Have a new setup I'm going to try out for holding two cameras - i.e. the 5D3 with 24-70 & 5D3 with 70-200 as an example.
I decided a while ago that I like having RRS L-brackets on my cameras as I like the ability to mount them quickly in both landscape and portrait orientations on both my monopod and tripod. This therefore makes using a Spider Holster not possible for carrying two cameras - an idea I wanted to make happen in some way, at least to test, so that I could avoid holding two cameras with regular straps or Black Rapid Sport straps or a combo as is my usual setup - (1 Black Rapid Sport + 1 regular).
So I headed down to a Mountain Equipment Co-op store and I figured I could do something with climbing clips (or fake ones given the load requirements). The idea is that I want to be able to keep full neck straps on (Black Rapid or regular), I want to be able to have the RRS L Brackets on, and I want to be able to attach either camera, quickly and at any time, to either my left or right hip or both.
So, after messing around for about 45 minutes in the store I came up with this rig:
1) 3 x 2inch climbing clips per camera
2) two piece clickable key change of sorts
3) a bigger, approximately 2.5inch climbing clip around your belt on each hip
It took a long time to get it right as I wanted to make sure:
1) the load, when the camera is on the hip, is spread evenly to each camera strap mounting point (it is)
2) I wanted to be able to with one hand get the camera both on and off the clip on my belt (very easy to do)
3) wanted to make sure it doesn't interfere in any way while operating the camera (it doesn't)
some pictures (from samsung phone)
The Strap and Clips
Connection Point to Camera Strap
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Hanging from belt climbing clip
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hanging from my RRS tripod (just because - might never do this but you never know)
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You do have to have your belt on snuggly to make sure it is tight enough to hold the camera weight.
Will let you know how it works for an 8hr day but I am hopeful as I have been testing it a bunch the last week.
Let me know your thoughts or if you have tried something similar.





