I liked it. Fairly comfortable. The belt is heavy. Wish the plates didn't take up as much space. Really liked the convenience of having cameras easily accessible. I had to use both hands - one to release the camera; the other to hold the camera. May be that's just me but I wish I could use the same hand to release the lock and grab the camera.
The backpack strap Spider holster makes light work of my beastly GFX rig (paired with a Mitakon 65/1.4 it's almost too heavy for field use). Being able to place the camera on near my shoulder not only alleviates much of the weight off of my back, but it keeps the camera in a 'ready to shoot' position that is easy to clip in and out of so I never miss a shot (or feel too lazy to grab it from a bag).
My only complaint, if you can even call it that, is that I have to wear a backpack to employ the attachment. Dear Spider Holster team, please consider creating some sort of pseudo shoulder strap harness that would allow me to mount a camera to the same shoulder area using this adapter, without the need for a full backpack. I often want to use the strap holster when hiking, but sometimes I don't need the whole backpack to come with. Additionally, when shooting on the street or for travel I also rarely need a full backpack, but I'd love to keep the camera at my shoulder.
I say Shocking as I am a smaller plus sized woman (working on this in a health way). And I was worried it would not work for my body type. But wanted to get them off my shoulders. I have the should straps and they get heavy on my shoulders after a long day. These are great to have on hip. I was amazed that it felt great. Now you do have to figure out your comfort setting and so there is a learning curve. But I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was and was a bit big with my initial setting. I will happily use this primarily and the shoulder straps if needed or even both. Great tool for my needs.
I am loving the SpiderPro system! Thus far my back is loving the weight distribution being on my hips. I am able to conserve energy and am not so worn out after long shoots. Love it!
The backpacker kit is a really well built, solid reliable piece of kit which enables me to carry my heavy DSLR very comfortably on my camera backpack shoulder strap, safety out of the way but quickly accessible when needed. I also have Spider Holster belt with a storage pouch, between the two I can always carry Camera and lenses comfortably and securely, and change lenses on the go without any risk of accident.
I just needed a screw but had to order the screw and allen wrench. The price was very high for just a screw. Needed the extra screw because I had two sockets in my tripod foot and the plate only came with one. I would have given it 5 stars but I felt the price was way too high for just a screw.
I bought the SpiderPro camera holster to keep the weight of my camera and big lens off of my neck during some long day hikes in the Grand Canyon. It worked great! The weight was on my hips but the camera was easily accessible. I usually end up putting the camera in my backpack after a few miles to relieve my neck pain. This causes me to not take some pictures because of the hassle of stopping, dropping the pack, digging out the camera, taking the shot, putting the camera in the pack, and then putting the pack back on. This was an excellent purchase, one that I do not regret.
Tried a couple of different hand straps, and none compare to this.
Extremely secure, and ridiculously comfortable. Can reach all the dials and buttons without any hassle.
I love this item. It is like a third hand holding my camera for me just where I want it. No more camera bouncing around on my chest and far quicker to have camera ready to take a photo. I do not feel the camera weight as I did when hanging around my neck and less to carry. Good purchase. BRB
I love it. It’s a quick and easy draw off the hip and the weight is so much easier to bear. It’s great to be able to use my hands without the camera getting in the way!
I purchased a Spider holster over 10 years ago. It has worked flawlessly. I’ve started wearing a hole in the pad next to the camera. I always wished I would have had the dual camera holster. Now I purchased the Spider Pro Dual camera system V2. The quality is still incredible and maybe even a bit lighter.
My rating is more than five stars since it works well for me and makes me feel comfortable whenever I use it.
This kit comes with everything you need to use the SpiderMonkey for accessories etc and makes a great complement to anyone using the Spider X or SpiderPro system.
I am a birdwatcher and carry both a handheld binocular and a spotting scope on a tripod. In recent years, I have also started bringing a camera. I use a Canon R5 with a Canon RF 100-500 lens, along with a few smaller lenses. For these, I have used Peak Design's system for camera straps and wrist straps.
