Cotton Carrier G3
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I like to use it when i go to the beach will take two cameras with me so I don’t need to change lenses i have the heavier camera / lens on my chest and the lighter setup on my hip as for the hot weather i live in central Scotland never to hot lol
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Let you know later when Amazon decide to deliver it current update is tween 6.30 to 8.30:
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Oh FFS parcel just arrived and it’s not a cotton carrier , but a Chinese knock off sending it back .. Amazon is getting very tricky in there advertising wording as it looked like the real deal .. but I’m not trusting 6K worth of gear on an obscure make . Hate the way when you do a search cleverly worded alternatives come up instead of what you searched for
.o.k it’s going back ,and a proper cotton carrier G3 ordered ..
.o.k it’s going back ,and a proper cotton carrier G3 ordered ..
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Well the cotton carrier G3 just turned up , so first opinions. It’s extremely well made and with a infinite amount of adjustments ideal for a big bloke like me , I am so glad we sent the Chinese knock off one back as I don’t think it would have worked like this . Only tried it walking round the living room so far but got to agree it takes all the weight out of the camera . The only problem I can envisage so far is fitting the mount to the tripod foot tends to make the camera sit at a funny angle and also stops you fitting a arca plate if you need to use a tripod/ monopod will look at sorting that out in a bit .and as much as I don’t like the lens weight hanging off the camera I think it’s a must do for comfort. ,plus there a security belt to hold the lens steady if needed . Don’t want to make it over complicated but it needs to feel secure as well . .
Yep now done using the camera baseplate to fit lock knob the whole assembly fits better the tripod mount is now atop the lens which is where I normally have it with the arca plate refitted ( little tip ,most camera shops or e.bay sell reducer inserts to make the front screw hole smaller so you can then secure your arca plate by two screws preventing twist ) the security strap is now fixed to the arca plate . . It feels more comfortable overall but will update further once used in anger
Yep now done using the camera baseplate to fit lock knob the whole assembly fits better the tripod mount is now atop the lens which is where I normally have it with the arca plate refitted ( little tip ,most camera shops or e.bay sell reducer inserts to make the front screw hole smaller so you can then secure your arca plate by two screws preventing twist ) the security strap is now fixed to the arca plate . . It feels more comfortable overall but will update further once used in anger
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Not as yet had the need to use it . It will be used in the summer hopefully
I've got the CC and for the couple of months I've had it been very pleased with it. It certainly spreads the load rather than having it on one side - like the Black Rapid and Peak Design straps.
I found it took a short while get used to slotting the camera back but soon managed the muscle memory. I'm using it with an R7 and EF 100-400ii plus converter and initially it felt a little strange with the camera out in front. It hasn't been warm enough to see what it's like in hotter conditions. It does look a touch military, although mine is the black version and this may or may not be an issue for you.
As you identified it doesn't take an arca plate. However I believe there is a longer plate adapter and Hejnar may offer a potential solution.
It's not a cheap solution but it's pretty decent
Happy to answer any questions
I found it took a short while get used to slotting the camera back but soon managed the muscle memory. I'm using it with an R7 and EF 100-400ii plus converter and initially it felt a little strange with the camera out in front. It hasn't been warm enough to see what it's like in hotter conditions. It does look a touch military, although mine is the black version and this may or may not be an issue for you.
As you identified it doesn't take an arca plate. However I believe there is a longer plate adapter and Hejnar may offer a potential solution.
It's not a cheap solution but it's pretty decent
Happy to answer any questions