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Originally Posted by jacobsen1
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Having it on your hip is the thing, IMO. Throwing it in a pocket is great if the weather's bad or I just want to be a bit more stealth, but as you said it takes longer to get to it.
The Spider Holster looks nice for a couple reasons:
- It has a deeper "slot" that the pin goes into, so it's less likely to pop out than my holster, where the pocket is pretty shallow.
- It has a two-position switch on it so that the slot operates either freely, or will "lock" each time you put the camera in it. So, if you're in a situation where you're not accessing the camera a lot, put it in lock position. Just not sure how long it takes to "unlock" it, if you can do it one-handed, etc.
- You can use it in a mode where it has to thread through a belt, for even more protection.
- The "spider pin" itself is pretty small - much smaller than the ball I use now.
Will let you guys know how it turns out.
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yes, that I do, but it's big enough for a D700 w/2 zooms, so it's a bit overkill for the GF1...
I'm thinking something like these:
Radio Chest Harnesses, Holsters, Communications Packs | For Pros in Rescue, Fire & Rope Access
Radio/Cell Phone Chest Packs
Pro Radio Chest Pack
which I'd wear UNDER my current shell. The main zipper is much faster and it'd keep the camera warmer anyway...
agreed, but for skiing I'm always near snow/water, and the lift issue makes me a bit nervous about the hip location. I'm also VERY comfortable with chest mounts now after having the CC for a while now.
Sam, have you considered the CottonCarrier? It seems like it's got the better part for the camera, but it's bracket/holster isn't quite as nice. The spider's camera bit is very weird/big/awkward, but their holster seems a bit easier to use with anything? CC now sells JUST their belt portion BTW:
http://buy.cottoncarrier.com/product_p/500cch.htm $60 for ungripped
http://buy.cottoncarrier.com/product_p/555cha.htm $70 for gripped
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I'm only going to use the holster itself, not the part that attaches to the camera. The Cotton Carrier stuff is too bulky for what I want to use it for, and doesn't seem any more secure than what I have already.
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how will it work w/o the camera part?
yes the CC is quite bulky, which sucks because the plastic part (the only park you really need) is not that big at all. I'd love to see them come out with JUST the plastic bit with 2 "lugs" for webbing or a belt someday... the way the CC works is you can only remove the camera at 2 angles (so say noon and 6 on a clock). You screw the button on the camera with an arrow pointing that direction. Just make sure you set it so it's NOT lined up with the way the camera's weight makes it sit and you're golden. The only way it can come out is if you were to rotate it to that angle somehow which isn't very likely "accidentally". One person has said it's happened so far, they were climbing something awkwardly THEN squatted down, their own leg rotated the camera.
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The holster comes with a "spider pin", which is just a 1/4-20 threaded pin. You can screw that directly into a tripod mount, another bracket, etc. So, it will go into my custom bracket.
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gotcha. Yeah, the one thing I don't like with their pin (and the CC but to a lesser extent) is you can't set the camera down level/flat with it in place.
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...if you're using their bracket, or screwing it into the tripod mount.gotcha. Yeah, the one thing I don't like with their pin (and the CC but to a lesser extent) is you can't set the camera down level/flat with it in place.
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I'm listening...
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Ugg. in my stupid haste i chumped a cutter. Just my luck it was my last one too... Had to order up some more special cutters for the "project"..
T
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hm.. in regards to the CC camera mount, it almost seems like we could do the same thing with a rectangle piece on the bottom of the camera guided into a circular belt holder.. hard to explain but I'll give it some thought / trial and will post if it works.
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so who promoted this to an article BTW?
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Not me.
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is that option even there for a normal user Sam?
and don't get me wrong, we need to promote a ton of threads like these to articles IMHO, but it should be run past the thread starter first, plus I'm just wondering who else can even do it right now.
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Spider Holster just arrived. This thing is a beast. It's a half a pound and is very thick. The two position switch is a good idea, but the tension on the lock (which is designed to be easy to release) is loose enough that I'd be scared of it getting accidentally released. But realistically, the channel is so deep I would imagine you could run around without it engaged and it would still be okay. Looks like a quality product.
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so what the hell are you and tom up to anyway?
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nuttin hun
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Nice price, but waaaaaaaay bigger than it needs to be.
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yeah, but for $14?!
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There's no way I'd use it with the GF1 since the camera-side mount is so big that it wouldn't really be able to be positioned in the orientation I like holding my camera at my side.
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yeah, agreed, but compare it to the CC for the money.... The plastic would make me nervous though.
I need/want something though. The more I use the GF1 the more I love it, but the more I hate having it IN a pocket. I'm considering a belt caribeaner with my wrist strap and just tossing on a LCD screen protector.
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Patience, Ben, patience.
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I'm listening...
and ~$14?
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Yeah, not going to happen at $14.
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seriously though, when do you think you'll be able to share any info?
I LOVE my CC and really want something similar for the GF1. I have my answer coming tomorrow, but it's more for skiing where something like your holster is ideal for normal usage.
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Tom's working on the 2nd prototype. Hopefully we can get things wrapped up and a run out before his wife pops at the end of the month, but needless to say he's got a lot of stuff going on. I'd actually like your input on it, so I'll see if Tom will let me share with you what we have already.
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I'm down with who ever Sam. its your toy. i'm just Santa's lil elf
i think i got a good idea of mirroring everything off the back half of the unit. might make it easier to produce..
T
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Just got my spider mount.. forshame on you spiderwhatever company. How could you possibly send such a small item in a huge box? Ugg i hate companies that do this.
no wonder why they charged me a metric ass ton to ship it...
Tom
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Yeah, their shipping prices are ridiculous for shipping FedEx Ground.
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I had seven 1inch by 2.5 foot cylinders sent to me in a 2 foot by 2 foot by 1.5 foot box. I am sure that's the only box that they had to fit those cylinders, but damn it was excessive.
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Threw this up on DPReview since someone was asking about it, so I figured I'd throw it up here:
This setup is not bad really, but it's damned near impossible to get the camera out and in shooting position one-handed when the holster is locked and it's very awkward putting the camera down anywhere.
Last edited by Idjiit; 02-15-2010 at 08:06 PM.
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Kim and i went walking yesterday. I kinda wish i had finished up another proto for me to use. Hopefully USPSanta clause will deliver the new testers tomorrow
t
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Stopped by the Dollar Tree today and while looking around at some junk I saw an older style cellphone holder. That plus a lightweight camera = (ignore the editing on the pics, I was dicking around with iPhone apps)
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Hah, nice! Yeah, I wouldn't be so careful with such a light and cheap camera...
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Exactly, it wouldn't work with anything else
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Sam/Tom, I got the package today. I'll try it tonight when I get home to the GF1 and CC button.
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Ben
Did Sam send you a new teaser picture of the new and improved setup?
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yes, and me likey. How thick though (I recieved #1 today)?
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its a lot thinner and lighter. . muy bueno
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bien.
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Still haven't received P2, hopefully tomorrorw.
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Wrong! Received today. Man, it's a thing of beauty. Some small changes for the final, but this looks great. It's almost half the weight of P1!Great work, Tom!
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We're working out the details, will share more soon.
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soooo... let me get something straight (i've been ignoring this thread)... Idjiit came up with a a design for a camera holder thingie and kartboy got involved with the manufacture?
Sounds like a great combo. i'll take one of whatever it is.
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Shhhhh, it's a secret!
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Wrong! Received today. Man, it's a thing of beauty. Some small changes for the final, but this looks great. It's almost half the weight of P1!
not a problem. shoot me an email with the revisions for V3.
T
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check your PMs boys.
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