camera strap recommendations
Jun 21, 2018 17:57:35 #
frankraney wrote:
The problem with these is they can swing around, which is not good for hiking.... These are good for weddings, party's etc. See my previous msg for a good one for hikers.
You are absolutely right, a sling strap will let the camera dangle down when you lean forward more than about 45 degrees; unless you slide the camera around to the middle of your back. Or, unless you clip a short 3-6 inch tether to a belt loop and the strap ring next to the camera to keep the camera from sliding around.
I really liked the idea from another post about using a hip-holster attached to my belt along with the sling strap; then it could not dangle, but it takes a few more seconds to pull the camera/lens out of the holster. If I had a loose holster, the mounted tripod foot on the lens would fit into the holster as well.
Your suggested solution looks pretty good, and inexpensive. However, the OP said she was not thrilled with the idea of using the tripod port to carry the camera. When you want to use the camera on a tripod, you would need to dismount the camera from the carrying solution. Also, there are no tripod feet on any of the lenses in your referenced example. I keep the tripod foot for my 100-400mm lens rotated to the top of the camera for easy grabbing and comfortable carrying with a sling strap. If I want to use the tripod, I rotate the foot to the bottom before mounting.
[Edit] P.S. my RRS tripod foot and the lens hood once took the brunt of a 3-foot fall onto a concrete sidewalk, saving my Sony 70-200mm GM lens from damage.
Jun 21, 2018 23:05:44 #
Logan1949 wrote:
You are absolutely right, a sling strap will let t... (show quote)
Yes, the op is not thrilled about using the tripod mount, but, if not swinging is primary concern, the one I listed only takes a second to unscrew from the mount them mount to tripod.... Most of the ones I have seen made for hikers use the tripod mount, this keeps the lens pointing down and keeps the camera from swinging.
There is another similar one that hooks to a backpack, but it's not as secure in my opinion. The one I listed can be worn under a backpack, which could hold water, food, more camera equipment, tripod, etc....
Jun 22, 2018 12:51:32 #
Cheese wrote:
I believe Peak Design just issued a recall on their anchors. The length adjustment feature is nice, but typically once you adjust a strap to your liking you are not going to need it to adjust it again. I did not like the fact that you cannot attach a tripod with the bottom plate in place. And, good luck with customer support. There is no telephone or chat support. You need to send an email and wait until the next day for a reply. I retirned mine after a few days.
Regarding recall, I just went to PD website and filled out a simple form telling them which anchors I have; only certain versions are affected. After filling out form, I was informed new anchors are on their way! (Go to link for anchors to fill out form.).
Sep 14, 2018 09:06:40 #
Peak design has done excellent camera straps. I gave rwo snd like them better thsn ant I have. One of my photographer busdies is pretty shortband had this strap and loves it, check it out.
Sep 14, 2018 09:07:23 #
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