Sometimes I have a need for a certain device that will help in the way I’m shooting. Living in  a large city, to get the shots you want, you need to be camera ready.

I’m talking about camera in hand.

Yes, I’ve done the wrap around the hand camera strap maneuver. The Black Rapid is great for events, but don’t hang my gear behind me in NY. Nope, need it in my hands, ready.

As with any gear I use, research is the key, and the interwebs are my friend. But hands on is the decider.

Enter Cotton Carrier Wrist strap.

Comfortable, adjustable, comes with Arca Swiss plate, ability to add my Black Rapid strap, and only $20.

Winner , Winner, chicken dinner, as my friend Greg would say.

They make more than that, and at the recent PhotoPlus Expo, we got the full show.

The Camera Vest Looks awesome, and actually great for shooting in crowds. Probably a winner in the old Rockand Roll pit, as long as you carry some belted extras. Keeps you goodies close and available.

And the Wrist strap is on the Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide 2013, coming soon.

It’s a good year.