DSLR clip system

maximillian

Anyone look into this DSLR clip system? It is not yet available, but can be pre-ordered for $50. It looks like a neat idea. Anyone know if there is an equivalent out there, or what else do you use other than a camera strap?

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/97103764/capture-camera-clip-system

maximillian

bump, anyone have a better solution?

shack

I hate neck straps so I use a Blackrapid RS-4 camera sling. Very easy to use and keeps the camera secure and ready to shoot. I wouldn't trust my gear to that clip.

http://www.blackrapid.com/

maximillian

Thanks for the link. That sling is interesting and about the same price. Only concern is that it is still free to travel along the front of the sling and may bump something if I bend over.

The clip thing is interesting but the reliability under harsh conditions hasn't really been tested, other than taking the word of the inventor. Also, who knows how it will perform with heavier lenses. I guess the best thing to do is simply wait until people have had substantial use in real world conditions and have beaten it up a bit.

cheddar

I found that the most durable walk around system is to use a technical belt like those from lowepro paired with a holster type pouch to wear on your hip. As dslrs are heavy even without a large lens, you really need the pro belt to distribute the weight on a long day of shooting. And it's very easy to open the flap and draw out the camera. But it's well protected and secure when in the case. You can even get one with a retractable rain bag.

The trick is getting the pouch secured to the belt. But with slip lock loops on both the pouch and the belt, you can use anything from straps to lightweight metal carabiners depending on how secure you want the connection. And it also works if you have a larger heavy lens.

maximillian

I ordered a Blackrapid RS-7 and it should be here next week. It seems to have a lot of good reviews. I will post my thoughts after I try it out.

I agree with Shack that the clip thing is just too new to trust. I want to see real world usage where no one has any issues with it before I buy one.

fatchowmein

I would be paranoid with that clips system considering how heavy my camera + ext battery compartment + lense weighs. I use a large Canon neckstrap and I attach an Eddie Bauer heavy pad that was sold for use with shoulder straps (velcros on). The strap is slung like a messenger bag across my torso.

maximillian

Just got the RS-7. Pretty nice. Only negative is that it is rather expensive for what it is. I also wish it had some built in pouches instead of the also expensive accessories ($22 extra), and some additional straps ($20 extra) to keep it from moving around on your body. It still kind of dangles in front of you even with it on its shortest loop. Still, it does its job and it does it pretty well. I took off the neck strap and will be using the sling exclusively.

shack

maximillian wrote:

Just got the RS-7. Pretty nice. Only negative is that it is rather expensive for what it is. I also wish it had some built in pouches instead of the also expensive accessories ($22 extra), and some additional straps ($20 extra) to keep it from moving around on your body. It still kind of dangles in front of you even with it on its shortest loop. Still, it does its job and it does it pretty well. I took off the neck strap and will be using the sling exclusively.

Which is why I went with the RS-4. A couple of cards on the strap and spare batteries in my pocket is usually all I need. Are you sure you have the strap at the proper length. Maybe it is too short. I have no problem with my camera staying on my hip...not in front.