Camera straps: standard or added features? (Page 2): Perhaps you should have indicated that the C A N O N straps are the B E S T for you . I have have had a number of Canon branded...

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

CHG_CANON wrote:

Mine are embossed with C A N O N. They're the originals and they're the B E S T.

Perhaps you should have indicated that the C A N O N straps are the B E S T for you. I have have had a number of Canon branded straps that came with bodies over the years and they were certainly not the best straps for me. When I was still a Canon shooter I also had a Canon Professional Services (CPS) strap which was made for Canon by Optech. It was very comfortable.

levinton

JZA B1 wrote:

Does anyone buy third-party straps or you generally use the original that comes with the camera?

I think my only modification was adding a velcro pocket for a remote to a standard strap.

Is there something else people do with straps in terms of adding features/functions that I might be missing out on?

To me, a primary reason to buy a third party strap is to have a quick release, to remove the strap quickly to (for example) remove from the camera and place it on a tripod with ease. Op/Tech and Peak Design (avl BHphotovideo.com) have been suggested by others and they fit this criterion. The straps work for smallish bodies with smallish lenses. If you have a 1000 or 2000 mm monster you need a heavier strap - something that holds a baby. And you are likely carrying a backpack. Good luck with that (I just carry a case with a handle for those things).

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

I really like my Magpul quick release strap. I think they started with rifle slings and branched out.

alx Loc: NJ

rlscholl Loc: California

Camera straps, (like rifle straps,) historically have two purposes. One is to carry the camera in some sort of convenient or comfortable manner. The other is to help support or brace the camera when needed in the absence of a tripod or other support structure. My impression is that the use of a camera strap as a support aid is becoming, or has already become , a lost art, with many having no idea about how to use it effectively. Either way, strap selection choices can depend on how, or for what, the user’s intention is.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

mwsilvers wrote:

My main preference is Peak Design straps which com... (show quote)

I agree and would add that when you have several camera bodies and large lenses that need straps, the Peak Design anchors allow a quick and safe "attach/detach" sequence.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I use a sling, goes over one shoulder. I have a pocket in it where I keep an extra plate for the tripod cause yes I dropped one and never found it. Cost me $22.00 to replace. Then I found them on line for $2.00 yes two bucks so I bought an extra.

Vladimir200 Loc: Beaumont, Ca.

mwsilvers wrote:

My main preference is Peak Design straps which com... (show quote)

I use Peak Design also and like it although I will admit that there are a lot of great brands out there.

rdemarco52 Loc: Wantagh, NY

I use a strap from Peak Design. Easy to connect to the camera, and has two sides, one to keep the camera in place, and the other to slide.

cwp3420

JZA B1 wrote:

Does anyone buy third-party straps or you generally use the original that comes with the camera?

I think my only modification was adding a velcro pocket for a remote to a standard strap.

Is there something else people do with straps in terms of adding features/functions that I might be missing out on?

I use Lucky camera straps, which you wear cross body. They’re well padded and extremely comfortable. They’re made in Australia. I also have one of their camera grip straps too, and can switch them back and forth in seconds if I need to.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

mwsilvers wrote:

My main preference is Peak Design straps which com... (show quote)

I also like the Slide and Slide Lite and wear it cross body. One of my favorite features are the anchors that make for easy removal and attachment. I got extra anchors so I can easily switch the straps between different cameras. I only need two straps for multiple cameras.

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

JZA B1 wrote:

Does anyone buy third-party straps or you generally use the original that comes with the camera?

I think my only modification was adding a velcro pocket for a remote to a standard strap.

Is there something else people do with straps in terms of adding features/functions that I might be missing out on?

NO.

Auntfanny Loc: Brisbane / Australia

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

I use an Optech strap, add a battery case that holds an extra battery and an extra memory card in storage, though that gets removed while shooting

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

Great topic. Like others have already stated, I do not like to advertise the camera by using the 'brand' strap. I do like using the strap around my neck along with hand carrying the camera. This provides a safety net should my hands accidently drop the camera. There is a pouch on the strap for a battery and memory card which is useful to have without needing to remember to bring them. If using a tripod, the strap is wrapped around the tripod to prevent wind shake. My cameras have never been without their straps nor do I see this happening in the future. For me, strapped is my choice.