3 point camera strap for cycling

formula400 · 29 Jan 2021

Hello people, ive been looking on google and can not really find what I am after, basically I cycle round London at time's and take pictures, but I hate the faff of having to remove a rucksack and getting the camera out, then put it away, so ive been using my phone more.

a few of the cycle vloggers ive been watching (Francis Cade and Lawrence Carpenter) use this, I have seen something from skin grows back but there don't ship to the uk and they are expensive.

Screenshot 2021-01-29 at 23.00.30 by lewis wilson, on Flickr

any suggestions for something simple and easy to use. its to carry a 5Dm3 with a 24mm pancake lens

ShinySideUp · 30 Jan 2021

Black Rapid Curve Breathe. Doesn't fit quite the same way as your picture but it does allow you to bend over (as in cycling) and have the camera stay behind you. They are available in the UK at about sixty quid. I have one and I think they are wonderful. Their website https://www.blackrapid.com/all/camerastraps/

Stegosaurus · 30 Jan 2021

The vulnerability of that fills me with horror! :-D

I find a bar bag is quite good. Just reach in...

4wd · 30 Jan 2021

The advantage of having it on your back is much reduced vibrations though.

formula400 · 30 Jan 2021

ShinySideUp said:
Black Rapid Curve Breathe. Doesn't fit quite the same way as your picture but it does allow you to bend over (as in cycling) and have the camera stay behind you. They are available in the UK at about sixty quid. I have one and I think they are wonderful. Their website https://www.blackrapid.com/all/camerastraps/

Looks good but is the camera locked in place on your back??? Just been searching and come across this https://bikepacking.com/gear/outer-shell-camera-strap-review/

but I’d rather get some that’s in stock in the uk.

not really wanting a bar bag

AndrewFlannigan · 30 Jan 2021

I use one of these: Bino/Cam Harness - Adjustable Harness for Cameras and Binoculars | OP/TECH USA Although they show it with binoculars it works well with quite heavy cameras, too.

TGphoto · 30 Jan 2021

I'd be very concerned around London that someone would just come and rip it off to be honest.

Stegosaurus · 30 Jan 2021

formula400 said:
not really wanting a bar bag

Fair enough... I hope you have mudguards though :-D

Bobsyeruncle · 30 Jan 2021

Stegosaurus said:
The vulnerability of that fills me with horror! :-D

I find a bar bag is quite good. Just reach in...

I agree.
Bar bag hides the camera and offers protection if you fall off....not found the ideal bar bag yet though....

formula400 · 30 Jan 2021

Stegosaurus said:
Fair enough... I hope you have mudguards though :-D

That’s a very good point I did’t consider

Sky · 30 Jan 2021

A camera positioned like that could cause you serious injury if you were to be thrown over your handlebars.

I've been a first-aider all my life and have seen some horrific injuries as a result of carrying kit like this. One I remember particularly well was a paraglider pilot who had decided to freeze his water bottle so he could have a cold drink when he landed. He punctured his heart and one of his lungs with his ribs which very nearly killed him at the scene, but worst of all he ended up losing the use of both his arms and legs. He was only 22 years old.