Testimonials

See what our customers are saying about the Speed-shooter Photography Harness System.

 

 

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Jeff M.
“Hello Ron, This is Jeff from Japan. I have to tell you; the harness you sent me is absolutely amazing! I spent an entire day shooting with the harness and then went back out the following day using only my tripod. The difference between the two setups is truly night and day. There are certainly some situations where, at my current experience level, a tripod is still the better choice. But honestly, about 95% of the time, the harness is far superior to anything a tripod can offer. It allows me to get into places and position myself in ways that simply aren’t practical with a tripod, giving me much better access to the birds I’m trying to photograph. The harness has opened the door to entirely new possibilities. Some of those shots could technically be achieved with a tripod, but only with a great deal of planning, setup time, and effort. With the harness, I can simply throw it on, cinch it down, attach my camera, and head out. I don’t have to worry about carrying a tripod into the water or constantly repositioning it. I can put on my waders, grab my camera, and head straight out on my mission. Because of that experience, I’d really like to purchase the backpack harness you’ve designed.”

Jeff M. · Wildlife photographer · Japan

John
“This will be a great addition. Thanks much.”

John · Wildlife photographer · Washington

Dixon S.
“Hi Ron, Happy New Year! I took the SpeedShooter and the 500mm F4.0 out to Lyle, WA. Bald eagles come for the salmon though February and I ended up with some good shots to share. Before I handheld and boy that gets tiring. The SpeedShooter made it a lot more pleasant to use the big lens and helped with he keepers as well. The next big test is Costa Rica at the end of the month. Great solution to a real issue. Cheers, -Dixon”

Dixon S. · Wildlife photographer · Montana

Oliver K.
“Hi Ron, your harnesses arrived in our Postoffice this morning !!! I was able to test one of them for a short time this evening, it's fantastic thanks for fast delivery !!!! i´ll let you know how they worked @ safari !! I will report when we are back in January 2023 best regards Oliver”

Oliver K. · Wildlife photographer · Australia

Yoke Style Speed-shooter Harness in outdoor photography setting
“Hello Ron. My Speed-Shooter Harness arrived. Ron I have tried the SSH out for the last two days and I love it! It is a game changer and a life changer for me. Thank you for all the thoughtful care you took to design, create and carefully put together. Outstanding quality and I appreciate you shipping this to Western Australia. I cannot source these components here locally or online. I am so so grateful and appreciative. Such a clever design. Thank you for all your hard work, passion and commitment. You have made my year. Thank you and wishing you and your family a joyous, safe and special Christmas season. Warmest regards, Stephen Corcoran”

Stephen C. · Wildlife photographer

Original Style Speed-shooter Harness with Chest-stability Strap in outdoor photography setting
“I finally got around to trying out the harness yesterday after having it for months and making one excuse or another for putting off trying it out. Turns out it was surprisingly easy on the first try, so I wish I hadn't waited so long! Luckily, it was the perfect day to use it as I was able to take decent video of a pair of Bald Eagles whose nest I've been observing for 11 years. The male was sitting on an egg and the female called from not far away. The male left the nest and joined the female; they mated, and then the female went back for her shift on the nest. Hand held or with the tripod I usually take to the nest watching spot would not have given me the nice video I got.”

Ann C. · Wildlife photographer

Perry D
“Hi Ron, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible Speed Shooter Harness you've created. It's simply fantastic! I can't emphasize enough how flawlessly it performs in every photo-taking scenario while maintaining impeccable stability. Whether I'm capturing wildlife in action or navigating through challenging terrain, your harness has been an absolute game-changer. Moreover, the interest it has sparked among fellow photographers in the field has been remarkable. I've lost count of how many times people have approached me, intrigued by its functionality and efficiency. I'm pretty sure I've contributed to at least five or six sales by now! In essence, your product is nothing short of remarkable and is undoubtedly an indispensable addition to any wildlife photographer's kit. Thank you once again for crafting such an outstanding tool that enhances our craft and passion. Warm regards, Perry”

Perry D · Wildlife photographer · UK

Perry T
“Just wanted to send you a note on the harness system. I've been using it a bit more intensely recently, and it has really been an improvement over the monopod/gimbal combination I was using. But, what I really wanted to tell you is that I get questions on it when I'm out in the parks and on the trails. I used it when we went to Magee Marsh for a day during the Big Week, and a number of people took notice and asked me about it. When the Big Week is underway, Magee Marsh bans tripods from the boardwalk because it is so crowded. With the harness system, I didn't even have to worry about where I'd put the 'foot' of my monopod or how I was going to move and shift as subjects moved. After hours with my Nikon Z6iii and 180-600 lens, I had very little stiffness in my shoulders or neck. I could tell I had been out with all that gear, but it was nothing like walking around with all that weight focused in one area. I tell people spreading the weight is one of the key benefits.”

