Abstract: A wearer adjustable article carrying harness assembly adapted to releasably hold an article, such as a camera, against the body of the wearer in a carrying position while not in use and selective eye level positioning, when in a use position comprising a pair of length adjustable front straps connected to the article at one end and to an upper across the back over the shoulders strap at the other end; a central back strap attached centrally to the upper across the back strap and extending downward to the waist of the wearer and a waist band attached to the lower end of the central back strap which extends at least part way around the mid section of the wearer. The waist band is removably attached to the article.

Abstract: A two-part harness for a motion picture or television cameraman has an upper part for engagement of the cameraman's shoulders and upper back, and a lower part engaging the cameraman's hips. The harness is used to support the weight of the camera and associated apparatus positioned in front of the cameraman, but the harness functions to place most of the vertical load on the hips and most of the horizntal load on the shoulders and upper back. The two parts of the harness are connected for vertical adjustment by the cameraman while wearing the harness.

Abstract: A camera mount for use with human headgear, the mount removeably engaged to the headgear by attachment devices such as suction cups or an adherent pad and through adjustable connections devices such as buckles, straps and clips. The mount includes a base plate on which the camera is positioned.

Abstract: This invention relates to a substantially rectangular camera support made of an elastic or other stretchable material such as rubber having a pair of transverse slots (13) disposed inwardly from the edges to form a pair of flaps (14) and a median center strip (15) forming the central portion of the holder (10). The slots (13) are so dimensioned as to support the holder (10) on the belt (16) and to securely cradle the camera between the two elastic flaps (14).

Abstract: A suspension strap fastener for camera including a rear lid which is pivotally mounted on a camera body by means of a hinge comprising a core shank and a pair of hinge plates, is mounted on a portion of the shank which is not engaged by the hinge plates. The fastener is also formed with a connection with a suspension strap.

Abstract: A viewing support comprising a pair of support arms pivotably connected together at one end. One arm is adapted to be mounted over a shoulder of a person while the other arm is adapted to rest against the person's torso beneath the shoulder. A mounting pad is provided in the vicinity of the pivot connection of the arms for mounting a viewing device, such as a camera, thereon.

Abstract: An elongated strap for looped positioning around a person's neck is provided with coupling devices on its ends for suspendingly carrying an instrument such as a camera, binoculars, and the like. A cover bag of flexible nonporous material is disposed in an inverted position with its closed bottom being affixed to the straps adjacent the coupling devices in a manner which places the coupling devices and the instrument carried thereby within the bag. The open end of the bag faces downwardly and is provided with means for closing the opening. In use, the bag is opened and pulled upwardly to turn it inside out and expose the instrument for use.

Abstract: A flexible, non-elastic strap harness for carrying cameras and other portable instruments having a separate adjustable instrument grip which includes a flexible instrument encircling holding member and a sliding grip member for adjusting the length of said holding member.

Abstract: A body-mounted support device for a motion picture or television camera employs a pair of articulated arm assemblies attached to a body harness and positioned to support a gimbal device. A camera support tube is mounted on the gimbal device and carries the motion picture or television camera on its upper end, and a battery at its lower end. Pneumatic cushion means associated with the articulated arm assemblies dampen unwanted movements of the motion picture camera. An emergency release mechanism is provided to disconnect the entire device from the body harness. Telescoping parts of the camera support tube permit the camera to be operated from a very low elevation with respect to the floor as well as allowing vertical adjustment of the center of gravity of all of the parts supported upon the gimbal device.

Abstract: A body-mounted support device for a motion picture camera or television camera employs a pair of articulated arm assemblies serially connected and attached to a body harness and positioned to support a gimbal device. A camera support tube is mounted upright to turn on the gimbal device and carries a camera on its upper end, and a battery at its lower end. Two-axis horizontal adjustments are provided for the camera at the top of the support tube. Pneumatic cushion means associated with the articulated arm assemblies dampen unwanted movements of the motion picture camera. Tilt adjustments near a belt portion of the body harness serve to position the camera support tube at the desired position in space in front of the cameraman. Provision is made for right hand or left hand mounting of the arm assemblies. An emergency release mechanism is provided to disconnect the entire device from the body harness.

Abstract: A body-mounted support device for a motion picture camera employs a pair of serially connected articulated arm assemblies attached to a body harness and positioned to support a gimbal device. A camera support tube is mounted on the gimbal device and carries a motion picture camera on its upper end, and a battery and, optionally, the camera motor, at its lower end. Pneumatic cushion means associated with the articulated arm assemblies dampen unwanted movements of the motion picture camera. An emergency release mechanism is provided to disconnect the entire device from the body harness. Telescoping parts of the camera support tube permit the camera to be operated from a very low elevation with respect to the floor. The battery carrier at the lower end of the support tube has a portion which may be swung to one side so that gravity may bring the camera support tube into vertical position.