Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
I have a similar problem with shoulders. I wear the bag with the strap bandolier style (strap over the head and across the chest) which seems to work fairly well. A Domke F6 Little Bit Smaller bag seems a good carrier for two pro-sized cameras fitted with lenses and the casual accessory stuff. G On Sep 9, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks, but I can't use a shoulder bag. As I mentioned in another post, my shoulders are like pork shoulders: big and round. Straps slide off. I could use a belt supported bag, but that gets in my way. I need a comfortable harness of some sort. I may have to make one. In the meantime, I'll continue with two straps around the neck. I am using hand grips whenl shooting. I've come to like them. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/09/09 Tue PM 09:56:06 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? Thanks, but I can't use a shoulder bag. As I mentioned in another post, my shoulders are like pork shoulders: big and round. Straps slide off. I could use a belt supported bag, but that gets in my way. I need a comfortable harness of some sort. I may have to make one. In the meantime, I'll continue with two straps around the neck. I am using hand grips whenl shooting. I've come to like them. Paul You could have a look at the Lowepro Street Field system, which uses belts and/or waistoats to hold bags at various areas of your body. The big disadvantage of it is its sub-military look, which might earn you a tazering or worse from the rozzers in the wrong circumstances. On Sep 9, 2008, at 4:03 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: When I'm carrying two cameras at an event, I have them in a shoulder bag big enough to handle both cameras with the lenses I'm going to use on them, and a hand strap on each one. That way, as I need one or the other, I just drop the one that I'm putting down back into its slot in the bag, and pick up the other one. Godfrey On Sep 9, 2008, at 12:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
Thanks Godders. That might work for me. Paul On Sep 10, 2008, at 2:43 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I have a similar problem with shoulders. I wear the bag with the strap bandolier style (strap over the head and across the chest) which seems to work fairly well. A Domke F6 Little Bit Smaller bag seems a good carrier for two pro-sized cameras fitted with lenses and the casual accessory stuff. G On Sep 9, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks, but I can't use a shoulder bag. As I mentioned in another post, my shoulders are like pork shoulders: big and round. Straps slide off. I could use a belt supported bag, but that gets in my way. I need a comfortable harness of some sort. I may have to make one. In the meantime, I'll continue with two straps around the neck. I am using hand grips whenl shooting. I've come to like them. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That doesn't work for me. My shoulders are massive and round. Can't keep a strap on them. I currently use two straps around my neck. Works. But not well. Paul A wagon.? :-) Dave On Sep 9, 2008, at 3:49 PM, Bob W wrote: I use a thin (1) Domke strap on each camera. Being blessed with 2 shoulders, each being more than 1 wide and approximately parallel with the ground, that's where I carry the cameras. When I want to use one of the cameras I transfer it to my neck, which lies conveniently at about the midpoint between my shoulders. It's as if somehow we were intelligently designed to carry 2 cameras. Harnesses and Y-straps sound to me like product manufacturers' overly complex solutions. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 09 September 2008 20:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
I have to small, sloping shoulders where straps just slide off of. Don't even wear a ladies purse without doing the bandolier style. Thanks for the tip on the F6. I wondered about that bag. Might add it to the collection. ;-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a similar problem with shoulders. I wear the bag with the strap bandolier style (strap over the head and across the chest) which seems to work fairly well. A Domke F6 Little Bit Smaller bag seems a good carrier for two pro-sized cameras fitted with lenses and the casual accessory stuff. G On Sep 9, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks, but I can't use a shoulder bag. As I mentioned in another post, my shoulders are like pork shoulders: big and round. Straps slide off. I could use a belt supported bag, but that gets in my way. I need a comfortable harness of some sort. I may have to make one. In the meantime, I'll continue with two straps around the neck. I am using hand grips whenl shooting. I've come to like them. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
On the subject of bags, has anyone here any experience of the Domke F9 or F-10 JD? I have never noticed them in the catalogue before yesterday, but they look as though they would make good handlebar camera bags for bike trips. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 10 September 2008 22:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? I have to small, sloping shoulders where straps just slide off of. Don't even wear a ladies purse without doing the bandolier style. Thanks for the tip on the F6. I wondered about that bag. Might add it to the collection. ;-) Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
Hi Bob: I don't know about the F9 or F10JD, but I did recently purchase this one http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domkeitemnum=700-52B and I bought the belt as well (and yes, it was a bit pricey). This one looks like it's a lot smaller than F9/F10JD, but it might hang from bike handlebars; you'd have to rig up a way to attach it though, which you could probably do using both the traditional shoulder strap loops the very wide belt loop on the back of the bag. I can get the K10D with the 50 1.4 and battery grip (all attached as one unit) in the bag I can get either the DA 16-45mm or DA*50-135mm in the other lens compartment, but it's tight mind you--but still doable. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 4:51 PM Subject: RE: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? On the subject of bags, has anyone here any experience of the Domke F9 or F-10 JD? I have never noticed them in the catalogue before yesterday, but they look as though they would make good handlebar camera bags for bike trips. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 10 September 2008 22:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? I have to small, sloping shoulders where straps just slide off of. Don't even wear a ladies purse without doing the bandolier style. Thanks for the tip on the F6. I wondered about that bag. Might add it to the collection. ;-) Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
