Photography while hiking brings with it its own considerations, with weight and size potentially increasing fatigue and chaffing when walking long distances.

About 30 minutes later, however, the clip dropped his camera again, and this time with catastrophic results.

It also has an improved ergonomic design from the V2, making it more comfortable to hold for long periods. What we like https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/d6prvj/hiking_photographers_what_do_you_use_to_carry/ Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M3, Canon EOS M5, Canon EOS M6, Fujifilm X-A2, Fujifilm X-A3, Fujifilm X-A10, Fujifilm X-E2S, Fujifilm X-E3, Fujifilm X-Pro2, Fujifilm X-T1, Fujifilm X-T1 IR, Fujifilm X-T10, Fujifilm X-T2, Fujifilm X-T20, Leica TL, Leica TL2, Nikon 1 J4, Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2, Nikon 1 V3, Olympus OM-D E-M1 II, Olympus OM-D E-M10, Olympus OM-D E-M10 II, Olympus OM-D E-M10 III, Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, Olympus PEN E-PL7, Olympus PEN E-PL8, Olympus PEN-F, Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7, Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF9, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX80, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX800, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850, Sony Alpha 7 II, Sony Alpha 7R II, Sony Alpha 7S, Sony Alpha 7S II, Sony Alpha 9, Sony Alpha a5000, Sony Alpha a5100, Sony Alpha a6000, Sony Alpha a6300, Sony Alpha a6500, Sony A7R III, Yi M1 Soft materials: The clip would benefit from a metallic body. 44lbs of force resistance is not enough to protect some of the heavier DSLRs. Our verdict

I’d only ever use this if I was hiking on fairly unrugged terrain, where there’s little chance to trip over. Having only one hand to break a fall isn’t ideal, after all. l Easy to use: It is straightforward and convenient to use. Retrieving the camera is fast and easy, and you don’t have to take the clip apart when you want to use a tripod stand. This strap will help you hold your camera with a solid grip, and even with your hand relaxed, as long as you have it tightened correctly, the camera won’t slip from your hand. While the camera holster bag may be on the small side for some camera and lens combinations, Rugged manufacture their DSLR holster bags in a range of sizes, catering to photographers who use larger zoom lenses. Any additional compartments should also deliver a snug fit for any other gear you want to stow in your holster, maximising the use of space.It’s also nicely padded for comfort as well as fully waterproofed and comes with an easily fitted rain cover for additional peace of mind if caught out in a heavy downpour. Not all photographers are using high-end camera gear and lenses, and if your setup is low-budget, you’ll want to avoid spending a huge amount on a suitable camera holster. I feel somewhat naked when I’m out in the mountains and I remove my strapless camera from the Capture Clip with no lifeline at all. This again results in the death grip issue on your camera.

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l Dual camera system: The holster belt is designed to hold a second holster when you clip the camera to your waist. What we don’t like The thing I struggled with most was deciding how I was going to arrange anything. Having lots of options is both a blessing and a curse sometimes – there were too many options and I didn’t feel creative enough to do really cool stuff! Another cool feature is the strap’s metal rings which allow you to attach it to Think Tank Camera Support Straps if you feel like an upgrade or some added versatility. If you’re using smaller prime lenses, consider putting your camera on vertically as well. This will make it so the weight is pointed down, keeping the camera much more secure.