Best camera strap: I am looking for a camera strap that connects to the 2 lugs on each side of the camera. I also don’t want anything with a quick release. I would love leather or...

kcj Loc: Seneca SC

I am looking for a camera strap that connects to the 2 lugs on each side of the camera. I also don’t want anything with a quick release. I would love leather or something that is comfortable around the neck. Using a Nikon D610 and D850 with motor drive and 300 mm lens or maybe a little larger. Thanks

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

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--Bob

kcj wrote:

I am looking for a camera strap that connects to the 2 lugs on each side of the camera. I also don’t want anything with a quick release. I would love leather or something that is comfortable around the neck. Using a Nikon D610 and D850 with motor drive and 300 mm lens or maybe a little larger. Thanks

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I have far more camera bodies than straps that I use, and all of them are quick release, mostly Op-Tech. I can use the same strap on my D850 as I do on my 5D mk IV or M50. I also have a few harnesses with quick release connections that are compatible with pretty much all my interchangeable lens camera bodies. I even have quick release connectors on my larger lenses and have never once has a single problem with any of the quick release connectors, never. Also, I have motor drives for most of my ILC's. I believe Op-Tech also makes non QD straps.

Gourmand Loc: Dallas

UpStrap - Quick secure releases, broad TOTALLY non-slip shoulder pad. If you do tripod work quick releases are a must, especially in windy conditions.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Gourmand wrote:

UpStrap - Quick secure releases, broad TOTALLY non-slip shoulder pad. If you do tripod work quick releases are a must, especially in windy conditions.

I concur...

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I've been an UpStrap user for more than 10 years. I can't say enough good things about that company. However, no quick-releases was specified by the OP.

Gourmand wrote:

UpStrap - Quick secure releases, broad TOTALLY non-slip shoulder pad. If you do tripod work quick releases are a must, especially in windy conditions.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Using large lenses youj should support by the tripod collar as the lens weight cen bend the contact ring per Nikon.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

kcj wrote:

I am looking for a camera strap that connects to the 2 lugs on each side of the camera. I also don’t want anything with a quick release. I would love leather or something that is comfortable around the neck. Using a Nikon D610 and D850 with motor drive and 300 mm lens or maybe a little larger. Thanks

Many of the better modern straps today have quick release features. Most people who use them find a quick release to be very convenient. I use the straps made by Peak Design. Their quick release anchors will not disengage accidentally.

Tracy B. Loc: Indiana

Peak Design is my favorite also. I have several in different colors.

RLSeipleSr Loc: North of Boston

kcj wrote:

... a camera strap ... don’t want anything with a quick release ... leather or something that is comfortable around the neck ...

I have used ...

https://www.amazon.com/MegaGear-MG1515-Genuine-Leather-Shoulder/dp/B07GBVDXXZ/ref=asc_df_B07GBVDXXZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459717376558&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14903497621150754879&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001883&hvtargid=pla-875893373474&psc=1

... for a couple of years on my Yashica TLR and my Yashica range finder ... inexpensive but are holding up really well ... don't let the low price fool you ... I only use a wrist strap on my DSLR ...

Bob ...

Dwebb Loc: Ms

After trying various straps, I now have the ones that I really love. Peak Design is made of the same material that your seatbelt is made of. Easy to use. Once you have tried a Peak Design it will be your forever camera strap. They are top notch!

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

kcj wrote:

I am looking for a camera strap that connects to the 2 lugs on each side of the camera. I also don’t want anything with a quick release. I would love leather or something that is comfortable around the neck. Using a Nikon D610 and D850 with motor drive and 300 mm lens or maybe a little larger. Thanks

Any neck camera strap for a D850 with vertical grip attached and a 300mm or larger lens attached is not good for your neck or back.
I would suggest a Cotton Carrier for such a set up.

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

rmorrison1116 wrote:

I have far more camera bodies than straps that I u... (show quote)

I too am impressed and use OP/TECH.. Ergonomics are great

Dwebb Loc: Ms

I agree with you in regards to the cotton carrier with that set up.

tjkraemer1 Loc: Maryland

I use an EDDYCAM Strap. They are made of Elk leather and are so soft and comfortable. The only down side is that they are a little pricey. https://en.eddycam.com