How do you hold your camera on a shoot.
Apr 3, 2024 12:37:45 #
It is a matter of comfort and preference , of course, but personally, I never use a neck strap.
I use a leather hand strap, that allows the camera to hang in my right hand.
I also have an L-bracket on the camera and often use a tripod.
I do have a Black Rapid cross body strap for longer excursions
I also tend not to use long lenses ( longer than say, my 135mm f/2)
I use a leather hand strap, that allows the camera to hang in my right hand.
I also have an L-bracket on the camera and often use a tripod.
I do have a Black Rapid cross body strap for longer excursions
I also tend not to use long lenses ( longer than say, my 135mm f/2)
Apr 3, 2024 12:43:34 #
Rongnongno wrote:
The wrong way, always. That way, the wrong way becomes the right way. This way tje way I do things is always right. This is called my way. What is YOUR way?
What kind of question is that?
What kind of question is that?
Reasonable....
Apr 3, 2024 13:08:41 #
A bit over two million shots, and (if not on a tripod) always in my hand - I have never put a camera on a strap
Apr 3, 2024 13:17:46 #
Apr 3, 2024 13:22:38 #
RKastner
Loc: Davenport, FL
peterjoseph wrote:
I always prefer a camera on a strap and on my shoulders. I feel it is safe and convenient too.
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
I use a cross body strap. This gives me the flexibility to have in front of me or on my side.
Apr 3, 2024 13:35:20 #
Dean37
Loc: Fresno, CA
A strap, either around my neck or wrapped around my wrist. Bandolier style is another way.
Apr 3, 2024 14:15:27 #
I used to use a wrist strap, but as life went on that was no longer as practical as it once was.
Today I use a Cotton Carrier harness. It keeps the camera close to body and the weight is distributed on my shoulders rather than my neck. It has a safety strap so a dropped camera does not hit the ground.
Today I use a Cotton Carrier harness. It keeps the camera close to body and the weight is distributed on my shoulders rather than my neck. It has a safety strap so a dropped camera does not hit the ground.
Apr 3, 2024 14:51:20 #
peterjoseph wrote:
I always prefer a camera on a strap and on my shoulders. I feel it is safe and convenient too.
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
Either in my hands or a strap around my neck, a shoulder strap (unless worn cross body) can slip off and the camera goes BASH!!! or splash on ground, concrete or in the water.
I often have a second camera with different lens in a bag worn cross body or kept in the cargo container of my mobility scooter.
Apr 3, 2024 16:15:35 #
Wrist strap and a Cotton Carrier Sling Belt. The Sling Belt keeps the camera secure at my waist, hip area and the wrist strap if I am shooting several photos around a specific area.
Apr 3, 2024 16:31:06 #
The weak spot of any camera carry system seems to be the connecting points on the camera with the strap/harness/hardware (tripod etc). Most of the accidents I have read involve physical drops out of hands as opposed to failure of straps.
I have been shooting off and on since 1985. Fingers crossed never had a drop but as I get older my hand and arm strength is diminishing from old injuries acting up. Since 2005 I have consistently used a wide Optech strap around my neck (regardless of camera/lens size). I buy a new strap for each camera and don't tempt fate by putting an old strap on a new camera.
I bought a Cotton Carrier but have never used it. Still in the box. I think it is because of my comfort zone with the Optech strap which I like because of its rubberized flex and relief on my neck/shoulders while carrying.
Nothing is perfect but I doubt I will move away from the Optech.
I have been shooting off and on since 1985. Fingers crossed never had a drop but as I get older my hand and arm strength is diminishing from old injuries acting up. Since 2005 I have consistently used a wide Optech strap around my neck (regardless of camera/lens size). I buy a new strap for each camera and don't tempt fate by putting an old strap on a new camera.
I bought a Cotton Carrier but have never used it. Still in the box. I think it is because of my comfort zone with the Optech strap which I like because of its rubberized flex and relief on my neck/shoulders while carrying.
Nothing is perfect but I doubt I will move away from the Optech.
Apr 3, 2024 16:36:27 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
The weak spot of any camera carry system seems to ... (show quote)
I use optech neoprene straps as well. I just dont put them around my neck. Justnwrap the strap around your had and you cant drop tje camera and dont have anything hanging around your neck. My problem with putting a camera on a strap around your meck vesides being incfortable os that it takes longer to get the camera up and ready to shoot than just carrying it in your hand plus I have two lenses that weigh well over six poinds and they are mucj easier to carry by the tripod foot than around the neck.
Apr 3, 2024 16:48:35 #
Johnweby
Loc: Lititz, PA
I have a strap mounted on the camera that goes around my hand and is quite secure.
Apr 3, 2024 17:09:05 #
Apr 3, 2024 18:05:12 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
The weak spot of any camera carry system seems to ... (show quote)
I an interested as to why you have not tried the Cotton Carrier. I use the Sling Belt rather than any systems that carry the camera to the front, which includes several straps. The reason being that at 87 years old my balance is not what it used to be and I would hate to trip and fall forward with the camera between me and the ground. Included is a photo of our granddaughter, my wife and myself with the Sling Belt in action.
Apr 3, 2024 19:00:24 #
I use a harness that keeps my camera snug on my chest - it has elastic straps that make positioning easy. I use a Canon T3i with 18/200 lens that makes most all shots easy too compose. I find I don't have the need to remove it while "road/car" shooting.
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