Any good ideas for fastening a camera to rucksack shoulder strap?

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I've a had a quick google but it's one of those things that's hard to search for if you don't know exactly what you want. I was out for a walk today and the sun was in and out so by the time I had got the camera out of my rucksack I'd missed the best of the light. I ended up carrying it either in my hand or trying to keep the camera shoulder strap in place on top of the rucksack strap. I do have a sling for the bigger camera but don't like it on longer walks because it does swing around a bit and I always seem to have the wrong thing on top and end up in a knot trying to take the rucksack or camera off.

So I got to thinking that what I really wanted was to have the camera on my rucksack shoulder strap, fairly rigidly attached so it is not swigning around, getting snagged and falling off when climbing over gates and styles, etc. I am looking to use this for a fairly small camera (Olympus EM5, micro 4/3) so it does need to carry a hughe weight. Anyone got any ideas and experience of doing this?
 
When I'm carrying the Fuji 100-400 fitted as well as the kit rucksack, I stick the lens's tripod foot behind the chest strap of the rucksack to take the load off my neck and stop the thing swinging about too much.
 
Thanks @stevelmx5 I have been looking at what'a available and had seen those it's good to have feedback from someone who has used one.
 
The Peak Designs one is the one you want. I use one and keep the camera neck strap around my neck just in case.

IMG_1100 by Tobers, on Flickr
 
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To be fair, Tobers' Leica kit is worth way more than my Sony!

I've never had any issues with mine coming loose though (touches wood now!) and don't keep another strap attached as its quick and easy to release the camera from the clip with one hand when I need it.
 
Jim_Tod said:
What about these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TECH-Reporter-Backpack-System-Connectors/dp/B0010HA68I/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1477677743&sr=8-14&keywords=op/tech+straps

Compatible with the other optech systems
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tijuana taxi said:
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I have used these for a few years now, in fact nearly every time I use a camera.

No issues at all and will no doubt carry on using them all the time I wear a rucksack
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TBH it looks like it might flap around a bit and the clip looks a bit slender. Each to their own I guess.
 
sirch said:
TBH it looks like it might flap around a bit and the clip looks a bit slender. Each to their own I guess.
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Actually it's just a pos and I recommended it so it would flap around like a s***house door in a storm until the flimsy clip gave way and your camera fell to the floor and was totally wrecked.

Why ask for a users advice then contradict them without even seeing the item let alone use it, won't ever bother again that's for sure
 
tijuana taxi said:
Actually it's just a pos and I recommended it so it would flap around like a s***house door in a storm until the flimsy clip gave way and your camera fell to the floor and was totally wrecked.

Why ask for a users advice then contradict them without even seeing the item let alone use it, won't ever bother again that's for sure
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That's the funniest thing I've read in a long time :LOL::clap:

The OP/Tech system looks like it could be good, it would be good to see a picture of it in use. I like to idea of the Capture Pro but it is very expensive.
 
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Steven001 said:
I like to idea of the Capture Pro but it is very expensive.
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It is, indeed :( Well made though.

I back the capture pro up with a scaffolder's elastic tool lanyard, clipped to the top of my rucksack or to my climbing harness. It is trustworthy on its own though, and makes a very solid connection - you are sure that the camera is in place and locked. I'm just paranoid, and/or working at height when shooting climbing
 
tijuana taxi said:
Actually it's just a pos and I recommended it so it would flap around like a s***house door in a storm until the flimsy clip gave way and your camera fell to the floor and was totally wrecked.

Why ask for a users advice then contradict them without even seeing the item let alone use it, won't ever bother again that's for sure
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To be fair to the OP he's right...it does look a bit naff and like it would flap about.

No need to get your knickers in a twist.
 
I'd agree that at £60, the Capture Pro is expensive. I use one similar to this and haven't had any problems or concerns about it locking.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331919534065

Obviously it's up to the OP if they'd rather use the more expensive one but I'd be surprised if there was much difference other than branding.
 
UaeExile said:
No need to get your knickers in a twist.
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I was trying to think of a response to thank you for that witty bit of advice, but they all ended in me getting a ban, so cheers for your childish comment will have to do
 
FFS, I took the time to give an honest reply to a request only to be told basically it wouldn't work and looks crap.

So yeah, I've got the a******e, is that OK?
 
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tijuana taxi said:
FFS, I took the time to give an honest reply to a request only to be told basically it wouldn't work and looks crap.

So yeah, I've got the a******e, is that OK?
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So what if it wouldn't work for what the OP wanted it for? It's costs less than a tenner so I thinks it's fair to assume the build quality might be questionable when compared to something as robust as the Peak Design.

I don't know why you're being so sensitive. I'd hate to see what happens when you post a photo and ask for critique :eek:
 
I believe some of the Think Tank backpacks have clips on the shoulder straps that the Think Tank camera strap will click into, to take the weight through the shoulders. Seems like a really good idea if you haven't already got a backpack like I had by the time I saw them. This was a couple of years ago, not sure if they're still available. It did make me wonder if I could fabricate something similar.
 
I know this isn't for connecting to a rucksack, but thought it was worth mentioning. I have just stumbled across this on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CM63TNE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think the idea is more for stabilising the camera when you're hiking, but it may also provide some support. At the price I thought it was worth a go, so I've just ordered one and will feedback if anyone is interested when I get chance to test it out.
 
sirch said:
TBH it looks like it might flap around a bit and the clip looks a bit slender. Each to their own I guess.
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As I made the initial recommendation I thought I'd comment. I use these with an EM-5 and, very occasionally, a D810 on my rucksack and have had no issues personally. It's manufactured by a reputable company who provide a wide range of support solutions for camera's and other goods- it's not some cheap chinese manufacturer you've never heard of on e-bay.

The reviews for it are positive online in a number of camera and birdwatching forums.

But, as you say, each to their own.
 
Well after eyeing up the PD version I got a cheapo version of Amazon. It's really well constructed and seems to do the job. I'm using it on a belt as opposed to a rucksack. It's pretty inconspicuous when nothings mounted on it and the camera slides in quite nicely. Although I've found it better to slide in gently rather than try and force it. Seems nice and secure, shall be trying it at a wedding on Saturday for my 2nd body, so will see how it goes.
 
I've ordered a cheap copy of the PD one, I'll give some feed back when I have used it for a while
 
steve_lyt said:
Have you looked at the b-grip system there is an adaptor for a backpack
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Well I have now and it looks interesting but as I said above I have ordered a different clip, I'll see how I get on with that but the B-Grip sling looks good, I might think about one of those because I don't really get on very well with the ceapy sling I currently use. Thanks for the info, I had never heard of B-Grip
 
Just an update in case anyone looks at this in future:

IN the end I bought a clone of the Peak Design one, this in fact. There are lots of clones out there, I picked this because it is all metal and TBH the black/silver matches the Olympus which it will mainly be used for. It seems pretty well made, the manufacturing tolerances are OK, I would guess (hope) the the PD version is a bit tighter all round but there is absolutely nothing wrong with this one. It clamps securely to the rucksack and locks the camera in solidly. It is very easy to get the camera in and out but it feels safe when clipped in. The plate that attaches to the camera is Arca quick-release compatible. Seems to be good value for money,
 
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