Camera straps for women?

[firststring74]

So I really like the Black Rapid Double Strap (http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/double-strap/). But I am girl and unfortunately grandma handed down her big tata genes. I don't know if this strap will fit comfortably across my upper chest. Anyone have experience with this? Or does anyone have a recommendation for another product? I am getting close to an event where I am going to need the strap and I want to order it soon.

Thanks!

[Foques]

Well, now we need an example as to what is the concern :P ;)


In all seriousness, though, my friend's wife is using that strap, and she's. well.. pretty up there..

[Ric Grupe]

But I am girl and unfortunately grandma handed down her big tata genes.!

Similarly...I can't wear any holsters! :barb

[Wil Davis]

Well, I use parachute cord (see other thread) and have gone off the wide, bulky straps. A well-endowed friend (also a fellow cat-lover) has five cats, and when I visit, although the cats are v. friendly (they can always spot ailurophiles a mile away) they tend to prefer to sit on her built-in "shelf" rather than cling to the precipice of this male chest…

…typical cats, practical as hell! :rolleyes

- Wil

[Andy]

http://www.cameraslingers.net/

Our own Candice Cunningham's strap :)

[ziggy53]

Similar to what Andy suggests, the Op/Tech "Dual Harness" seems to be reasonably well engineered to work around breasts. The front chest strap can be removed for even more comfort, but attached for extra security.

http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=87&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=&CATEGORY_ID=4#

Alternately, the OP/TECH "Utility Strap" can be worn with the camera to the side and the strap over the head and on the opposite side of the neck, allowing the front part of the strap to drape between the breasts. The neck pad is designed and cut for this configuration so reasonably comfortable.

http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=52#

[firststring74]

thanks everyone! I really appreciate the input and will look at some of these other options as well. Does anyone know how stable the harnesses are without the chest strap?

[ziggy53]

thanks everyone! I really appreciate the input and will look at some of these other options as well. Does anyone know how stable the harnesses are without the chest strap?

Because of the different designs and different adjustments and different ways to use the harnesses, I don't think there is a single definitive answer. Some of the dual camera harnesses don't even have the chest strap, but I appreciate that the Op/Tech harness allows the option.

Here is a video showing the Op/Tech "Dual Harness" use and adjustment:

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[time2smile]

I just saw in Pop Photo a RS type strap designed for women, When i run across it later I will repost the info.

[catspaw]

I just saw in Pop Photo a RS type strap designed for women, When i run across it later I will repost the info.

It is prototype right now, to be released this summer. Not sure if there will be a double sling set up, which I think is what the OP was looking for....

here's the deets on the woman's version:
http://www.blackrapid.com/buzz/rs-w1-womens-strap-coming-soon/

(not that I care. original works GREAT for me!)

ALTHOUGH, a coupler (http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/coupler/ ) could be used on two woman's straps. No reviews on that yet, of course :)

[firststring74]

You "guys" are fantastic. I think I have found my answer, and BR even contacted me to let me know of the new womens strap. Thanks!

C

[CandiCunningham]

Aww darn I guess I didnt submit my follow up for this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onky4yBukmw <object height="385" width="640">


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[SpaceCityPaula]

Candi:

What kind of neck/back pain did you experience before creating the Camera Slinger?

I currently have a black rapid strap but am finding that 24-48 hours AFTER I shoot, the shoulder the strap is draped over locks up and the pain can go up into my neck and/or cause a severe headache.

Of course it could just be me :dunno

Thanks
Paula

[jchin]

Candi:

What kind of neck/back pain did you experience before creating the Camera Slinger?

I currently have a black rapid strap but am finding that 24-48 hours AFTER I shoot, the shoulder the strap is draped over locks up and the pain can go up into my neck and/or cause a severe headache.

Of course it could just be me :dunno

Thanks
Paula


With the BR strap, are you crossing over your body with it when you have only one camera?

[Icebear]

I've been using a two-camera setup from Cotton Carrier (http://www.cottoncarrier.com/index.html) for several months now, and even with largish cameras and 2.8 glass on both, I find the setup very comfortable and secure. I would buy it again in a heartbeat, and have no hesitation in recommending it. The design was carefully thought out to be friendly to the womanly form. My wife and daughters refer to it as my "Dolly Parton" rig.

[Marcy]

I love my Cotton carrier and I use it in conjunction with my TT holster - hiked and biked with it worked great and I am not flat chested