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Custom SLR Introduces Dual Camera Strap
30 June 2015
Carrying two cameras, each strapped to a different shoulder, can be hazardous to your gear. Custom SLR announced a lightweight solution today with its Dual Camera Strap using the same Split Strap technology of it Glide One strap.
"The Dual Strap turns the best camera strap on the market into a professional double camera sling setup," said Ivan Wong, Custom SLR chief operating officer.
"Photographers often shoot with two bodies and with our Dual Strap they will be able to shoot all day in comfort with the ability to customize and adjust the strap to fit perfectly."
FEATURES
Highlights of the Dual Camera Strap include:
- Dual Camera Harness System: Enables instant access to two cameras at once without strap interference
- Split Strap Technology: Distributes weight evenly to reduce pain/fatigue and provides superior ventilation
- Easy Retrieval: Camera sits at your side and glides up the strap, allowing you to take pictures quickly
- Silicone Print: Reduces slippage
- Unique Ergonomic Design: Conforms to shoulder for comfort
- Universal Fit: Compatible with any camera and fits most users, Carrying up to 16 lbs. and extending 70 inches.
Using the Dual Camera Strap, either camera can glide up quickly from its rest position at your side. The strap features secure connections with swiveling quick-release buckles, a neoprene back pad for cushioned comfor, a silicone print on the bottom of the straps to prevent slippage and a sternum strap for extra stability. It can also be disassembled and used as two separate and fully functioning Glide Straps.
The video above shows how to assemble the Dual Camera Strap and the illustration shows how it looks in operation.
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The Dual Strap System retails for $134.95 exclusively through Custom SLR. If you already have a Glide Strap, you can purchase the Dual Camera Strap Kit for $24.95 to convert two Glide Straps (not included) into one dual camera harness system.
For more information see the news release below.
Custom SLR Launches Dual Camera Strap for a Convenient and Comfortable Way to Carry Two Cameras at Once
The Dual Camera Strap combines the superior comfort of Custom SLR's Split Strap Technology with the ease of use of its Glide One Straps to create a dual camera harness system.
Custom SLR, a photography accessories company in Silicon Valley, today announced the immediate availability of the Custom SLR Dual Camera Strap, which allows photographers to comfortably carry and instantly access two cameras at one time. It features the same Split Strap Technology found in the Custom SLR Glide One Strap, which was rated Best in Test by Advanced Photographer magazine.
"The Dual Strap turns the best camera strap on the market into a professional double camera sling setup," said Ivan Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Custom SLR. "Photographers often shoot with two bodies and with our Dual Strap they will be able to shoot all day in comfort with the ability to customize and adjust the strap to fit perfectly. We are not the first to introduce a dual camera strap, but we are the first to deliver one with superior comfort and ergonomics. We continue to expand upon the modularity of our products to deliver new functionalities."
With the Dual Camera Strap, each camera rests securely at either side of the photographer and can glide up to instantly capture the moment. The strap features secure connections with swiveling quick-release buckles for the ultimate in flexibility. It also has a neoprene back pad for cushioned comfort at a common pressure point, silicone print on the bottom of the straps to prevent slippage and a sternum strap for extra stability. Additionally, it can be disassembled and used as two separate and fully functioning Glide Straps.
Installation is simple. The strap tightens into the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera using the C-Loop Camera Strap Mount, Custom SLR's first invention. With its 360-degree swivel, the C-Loop prevents tangled straps and provides a tight, secure connection. For photographers who want to transition to a tripod without removing the strap, the M-Plate Pro universal tripod plate is compatible and comes with modular attachment points for accessories.
The Dual Camera Strap can carry a maximum weight of 16 pounds and is compatible with any camera. The length is adjustable up to 70" and fits most users.
The complete Dual Strap System retails for $134.95 and is available exclusively through Custom SLR. Additionally, existing users of the Glide Strap have the option of purchasing the Dual Camera Strap Kit for $24.95 to convert two Glide Straps (not included) into one dual camera harness system. To purchase the Dual Strap or the kit, visit customslr.com.