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Camera Straps, Suspenders & Harnesses
Effective November 2004, we renamed our K-series harnesses with an "H" prefix, (K250 became H250, K160 became H160 etc.).
H-series & old K-series are completely compatible, only the name has changed.
Packframes (formerly called K560, K570 etc.) are now on the
P-Series (Packs) page.
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Camera Straps
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We offer the following connection systems for cameras:
 Kinesis Quick-release System
(H432, H435, H436 & H675 & H717)
Duraflex® Stealth 20mm buckle with two female buckles attached to the camera
Breaking strength of each buckle is approx. 64 kg (140 lbs.)
 Op/Tech Classic or Pro System
(H433, H438, H439 & H717a)
Duraflex® Mojave 20mm buckle with a male and female attached to the camera
Breaking strength of each buckle is approx. 50 kg (110 lbs.)
We do not have adapters for UPstrap or Tamrac straps,
but may add them at a future date.
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[H675] PJ Camera Strap, $19.00
Includes one pair of H435 connectors
- Lean and mean strap for the photojournalist or other shooter looking for a non-stretching low profile strap
- Toughtek fabric sticks to your shoulder
- Functions as both a neck or shoulder strap
- Compatible with with H717 and newer H245s & H250s
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The strap around the waist of model is the H152.
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[H152] Camera Stabilizing Torso Strap, $16.00
- Stabilizes an SLR camera while worn around your neck
- Also stabilizes a Kinesis C-Series holster case when attached to a harness (H717 includes a strap for this same function)
- Attaches around your torso above your waist belt
- Waist belt or harness is not required
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[H157] Camera Stabilizing Belt Strap, $6.00
- Stabilizes an SLR camera while worn around your neck or while attached to a harness
- Attaches to a Kinesis or Lowepro S&F waist belt ONLY
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H717 & H435
H717 with a holster case attached.
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[H717] X-Harness, $69.00
For Kinesis-style quick-release camera neck straps. H435 or H675 is required to carry a camera. See introduction on this page for more info.)
[H717a] X-Harness, $69.00
For Op/Tech quick-release camera neck straps.
Professional audio technicians have known for years that the only way to carry a heavy recorder and mixer on location is with an X-style harness. Chest-mounted baby carriers utilize this same carrying method.
- Specifically designed for shooters that are hand holding heavy film or digital SLR cameras with big glass (PJs or wedding photogs)
- Wide 75mm lightly padded, breathable straps
- Works with or without a waist belt
- Internal staves transfer weight away from shoulders (a Kinesis original design)
- One size fits all
- Not suitable for converting a long lens case into a backpack (choose H245 or H250 instead)
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| Harness to Camera Adapters |
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[H435] Kinesis Camera Adapters (pair, 2 females), $6.00
- Standard Kinesis female camera connection buckle (20mm / 3/4") ending in 10mm web
- Puchase one pair for each camera body
- Mates with male buckles found on:
- H432, H436 & H717 X Harness
- Newer H245/H250 harnesses (>2003)
- Y303 Pouch to Generic Pack Adapter
- Adjusts from 5cm to 26cm (2" to 10-1/4")
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[H436] Harness to Kinesis Camera Straps (pair, 2 males), $6.00
Included with current H245, H250 & H717 & Y303s
- 20mm (3/4") buckles mate to H435 so you can carry an SLR on a harness
- Add to old harnesses or a H344
- 33cm (13") long
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[H437] Harness to Snap Hook Straps (pair), $6.00
- Add these 20mm (3/4") straps to a H344 harness to carry a small holster case (E330, C380) or pouch with D-Rings (i.e. A126, A200, E110)
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[H438] Camera to Op/Tech Adapters (pair, 1 male, 1 female), $6.00
- Attach one pair to each camera body
- Intergrate an Op/Tech USA neoprene camera neck strap with the Kinesis harness system
- Mates with Op/Tech Classic, Pro, Pro Loop & Reporter Straps or Kinesis H439 or H717a
- Adjusts from 5cm to 26cm (2" to 10-1/4")
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[H439] Harness to Op/Tech Straps (pair, 1 male, 1 female), $6.00
- Intergrate an Op/Tech USA neoprene camera neck strap with the Kinesis harness system
- Mates with Kinesis H439 or Op/Tech Classic, Pro, Pro Loop & Reporter Straps
- These straps attach to any Kinesis harness (H717, H344, H245 or H250) and to the male & female Op/Tech buckles on your DSLR
- 33cm (13") long
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Photo coming eventually!
