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The Spider is close by

Postby sirhc55 on Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:51 pm

http://spiderholster.com/

I will certainly be interested in this item :D
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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby Geoff on Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:01 am

Looks interesting Chris..
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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby surenj on Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:26 am

This really gives meaning to "shooting"...
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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby Killakoala on Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:53 am

Definitely has cool potential, but I think I would be more comfortable with my camera strapped around my neck.
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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby gasgasgas on Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:21 pm

Saw a wedding photographer using this last weekend. He's been in the game 22 years and done 1100+ weddings and he loves the system, saying it's the best he's ever used.

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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby Matt. K on Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:34 pm

I guess if it keeps your pants up then could be useful! I don't know many Pro wedding photographers who shoot without using fill flash techniques and I don't see how this system could be used when a flashgun is attached to the camera. It would be too unwieldy. Could be useful for sports or aerial photography...even street photography.
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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby gasgasgas on Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:55 pm

Matt. K wrote:I guess if it keeps your pants up then could be useful! I don't know many Pro wedding photographers who shoot without using fill flash techniques and I don't see how this system could be used when a flashgun is attached to the camera. It would be too unwieldy. Could be useful for sports or aerial photography...even street photography.


Matt,

This guy shot all day pretty much without a flash. He was shooting well into the night and his photos were pretty well spot on. I quite liked his style and he was very laid back for such a pro.

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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby gasgasgas on Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:00 am

My Spider's arrived today. Won't have much call to try them for a few weeks, but am looking forward to giving them a try. Will be able to report back on my thoughts then. :)

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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby gstark on Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:29 am

Simon,

We look forward to hearing how well this works for you.

Matt. K wrote:I don't know many Pro wedding photographers who shoot without using fill flash techniques .


I understand what you're saying, but I also think that, with cameras like the D3s, the game is changing.
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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby gasgasgas on Sun Aug 01, 2010 2:06 am

Used mine this afternoon and into the early evening. I was very happy with how well they worked and the fact that they didn't really inhibit my shooting style (read - grip) or use of tripod.

The only problem that I identified was that you need to be more aware of the fact that you have two large bodies and lenses hanging off your hips, which make narrow spaces interesting. ;)

Now just to win lotto and get myself 2 x D3s' and a few new pieces of glass. ;)

I'm looking forward to using these for a week long AFL carnival in October.

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Re: The Spider is close by

Postby Andyt on Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:42 am

No good for me, I use RRS "L" - bracket system,
.....appreciate soft wide neck strap(s) :lol:
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