Straps for carrying camera (Page 2): Also consider Optech binocular harness; best weight distribution I've found.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Also consider Optech binocular harness; best weight distribution I've found.

AnneHW Loc: Monroe, Wisconsin

unclebe1 wrote:

I also recently purchased Peak Design's Capture an... (show quote)

I’m still looking and thinking about what will work best for me. I’m just amazed at how heavy my camera and lens are after carrying them around for awhile. What’s the total weight? Maybe 5 lbs. (I’m not certain), but whatever it is, it gets heavy at some point.

I’d like something to help me when I’m walking my dog or just walking period!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

AnneHW wrote:

Recently I upgraded my camera to a full frame Nikon and I’m surprised at how much heavier it is than my D5500, especially when I add a larger lens. I also got a strap that I think is called “cross body,” meaning it goes over one shoulder and to my side. That seems to cause shoulder pain, plus it gets in my way when I turn my camera sideways. Any thoughts on a harness style? I’m 5’4” and about 105 lbs. I’m open to other suggestions, too. Thank you.

I like OP/TECH straps, and they offer a huge variety. If your shoulder is going to hurt, you won't want to carry your camera, and that's no good. Buy a strap, try it, and return it if it's not right for you. I like the cross-body position when I want the camera to be very secure. I can't drop it, and no one can steal it.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

AnneHW wrote:

Thanks for the affirmation! I’m so frustrated lately because I’m 66 and want to stay in shape! I was working on chin ups, and had managed to get to 3 in a row. Then I started having pain in my hands and wrists (that’s a new one). So now, it seems like everything I want to do aggravates it!

I looked back to see if you had already recommended a harness, but don’t see anything. Which one(s) do you like?

You'll be able to go back to exercising more moderately.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Well, for much less money you could have gotten a 1" compact, but now that you have purchased the "Swartenager Challenge Lifting Training" heavyweight camera, perhaps as has been suggested a cross body like referenced below would be good. Putting a strap under the arm to keep the strap off your neck is an effective solution.

https://www.fomito.shop/collections/strap-cases-bags/products/fomito-quick-rapid-shoulder-sling-belt-neck-strap-2pcs-screw-mount-for-camera-dslr-slr-dv-black?variant=7511419453484

At this site, the cost is $10 while like Walmart it is $26. Ann please order both and let us know... [joking]

Oh! here is another by the same company... much more strapping allowing you to carry an extra lens or a 9mm Glock. $33

https://www.fomito.shop/collections/strap-cases-bags/products/fomito-multi-camera-strap?variant=7715506028588

PMW603

I have the Black Rapid cross shoulder harness and carry a Canon 7D Mark2 with Canon’s 100-400L Lens, total weight = 5 pounds. The strap connects to the tripod mount bracket of the lens offering me an easy bar to grasp to swing the camera up to shoot wildlife photos while hiking and sliding clamps to keep the camera from sliding around while walking. I have severe neck problems and have found this works best for my feminine anatomy. If my hike is to be more than 3-4 miles or 2 hours, I put the camera setup into my padded travel backpack that is a good fit for my height. If using the shoulder strap, I put the binocular harness on last, if using the backpack, I put the binoculars’ harness on first so I have quick access to the backpack. Backpack also holds water bottles, snack, extra camera battery, SD cards, storm jacket for camera, lens enzyme cleaner, microfiber cloth, cell phone, emergency charger for cell phone and a tiny first aid kit and sometimes extra socks and gloves! It’s a lot but I live in Northern New England where the weather can turn in the blink of an eye!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

AnneHW wrote:

Recently I upgraded my camera to a full frame Nikon and I’m surprised at how much heavier it is than my D5500, especially when I add a larger lens. I also got a strap that I think is called “cross body,” meaning it goes over one shoulder and to my side. That seems to cause shoulder pain, plus it gets in my way when I turn my camera sideways. Any thoughts on a harness style? I’m 5’4” and about 105 lbs. I’m open to other suggestions, too. Thank you.

