Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Camera Harness System for One Camera, Camo, 1 Camera

The system works great. Be aware the second camera mount rides too high for a man that's big and tall. You will have no issue removing the camera from the system but returning the camera to the mount is rather difficult. On a smaller person the horizontal strap rides lower more towards the upper waist. For a larger man like myself the horizontal strap is closer to my upper rib cage and I need to use the secondary mount on a seperate belt instead. Only reason I mention this is there are times when a photographer needs to switch cameras fast to get that action shot. Fumbling around to try and holster a camera on the second mount so you can then deploy your primary camera mounted on the chest plate is going to mean the difference between getting the shot or not. I am real impressed in the comfort of carrying my primary camera on the chest plate mount.

I had a trip to Argentina and then Antarctica on the schedule and finally decided that I had to go with two camera bodies because the diversity of potential shooting opportunities on a given day exceeded the reality of a single lens and you just can't be messing around with changing lenses in a bobbing Zodiac boat or while trekking through the various landscapes and sometimes difficult footing. My plan was to take a Canon 60D with a 300MM Zoom and a Canon 6D Mk ii with a 17-44 MM Zoom lens so we are talking some weight and size! I tried a couple other products that essentially had the cameras hanging by a strap from your shoulder area or front of your chest. The cameras simply swung around and would get caught if you were maneuvering around or between things. Pretty disappointing until a local professional photographer told me about the Cotton Carrier. Problem Solved!! For about the same price of another product sold on Amazon you get a very comfortable vest that you can easily fit to your frame (I am 6'5" and my wife is 5' 6") that offloads the weight from your neck to your torso and, most importantly, locks each of the two cameras in place (one on your chest, the other on one side or the other) while not in use. A 12" or so lanyard connects to the camera and the vest so if you should let loose of the camera, it will probably survive most inadvertent 'drops'. (I actually did this a few times while on this trip and no issues) A couple other features include 1. a tie-down strap for the camera on your chest - which would always be the one with a long lens- which keeps it from bouncing around as you get active; 2. A small pouch that carries a weather cover for one camera ( I used other solutions) and; 3. A place under the chest carrier for a lens cloth and the allen wrench you use to tighten the devices that bolt to the bottom of your camera that slide into the locking devices on the vest. We were on a small ship that was full of photographers and I was convinced after the first day, after watching all these people trying to carry multiple cameras or try to change lenses in the rain, snow and wind, that I made the right decision. I was even more sure when a handful of people asked me where I got my Cotton Carrier and said they wished they had one. Probably even most importantly, I was the guy that was NOT slinging my cameras around and getting in the way of others while getting on and off the boats but I WAS the guy that was able to, on demand, quickly change cameras to capture fast action and quickly changing opportunities with both landscape and wildlife. The Dual vest can also be used for one camera, of course, and I did that for a couple treks we did in Argentina prior to heading to Antarctica. In addition, you can buy an adapter that will allow you to not only use this vest's quick attach and locking feature but also screw the camera into a monopole or tripod. I used this vest for 25 days, touring and trekking on land, and riding a bobbing Zodiac boat and in all weather conditions. It was the perfect solution for me and I'm glad I made the investment!!!

I use a Canon 90D with 100-400 Mark II and often 1.4x. I have taken many a hike using the Peak Design Slide over one shoulder (sling-like, camera side and lens foot). It is a great strap and mostly unobtrusive way to carry this setup on a hike. Mostly my right arm has to tend the rig instead of swinging freely. After a couple miles I have to resort to sometimes carrying under each arm to give my shoulder a break. After 3 miles max I am completely done. Enter the Cotton Carrier Harness. Same rig hanging by the camera (lens foot off to the side) hangs close to my chest and shifts minimally while walking full stride with arms comfortably swinging. Very quick and easy to rotate and lift out. Probably 2-3 seconds slower to get to shooting position than the camera at my side. Getting certain shots is really more about anticipating the moment and having the camera ready before entering a situation but you never know what will happen without warning. Biggest obstacle is getting used to the lens foot not being on bottom where I like it to keep from bumping focus inadvertently when something unexpected occurs. I tether the camera with a PD Leash through one of the heavy rings on the harness (camera side and lens foot) and it does not get in the way. Not ready to trust the included tether attaching to a side camera mount-maybe with a smaller set up. The harness itself adds just the right amount of weight and bulk. I don't feel hot or constricted wearing it. Wouldn't want it to be any lighter because of all the weight I am hanging on it. It is easily adjusted to an individual. The rain cover pouch is pretty pointless for me because I am not going to use this with a rig small enough to fit in the cover. It is easily removed. The comfort, freedom and joy of wearing the harness has convinced me to try their Scout for regular walk-around travel shooting with an 18-135. That setup is also amazing with the harness but I probably would not wear it for all-day travel photography.

Very ingenious and rugged! Supports my big Nikon D850 DSLR plus attached 8-inch long 70-200 telephoto lens without strain on my back, neck, or hands. Total weight supported = 5.8 lbs. So happy I came across this. Not exactly inexpensive, but worth every penny!

Great for packing around heavy lenses in the field. The camera is held in the bracket against the chest and does not swing around like a camera strap does. The vest is well made and sturdy. The directions for strap adjustments could be clearer. The overall price for the vest is high but camera retention and protection is important. Cameras and lenses are very pricey so this helps to protect my investment.

