I have seen the carrying system on the photokina2012, was puzzled and had exchanged it for explanations by the supervisor at the stand against my camera belt. After the first trips: The system is well worth the price of just 50 here ausgelobten Euro money. A normal DSLR from the amateur or semi-professional segment is held securely and can be worn comfortably. At least in the warmer months. Under the winter jacket of course it loses much of its ability to function. It is really true that it is somewhat reminiscent of the Colt pulling the Wild West heroes. The camera is very fast "ready to fire" must be without the neck strained by the belt. And thanks to my weatherproof camera system from Pentax I need also no weatherproof bag. Another advantage of the system: The base plate of the camera is compatible without adapter with the Manfrotto 200PL system. My equipment while hiking: Camera Pentax K20D on CP-Tech B-grip, backpack Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW SLR camera backpack black for 1-2 interchangeable lenses, Manfrotto MY Carbon Tripod with 494RC2 732CY ball head Mini. Not too little, but not too much.