Carrier CCS G3 Camera Harness System for One Camera - Grey

Rarely do I write reviews, but this time I feel I must - in a very good way.Purchased the Cotton Carrier G3 1 Camera Harness (Grey) for my photographer daughter. She had been complaining about neck pain from her Canon 7D hanging from the strap around her neck after multi-hour photo-shoots. This did the trick and more. No more neck fatigue. Camera held safely no matter how she moved. Sadly, several hours in, one of the shoulder straps sew points on the chest failed. Still, the carrier held onto the camera, no risk to the equipment - a plus in my opinion that despite a strap failure, camera was still safe. Saddened by the potential loss of an otherwise good product, I sent an e-mail the next day to Cotton carrier on their web-site asking about repairs. Despite it being Sunday, Brook from Cotton Carrier responded that afternoon and before COB Monday a new replacement was on its way - no fuss, and no shipping costs. Unparalleled customer service, and an excellent product. It arrived a couple of days later and my daughter already has it ready for her next photo-shoot. My Daughter cannot be happier with this product, she said it was the first time she didn't have to worry about the camera or lenses banging into things on a shoot. I cannot be happier with the customer service. I'm likely going to get a second one for myself. Definitely recommended .As for the product itself, it is of high quality design with solid good materials and is lighter than either of us expected. I think our situation was a fluke judging by the way the rest of the carrier appears to be made. There are a couple of nice spots to tuck away extra CF cards. We love how the straps and connectors are set in such a way that they won't pull out of the connectors without serious force applied, very nice attention to detail (Once had a different camera case that went around the waist from another maker and the strap would pull out of the clasps if we were not careful.) Good price for the quality and utility of the carrier.

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 have been backpacking my large lenses and equipment when I go on hiking shoots, which is ok. However, I'm always in the lookout for easier and more efficient ways and found the Cotton 3G camera harness system. I found it to be a game changer. One can carry two cameras, which I like. It makes it a breeze to carry my R6 Mark II with my Sigma 150~600mm lens attached as well as my second camera with a Canon 15~45mm lens. The system allows me to switch from one camera to the other without losing stride. The thing I like the most is how secure my equipment is in their locking and tether system. I got the Cotton CCS 3G Harness, however Cotton makes several models. Cotton products are well designed, and high-end quality made to ensure the camera and Lenses are always well protected. If anyone is looking for a good harness system that will make it easier to carry a camera with large or small lenses, check them out. You can run, hike or jog, hands free with it. Why not get the best to carry and protect your expensive camera. I love it!