

Katrina Ferguson Lifestyle Photographer
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Whether you’re fashion-forward or pragmatically motivated, we’ve got a dual camera harness recommendation for you.
It’s time to stop juggling multiple camera bodies and the subsequent head, neck and shoulder pain that often results from use of traditional, inexpensive manufacturer camera straps.
So, start your research here.
See what professional photographers like you favor most.…then go forth and conquer all your ‘how am I supposed to manage these two cameras at a time’ woes!
Listed in alphabetical order, our recommendations are:
Black Rapid Blackline II Double
The two-camera harness system from Black Rapid has been around since the late naughties - it’s a product that’s iterated and certainly stood the test of time. The Black Rapid Blackline Double II is made of lightweight materials with breathable padded straps.
It’s available in black (regular or slim styles) and camouflage with prices starting at USD$199.95 (or $179.95 for the Breathe range).
“I must say I prefer the comfort of this new Black Rapid's Blackline double with its breathable shoulder padding. I am a wedding photographer of 10 years now and I thought I needed a leather strap for the style at such events but I realized comfort over fashion was more important.” - Lori Giordano, Black Rapid user

Coiro Dual Shoulder Leather Harness
This one’s a popular choice especially given the sub USD$100 price tag and general stylish aesthetic.
Choose between regular or padded straps and regular width or skinny design. And Coiro’s color selection game is also strong with offerings including black, brown, tan, beige, gray and blue.
“I have a bad back and have been on the lookout for a comfortable camera harness. This harness has served me well right out the gate. [It] provides incredible support and is very versatile.” - Stephanie Lawrence, Coiro harness user

Cotton’s lead the way in camera carrying systems for more than a decade, claiming and delivering unmatched stability and ease of use. They back their harnesses (and all their products) with a 3-year manufacturing warranty to boot.
Prices start from USD$129 with both black and camouflage design options available.
The Cotton Carrier may not be the most fashionable choice among them but the product is premium quality and certainly well-suited to active photographers and the more pragmatically-minded.
It’s a great choice too for the environmentally aware. All Cotton packaging material is made from some 53 percent post-consumer recycled materials, the company donates 1 percent of all sales to environmental non-profits, and they promise high-quality products built to last a lifetime.
“I find this far more comfortable than using a camera support that is slung across my body, putting all of the weight on only one shoulder.” - Thomas Stirr, Small Sensor Photography


Katrina Ferguson
Lifestyle Photographer
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