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Mar 8, 2018 00:38:03 #

PatM Loc: Rocky Mount Mo.

Hello Friends,
My subject is about the comfortability of camera straps and any suggestions for a solution to the following.
I have a standard factory neck strap from Canon. It came with the camera and is an 80D. I cannot seem to stay comfortable with the camera hanging on the strap for much time at all. This is due to many factors but mainly neck and shoulder problems and age. So I end up holding the camera in my right hand more than around my neck. It is more comfortable cross shoulder but the strap is not long enough and unusable in this configuration. Any recommendations on specific camera straps that might help an old guy out would be appreciated.
Thanks
Pat

Mar 8, 2018 00:53:54 #

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I use Blackrapid straps. Here's the website: http://www.blackrapid.com/

I use this on the end of the strap: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/686909-REG/Jobu_Design_QRR_125_QRR_125_Ballhead_Monopod_Quick_Release.html

. . . and one of these on each lens foot and/or bottom of each camera body: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/391058-REG/Arca_Swiss_802208_Square_Camera_Plate_1_4.html?sts=pi

. . . use longer plates on larger lenses with a large lens foot.

Mar 8, 2018 00:58:49 #

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

I like OPTECH Straps. www.optechusa.com

Mar 8, 2018 01:16:34 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

mas24 wrote:

I like OPTECH Straps. www.optechusa.com

Best straps on the market at great prices! Their sling straps attach to the camera strap lugs where they were intended to attach. They are pliable, comfortable, and shock absorbing. AND they are totally made in the USA!

Mar 8, 2018 01:45:41 #

Trustforce Loc: Chicago, Illinois

I like the peak design sling strap. It can be used as a typical neck strap hanging straight down and bouncing on your chest, or much better as a cross shoulder strap, with the camera down at your hip. In that configuration, it slides effortlessly up to your eye to take a picture, and you can comfortably carry a heavy camera/lens all day. Plus, since it doesn't announce to the world what model camera you are carrying, it is less inviting to thieves.
https://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps/slide

It comes with an anchor plate that can fit most tripods, and quick connect attachments make it easy to switch from hip carry to front carry to wrist strap (if used with peak design's wrist strap), making it super versatile. Very comfortable well made product!

Mar 8, 2018 03:14:39 #

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

Never been found of camera straps, find them an absolute pain, especially when you want to remove them to do macro photography.
Then I came across Peak design camera straps.
Easily removed from the camera body, simple to adjust with non-slip backing, just a dream to have on your camera.

http://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps/

Mar 8, 2018 03:57:23 #

Hangingon Loc: NW North Dakota

Another vote for Optech. Very affordable and versatile.

Mar 8, 2018 05:24:20 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

PatM wrote:

Hello Friends, br My subject is about the comforta... (show quote)

I use the Canon CPS straps and they have been the most comfortable to date yet, I'm happy with them. The neck piece is very nicely cushioned(it's about 3/8" thick)!

Mar 8, 2018 07:53:07 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

speters wrote:

I use the Canon CPS straps and they have been the most comfortable to date yet, I'm happy with them. The neck piece is very nicely cushioned(it's about 3/8" thick)!

Its an Optech Pro Loop strap, in case you wanted to know.

Mar 8, 2018 10:48:37 #

Charlie'smom

I, too, went with Peak. It’s just perfect for me. I wanted a sling strap as having a camera strap around my neck was too annoying.

Mar 8, 2018 13:03:24 #

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Peak Design.

Mar 8, 2018 13:24:54 #

Ob1 Loc: Utah

Peak Design
I use the slide lite strap, the capture for my belt, but the one piece I use most is the clutch. I am definitely a peak design user.
Brad

Mar 9, 2018 05:47:08 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

PatM wrote:

Hello Friends, br My subject is about the comforta... (show quote)

Black Rapid makes a variety of straps along with many other manufactures. My favorite is one with a padded shoulder. Buying a camera strap is a lot like buying shoes. It's best to try them on before you buy.

Mar 9, 2018 06:02:11 #

Tracy B. Loc: Indiana

I've used several straps, but my all time favorite and the only one I use now is Peak Design.

Mar 9, 2018 06:09:57 #

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

jeep_daddy wrote:

Me too. I have the Blackrapid that has storage on the strap for batteries and sd cards. I also got the underarm strap which helps hold it in place over my shoulder. I really like the modularity of the system.

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