshow</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picturesque Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 With the Black Rapid, I heard of one case where the camera worked itself loose from the clip while the photographer had the gear in his lap, and the camera fell. Some people have reworked the clip to make it more stable. I still use the modified strap I describe in the following. http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0093Mb The concept is similar to the Black Rapid, the camera slides up the strap. So one camera around my neck and the other on this strap at my side. Or you can investigate the Kinesis open bottomed holster, which is made for quick access. Go to their website to check it out. Some people like the Upstrap too. You just have to learn how to "shrug" the strap off when it comes time to bring the camera up to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_garcia10 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks for the photos Russ! I think I'll try that as well. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conraderb Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I shoot with two bodies 99% of the time I'm shooting professionally. I don't carry anythign over my neck - one camera over each shoulder. usually a longer prime on my right, and a shorter zoom on the left. I don't like most LowePro products, but one that I do like is their 'speedster' strap. it is lightweight, strong, has quick release, very grippy and will not slip when I run with my cameras (I do), and it is basic black and doesn't scream, "mug me!!". http://products.lowepro.com/product/Speedster,2043.htm it is not the most comfortable strap, however - it is not padded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_meyer14 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Russ, do you use two R-Straps at the same time? Your photo illustration of your DIY version shows two straps, hence the reason for me asking. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_konrad Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 John, I made two straps and purchased one strap since we have three bodies. Normally, I will just use one body at a time, but I have shot several weddings using two cameras and hence two straps at the same time. They criss-cross your body and you end up with one camera on each hip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_meyer13 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Russ, thanks for that clarification. Is it not awkward with two R-Straps? Wasn't it designed/intended to be used on its own? Surely the camera secured to the strap closest to your chest is restricted by the other camera's strap. Or does the strap cross over close to your neck and thereby make it possible? A picture showing you wearing both straps and cameras would be useful. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_konrad Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 The straps usually cross high enough on my chest not to interfere with each other. Also - have the straps adjusted loose enough so they have enough play to allow some movement. It also helps to put the strap of the camera that you are going to use the most on top of the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_butner___portland__or Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Black Rapid for one rig, and the Up-Strap for the other. Works great. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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