My enthusiasm for photography, and the aversion to the associated smuggling have always held the balance. Shoulders and neck are weaknesses in me, who have complained loudly after long hike with the camera at her master. In the long run, each carrying position annoying at some point, had the belt, no matter how wide and sansoschäfchenweich. My previous carrying solution was a hip bag with a well-padded waist belt. From the comfort quite pleasant, but until you get access to the camera Nessie has died of old age.
The Spider Holster Pro now combines both advantages: An excellent weight distribution on the waist and an extremely rapid access.
Construction: an aluminum plate is screwed into the tripod socket of the camera, in turn a steel pin with a round head is screwed. Located on a wide nylon belt counterpart sits in stainless steel, the Stahlsift engaged here in a kind of a curtain rail.
Handling: This outfit with the hanging at the hip, deep strapped camera evokes inevitably associations with classical Western duels, in accordance with witty remarks the photographer must therefore be adjusted. The camera to get ready to shoot, but then actually takes only fractions of a second. The materials used are of very high quality, Obelix could easily transport with this system his wild boar on the hip home. The system was developed by a photographer, the well was quite clear which property values dangle here at the hip. The hip belt has the classic plastic snap like most backpacks and bags, but a button in the center of the closure must also be pressed. Inadvertent opening is thus virtually impossible.
My concern with this support system was a snaking and scouring the camera at every step or that she accidentally gets between her legs, these fears have proved to be true at all. The camera developed a similar dynamic as a dead dog and is tired and calm on the hip or the thigh. A sort of easy-wash nylon prevents fraying at the clothes. For testing purposes I sprinted times two stories high - which is not my style is otherwise - there is enough of a hand easy to put on the camera to stabilize it. Moreover, would the camera risers in a hurdle race and not the yellow of the egg.
The snapping of camera works after a few attempts without looking, then you can forget about until the next shot. For the fainthearted, it is an additional safety lever. If he pressed down snaps the camera, but can not be pulled out before not the lever with the other hand is raised slightly. For a stroll, you can so also prevent thieves effectively. If you push the lever up, you can mount the camera in each case with one hand and loosen again. The weight distribution on the hip is optimal, some you forget all that one drags along his camera. Shoulders and neck are totally relaxed, hands free, a sensational feeling for every photographer.
Conclusion: Aside from the high price I know of no reason that speaks against this product, my shoulders have since voted downright euphoric. Never before has such a pleasant camera towing. For small cameras the fixing unit can be threaded on the own belt, which I would rather advise. The original belt is more comfortable by far. For professionals, there is the same system for two cameras, compact cameras, there is a price cheaper option. Who only partially takes a liking to cervical spondylosis and tense shoulder muscles, this system should try at least once. A quick-release plate for the tripod can be bolted to the base plate of the Spider Holster, when using a tripod so no complex conversion is required.
