Looking for something I don't know the name of...

[vawitt]

I think that one time, I saw a little harness that fit around the front of a person, under both armpits and around the neck, and a camera could be hung from it. It must have had some kind of retractable strap so you could just lift it up, shoot, and put it back against your chest. It would kind of be like a backpack, worn backwards.

Any ideas what I'm talking about? I'm tired of scooting my camera up my shoulder, or carrying it...and it's uncomfy just dangling from my neck.

I'd google it if I knew what it was called...

[Vasni]

Try
http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=427990

It seems to fit what you described.

Vasni

[Vasni]

Sorry, wrong link. Here's what I meant.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/1981-05-01/Make-a-Camera-Harness.aspx

Vasni

[Red Sky]

Val- Don't ignore the Lowepro Slings. They ride like a backpack but they have the ability to slide to the front quickly, and it holds all your lenses, filters, car keys, tasers, snake bite kits, signal flares and more!

[karen donnybrook]

I've got a "R" Strap (http://www.blackrapid.com/innovations.php) and it is great.

Karen

[Whiplash-GT]

i made my own R "type" strap using the shoulder strap from a bag i use for my other gear....luvin' it :)

[vawitt]

Thanks for all of the good options! Looks like my camera-swingin' days may soon be coming to an end! :):)

[ljameso1]

Mine is called the swamp strap. It's great.