Any thoughts on why this is better than the much much cheaper: Fogta Quick Save Waist Belt Holster Hanger Strap Buckle for Digital SLR Dslr Camera?
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I am not familiar with the Fogta product. However, I can tell you that I find the Black Widow Spider a simple but secure product. Even with a 16:300mm lens, my Camon Rebel remains secure & comfortable on my belt.
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I don't know the other product, but this one is a sturdy, secure, quality fastener for my camera. There is no chance the camera will slip off by mistake. I don't want to hang a $1k camera from the cheapest holster on Amazon.
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Yep! Very well actually. I prefer this style of shoulder mount for DSLR cameras over the handle-bar based RedRock style shoulder rigs. It allows you to keep one free hand on the lens for manual focus or zooming. REALLY great for steadying during action and incredibly helpful to free up your hands during guerilla doc. Even better - concocted correctly with a few more small parts, you can Frankenrig this thing to hold audio recorders as well as lights. Unbeatable for the price! I made mine work for nearly 3 years before a piece broke.
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I'd like to know the answer to this question too! There are a couple of these types of accessories advertised. Are they cheaper because they don't have the Nikon name on them?
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Yes, it will. This is a fantastic strap. I've been using one since 2007 with no wear issues. The swede leather is comfortable and secure. One nice thing about it is that the ends (the thin parts on both sides that loop through your camera's rings) are made with a standard nylon webbing. It's the same stuff cat and small dog leashes are made from. I'm 6'5" and ANY strap is too short for me. You can easily un-sew the strap ends and extend them. I bought a $10 cat leash, cut it in half and sewed it onto each side of the strap (it's just a loop that you sew back onto itself. I did it by hand in ten minutes). That allows me to wear the strap across my chest and still have the camera riding at my hip. No OEM or other strap will allow you to do that. It's easy to reproduce Tamrac's clips and slides when putting it back together - just do one side at a time and use the other for reference.
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Mine is fairly comfortable as a neck strap, although I usually do not use it that way. I usually sling it over my shoulder (similar to a rifle strap). The rubber padding is soft enough that it conforms well to the shape of my shoulder and does not slip off. I like my strap a lot because I have large digital SLR that is a bit on the heavy side. I think it is a good bargain for the price. It's a good product.
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AmazonBasics Sling Backpack for SLR Cameras (Black) is a better option in my eyes. Good luck!
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Hi! I too am "un-petite", a 44 or so belt and I personally find it depends on where exactly you are measuring your waist and how marsupial like you might hang over the waist. That being said I can fully extend the length of the buckles and the belt is still loose. I can tell you I have travelled frequently with the bag and like it more and more. I recently bought a Vanguard 100 series carbon fiber tripod and ball head and the legs strap on easily and I'm not nailing people with it when I turn around while moving through airports. One thing I did notice about the bag is I have to be careful of the straps when the bag goes through X ray machine, they can get snagged on the rollers. I'm thrilled with the Flipside even more now that I'm using it more, very ergonomic and comfortable. With the Amazon return policy my advice is get one and see how you like it. Good luck.
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Actually neither. They are a very sturdy nylon which is used on high-tech back-backs. Plastic tends to break or at best get brittle after a year or so, and metal tends to rust or scratch things (like your clothing or the finish on your camera and lenses. I've had great luck with nylon buckles hiking many cross country hikes. I have no doubt that the ones on my new Ape Case will prove to be as dependable.
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If you are using a heavy DSLR, the belt will likely gradually slide down even if fitted tightly. I have a little bit of a problem with sliding of this nature; but that is mostly because my camera setup weighs close to 10 pounds. A workaround for you might be to attach traditional suspenders to the belt.
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The Opteka system has both the vest and belt holster. I only used the belt holster on my trip to Israel. The only drawback for me was the mounting to the tripod is not possible without removing/installing plates.
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I haven't shot IDPA, but I believe that it requires that you have the holster attached to a single belt, that goes through the belt loops in your pants. Is that what you mean by 'single loop configuration?' If so, then yes, either belt will work, but I'd prefer to use the 'inner' belt; the one that has the softer 'loop' material, that isn't nearly as abrasive and stiff as the outer 'hook' portion is: Similar to the hook and loop configuration of 'Velcro,' which these belts are similar to, only on a larger 'scale.'
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Lowepro Rezo 30 from here at Amazon is <$11 and holds the camera in a separate compartment, two backup batteries, and a 2nd SD card in the front pouch. Shoulder strap is included but it has the best designed belt loop I have ever seen. Stiff paddle so the bag doesn't sag down, velcro closure with a snap to keep the velcro from being levered open. That means it can go on and off with assurance without undoing ones belt.
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I'm not familiar with the camera you mention, but I used it on my little Sony. The fit is really tight, and I used heavy thread to pull it through. (It was too thick to thread it the way it is).I love this strap! I used it on a trip to Europe and my camera was by my side without swinging into things, and so easy to slide it up to eye level to snap a pic. Also, the quick release let me hand the camera to someone else to take a pic.
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I am using Lowepro Rezo 30 w/ TZ and it fits nice and snug, meaning it can be put in and removed effortlessly. It is also suggested by Amazon, but some reviewers feel its too snug. Best part of Rezo Series is that it has a nice velcro style belt clip plus a safety button and plenty of pockets. I passed on Ridge series due to absence of the velcro type belt clip, instead it has belt loop! Keep the camera switch in play mode when storing, so if you accidentally touch power switch, the lens doesn't expand!
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From what i've seen, it's worth it to pay the extra $9 for the dslr controller app if you are using a Canon camera. If you plan to use Nikon you can find more information on DSLRDashboard on my site.
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Unless the design has changed, not exactly. When I purchased this a few years ago... the back side of the case is covered in loop velcro with a flap that bends from the top that is covered in hook velcro. At the bottom of the flap there are 2 heavy duty snaps. While not really a belt loop this would work on a belt. It is designed to hook over aproximately 2 inch nylon webbing on the Tamarac M.A.S. bags. Inside it fits a speedlite flash perfectly and 4-8 A A batteries. The side of the flap that would be up against the bag or your pants is smooth fabric. Hope I explained this adequately.
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I wouldn't say this strap is overkill. It's all about convenience and comfort. Even someone with a point-and-shoot could use this strap if they're going to be doing a lot of shooting in a day. It just depends on your preference. I didn't like having my camera hanging around my neck with the standard strap; over time my neck and shoulders would start to ache and I found myself fumbling around when trying to get my camera up and ready quickly. With this sling style strap, I literally just reach my right hand down and it grabs the camera in the same position I will be holding it when I bring it up to shoot. Up to you, but at this price point, it may be worth getting even if you only use it occasionally.