Custom SLR - Air Strap

Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
I don't like it already. Notice how the lens stays perpendicular to your body when the camera is not being deployed? That means it's going to swing, sway and bump into s--t and the bigger the lens, the bigger the problem is going to be. I also don't like that it appears to require two hands to operate, even if it's just the thumb of the one hand that's required. On my current (bastardized) sling strap system, I can grab and shoot one-handed. Using a carabiner to attach the sling to the mount point on the camera body means I can detach the whole thing in a flash. I do like the wide shoulder-strap and the ventilation holes.
 
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Pretzel

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
I don't like it already. Notice how the lens stays perpendicular to your body when the camera is not being deployed? That means it's going to swing, sway and bump into s--t and the bigger the lens, the bigger the problem is going to be. I also don't like that it appears to require two hands to operate, even if it's just the thumb of the one hand that's required. On my current (bastardized) sling strap system, I can grab and shoot one-handed. Using a carabiner to attach the sling to the mount point on the camera body means I can detach the whole thing in a flash. I do like the wide shoulder-strap and the ventilation holes.
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They have a solution for the perpendicular lens issue in a connection point that attaches to the tripod plate, and an adapter you can mount there to use both a quick release plate and the strap. Makes it hang more along the lines of what the infamous speed strap seems to do?

And curious, where did you see two hand adjustment? I just saw him hook a thumb and grab the camera. I must be just amazed at a strap that doesn't leave my camera hanging like the stock strap I still use. :)

The shoulder pad definitely looks like a win, but like Kevin, I'm "iffy" on the buckle in the middle of the chest, and wondering how sturdy that is. Looks like it might be a fail point, especially with a heavier rig.
 
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carguy

Senior Member
Its clearly a two hand operation one on camera and one on strap. Others require only raising the camera. Watch the video at 0:11 and 0:24.

Tapp'n on the go
 
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customslr

New member
Hi Joe,

We have the Glide Strap where you can just pull and it slides up. But the Air Strap cinches down so it does not wobble around.

Cheers

Team Custom SLR
 
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customslr

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Pretzel said:
They have a solution for the perpendicular lens issue in a connection point that attaches to the tripod plate, and an adapter you can mount there to use both a quick release plate and the strap. Makes it hang more along the lines of what the infamous speed strap seems to do?

And curious, where did you see two hand adjustment? I just saw him hook a thumb and grab the camera. I must be just amazed at a strap that doesn't leave my camera hanging like the stock strap I still use. :)

The shoulder pad definitely looks like a win, but like Kevin, I'm "iffy" on the buckle in the middle of the chest, and wondering how sturdy that is. Looks like it might be a fail point, especially with a heavier rig.
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Hi guys,

Or buckles are made from acetal resin. We have not had trouble with our plastic over the years. We also chose to put the buckle on the chest because we found it was the easiest point to access the Air Strap, whether you are left handed or right handed.

Cheers

​Team Custom SLR
 
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customslr

New member
Krs_2007 said:
Interesting, I not sure about the buckle being in the middle of the chest. I like the idea of the breathable shoulder pad.
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Hi Kevin,

We chose to put the buckle in the middle of the chest because we found it was the quickest and easiest way to access the strap, whether you are right handed or left handed.

Cheers

Team Custom SLR
 
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skene

Senior Member
Just kind of curious. I know that you guys are outsourcing the product to be manufactured elsewhere. What would come if there are any warranty issues. How would you handle these?
 
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carguy

Senior Member
skene said:
Just kind of curious. I know that you guys are outsourcing the product to be manufactured elsewhere. What would come if there are any warranty issues. How would you handle these?
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I'd assume the same as every other manufacturer doing the same thing ;)
 
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skene

Senior Member
I would expect ease from someone like Black Rapid, Case Logic and others that have a bit of a foothold in the market. However I am always curious when it comes to start ups. If there were defects, you know that you would immediately get that replacement on larger companies.
 
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weebee

Senior Member
I would be afraid of the strap coming apart at the closure if it got snagged on something. I like the padded strap though.
 
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