Many photographers like to stop and take pictures while cycling, but they don’t want their prized DSLR to swing back and forth while riding. The Porise camera strap was created with just such people in mind.
Manufactured by Japanese bicycle retailer Geek Trade, the Porise was inspired by a similar Makers in Motion Camera Strap. The latter was successfully kickstarted a few years ago, but only offered as a limited production item. That said, Makers in Motion is soliciting inquiries to see if his second batch is worth it, but it’s no longer available.
Its name is a combination of the words “Polaris” and “Rise” and Porise is designed for use with a wide variety of DSLRs and other cameras. When the user is riding, the camera is firmly attached to the waist and fixed in three places. Two neck strap attachment points (on each side) and a threaded tripod hole on the bottom.
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When the user stops using the camera, open the chest quick release buckle and swing the camera from back to front. When you’re done shooting, put the camera back on and re-buckle it. The whole process is definitely quicker than pulling the camera out of your backpack, which you have to remove first.
According to Geek Trade, Porise is fully washable and weighs 86 g (3 oz). It’s currently under a Kickstarter campaign, with a pledge of ¥4,990 (about US$38) getting him one. Planned retail price is $45.90.
You can see it in action in the video below.
PORIS : A cycling camera strap for every cyclist
Source: Kickstarter
