What the thread found

• The soft side of velcro should be attached to the camera body and rigging, while the hard side should be attached to accessories and items being mounted to the camera
• This practice keeps the uncomfortable and adhesive-prone hard side covered and facing outward on accessories rather than against the operator or camera surface

Depends on

• The guideline may not apply universally to all accessories; some monitor shades and tally sensors have been observed with non-standard velcro configurations
• The reason for exceptions in commercial products is unclear and may reflect manufacturing convenience rather than deliberate design choice
• Discussion limited to standard camera rigging practices and does not extensively explore mounting to other surfaces like sleds or monitors

Gear in this thread

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