I am predominantly a wildlife/nature photographer, but occasionally shoot some sporting events. Carrying 12 lbs of primary camera hanging around my neck can get miserable, especially if I have to do a lot of walking or hiking with my telephoto lens. Forget it if I need to have two cameras with me. The chest camera mount holds my camera body with 200 - 500mm lens very securely and comfortably. I can quickly release the lens strap and camera and not miss a shot. I do find that I would rather mount the second camera mount on my belt of my pants rather than the strap of this harness. The strap sits a little too high to be comfortable. I also bought the waist system for this reason. I have seen where women who might be a little larger in the chest ask about comfort with this. I am also a little larger and find that the cut of this is comfortable in this situation and should not be a hinderance for you. I am not a small woman, but also not considered obese (size 12 - 14) and had to adjust the shoulder straps smaller and had to cut the waist straps down after I got them where I needed them. They are long enough to fit two of me in there. Buy this! It's worth the price. It will save your neck, back, and wrists from carrying heavy gear for any amount of time.

Great way to carry a lot of heavy equipment and still have the cameras at the ready for action. Now I have been testing it out in the rain forest with heavy trecking every day for almost a week, and it performed excellently. Thank you Cotton carrier for designing equipment that holds up under trying conditions. I would never have been able to carry so much equipment and still have two separate cameras at the constant ready if it wasn't for the Cotton carrier system for two cameras. One add on after I came home: the second camera holder on the side was not dimensioned for a very heavy camera/lens combo but still held up. I was just concerned that it would eventually give in when the Velcro got old so I bolted it in place with as short screw and nut and now its not going anywhere. Also, if you get a squeak between the holder and the camera mount when moving, just apply a little grease, that will solve the problem.

After nearly years of nearly falling when hiking in the mountains due to being off balance with my heavy camera and lens hanging off my shoulder sling strap, I ran across this harness carrier as a potential solution. First I had a neck strap, that was uncomfortable and then a shoulder strap that was fairly comfortable, but still the camera needed hand support so it wouldn't swing around freely and when hiking this caused an unbalanced situation. I met a photographer who shoots for National Geographic and he was wearing one of these and was raving about the comfort and ease of use. I waited until now however to pull the trigger, and soooo wish I had bought it prior to my recent trip to Armenia and Georgia. I'm getting to old to risk falls and some of the terrain I was hiking in was a bit iffy for me and had I had this carrier, the hikes would have been much easier and safer since I'd have had both hands free. I tried this out over the weekend and love it. It's a bit of a pain to get it initially fit to your body, but once adjusted, you only have one strap to adjust in the future to allow for a jacket or additional or less clothing under the pack. Plus it is very comfortable to wear a day or back pack over this. The design is awesome. It takes a second to remove the camera from the carrier slot, and return it after shooting. And no more camera bouncing around while you walk. So far I have identified no downsides, but it may be a bit warm in hot weather, but the material is fairly vented yet very sturdy, so it my be fine in the warmer conditions. Time will tell. But in my opinion this carrier is a must for anyone hiking or even walking around for hours with a DSLR camera and lens. Now I can hike and walk around with my camera all day taking photos in total comfort and with greatly reduced risk of breaking my neck when hiking in rocky, uneven mountain and canyon terrain.

The harness is made of top quality material and feels very sturdy. It is light and relatively comfortable to wear, whether it's just over a t-shirt, or over a waterproof jacket whilst wearing a backpack. The attaching mechanism is very secure and there is little, if any, chance of the camera falling out accidentally. Although not strictly necessary, I prefer to leave the camera strap attached to the camera and placed around my neck. This way, when I detach it from the harness, I cannot possibly drop it. The included waterproof cover is an added bonus for those quick, unexpected showers as it saves the hassle of removing a backpack and storing the camera away - only to have to reverse the process a few minutes later when the rain stops to get the camera out again! I'm in my mid-seventies now and like to use hiking poles wherever possible. Before buying the harness, the camera would swing from side to side as I hiked. As both my hands were on the poles, I had no means of stopping this from happening - the harness has solved this frustrating problem once and for all! Attaching and extracting the camera are extremely simple operations, simply twist and lift up to extract, slot in and twist to secure. The harness is fully customisable with regards to height and fit on the torso. There are plenty of adjustable straps that cater for all types of clothing being worn and all types of body shapes. Despite being quite expensive for what it is, the harness serves its intended purpose exceptionally well. Let's face it, it would easily outweigh the cost of an unsecured camera or lens that had smashed against a rock face! So, although expensive, I would wholeheartedly recommend this harness to anyone wanting to hike with their camera always at the ready.

Très bon matériel utilisé avec un Nikon D500 et un objectif 200-500 f5,6

excellent product..great design

It seems to me to be a very good harnes. I have read reviews from people who have had the plates turn on the camera during installing/removing it from the engaging slot. As an engineer I know tha tight is not good enough, The screw needs to be tighten to a good torque, The cameras I have , Canon and Olympus, will all cope with this torque, If necessary use lock tite, but still put some grunt into doing the screw tight!!

Excelente para todo tipo de cámaras lijeras y pesadas. Excelente calidad