Padded camera straps for using 2 bodies during a wedding day

[jackie_boldt]

<p>I use a Canon 5D II and a 50D during my weddings.<br>

Anyone have suggestions or recommendations on padded straps? I'm in desperate need of new ones!!<br>

Thanks,<br>

Jackie</p>

[johnw63]

<p>Op-Tech maybe ?</p>

[Hector Javkin]

<p>The <a href="http://www.tiffen.com/results.html?search_type_no=436&tablename=domke&family=Domke+Camera+Bags&">Domke straps</a> are available with an added pad. I like them without the pad, but the pad seems all right. Some photographers here swear by the <a href="http://www.upstrap-pro.com/">Upstrap</a> .</p>

[clgriffin]

<p>I'll second the Up-strap. The broad rubber pad fits well around the neck and will not slip off the shoulder, which Domke's will do after a while, even the postal pad accessory Domke sells. Up-straps now come with QR clips for when you use a tripod or hand grip or long lens with its own strap. But I have replaced them all with the Up-strap , installing extra QR ends on the teles, so I just switch the strap over to the easiest carry.<br>

The only thing is you have to keep your shirt or jacket snugged up--the Up-strap won't slip but the weight of your camera and lens can cause a shirt or jacket to slide off your shoulder.</p>

<p>OpTech and the like are too bouncy--plus they are more prone to slipping.</p>

[john_deerfield]

<p>Black Rapid<br>

http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/double-strap/</p>

[art_tatum]

<p>I second Black Rapid. I have used their duo strap set-up for a year and I LOVE it.</p>

[2yellowdogs]

<p>I use the Op-Tech Pro Loop strap. Neoprene with a little give for heavy body/lens combinations. Very comfortable.<br>

<a href="http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=23">http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=23</a></p>

[zotz]

<p>Have you considered a dual-camera harness?</p>

<p>Since July, I've been using the $35 Op/Tech Dual Harness:</p>

<p>http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=87#</p>

<p>I highly recommend it, especially if you're already a fan of Op/Tech straps and connectors. My cameras already have Classic Straps, so I bought some #9 Uni Adapter Loops ($7 per camera set) to allow more connection options and length adjustment.</p>

<p>When I need to use the harness, I simply disconnect the neoprene shoulder pad from each strap and snap the straps to the harness. When I need to use a tripod or flash bracket (mine's a CB QRS-H2), I disconnect the strap near the camera, and let the pigtails dangle. Clicking in and out is a breeze, and the tripod plates stay on the cameras. It's comfortable for hours, even with heavy bodies and lenses. It also works well for girls (the web page and YouTube video show this).</p>

<p>The BlackRapid and CameraSlinger straps were tempting, and some here may like them, but hanging the cameras upside-down by a single screw in the tripod socket is less adaptable for me and lacks redundancy. For about $50, the Op/Tech harness with your choice of connectors is a bargain.</p>

[jackie_boldt]

<p>Thanks for your advice everyone. <br>

I've heard mixed reviews about the Black Rapid's harness, so I'm a little leary about going with them. I am going to look into the Op-Tech products and what they offer.</p>

[g.e._masana]

<p>I had enough years ago of having straps cut into me, and found a tamrac strap, don't know if they still make it: it's a black, foam rubber type. Nice!</p>

[g.e._masana]

<p>Saw something today for exactly what you're talking about:</p>

<h3 ><a onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','res','1','','0CAoQFjAA')" href="http://www.cameraslingers.net/" >"CameraSlingers Worlds First Double <em>Camera</em> Strap"</a></h3>

<p><cite>www.<strong>cameraslingers</strong> .net</cite></p>

[russ_butner___portland__or]

<p>When I use two camera's at a wedding, I use the Black Rapid on one rig and the UP-Strap on the other. It works out very well.<br>

<a href="http://www.blackrapid.com">www.blackrapid.com</a> <a href="http://www.upstrap-pro.com/">http://www.upstrap-pro.com/</a></p>