Stylish way to carry an SLR?

[Alter]

Originally Posted by aqhong

^ I haven't personally used the R-Strap; what I meant to say was that the developers of the LumaLoop created their product as sort of an improvement on Black Rapid's design.

Here are the weblog posts in which James Duncan Davidson (the photographer half of Luma Labs) details his experiences with the R-Strap and the development process of what eventually became the LumaLoop:
http://blog.duncandavidson.com/2009/...e-r-strap.html
http://blog.duncandavidson.com/2009/...ap-update.html
http://blog.duncandavidson.com/2009/...-update-2.html

In short, the things he didn't like about the R-Strap:
- the entire strap disconnects (and the camera falls to the ground) if a certain clasp is accidentally tripped
- the connection point is a somewhat insecure carabiner (the LumaLoop uses a quick release buckle)
- the strap can only be attached to a tripod thread, which may not be ideal (the LumaLoop can be attached wherever a lanyard can be threaded)

This looks really good. I had the same concern about the Blackrapid with the strap holding on by the screw only. I like the lanyard idea as well as the ease of removal from the strap. I generally prefer to just have a hand strap on but there are some times I want to have both hands free. I think i will order one of these. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Bullitt]

I have decided to get a Billingham Hadley Pro in khaki. The bag is available in two materials: canvas and Fibrenyte. Obviously Fibrenyte is lighter as it is synthetic. What is the benefit of canvas?

It would be great if Billingham bag owners could share their experience with the different materials.

 

[Alter]

So, I went ahead and ordered one of those LumaLoops straps. I will post a review after trying it out.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by Alter

So, I went ahead and ordered one of those LumaLoops straps. I will post a review after trying it out.

Please do.

I tried walking around with my D40 yesterday w/ the regular neck strap and it's such a pain **********.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Please do.

I tried walking around with my D40 yesterday w/ the regular neck strap and it's such a pain **********.

Ah ******* - I caved and ordered one today.

 

[gastarbeider]

Originally Posted by Renault78law

Stylish way to carry an SLR?

this forum is hilarious.

 

[Alter]

Originally Posted by TRINI

Ah ******* - I caved and ordered one today.

Hahaha. Post your review too. Mine should arrive in a few days.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by Alter

Hahaha. Post your review too. Mine should arrive in a few days.

I got mine last week and it pretty much works as advertised.

Keeps the SLR hanging conveniently at your side, relieves the strain on your neck, etc.

My only complaint is where they put the release clasp on the strap, i,e. right next to the shoulder pad. I feel like I may accidently release the strap when grabbing the shoulder pad.

Other than that, i give it a

 

[blank]

I'm looking for a good DSLR backpack.

Did Porter ever do one?

 

[TRINI]

Check out Incase

 

[TheFoo]

Filson?

 

[Luc-Emmanuel]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Filson?
Filson is not padded.

 

[insomb]

Originally Posted by Alter

I just got an Artist& Artisan ACAM 3000 and I like it alot. It is fairly small but holds a Nikon D90 with an 18-200 lens and still has room for another lens. http://www.aaa-shop.jp/fs/aaa01/g5aa/ACAM-3000
The canvas is nice...not super thick, but strong.

I also got a padded liner that I put in a small uniqlo shoulder bag.

Can you post some photos? There aren't very many good ones on the net. I'm trying to fit a D3000..

 

[akatsuki]

Nikon x Porter:
http://hypebeast.com/2010/05/nikon-p...eed+(Hypebeast)

Head Porter Black Beauty:
http://hypebeast.com/2010/02/headpor...eed+(Hypebeast)

Lomo Sidekick:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2008/...ctor%2529%2529

Kata Sling:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BP7YFM

There was another brand I couldn't find that did some pretty nice greenish waxed canvas messenger bags...

 

[Alter]

Originally Posted by insomb

Can you post some photos? There aren't very many good ones on the net. I'm trying to fit a D3000..

Sorry...just noticed this comment. I am away from home for a few days so I can't get a picture but a D3000 is smaller than the D90 I use so it should be fine, depending on the size of the lens(es).