Hi, thanks - I have one of those, and it is easy to attach to the bag, but it's too small to take the E-1+lens+battery grip and a second lens. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: 10 September 2008 23:07 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? Hi Bob: I don't know about the F9 or F10JD, but I did recently purchase this one http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domkeitem num=700-52B and I bought the belt as well (and yes, it was a bit pricey). This one looks like it's a lot smaller than F9/F10JD, but it might hang from bike handlebars; you'd have to rig up a way to attach it though, which you could probably do using both the traditional shoulder strap loops the very wide belt loop on the back of the bag. I can get the K10D with the 50 1.4 and battery grip (all attached as one unit) in the bag I can get either the DA 16-45mm or DA*50-135mm in the other lens compartment, but it's tight mind you--but still doable. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 4:51 PM Subject: RE: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? On the subject of bags, has anyone here any experience of the Domke F9 or F-10 JD? I have never noticed them in the catalogue before yesterday, but they look as though they would make good handlebar camera bags for bike trips. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
I've seen the F10 and it's too small for the E-1+battery grip+lens and second lens. the F9 I haven't seen but from its dimensions it might make it, if you're sticking with relatively small lenses. The F5XC is another new model that might work too ... I have one but haven't tried to fit that combination into it. Godfrey On Sep 10, 2008, at 3:11 PM, Bob W wrote: thanks - I have one of those, and it is easy to attach to the bag, but it's too small to take the E-1+lens+battery grip and a second lens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
I use a thin (1) Domke strap on each camera. Being blessed with 2 shoulders, each being more than 1 wide and approximately parallel with the ground, that's where I carry the cameras. When I want to use one of the cameras I transfer it to my neck, which lies conveniently at about the midpoint between my shoulders. It's as if somehow we were intelligently designed to carry 2 cameras. Harnesses and Y-straps sound to me like product manufacturers' overly complex solutions. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 09 September 2008 20:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
When I'm carrying two cameras at an event, I have them in a shoulder bag big enough to handle both cameras with the lenses I'm going to use on them, and a hand strap on each one. That way, as I need one or the other, I just drop the one that I'm putting down back into its slot in the bag, and pick up the other one. Godfrey On Sep 9, 2008, at 12:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
That doesn't work for me. My shoulders are massive and round. Can't keep a strap on them. I currently use two straps around my neck. Works. But not well. Paul On Sep 9, 2008, at 3:49 PM, Bob W wrote: I use a thin (1) Domke strap on each camera. Being blessed with 2 shoulders, each being more than 1 wide and approximately parallel with the ground, that's where I carry the cameras. When I want to use one of the cameras I transfer it to my neck, which lies conveniently at about the midpoint between my shoulders. It's as if somehow we were intelligently designed to carry 2 cameras. Harnesses and Y-straps sound to me like product manufacturers' overly complex solutions. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 09 September 2008 20:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
Thanks, but I can't use a shoulder bag. As I mentioned in another post, my shoulders are like pork shoulders: big and round. Straps slide off. I could use a belt supported bag, but that gets in my way. I need a comfortable harness of some sort. I may have to make one. In the meantime, I'll continue with two straps around the neck. I am using hand grips whenl shooting. I've come to like them. Paul On Sep 9, 2008, at 4:03 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: When I'm carrying two cameras at an event, I have them in a shoulder bag big enough to handle both cameras with the lenses I'm going to use on them, and a hand strap on each one. That way, as I need one or the other, I just drop the one that I'm putting down back into its slot in the bag, and pick up the other one. Godfrey On Sep 9, 2008, at 12:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
Back in the day when I could lift more than one camera and anticipated needing quick switches between focal length or type of film I had them both around my neck with wide and soft straps - one camera had the strap adjusted longer than the other so the lined up nicely one above the other but not touching the camera bag strap was on my shoulder and the waistband of it around my waist for support. It was easy to go from one to the other... sometimes the lower one was tucked into the waistband of my bag. Don't know if this helps or not... I couldn't use Bob W's solution as one of my shoulders is too slanty and things always fall off it. ann Paul Stenquist wrote: I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
When two are needed, I've always adjusted my straps to over / under configurations, one above the other. If I wear my photo vest, I use the 'D' rings to attach the upper camera with the short quick release straps that came with the vest. And let the tele hang on the bottom, so it won't be banging up the lower camera, and to impress the girls. :-) Joseph McAllister Pentaxian On Sep 9, 2008, at 14:21 , Bob replied: It's as if somehow we were intelligently designed to carry 2 cameras. Harnesses and Y-straps sound to me like product manufacturers' overly complex solutions. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 09 September 2008 20:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Y-Strap or other two camera strap??? I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I know I've seen a y-strap somewhere, but I ran across this arrangement while looking for it. Pretty creative. http://blog.tonyschreiber.com/?p=86 -gs- http://georgesphotos.net On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 2:32 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Y-Strap or other two camera strap???
I knew I saw this. It looked like a good idea, but not for two camers. Also, not for me. Too much padding. I'm not talking about the padding on the strap. http://figitalrevolution.com/y-strap/ -gs- On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 2:32 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been looking for a better way to carry two cameras at an event. Currently, I'm just using two Tamrac straps. But that can get awkward when I have to switch cameras. I've seen mention of a device called a Y-strap and some instructions for making one, but I want to buy something. A harness style device would seem to be one answer. Does anyone know of a commercially available two-camera support rig? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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George Sinos wrote: I knew I saw this. It looked like a good idea, but not for two camers. Also, not for me. Too much padding. I'm not talking about the padding on the strap. http://figitalrevolution.com/y-strap/ On most (all?) of the pages of that site, look on the right (you might need to scroll down) and you'll see a box titled Target Practice. If you follow that link, the page has a sample image to test your printer and its ICC profile, and brief instructions on interpreting the results. I need to clean and unclog my Epson 820, because I haven't printed for a couple of months. But I'll be interested to hear about the results anyone around here gets in trying it. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
