Sling strap (Page 4): I also have the Cotton Carrier and use it often when hiking and/or carrying my 80D with larger lenses. It’s expensive, but well worth it. Use the OpTech sling...

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Nov 28, 2017 10:36:19 #

Gampa

I also have the Cotton Carrier and use it often when hiking and/or carrying my 80D with larger lenses. It’s expensive, but well worth it. Use the OpTech sling strap for smaller lenses and shorter duration carries.

Nov 28, 2017 10:36:34 #

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

MichaelH wrote:

And check out the Peak Design's Slide Strap (on sa... (show quote)

I agree.
https://www.peakdesign.com/

Nov 28, 2017 10:40:09 #

ppage Loc: Pittsburg, (San Francisco area)

I constantly use a strap but I know some people hate them. I've had my camera on a strap for four years. It's a Peak Design Slide. It has quick release connectors to lose the strap in a hurry. Too thick to quickly cut it and run. Slides really easily. A strap keeps my hands free while I change a battery or a card and I'm not putting the camera down somewhere to do that. I hang it on a hook when I get home. Straps are not perfect; they blow around in the wind on a tripod, it is difficult to be minimalist when street shooting and they are bulky in a bag They also swing around in your face if you have to bend over. It works for me though. I have never once dropped my camera and that includes fishing and kayaking. It won't go overboard if it is around my neck.

junglejim1949 wrote:

I am looking for a more ergonomic strap for my Canon 80D. My current neck strap seems to bother my neck after walking for awhile. I looked at the Firestrap for $39. I would appreciate some advice, as I am new and transitioning from a point and shoot compact camera.

Nov 28, 2017 10:45:11 #

Chris981 Loc: Pacific Palisades

Another vote for Black Rapid slings. I use it for a D610 with 28-300mm lens. 5 years of use and still going. I also use a Spyder hip belt for DX camera with small 35mm lens.

Nov 28, 2017 11:12:18 #

gsnelson Loc: Western Maryland

After trying many of the ones mentioned here, including Black Rapid and Op-Tech, I have settled on the Peak Design sliding strap. It works best for me. If you see those little red and black tabs on the sides and bottom of a new camera in a camera review, you will know the reviewer has chosen the Peak Design strap.

Nov 28, 2017 11:22:00 #

JayHT Loc: NorthWest Washington

The many replies to your inquiry regarding the choice of a "sling strap" covers the range of answers that are possible. This indicates that there is no one correct answer, the best way to decide which option to use is to go to retail shops and actually examine and if possible try on several of these straps to determine which may suit your needs best. Good luck.

Nov 28, 2017 11:23:12 #

Jer Loc: Mesa, Arizona

Cotton Carrier. Look then up on the net.

Nov 28, 2017 12:28:24 #

Valsmere Loc: New Jersey

IsoBob wrote:

Peak Design products are great. Check out their website for all the info you need.
Bob

Yeppers I have them on all my bodies

Nov 28, 2017 12:40:21 #

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

I will go try for myself and appreciate the feedback!

Nov 28, 2017 13:22:32 #

wolfd Loc: Vancouver, Canada

3dees wrote:

I use a Black Rapid strap. never a problem.

I like my Black Rapid strap as well.

Nov 28, 2017 13:38:35 #

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

junglejim1949 wrote:

I bought this strap for $20.00 and have been pleasantly surprised and happy with it, having used it for the past 2 years. Here is a link to the company website for you to look at. https://customslr.com/products/air-strap

Nov 28, 2017 14:16:37 #

PH CIB

bpulv wrote:

I have a collection of contraptions ranging from a Tenba rollaway to Think Tank holster bags to you name it. The best I have come up with is NOT A STRAP, SLING, CAMERA BAG, VEST OR SIMILAR DEVICE.

When I am working I carry my D800 with an f2.8 24-70mm, and sometimes a D90 as a second camera on a Cotton Carrier with a couple Adorama Slinger lens cases attached. The Cotton Carrier locks in and centers the D800 on my chest and eliminates neck and back strain. A second camera can lock in a second attached holder on the side. I attach Slingers on the side straps. One or two hold lenses and a third holds my SB-700 flash. The cameras disconnect from the Cotton Carrier with a quarter twist for instant access and safety straps prevent damage if the camera should fall from my hands.

Other advantages of the Cotton are that the cameras are not swinging on neck straps where they can collide with door jams, other obstructions and people. The Cotton allows me to carry my cameras all day long; something I could not do with any of the other bags I have used because of my back problems. Also, I can walk around in foreign countries without the worry of someone grabbing a camera out of my hands, since on or off the Cotton it is always physically connected to me via the safety strap. Also, the Cotton Carrier has a front pouch that contains a rain cover for your camera that can come in very handy.
I too have a collection of contraptions ranging from a Tenba rollaway to Think Tank holster bags to you name it. The best I have come up with is NOT A CAMERA BAG.

When I am working I carry my D800 with an f2.8 24-70mm, and sometimes a D90 as a second camera on a Cotton Carrier with a couple Adorama Slinger lens cases attached. The Cotton Carrier locks in and centers the D800 on my chest and eliminates neck and back strain. A second camera can lock in a second attached holder on the side. I attach Slingers on the side straps. One or two hold lenses and a third holds my SB-700 flash. The cameras disconnect from the Cotton Carrier with a quarter twist for instant access and safety straps prevent damage if the camera should fall from my hands.

With the Cotton, cameras are not swinging on neck straps where they can collide with door jams, other obstructions and people. The Cotton allows me to carry my cameras all day long; something I could not do with any of the other bags I have used because of my back problems. Also, I can walk around in foreign countries without the worry of someone grabbing a camera out of my hands, since on or off the Cotton it is always physically connected to me via the safety strap. Also, the Cotton Carrier has a front pouch that contains a rain cover for your camera that can come in very handy.

I have a collection of contraptions ranging from a... (show quote)

I have the Cotton Carrier and really like it for carrying one camera and lens on my chest,,,I also have the side plate for a second camera and lens or a lens with a tripod mount to carry it on one side but do not use it as often or like it as well,,,will have to try some of the straps liked by the other posters on this thread....

Nov 28, 2017 14:32:25 #

Jim 100 Loc: Everett, Washington

Op-tech

Nov 28, 2017 14:59:05 #

pmacc1

MichaelH wrote:

And check out the Peak Design's Slide Strap (on sale today at 20% off). Once you get those Red/Black tabs on all of your gear you will never look at anything else....

Agree....Peak Designs products are as good as I've seen in 35 years.

Nov 28, 2017 15:42:44 #

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

imagemeister wrote:

I never "carry" a camera by a strap - AN... (show quote)

Like 3dees, I also use a Black Rapid...The best investment I ever made.
Rich...

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