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Problem with camera strap
Jun 15, 2015 10:33:19 #
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
Jun 15, 2015 10:35:47 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
Get a strap that connects at the bottom of your camera where the tripod connects. It never gets in the way there. Black Rapid.
Jun 15, 2015 11:04:51 #
my camera plate (from really right stuff) has an attachment point on the bottom edge.
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Jun 15, 2015 11:08:18 #
I hook it differently than normal.
My body has three places you can connect the strap.
Top left, bottom left, bottom right.
I connect the strap on the top left and bottom right.
This also helps keep the lens where I want it when I have a camera hanging from my shoulder with another camera in my hand.
My body has three places you can connect the strap.
Top left, bottom left, bottom right.
I connect the strap on the top left and bottom right.
This also helps keep the lens where I want it when I have a camera hanging from my shoulder with another camera in my hand.
Philipschmitten wrote:
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
Jun 15, 2015 11:09:33 #
Sometimes it's just a matter of adjusting the neck strap length. What has worked for me is looping the strap once around my right hand wrist when doing vertical shots; this helps keep the strap away from the camera and lens. Of course this approach may require you to make the strap a few inches longer so that flexibility and comfort with the camera will not be inhibited.
Jun 15, 2015 11:11:03 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
Hello Phillip
Welcome yes look into purchasing a Black Rapid strap. it configures into the bottom of your camera. I have been using one for a few years great product.
Jun 15, 2015 11:18:04 #
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Jun 15, 2015 13:36:48 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
Doesn't sound at all weird to me ...... in fact I experienced much the same thing. Result ? Most of the time I don't really enjoy carrying a camera around my neck or across my shoulder. So I just carry it ....... with one of these ..... £10 ($16 max) from eBay UK ...... light, comfy, easy to fix / remove ....... oh, and does not get in the way when "shooting verticle" !
Jun 16, 2015 07:09:44 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Get a strap that connects at the bottom of your camera where the tripod connects. It never gets in the way there. Black Rapid.
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Jun 16, 2015 08:30:58 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
Hook it over my thumb, left hand up in my case, Bob.
Jun 16, 2015 11:01:41 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
No, not really. But I never really think about it. It could with too short a strap for the way I shoot. I have many straps of varying lengths. I think the factory ones were close to being too short for what you are describing. I switched to using long "hippie" straps that look similar to guitar straps from my youth.
But I've seen what others are saying, having a third connection point, even if that is an eye on the tripod mount hole. I'd find that a pain.
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Jun 16, 2015 11:06:55 #
craggycrossers wrote:
Doesn't sound at all weird to me ...... in fact I experienced much the same thing. Result ? Most of the time I don't really enjoy carrying a camera around my neck or across my shoulder. So I just carry it ....... with one of these ..... £10 ($16 max) from eBay UK ...... light, comfy, easy to fix / remove ....... oh, and does not get in the way when "shooting verticle" !
That could be a solution for the OP. For me being arthritic, clumsy and paranoid about my equipment, I keep the strap around my neck unless the camera is on a tripod and then I worry the whole time. Oddly I have never broken any photo equipment in 36 years, at least not from dropping. :?
Jun 16, 2015 11:28:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Nothing is perfect Jerry. I suppose that any strap 'could' fail after 2 years of use. I've been using a Black Rapid strap on my Canon camera for 4 years now and my 1DMkIV and 500mm f/4 with 1.4x weighs 13.8 pounds. This is what I always use and it hasn't failed yet. But I do inspect it for wear and if I see any I'll replace it or call Black Rapid..
Jun 16, 2015 11:37:23 #
Philipschmitten wrote:
This may sound a bit weird, but when I shoot vertical the strap always gets in my way. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do? Thanks.
No problem here. I just move the strap out of the way. No need for gimmicks, odd connections, etc. It's been a habit I've developed over the last 40+ years. In fact, I had to think about what I do after I read your post.
--Bob
Jun 16, 2015 13:19:01 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Get a strap that connects at the bottom of your camera where the tripod connects. It never gets in the way there. Black Rapid.
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