New camera clip system

[CauseISaidSo]

Just stumbled across a device that looks like it could be quite handy. It’s a mechanism for securely clipping your camera to yourself without a neckstrap. Looks like it would be perfect for hiking or cycling.

HD video of it here: http://vimeo.com/23068544
More info here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/97103764/capture-camera-clip-system

I think it’s a promising idea, but I’m curious about how it would feel to have that weight attached at one point. I think it might be cumbersome, but the inventor claims to have used it for hiking and biking. I guess it can’t be any worse than having it swinging around on a neckstrap.

[Farktographer]

Wow, $50k in backers with an initial goal of only $10k. Seems like it wouldn’t be cumbersome if you’re wearing a tight-enough belt or backpack, but if you just have it strapped to a loose backpack then I can see it swinging around pretty easily (like a normal neckstrap, though). I like this idea.

[sleeping]

It sounds a lot like this, which actually exists already: http://www.spiderholster.com/single-camera-system.html

[Farktographer]

It sounds a lot like this, which actually exists already: http://www.spiderholster.com/single-camera-system.html

I think the idea is this one would be more versatile – instead of being a bulky holster that attaches to a special belt, it’s a small clip that you could fasten to anything. Between the two, if they performed the same, I’d much prefer the newer one.

[Plamadude30k]

This looks kinda awesome. Definitely something I could use.

[nobigdeal]

Yea Umm..I could see me with the D7000, battery grip, and 70-200 f2.8 attaching that to my belt and ending up with my pants around my ankles!!
Seriously though I can see that being useful with a lightweight camera setup. I think with a heavy rig it may be uncomfortable at best.

[caradoc]

Seems like it wouldn’t be cumbersome if you’re wearing a tight-enough belt or backpack, but if you just have it strapped to a loose backpack then I can see it swinging around pretty easily (like a normal neckstrap, though). I like this idea.

Seems to me that this clip system would dovetail perfectly with a “Sam Browne”-style belt-and-strap.

[Farktographer]

Yea Umm..I could see me with the D7000, battery grip, and 70-200 f2.8 attaching that to my belt and ending up with my pants around my ankles!!
Seriously though I can see that being useful with a lightweight camera setup. I think with a heavy rig it may be uncomfortable at best.

Suspenders. Suspenders are the answer here.

Anyone know where I can find a pair of suspenders these days?

[ravnostic]

Sure, F’tographer, in the Sears and Roebuck catalog. It’s in the outhouse out back, unless Uncle Jessie’s been visiting, in which case the book’s down to ‘Travel Agencies’ and thereafter by now.

[Farktographer]

I had some AWESOME suspenders when I was a little tyke. I’m talking rainbow ones – my brother and I had a matching set we would have to wear to church. I need to dig up that photo and embarrass the hell out of him now.

I’d say it’d embarrass me too, but…well…I have no shame 🙄

(Just did a quick search) – here’s the solution to your problem, NoBigDeal: http://www.buy.com/prod/rainbow-suspenders/q/sellerid/23814290/loc/64935/209248433.html
Just $10 and they’re all yours.

[Kestrana]

We actually carry suspenders at JCPenney 🙂

[ravnostic]

Totally off topic; I love JCP. All my shirts are med-tall, and Az Jean Co is the only place I can get 32W 36L jeans (I’m just a gangly geek, after all.)

//digression finite.

[nobigdeal]

I had some AWESOME suspenders when I was a little tyke. I’m talking rainbow ones – my brother and I had a matching set we would have to wear to church. I need to dig up that photo and embarrass the hell out of him now.

I’d say it’d embarrass me too, but…well…I have no shame 🙄

(Just did a quick search) – here’s the solution to your problem, NoBigDeal: http://www.buy.com/prod/rainbow-suspenders/q/sellerid/23814290/loc/64935/209248433.html
Just $10 and they’re all yours.

I’m Soooooooo ordering a set of those!!!

[Curious]

It sounds a lot like this, which actually exists already: http://www.spiderholster.com/single-camera-system.html

i really like(d) that.

the (d) is because i went back and checked the price. ouch. i’ll stick with my neck strap worn diagonally instead. doesn’t bounce or swing too much and positions at the eye quickly.

[sleeping]

I probably should have linked to their smaller version, which isn’t quite as big or pricy: http://www.spiderholster.com/black-widow-holster.html I’d definitely need to try it in real life before I considered putting the $$ down for one though….

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