Carrying a camera & lens around your neck for hours on end during a shoot can lead to serious discomfort & lens accidents. Typically, the weight of DSLR cameras & their large lenses are supported solely by the strap on the camera body. The lenses dangle awkwardly, requiring the use of your hands to support & protect your expensive photo gear. The Lens Cradle removes this awkwardness. Utilizing the centre point of gravity of the lens tripod collar, the Lens Cradle supports the camera & lens in a secure horizontal position. The patented Lens Cradle has two main components: the Neo Duet Camera Strap & the Cradle Mount. The strap has thick neoprene, lycra for stretch, & non-slip shark tooth webbing for comfort on your neck & shoulders. The Cradle Mount features an arc-like dual mounting platform that can be used with any camera & lens with a tripod collar. The Lens Cradle&8217;s various mounting options provide the photographer with a number of different benefits. When the arc is turned up, cradling the camera lens, the Neo Duet Camera Strap holds the lens up & keeps it horizontal, which in turn lightens the weight around the neck. When you invert the arc so it is turned down, the Cradle Mount becomes an instant bipod, converting previous obstacles into stable platforms. When the camera is not being held, the Lens Cradle keeps the lens elevated so it does not touch the ground. This protects the lens from grit, moisture & scratches, & reduces the risk of camera or lens damage.