OP/TECH Strap: How Do I Stop It From Swinging at my Side? (Page 4): Thanks Reinaldo. I am considering the Black Rapid. It has the clips in front and back of the camera to minimize...

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Reinaldokool wrote:

I like the optech. I used a black rapid on my Nikons and it had a strap that went under your armpit. I liked that. When I went to the Sony a6000 and a6300, the Black Rapid was just too heavy. I was bulkier than the camera. Replaced it with the Optech. But, yeah, one hand on the camera.

Thanks Reinaldo. I am considering the Black Rapid. It has the clips in front and back of the camera to minimize swing.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

louparker wrote:

You're right, it's annoying, but the easy and simple workaround is to just position your camera when not in use so that it's resting on your back -- that way it does not swing around and when you bend down, it's resting on your back and not swinging around at your side. That's what I always do and have no problem with a "swinging" camera.

Thanks Lou. Will have to give that a try.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Fotoserj wrote:

It also as a second strap that goes under the arm and stabilized it

Thanks. I have checked out the Black Rapid Sport, and it does look very good. I will go into my local camera store and see if they have one available to try on.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Notorious T.O.D. wrote:

Two words...BlackRapid Sport

Best,
Todd Ferguson

I've checked out the videos. I think I agree. However, the Carry Speed looks good also.

Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

StevenG wrote:

Thanks Reinaldo. I am considering the Black Rapid. It has the clips in front and back of the camera to minimize swing.

I have switched from an Op-Tech strap to the Black Rapid Sport and am happy with it. I really like the under-arm clip and feel that it does help keep things in place. I will say though that the camera can still move about, maybe not swinging from front to back, but it does still move about hitting your hip or leg. When walking I will place my hand on the camera to keep it from moving around. I think if you were hiking and took a little fall that the camera will still have to potential to hit the ground. I have thought about the the Cotton Carrier, but still a little turned off by the "dork" factor.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Japakomom wrote:

I have switched from an Op-Tech strap to the Black... (show quote)

Thanks. So you prefer the Black Rapid Sport over teh Op/Tech? Good to know. Sorry to hear it stillhas some swing. I was beginning to lean toward the Black Rapid. I have seen the Carry Speed on line. That looks good too. Will go to local camera store and see it they have both available to try.

Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

StevenG wrote:

Thanks. So you prefer the Black Rapid Sport over teh Op/Tech? Good to know. Sorry to hear it stillhas some swing. I was beginning to lean toward the Black Rapid. I have seen the Carry Speed on line. That looks good too. Will go to local camera store and see it they have both available to try.

I think anytime you have a camera hanging down on your side you will have movement, unless it is attached to your side somehow. It is just the nature of physics. I still like the Op-Tech, but I have found it a little easier to switch things around with the Black Rapid. I have extra screw connectors and keep them attached to the tripod foot on my long lenses, so all I have to do is unclip and reclip the strap.

JaiGieEse Loc: Foxworth, MS

After a lifetime of using the standard around-the-neck strap - the sort one generally gets with a new camera - and NEVER being comfortable with it - I switched to the OpTech double sling. There's an attachment on each side, and the sides are independently adjustable. I do not shoot with multiple camera bodies, but a few times, while on a trip, I've attached a pair of binoculars to the left side of the sling. Works quite well. When I don't use the binocs, I tighten the left side up all the way. This snugs it under my arm and keeps the sling from moving about. The camera is attached to the right side. I've adjusted it so that when I allow the camera to hang free, it sits right beneath my hand. If I have to step over something, or bend over or whatever, it's a reflex move to just grab the camera to steady it. Pulling the camera up to shooting position is a breeze. Plus, I've discovered that if I sit down at a table, there's enough slack to allow me to sit the camera on the table. This system suspends the camera from a loop running under your arm, hence, very little swing. The OpTech Double Sling has wide shoulder straps, which spread the weight of the camera to my shoulders instead of my neck. I find this rig to be both very comfortable and imminently practical.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

big-guy wrote:

Purchase a Cotton Carrier. NO swing and quick access. https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/camera-vests

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

yahart53

Use the small bungee cords with the knob on the end. Loop the cord around the sling and push the knob end under your belt towards the back. The further towards your back you anchor the knob the less swinging you will have.
This minimizes swinging for me, even with a 100-400.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

yahart53 wrote:

Use the small bungee cords with the knob on the end. Loop the cord around the sling and push the knob end under your belt towards the back. The further towards your back you anchor the knob the less swinging you will have.
This minimizes swinging for me, even with a 100-400.

Are you referring to a bungee cord sold by op/tech? I'm not familiar with these.

yahart53

No just a small bungee cord from a set you can buy at Walmart. It has a knob (called toggle balls) on the end and forms a loop.

Can also get at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06345-Canopy-Bungee-Pieces/dp/B000G76PLA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493180900&sr=8-2&keywords=bungee+cords+with+toggle+balls

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

yahart53 wrote:

No just a small bungee cord from a set you can buy at Walmart. It has a knob (called toggle balls) on the end and forms a loop.

Can also get at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-06345-Canopy-Bungee-Pieces/dp/B000G76PLA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493180900&sr=8-2&keywords=bungee+cords+with+toggle+balls

Thanhs!

tinplater Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

Japakomom wrote:

I have thought about the the Cotton Carrier, but still a little turned off by the "dork" factor.

I really like the Cotton Carrier, particularly the belt holster component. My son and wife are still LOLing after seeing me in the harness for the first time. But it does provide amazing stability and access to your chest mounted camera. No regular strap system will allow this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-srLbzICpXU