Perry T · Wildlife photographer

Mark and Suzanne
“Hi Ron, attached is an image of me and my cousin at the Sebastian Inlet decked out in your Speed-shooter harnesses. They have completely changed how we do our photography - for the better!”

Mark and Suzanne · Wildlife photographer · Montana

JIm
“Thanks so much for the info Ron. I was able to try out the harness yesterday. I LOVE THIS THING! This is a game changer for me. I was able to stand with my 600mmF4 and R5ii (over 10lbs) for 3-1/2 hours with no discomfort. And today my shoulder is not aching and am ready to go back out. I may even try putting on my battery grip since the weight is not an issue now. Also, having the camera in a “ready” position allowed me to get shots I likely would have missed using a standard strap. Thanks again for your help and for making this harness! I have attached a photo that I believe would not have happened without the Speed Shooter. As you know this action happens quickly and these Herons were swallowing the fish almost immediately.”

JIm · Wildlife photographer

Vince
“I've been using the Speed Shooter harness for over a year now and the first time I did I quickly realized it was going to change my life. I have been around the world with it, been in vehicles and awkward angles of shooting, it is always reliable and helpful in getting the shot. If you use large glass, you will not only be able to be more creative as you can stop down and slow down your shooting to make things interesting, you will also be far less fatigued than trying to hand hold or haul a tripod and gimbal around. Being able to move, stablize and shoot on the fly is something i can't imagine being without ever again. I never go out without it, it is always on when I'm shooting and it is the single biggest game changer to my photography since mirrorless. Ron has invested a huge amount of time and has used feedback from top level photographers to develop this system, it is unique and indispensable. Do not hesitate to make it part of your kit. You won't regret it. Took the winning mara comp image using it in a safari vehicle heh”

Vince · Wildlife photographer · UK

Elizabeth
“Hi Ron, Hope you are doing well… I absolutely am in love with the speed shooter now, having it for a couple months, shooting with it is like an extension of my body, I don’t think anymore I tighten, loosen, extend, lower all without thinking, its just become part of me.”

Elizabeth · Wildlife photographer

Lori
“Hi Ron, I really love my speed shooter harness that I have had since May 28, 2025 !!! I was in Brazil for 19 days and it was awesome.”

Lori · Wildlife photographer

Mitsuru Umezu
“Good morning from JAPAN. Thank you very much, the package arrived safely today. The package was well packaged and arrived in very good condition. I like it very much. Thank you for developing such a great product! Best Regards”

Mitsuru Umezu · Wildlife photographer · Montana

Dov
“Hello ron, Today i tried the harness for the first time. It was excellent experience. So comfortable and easy to use. I assume that soon you will receive more orders from my fellow photographers in Israel. Best Regards Dov”

Dov · Wildlife photographer · Israel

Michael
“Hope everything is good with you. Just wanted to let you know that I have been using your harness and very thankful I had found out about this. As I get older, this seems like it will do everything that I needed to reduce weight to my back, arms and shoulders. It definitely will have a place in my tool box to go with the long lenses. I am sure it will give me more years with my aging body. Thanks so much for discussing this with me before hand and I hope to stay in contact with you especially when I am heading down to your area. You are a kind person and someone who is passionate about his product. Glad you developed this for people like me.”

Michael · Wildlife photographer

Barry
“Full disclosure: I was involved in both the development of the MonoGimbal and the development of the Speed Shooter system. Ron has developed and improved the system far beyond the original version. His improvements are specifically geared towards photography and in my opinion make this the best system for wildlife photography on the market today by far.”

Barry · Wildlife photographer

Elizabeth
“Good day Ron,Thank you so much!! I've worn the new style harness 2x since it arrived. WOW!! You out did yourself on this design! The feel is almost as if it’s not even on, I am still playing with adjustments to get it perfect, but what a joy to wear as is so far. I absolutely love this design, I thought I loved the original, but so far I think I have a new love! Thank you again! Have a blessed weekend Ron. Thanks again!”

Elizabeth · Wildlife photographer

Bruce
“On each day on the river, I used the harness. I believe I got some images that would not have been possible without it. I have muscle fatigue issues, so I struggle to hand-hold the 600 mm f/4.0 RF lens for extended periods. I am sure that I got many images where, without it, I would have had to drop my lens from the subject to rest my arms, missing critical moments.”

Bruce · Wildlife photographer