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PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
WRist STraps & Harnesses

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Peak Design cuff - Camera Wrist Strap

This is a brilliant wrist strap.
What I like about it:
  • The strap is easy to adjust around the wrist with a slide holder, but works so if the camera were to fall, the strap would tighten around my wrist.
  • The quick release allows me to remove & replace the strap quickly and easily - when I put my camera on a harness, the strap bounces around as I walk. Being able to remove & replace it fuss-free is fantastic.
  • Strong, secure & long lasting. I purchased mine in May 2021 and it has had a lot of use - apart from some minor scratches and a bit of dirt it still looks great.  The strap in the photos has had over 2 1/2 years of frequent use.
Peak design also make a sling/neck/shoulder strap. I haven't tried it myself (because of my neck problems I can't use a neck strap), but it has 5 star reviews.

Spider Camera Holster & Utility Pouches

Because of the aforementioned neck problems, and after trying a few different options, I finally found the Spider Holster. The belt sits on your waist / hips so all of the weight of your camera is off your neck and shoulders.

The utility pouches clip securely onto the belt, allowing me to carry my phone, spare battery, cleaning equipment. 

It's comfortable - I've hiked over 20km with it and walk shorter distances regularly without any problems. It initially took a little getting used to where I preferred the camera, and occasionally I adjust the position - for example, if I'm walking up steep steps & I have the camera on the front of the body, my leg will push against the camera as I walk - I  move the camera more  around to the side. When walking fast on flatter ground I prefer the camera towards the front of my body as my arms will occasionally brush against the camera if it is on the side of my body.  
It's easy to adjust as I just lift it a little and swivel it around.

There is also a dual holster for carrying two cameras.

Cotton Carrier Skout G2 Sling Style Harness for One Camera

I had also tried the Skout sling by Cotton Carrier, and there was a lot I liked about it. Unfortunately the camera weight goes through the shoulder strap which didn't suit me, but if you can comfortably use a back pack  (which I unfortunately can't) this would be a great option for you. There is a nifty catch on the front of the sling which allows you to remove and replace the camera quickly and easily. Its a convenient place to have the camera while hiking as it doesn't get in the way of your arms and legs. 

Peak Design - Capture Camera Clip for V3 Camera.

Another good choice is the Peak Design Camera Capture clip. This clip attaches to the front strap of your backpack, turning your backpack into a camera harness.
Again, the weight goes through the strap of the backpack so it wasn't for me.

Things I liked
  • It is small and convenient, turning the backpack that you already own into your camera harness.
  • It was well built.
  • There is a quick release catch for quick & easy removal and replacement your camera.
  • The camera is out of the way of your legs and arms while you are walking.

Things I didn't like :
  • The Capture clip does not fit easily onto very bulky or well padded bag straps.
  • The weight goes through only one shoulder strap of the back pack. A heavy back pack would balance the weight and make this less of a problem.
  • When I tried using the clip on a belt, the weight of the camera pulled down heavily on one side which I found uncomfortable. 
  • You have to keep a watch on the screws, I lost one of mine in a car park, & had to order a replacement.