Originally Posted by David_S85 Ahhh, the trampoline test. I was hoping for a tucked somersault or two for a more thorough and vigorous evaluation.

Yes, that would've certainly been a more realistic test ... considering the hoops it seems us (w/life) shooters have to jump thro' sometimes in order to get a half reasonable pic.

Even more interesting if a 500/4 or similar'd been dangling.

Be curious to read about real-life experiences with this gear sometime further downstream.

pp

Originally Posted by babowc Interesting idea.. How would your hip fare to sizely/heavy lenses in a wedding setting? The 24-70 2.8and 70-200 2.8 in particular. I can't imagine have an almost foot-long lens on my hip, along with other lenses. I assume it'd have no problems with any lens below 85mm.

Suspenders

Personally, I see little difference -from most aspects mentioned ... exposed lenses / hanging weight / potential theft / locking mech pov ... between this system and 'arrangements' that ppl already use - for easy access situations.

Lenses are presumably exposed on neck /waist hung rigs ...or do ppl leave lens caps on / hide rigs beneath clothes until needed?

Weight of a couple of complete rigs (esp pro bodies) can't be too different from this setup - and anyone using more than 2 lenses with 2 bodies has to keep the extras somewhere.

See little difference from a theft pov between someone with 2 rigs and this - assuming a sensible no of lenses on the QD ... as opposed to the ott video scenario. I'd assume anyone with a decent dslr combo + backpack is considered 'fair game' anyway.
I'd also hope that common sense - re when to use - would come into play?

Locking mech - what's the conceptual difference between a lens hanging from a body on a neck stap etc ... and a lens hanging from a dummy mount that incorporates similar locking?

pp

…interesting idea, and well presented! I liked the trampoline video, although the rattle (which I took to be the lenses hitting together) was slightly disheartening!

- Wil

Maybe I just don't change lenses enough? I like 2 or 3 bodies with different setups. No lens changes. Lots of events I shoot it is just too dirty to even remove a lens.

My two 1.6x cameras and 17-55mm f/2.8 IS + 70-200mm f/4L IS lenses are all that I need. No lens swapping, no dust, no missed shots, no damage to lenses and insurance policy that I won't miss a photo opportunity due to a camera that fails...

I carry them either on an OPTECH Dual Harness or with the camera + 17-55mm on a neoprene strap and the camera with 70-200mm in a holster case...

I have a third camera for specialized jobs but usually the 17-55mm + 70-200mm focal ranges are all I ever need...

I'm just waiting for a Canon 10-500 f/4 L lens so I won't have to carry any other anything.