Unlike an ordinary camera strap, the WillCAD harnesses put the weight of a large camera on your shoulders, not your neck, distributing the weight evenly to both the left and right sides of the body while holding it securely, hand-free.
When adjusted correctly, the harness allows easy shooting from both the horizontal and vertical positions.
Made from super-tough 2" wide polypropelene strapping and plastic fixtures, the WillCAD harnesses have no metal pieces to scratch or scuff your camera, no sharp edges to poke you while wearing it, and are fully size-adjustable for maximum comfort.
There are now two different models of WillCAD Camera Harness! To continuously improve my product, I did not stop experimenting and researching when I finalized the design of my original Camera Harness Model 2007, and I am proud to make my new Camera Harness Model 2010 available for purchase.
The original Camera Harness Model 2007 is a unique x-shaped design, similar to a baby carrier. It operates much like a traditional camera strap - the entire harness moves as you raise the camera to your eye, just as a single camera strap moves as you move the camera. This movement helps to prevent heat buildup under the shoulder pads, and helps to take the weight off your shoulders for brief periods as you shoot photos.
But the crossover design allows the camera to fall more comfortably into the rest position, and holds it snugly against the body, preventing the bounce and sway that plague traditional neck straps and cross body straps. With a WillCAD Camera Harness, you can walk, hike, or ride a bike or horse, with your hands completely off the camera, and never have to worry about painful bouncing or the dangers of your precious camera swinging around into disaster.
Yet the harness also allows plenty of freedom of movement - when you want to take a shot, simply grab the camera, swing it into shooting position, and click away! And you can shoot either horizontally or vertically with the same ease and comfort.
The new kid on my block is the Camera Harness Model 2010. The Model 2010 is based on the common binocular harness design found outdoor shops and camera stores all over the world, with stationary straps and sliding snap-swivels.
Of course, as on the original Model 2007, the WillCAD Camera Harness doesn't use dinky 1" webbing or elastic straps, but instead uses robust 2" wide polypropelene strapping, distributing the weight of your camera better for far greate comfort than a bino harness provides. And, just as on the original Model 2007, the Model 2010 includes removable foam shoulder pads for even greater comfort, and a removable sternum strap to hold the harness' shoulder straps firmly in place On a Model 2010, the harness stays put, and only the camera moves into shooting position. Since the harness stays put, this makes it possible to wear and use the Model 2010 with most backpacks (typically under the backpack's shoulder straps), and with many sling bags (with the bag's sling strap under the harness).
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| Feature | Model 2007 | Model 2010 | |
| Made from 2" polypropelene strapping | Standard | Standard |  |
| All plastic fittings (no metal to scratch your camera) | Standard | Standard |  |
| Removable foam shoulder pads | Standard | Standard |  |
| Removable sternum strap | Standard | Standard |  |
| Can be worn with most backpacks | No | Yes | |
| Can carry two cameras at once | No | Yes | |
| Compatible with optional suspender strap | Yes | Yes |  |
| Compatible with optional CF card pouch | Yes | No |  |
| Compatible with optional vinyl ID pouch | Yes | No |  |
The WillCAD harnesses come standard with foam shoulder pads, D-ring attachment loops that fit standard 1/2"-5/8" camera strap slots, and snap swivels which allow the camera to be quickly and easily detached from the harness.
Optional accessories include a belt suspender strap, pair of memory card pouches, or a vinyl ID pouch.
NOTE: Memory card pouches and ID pouch are NOT COMPATIBLE with Camera Harness Model 2010. They are only compatible with Camera Harness Model 2007.
Other "camera" harness systems on the market are actually designed for use with binoculars, not heavy SLR cameras. Made from thinner, 1" straps and lacking shoulder pads, these harnesses can dig painfully into the shoulders when used with a heavy camera and are uncomfortable for long-term wear. The WillCAD harness, with its 2" straps and shoulder pads, is comfortable enough for all-day wear while walking, hiking, or enjoying your favorite theme parks.
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Suspender strap is compatible with both Camera Harness Models 2007 and 2010.
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WillCAD Camera Harness Model 2007
Includes shoulder pads, removable sternum strap, and 1 pair camera attachment d-rings.
WillCAD Camera Harness Model 2010
Includes shoulder pads, removable sternum strap, and 1 pair camera attachment d-rings.
Suspender strap
Extra support for extra-heavy cameras. Snaps to d-ring on the harness, and wraps around the back of any belt up to 2" in width (no belt included).
Memory card pouch
Mounts on harness. Suitable for Compact Flash, SD, and similar-size memory cards.
Camera attachment d-rings (pair)
Get extra pairs for your extra cameras
Vinyl ID badge holder
Mounts on harness above sternum strap. Holds standard-size IDs and business cards.
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The harnesses work best if they're snug, but not overly tight. The snap hooks should be at stomach level, allowing the camera to hang just about at belt level or slightly above. But don't tighten it too much - on the Model 2007, you should have just enough slack to pivot the harness up and bring the camera to your eye in either the horizontal or vertical shooting position. On the Model 2010, the bottoms of the straps should hang about 2/3 of the way from your arm to your belt.
Although there there is enough slack to shoot vertical pictures with both snaps attached, I have found that if I am shooting vertical while seated, or shooting a picture of something high overhead, or if I have to twist myself around a little to align the camera, it is helpful to unsnap the right side.
When sitting down for a meal, I leave the harness on but take the camera off and put it on the table, rather than taking the whole thing off.
When you raise your camera to take a shot, the entire Model 2007 harness is meant to rotate up around your shoulders, just as an ordinary camera strap does. If you try to leave the harness seated on your shoulders and just use the slack on the snap hooks to raise the camera, you will have trouble getting it up to your eye. Don't be afraid to let the whole thing move around a little.
Since the entire harness is meant to pivot when you take a shot, weighing the harness down by attaching cell phones, additional lenses, or other heavy gear to it wil weigh it down and probably bump you when you take a shot.
The sliders need to be clear of obstruction to move the camera up into shooting position. Don't add pins or other devices to the straps which might restrict the sliders. And if you wear the sternum strap, keep it fairly high to give the sliders plenty of room to move up into shooting position.
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Last Revision: 2010-05-31