RICHARD46 Loc: New Jersey

http://joby.com/camera-straps/ultrafit-hand-strap-with-ultraplate/

Looking for some feedback on this hand strap before i buy

Thanks
Rich

Fla Walt Loc: Delray Beach, Florida

I use a hand strap (different brand) on the left side of my D5100. I feel it helps me steady the camera.

photosarah Loc: East Sussex, UK

Hi

I don't have the Joby handgrip, mine is the Hama one, but it is very nearly the same. Comes with the baseplate, and allows access to the battery, placing on a tripod, etc. I am now on my third one, having had them on various cameras and I would not be without it. Really useful when just toting my camera (same as in video, 5D Mk11) by itself, but I also have the Op/Tech USA X strap attached, that goes across the back and over the shoulders. I can then detach the back part of the Op/Tech and leave just the connection bits, which do not get in the way at all if I wish to use just the hand strap. When walking around with a heavy lens like the 28-300 or the 100-400, I use the Op/Tech to support the camera without stressing my neck, and can then use the hand strap to tuck the lens under my arm and hold it there comfortably, so that it does not bounce around in front of me. It is also less obvious under my arm in town and busy streets and I find the combination works really well. But I really recommend a hand strap as it makes carrying a camera by hand really easy. Hope this helps. Sarah

SonyA580 Loc: FL in the winter & MN in the summer

I made a handgrip from some 3/8" nylon strapping and a piece of leather that was left over from another project. The nylon goes through the upper and lower grommets on the right side of the camera body. I read a couple reports that said the wide straps restricted access to some of the buttons on top of the camera so I made mine only about 3/4" wide. Once I insert my fingers through the strap and wrap them around the front of the camera I can carry it that way all day and I'm always ready to shoot.

Jcmarino

Would you be willing to post your instructions on making this hand strap?

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

I just took a look at it from your link because I'm interested too.
2 things I noticed that could be a problem but it's probably just a matter of adjusting the straps.
In the picture, the leather cushion looks too far forward on the guys knuckles to keep the camera secure.
Also, the strap doesn't look very tight.
On the other hand, too tight could make holding the camera uncomfortable for long periods of time.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

Does not work with L-brackets. That extra plate is worrisome. I think other straps are worthy of consideration. https://www.peakdesign.com/store/?gclid=CjwKEAjwhqShBRDS95LciqqaonISJADj1rga9VgOD7glCYpI4OZjXMWsiwn6UcGYutBdMe59ZNUO-xoCAUHw_wcB

elliott937 Loc: St. Louis

Rich, as I look at the hand strap via your link, it looks identical to the one I use on my 5DII. Bottom line? I would never ever pick up my camera without my hand through the strap. Here's what I want you to think ... it makes the camera a part of your hand. When holding the camera horizontal, it feels as though it is not really there. When I lower my camera, it makes it nearly impossible for the camera to leave/fall from my hand.

During the summer I travel a lot, and all through that travel my camera is usually found in my right hand. I don't even think about it since it all feels so natural. Yet, I never fear of the camera "falling out of my hand". I recommend this kind of hand strap to everyone.

photosarah Loc: East Sussex, UK

You said what I was trying to convey. Because the hand strap is there, one uses it automatically: there is no better way to hold the camera and therefore it is 100% safe - and also ready to use.

redfordl Loc: Carver,Ma.

Are you right handed or left. Do you use any kind of strap(sling) as the optech shoulder strap that connects to the bracket on the right side of a canon t4i or such. Does your hand grip plate prevent access to the battery and can you place the camera on a tripod without detaching the plate of the hand strap. Thanks.

redfordl Loc: Carver,Ma.

Fla Walt quote=redfordl]Are you right handed or left. Do you use any kind of strap(sling) as the optech shoulder strap that connects to the bracket on the right side of a canon t4i or such. Does your hand grip plate prevent access to the battery and can you place the camera on a tripod without detaching the plate of the hand strap. Thanks.[/quote]

photosarah Loc: East Sussex, UK

If your question was addressed to me, I am right handed. No, the bottom plate does not impede access to the battery, and you can attach the camera to a tripod without any difficulty. I have the hand strap attached to the metal strap holder on the right side of the camera (looking at it from the rear) and to the bottom plate, and I have the short Op/Tech strap clips attached to the other metal strap holder on the left side of the camera and to the canvas of the hand grip on the right side of the camera. I will try and take some photos. I find this set up really convenient: I can either hold the camera safely with the hand strap, or I can fix the camera to the Op/Tech strap and carry it all day with the weight across my back.

Base of camera showing battery access


Hand strap plus Op/Tech strap


Hand strap plus Op/Tech holder


Left side with Op/Tech strap holder

JackB

I have this strap and really like it. Quality is excellent.

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

my $0.02 {$0.87 with inflation!!} I use a hand strap similar to that, I love it!! although I always unscrew the bottom bracket when I use a tri pod!