Having both a camera strap and a binocular strap around my neck gets tangled and uncomfortable. Therefore, I wanted to try the Spider Camera Holster. A few weeks ago, I purchased the Spider Pro Single Mirror Camera System, the Spider Pro Hand Strap, and the Spider Pro Lens Collar Plate.
Since I have a silicone cover on my camera, the screw for the camera plate was too short. I bought a longer screw on Amazon. Now that I have tested the system for a few weeks, I can say that it works quite well.
During winter in Sweden, it gets cold, and I usually wear a parka. If you wear a longer jacket, it interferes with the waist belt. Wearing the waist belt over the jacket is not comfortable. However, during the summer, the waist belt will be much easier to wear. The camera feels heavy on the hip, but that might just be a matter of getting used to it.
I have to adjust the waist belt every time I wear different clothes, which takes a bit of time because of the strong Velcro straps. However, this ensures that it fits securely and feels safe. Once the waist belt is in place, it is easy to attach and detach the camera.
All parts of the system feel robust and sturdy. I probably won’t use the Spider system for shorter photography sessions. When I go out without binoculars, I will likely use Peak Design’s camera strap instead.
That said, the Spider Pro Hand Strap is more comfortable than Peak Design’s wrist strap, but not as easy to take on and off.
Note that I haven’t used the Spider system for very long, and these are just my initial experiences.
I bought this strap for a Sony RX10M4 DSLR-style point-and-shoot. The camera isn't light, bounces around with my usual cross-body strap carry method, and is front-heavy when zoomed in. I usually carry the camera in a shoulder bag or holster, not by itself. I figured a hand strap would give me extra stability when shooting and reduce hand fatigue, and let me ditch the body strap since I have the bag anyway.
The strap itself seems well-built, with solid materials and quality construction. It fits the shape of my hand, the lining is padded well, and it's comfortable to fasten the redundant wrist strap, relax my fingers, and let the camera partly hang from the back of my hand between shots. Also: it has nothing to do with function, but the Kodiak leather color has a cool, rustic look.
I'm still adjusting the strap for best fit, and it still feels awkward to slide my hand rearward in the strap to use the camera's back panel controls and then forward again to shoot. This is not bad, just different from the carry method I'm used to, so I expect it will eventually become second nature. So far, I really like the strap, and I can certainly recommend it for anyone who already uses a hand strap and wants a quality replacement.
I was skeptical when I first received this product. I was concerned about the sticking power of the adhesive. Having hung an AD200 pro off of it for a couple of years now, I can stay that it’s held up great. No sign of slipping, super strong connection. This qr system is great.
As a plus size photographer who has had back surgery, I was so excited to invest and try this holster! I triple checked the measurements and whilst it "technically fits" the Velcro in the waist band is pulled all the way to the end and therefore it's sticking to my hair, a chair if i sit, etc and is just frustrating. Still giving 4 stars because it really is a great product, but hoping to get to a size where it's fully helpful and not a pain in the butt!
I have these straps on all my cameras. The outward pressure of my hand acts to keep the camera firmly in hand (both in and out of use). A great bit of security when holding the camera at your side as it confirms a good grip with one’s fingertips on the camera body. I highly recommend this product!
Comfortable and secure. Also fantastic customer service and support. Thank you!
The SpiderPro Dual Camera System v2 - Hybrid (DSLR + Mirrorless) was an absolute game changer for a multi-day conference I was shooting. All hours of the day and night, but being able to carry my system on my hips meant NO shoulder pain, achy back. My hand holster meant no soreness in my hands, and one very happy photographer
My hand strap from 10 years ago didn’t dig into my hand like this new design does. Maybe it’s because my Nikon has eyelets that aren’t as compatible.
Get one. You'll love it. Thank me later.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
