MAKE A CAMERA HARNESS
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PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
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To assemble a split-ring adapter, position two rings about
3 inches apart. Connect the pair with a strip of material
(or sturdy seambinding tape), overlapped for strength, and
stitch a zig-zag pattern back and forth between the rings.
Make two of these units and attach one to each side of your
camera.
For step two, sear the ends of the webbing with a match or
candle to melt the strands together and prevent any
raveling. Next, thread a slider onto one end of the webbing
and move it up about 8 inches, then slip on a snap buckle
and thread the end—again—through the slider.
Now, fold the end back (toward the snap buckle) about 2 to
3 inches and sew it to the webbing. You should wind up with
a small loop around the middle bar of the slider. Then
repeat the entire process for the other end.
The final step is to sew the elastic to the middle of the
strap. Before you do so, however, wrap the expandable
material around your smallest diameter lens. Stretch it
enough to hold the lens tightly, and allow another 1-1/2"
for overlapping. (It's best to make a "test run" with pins
before you sew the circle closed.) Once you're satisfied
with the positioning, attach the elastic loop to the
webbing with two rows of stitching, about 1-1/2 inches
apart . . . and your project is complete.
WEAR IT IN COMFORT
To don the harness, place the middle of the strap over your
solar plexus . . . cross it in the back . . . bring one end
over each shoulder . . . snap on your camera . . . and
stick the lens through the elastic.
When you've tightened the carrier properly (it's best to
have someone help you with the final fit), the camera will
hug your body no matter how you move or bend, and its
weight will be supported primarily by your shoulders and
back ... not by your neck. Also, since the lens will point
downward, you'll be able to carry telephoto and zoom
attachments comfortably. What's more, the harness is fully
adjustable . . . it'll fit broadshouldered men, as well as
petite women. You can even throw it in the washing machine.
(If you'd like to use the same sort of device to hold
binoculars, simply make two separate elastic loops, one for
each lens.)
Since this camera-toter is less fatiguing to wear than is a
single neck strap, you'll find that you carry your
photography gear to more places,
and—consequently—will be sure to take some fine
photos that you'd have missed otherwise.
EDITOR'S NOTE: For information about how to earn cash with
some of your best photos, turn to the article on page 132.
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