Straps for smaller mirrorless cameras: Yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving delivery of a new camera from B & H, a Sony a6000 mirrorless. I now appreciate the comments of other...

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

Yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving delivery of a new camera from B & H, a Sony a6000 mirrorless. I now appreciate the comments of other Hoggers that waiting for the brown truck was excruciating.

I have been using a OpTech shoulder strap for for Canon 70D. This camera is so much smaller that a shoulder strap may be too big. Any thoughts on an appropriate strap -- neck, wrist, or carry the camera in a sling bag?

Algernon Loc: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I use a Promaster wrist strap for my NEX-6 (essentially the same camera as yours).
http://www.promaster.com/products.asp?product=7408

This Promaster wrist strap is the best camera related purchase I have ever made. I love it. You can walk around with it securely connected to your hand. You can even relax your grip -- the camera will simply hang from your wrist. I hate having a camera hanging from my neck, swinging around and crashing into rocks when hiking, etc.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

lwerthe1mer wrote:

Yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving delivery of a new camera from B & H, a Sony a6000 mirrorless. I now appreciate the comments of other Hoggers that waiting for the brown truck was excruciating.

I have been using a OpTech shoulder strap for for Canon 70D. This camera is so much smaller that a shoulder strap may be too big. Any thoughts on an appropriate strap -- neck, wrist, or carry the camera in a sling bag?

Optech makes straps and slings sized just for the mirrorless cameras:
http://optechusa.com/mirrorless-strap-1187.html
http://optechusa.com/mirrorless-sling.html

Agedwell Loc: Austin

A wrist lanyard is ALWAYS a good idea for small cameras. You might investigate pouches or fanny packs so to put the weight on your waist and not waving in the breeze from a shoulder strap.

backroader Loc: Wherever we park our motorhome

Look at Peak Design's new Slide strap. I just got mine and I even love it on my little Canon SX50.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Algernon wrote:

This Promaster wrist strap is the best camera related purchase I have ever made. I love it. You can walk around with it securely connected to your hand. You can even relax your grip -- the camera will simply hang from your wrist. I hate having a camera hanging from my neck, swinging around and crashing into rocks when hiking, etc.

Suppose you trip or otherwise lose your footing while hiking with the camera firmly attached to your hand. If you instinctively use your hand to break your fall or regain balance, you will smash your camera hard against the rocks.

Although wrist strap may perhaps feel more comfortable than a shoulder or neck strap, I think that in some situations (such as hiking on trails in rocky terrain) they put the camera at far greater risk.

Algernon Loc: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

rook2c4 wrote:

Suppose you trip or otherwise lose your footing while hiking with the camera firmly attached to your hand. If you instinctively use your hand to break your fall or regain balance, you will smash your camera hard against the rocks.

Although wrist strap may perhaps feel more comfortable than a shoulder or neck strap, I think that in some situations (such as hiking on trails in rocky terrain) they put the camera at far greater risk.

You are correct. There is a greater risk in those situations. When I find myself in a "dodgy situation" I will put the camera into my daypack (or coat pocket in cold weather) temporarily.

Most of the time I am not in those situations.

DVJ

Leica strap.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

I use the shoulder strap that came with the camera. Over my head so strap is on my right shoulder and under my left arm, crossed over my chest so that the camera sits just below and behind my left elbow. It is the work of a moment to slip the strap round with my right hand, grasp the camera and lift it to my eye enabling me to hold the camera in the traditional way. I find this safe (no strap round my neck), comfortable, and protects the camera quite well, keeping it out of the way when hiking etc. Simple, easy, no cost.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

lwerthe1mer wrote:

Yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving delivery of a new camera from B & H, a Sony a6000 mirrorless. I now appreciate the comments of other Hoggers that waiting for the brown truck was excruciating.

I have been using a OpTech shoulder strap for for Canon 70D. This camera is so much smaller that a shoulder strap may be too big. Any thoughts on an appropriate strap -- neck, wrist, or carry the camera in a sling bag?

This does the job - nothing fancy, simple to attach and remove, adequately strong enough, comfortable, comes in a range of colours ...... and inexpensive !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cordy-Paracord-Camera-Wrist-Strap-DSLR-Leica-Fuji-Handmade-by-Cordweaver-/251572026081?pt=UK_Photography_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item3a92dc7ae1

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

craggycrossers wrote:

This does the job - nothing fancy, simple to attach and remove, adequately strong enough, comfortable, comes in a range of colours ...... and inexpensive !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cordy-Paracord-Camera-Wrist-Strap-DSLR-Leica-Fuji-Handmade-by-Cordweaver-/251572026081?pt=UK_Photography_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item3a92dc7ae1

Could you use it comfortably with a zoom lens attached? Because of my reluctance to change lenses I often carry two cameras - one cross-over style, one in a smallish belt bag on my hip (or in the small of my back).

Preachdude Loc: Geneva, OH

lwerthe1mer wrote:

Yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving delivery of a new camera from B & H, a Sony a6000 mirrorless. I now appreciate the comments of other Hoggers that waiting for the brown truck was excruciating.

I have been using a OpTech shoulder strap for for Canon 70D. This camera is so much smaller that a shoulder strap may be too big. Any thoughts on an appropriate strap -- neck, wrist, or carry the camera in a sling bag?

Crumpler makes the most comfortable camera straps for cameras of all sizes by far. Unfortunately, the Crumpler Convenient Disgrace Camera Strap has been discontinued, but the company makes a variety of other straps in various colors.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Delderby wrote:

Could you use it comfortably with a zoom lens attached? Because of my reluctance to change lenses I often carry two cameras - one cross-over style, one in a smallish belt bag on my hip (or in the small of my back).

It depends on the size/weight of the camera/lens combination you're using. I prefer to walk the streets just holding my camera. I don't go out with more than one camera at a time. Not big into things hanging around my neck or swinging from my side. I've used it quite comfortably with my Nikon D700 and 180mm Ai-s lens. They might be deemed "heavy" by some. But I can walk around quite happily with it attached to my wrist with this strap. If you "lose your grip" on the combo the strap just tightens somewhat ! But, unlike some, I don't walk around with my gear waiting for, or expecting, to stumble or fall !

My "other" camera is a Fuji X-T1 with 35mm and 18-55 lenses. I bought this strap to use with this combo. Obviously it's even better with this ! But will certainly buy a second one now !

Highly recommend this strap.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

craggycrossers wrote:

Highly recommend this strap.

Thanks
Del

lloydl2 Loc: Gilbert, AZ

Yeah Peak Design has some great straps.. I have the leash strap and the cuff (wrist strap) and now thinking of getting the clutch hand strap. What's nice is they are all easily reconfigured and can be taken on/off totally in less than a second. I use the wrist strap with my small sony rx100 and the leash for my full frame dslr.. also use a spyderpro holster for the full frame.

backroader wrote:

Look at Peak Design's new Slide strap. I just got mine and I even love it on my little Canon SX50.