The appearance is similar to the H436 above, but with a fatter buckle. |
[H441] Harness to UPstrap Camera Straps (pair, 2 male straps/buckles), $9.00
- Intergrate the UPstrap no-slip camera neck strap with the Kinesis harness system
- 25mm (1") Mil-Spec male buckle/20mm (3/4") strap mates to female side of an UPstrap SLR-Quick Release-QR strap
- Attach to any Kinesis harness (H717, H344, H245 or H250)
- 300 lb. tensile strength. 33cm (13") long.
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[H432] Stealth QR Buckles (2 male 20mm buckles), $1.50
- Convert your Y315 padded shoulder strap into a camera strap (H435 is required for each body)
- Mates with female buckles found on H675 strap or H435
- Note: These ONLY fit newer Y315 shoulder straps with 20mm (3/4") webbing straps, not the 25mm web as found on earlier models
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[H433] Mojave QR Buckles for Op/Tech (20mm 1 male/1 female), $1.50
- Convert your Y315 or Y303 padded shoulder strap into a Op/Tech compatible camera strap
- Mates with Kinesis H439 or Op/Tech Classic, Pro, Pro Loop & Reporter Straps
- Note: These ONLY fit newer Y315 opr Y303 shoulder straps with 20mm (3/4") webbing straps, not the 25mm web as found on earlier model
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[H431] Camera Split O-Rings (pair), $1.50
- For older SLRs and some point-n-shoot camera that do not have a "10mm slotted lug" which the webbing of the H435 or H436
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[H344] Y-Harness (suspenders), $29.00
- Standard 3-point (two in front and one in the rear) suspenders for holding up a belt or for redistributing the belt weight on your body
- Wide 75mm (3") breathable liner fabric with additional padding over the shoulder area
- Does NOT include camera (H436, H438) or holster (H437) straps or adapters
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H717 + H163
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[H163 or H167] Suspender Adapter for H717 X-harness
If you only need something to hold your belt up, then choose the H344 above. If you need to carry a camera on your chest and also want suspenders, then choose the H717 + H163. If you want a super heavy-duty 4-point suspender solution, then choose the H717 + H167, but carrying a heavy camera in front is problematic with this configuration.
More Info on H163 (3-point suspender -- best choice)
More Info on H167 (only works when you are NOT carrying a camera on the H717)
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| Long Lens or Tripod Bag Harnesses |
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Above: H250 attached to a
long lens case. Below: H130.
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[H245] Small/Medium Padded Shoulder Harness | front, $43.00
[H250] Medium/Large Padded Shoulder Harness | front, $43.00
- Converts a tripod bag or long lens case into a backpack
- Converts into suspenders with optional H160 adapter (H245/H250 + H160 is bulkier than H344)
- H130 strap is recommended when used with a long lens case
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[H130] Harness to Long Lens Adapter Strap, free
(No charge with purchase of a harness and long lens case)
- Stablizes a long lens case when worn as a backpack with a H245 or H250
- Pulls the top of the back toward your back --
a required item for a comfortable fit
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| Adapters & Harness Straps |
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[H153] Chest Harness Kit, $21.00
Includes H152 strap and special neck pad.
- When used in conjunction with a H245/H250 & H160, you can carry a camera (H345 required) or holster case on the chest
- H717 is more comfortable than this combo
- For specialized purposes like cycling, horseback riding or skiing
- The neck pad does not fit on the H242 or H344
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[H160] Harness/Suspender | Back, $6.00
Not required with H344.
- Converts a "front" harness (H242, H245 or H250) into a pair of suspenders
- Woven elastic & nylon w/ slot for H152 strap
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[H150] Pouch to Harness Adapter (pair), $6.00
- Enables you to attach small single-wide Kinesis pouches (E110, F040, F102 etc.) to the front (chest) of a H242, H245 or H250, H344 or H717 harness
- Velcro strap wraps around the harness for stability
- Will also enable you to attach a Kinesis pouch to most Lowepro Trekker packs.
Click for Pix of H150 attached to a harness (w/ F040 & E110 attached)
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[H156] Harness Pig Tails, $9.00
- Enables the use of a harness (H344 or H245/H250 + H160) with the belt buckle in the back
- Enables use of the harness with four-point, instead of three-point suspension
- A specialized adapter and not for everyone!
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Other Options Instead of a Harness
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[Y315] Padded Shoulder Strap, $ 9.00
Instead of using a full-on shoulder harness, consider slinging a Y315 strap across your chest and over one shoulder. Attach it to two side D-rings of a holster case (Y315 attached to C500 in photo).
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[Y303] Pouch to Generic Pack Adapter, $ 6.00
Hang a holster case or E330 pouch unto a non-Kinesis backpack (non-Kinesis holster or zoom case will work as long as it has a pair of D-rings). Adding a H152 strap around your torso helps stabilize the load, especially when hiking on steep terrain or scrambling on rough terrain (H152 not shown in this photo).
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