can you place the vest in reverse so the camera is carried on the back which would give me less back strain...
146649
Wearing the Cotton Carrier in reverse would defeat the purpose of having your camera ready at all times. I have not experienced any back strain because the weight of the camera is distributed evenly.
146650
You wouldn't want to do that, even if you could. The camera is very exposed that way and it would be impossible to get your camera out quickly. To unhitch your camera from the patented slot, you have to twist the camera on its bracket axis ... then lift it up. You could not do this if it was on your back.
146651
You could but you would not be able to reach the camera unless you removed the vest. There is no back strain with the camera on the front. But then I don't carry a big telephoto lens.
146652
I guess. But you'd never get the camera off without taking the whole vest off, plus it'd be unprotected. Might as well use a backpack. Plus, I've switched to Sony cameras with Zeiss lenses - featherlight.
146653
You might be able to do that, but I don't know how you'd be able to get the camera off to take pictures. Using this the way it was intended does not really put strain on your back- that's the beauty of the design. I wear mine while hiking all day without discomfort and I'm 69 years old.
2146162
Yes, but only on the front center pouch. This is a decent vest if you like where the "hardwired" pouches are put and how they are sized. Since they are stitched in, there is no flexibility to where they go or how they can be rearranged.....they are set permanently in place where they are. The jury is still out in my opinion.....as I have other options......but again, it's always good to have options.
1547389
You can pull the eyecup off the mount that slides onto the camera and reverse it. I use my left eye also.Good Luck
779903
I have no problem using the camera on the backmof my galaxy but in order for me to reverse it and use the camera on the front I have to take it out but I imagine that will fix itself as the leather settles in.
1291312
Yes, that's one of the features that I like about this vest. I have other vests that once they deploy you have to send back to the factory to reset. This one you can deflate, fold it back down, close up the sides with the velcro and install another CO2 cartrage. My other vest (Switlik) is a great vest but it has zippers on the side which are designed to open when deployed. The problem with this is you have to send it back to the factory so they can re-pack it.
1321710
Yes you can go reverse but it doesn't have a lot of resistance if you go backwards
1564880
No you can not. The rail one side is machined into base. It can be reversed to offset forward or to rear.
428264
Yes. After so many years using a rear view mirror I cannot use this camera to back up. It is backwards to what you expect. It is helpful to keep from hitting something while you are backing.
1290894
Yes you can .. I use it when I lay down, do to a bad back... very good tripod !!!!
1664018
Yes, you can remove the back. It also adjusts further back or more forward for comfort
490636
No. The side holster is flat and is fitted with the female part of a slide in clip. The male end of the clip attaches to the bottom of the camera and slips into the holster clip, just like on the vest.
294217
Yes on most of these you can. Not to hard to do, just put the handle on the other side. Also you can adjust on which side you want the seat back.
279191
No its not possible to hold on to the grip and place ur camera at the other end. It doesnt have the functionality to do so. This is not one of those monopods that you can take selfies with. And when you mean it can get wet and will not hinder its functions? Then yes
1138737
It might be possible to jury-rig a system of straps to carry it on your back, but it would likely be uncomfortable as it's not designed for back carry. There is a Think Tank chest harness available for the Think Tank Holster Series; I have the harness and generally carry the holster on my chest where it is easy to access and fairly comfortable.
918198
You could install it upside down - but it is not designed to be installed upside down. There is a rubber piece that sits between the bottom plate and the camera when installed properly. If installed upside down, the metal plate would make direct contact with the camera - no rubber. Additionally, I suspect that the weight of the flash would swing the top plate open. I would not do it.
269277
You can slip a tripod through the back straps or attach it using the buckles on the over flap for the camera storage pocket but it is not made for this and therefore could damage the straps or buckles. My tripod is 7.2lbs so I am afraid that it will cause strain to the bag that is not intended, I just carry mine in a separate bag when traveling and then in my hand (usually with camera attached) while on shoots.
1030974
I've got the opposite problem. I placed mine in the rear, but the image is NOT reversed. Wish I could trade cameras. I didn't notice this until it was installed in my rear bumper.