Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Hi everyone! As a new member I have a question: I'm looking for a camera strap that has what I call "quick release" snaps, clips, whatever, so that the strap can be disengaged from the camera easily. Most cameras (that I have had) have a strap that you thread into the slot and cinch tight, and it is there...period. I downsized a few months ago to a Canon G12 (but I have recently ordered a Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS5 also from Amazon) and have never put the strap on the Canon, thinking that there surely is some system of removing the strap when it is in the way. So far, I haven't found such an animal. Can any of you tell me if there is such a thing and where to get it? I am used to putting a leash on a hound at the end of the day in the field with a snap actually designed for a horse's harness, but those snaps are far too big for a camera.

Thanks for your input,

Beagleman

steve40 Loc: Asheville/Canton, NC, USA

Something like this maybe?. I use one on my G12.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/112416-REG/Tamrac_N4501_N_45_Universal_Quick_Release.html

Beagleman Loc: Indiana

Looks good, Steve. Thanks!

Beagleman

Mickey88 Loc: Central Florida

OPTECH straps are good quality, good price, and a modular system with quick snap releases..
http://optechusa.com/

JC56 Loc: Lake St.Louis mo.

I just purchased a Uni-Loop system...nice and confrotable and reasnonably priced.

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I purchased two "Q-straps" (Chinafied versions of the Black Rapid Strap); I like wearing them over the shoulder and they have a quick release. You can find them here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Rapid-Camera-Sling-Strap-Black-for-D700-D5000-D3-/300568136829?pt=US_Camera_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item45fb41cc7d

BigGWells Loc: Olympia, WA

Ok, I spent the last hour or so, comparing the two camera straps. One being the R7 Black Rapid, the other being the Carry Speed CS-Pro. While both are great, I have to go with the Carry Speed one. I like the way the plate fastens to the camera. It has extra mounting holes, so it can be mounted on a tripod or my Bush Hawk without having to remove the plate. The strap that goes over the shoulder is extremly wide and very comfy.

So on a rating of 1 - 10 I would give the R7 a 7. The Carry Speed a 10.

Jblanke Loc: Metairie, LA

The "Chinafied Version?"

Photoman, you just made me spit my coffee!!
:)