Personally I am against all straps, too restricting. But, I see them all the time. The only strap I have used is the original black rapid because of the padded shoulder part.
I use my spider holster all the time. Camera stays right by my side. If I am shooting two camera's, I have one on a strap and the other in my hands. But to be honest, I find even this one restrictive. If I am only using one camera, I never use a strap of any kind, too restrictive. My opinion.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

f8lee wrote:

Most cross body style straps (like Blackrapid or O... (show quote)

Pro Media Gear camera strap is what I use.

http://www.promediagear.com/SS2p1-Plug-connector-for-strap_p_307.html

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

AnneHW wrote:

Recently I upgraded my camera to a full frame Nikon and I’m surprised at how much heavier it is than my D5500, especially when I add a larger lens. I also got a strap that I think is called “cross body,” meaning it goes over one shoulder and to my side. That seems to cause shoulder pain, plus it gets in my way when I turn my camera sideways. Any thoughts on a harness style? I’m 5’4” and about 105 lbs. I’m open to other suggestions, too. Thank you.

I have a Black Rapid strap that holds my D7100 with an 80-400mm lens for long treks. The strap has an accessory understrap to go into my left armpit giving me additional support. I hang the strap over my left shoulder with the secondary strap under my left arm... the camera strap and camera then hang to my right hip. The strap also has a flap that opens and hold 2 extra batteries and 6 additional SD cards. Yes, it is a little heavy on long hikes, but it is better than any of the others that I've tried.. The over shoulder strap is heavily padded and is about 3" wide giving decent support and weight distribution. The camera end of the strap screws into the tripod hole on the camera.. I also have a safety wire that connects from the original camera strap eyelet to the connector behind the screw so that even if the screw comes undone, the wire will keep the camera from falling. It has a security clasp that screws shut securing the camera to the strap. It does take me 3 or 4 minutes to remove the strap if I want it off... But, my 80-400mm lens has it's own tripod support so I rarely take the strap off. If I want to change to another lens and remove the strap, it's no big deal but a little slow... another reason for carrying 2 cameras.

AnneHW Loc: Monroe, Wisconsin

billnikon wrote:

I use my spider holster all the time. Camera stays right by my side. If I am shooting two camera's, I have one on a strap and the other in my hands. But to be honest, I find even this one restrictive. If I am only using one camera, I never use a strap of any kind, too restrictive. My opinion.

I agree that they get in the way. A friend of mine who does a lot of photography, only uses a wrist strap, and I’ve seen some nice ones with lots of support. Unfortunately, I can’t do that.

AnneHW Loc: Monroe, Wisconsin

PMW603 wrote:

I have the Black Rapid cross shoulder harness and carry a Canon 7D Mark2 with Canon’s 100-400L Lens, total weight = 5 pounds.

Could you please send me a link to that one. I am not finding it. Thanks.

willy6419

check out a vest type, like Cotton Carrier.

AnneHW Loc: Monroe, Wisconsin

dcampbell52 wrote:

I have a Black Rapid strap that holds my D7100 with an 80-400mm lens for long treks. The strap has an accessory understrap to go into my left armpit giving me additional support. I hang the strap over my left shoulder with the secondary strap under my left arm... the camera strap and camera then hang to my right hip. The strap also has a flap that opens and hold 2 extra batteries and 6 additional SD cards.

Maybe this is the one I was asking about. I found one that holds two cameras and looks like a harness, but the only other one I’m seeing is a cross body strap.

AnneHW Loc: Monroe, Wisconsin

I just checked, and I have an OpTech. The padding is nice, so I’m not sure why it’s not working for me. I actually get frustrated, and half the time just have it around my neck! Of course, this is for walking around my yard, and often I’m in a hurry so don’t spend time trying to figure out how it should sit. Maybe I have something adjusted wrong.

We have a local camera store that has been closed because of flooding. So normally I’d go there for help, and maybe that’s what I still need to do. As someone else pointed out, I could try whatever they recommend to see if it works.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

AnneHW wrote:

Recently I upgraded my camera to a full frame Nikon and I’m surprised at how much heavier it is than my D5500, especially when I add a larger lens. I also got a strap that I think is called “cross body,” meaning it goes over one shoulder and to my side. That seems to cause shoulder pain, plus it gets in my way when I turn my camera sideways. Any thoughts on a harness style? I’m 5’4” and about 105 lbs. I’m open to other suggestions, too. Thank you.

Try the Up-Strap. The web site is a mess and hard to follow, but call them. I purchased two of the M-RR-K straps. and like they say, they do not slip. Also very comfortable.