Straps for carrying camera (Page 4): Personally, I use a simple hand-strap. I know a lot of folks don't like these, but the cam is always at my hand, and simply doesn't allow me to...

hawleyrw Loc: Dayton, OH

Personally, I use a simple hand-strap. I know a lot of folks don't like these, but the cam is always at my hand, and simply doesn't allow me to drop it. Something like the attached. Mine is made of leather and cloth, very strong. I recommend NOT using neoprene using a DLSR, just not strong enough. I've used just about everything, but really don't like a cam hanging around my neck. A body harness might be OK, but I've settled on the hand strap (tons of models out there), but I just find them simple and they work. MHO

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

Morning Star wrote:

Anne, before got my current (mirrorless) camera, I... (show quote)

I use something similar from Op/Tech that carries my 3 cameras (an F6, a D810, and a Mamiya RZ67). All of them are "attached" via the camera lugs, not the tripod sockets)

hawleyrw Loc: Dayton, OH

I can’t actually remember who made mine. I’m currently out of town without my camera or I’d go look

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Just got back from WMrt. There was a woman with a baby bag in front, that baby must have weighed 30 pounds, a little less than your new camera, but it may work to distribute the weight. Do a walmart search for "baby front carrier."

ICN3S Loc: Cave Junction, OR

Check out the cotton carrier. It distributes the weight well and is easy to use. I have one and use it when hiking along with a small backpack for extra batteries, cards and lenses.
https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/camera-harnesses

rwoodvira

I use Peak Design Slide Straps https://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps/slide

PMW603

AnneHW wrote:

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

I got mine at a local camera shop so that I could try it on and attach my camera set up to it to see if would be a good fit for me. BH Photo sells them - the Sport for taller folks and the Curve for slender or shorter folks. I recommend that you invest an extra few $ to get a lanyard tether to attach to the camera and the metal part above the D ring on the strap set up. With the Canon Lens release button where it is I have and two other Birding friends have had their camera and lens unlock or camera drop on the ground. One needs to secure it with this short lanyard so that it becomes a two way safety set up for lens and camera. But that is a topic for another day ...

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

I have been using these op/tec harnesses for about 15 yrs - the single harness come in both solid and elastic straps - they are fantastic - my favorite for long day of shooting with heavy camera lens combo is their dual camera harness set up in the single camera configuration as it has a nice padded yoke that never get uncomfortable/cut into your neck/shoulder
https://optechusa.com/dual-harness.html

Be sure to watch the video offered on their site.

Harvey

Morning Star wrote:

Anne, before got my current (mirrorless) camera, I... (show quote)

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

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.

Switch to the other shoulder.

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

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.

Op Tech is a great brand and works well on my Nikon DSLR’s.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

My personal preference has been OpTech since the days of the F5. The Pro Loop Strap is my choice along with the dual harness when I'm on the sidelines with two cameras. I would caution about using the tripod socket as the sole attaching point as it simply wasn't designed for that. Best of luck.

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

Just an opinion about OpTech straps.
I have an OpTech neck strap and two wrist straps. Last Spring I was at Lion Country Safari in West Palm Bch. It was a warm day and a tend to perspire a lot. I noticed that OpTech's neoprene straps actually make me perspire more. Even the wrist straps were soaking wet. I went back to the OEM neck strap that came with my Nikon.
Much better.

bedouin Loc: Big Bend area, Texas

I will play The Devil's Advocate and say that I will not use any type of strap device. I occasionally encounter wildlife or interesting Street Scenes we're being able to get your camera to your eye rapidly is critical. On both my cameras, I have a Herringbone brand hand strap. With this I carry my camera at my side like a gunfighter who is already placed his weapon in his hand. My entire arm is held extended by my side and the only pressure I must exert is around the grip of the camera body on the right side. The hand strap on the dorsum of my hand is the counterbalance.
I find I can carry even a heavy lens on the camera all day long quite comfortably, and I can bring these up before my eye faster than you can with any strap known to man. This carry technique requires virtually no energy expenditure.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-521359-1.html

I do not use straps and do not recommend them except as a safety tether.

marycar53 Loc: Tuscumbia Al

When I'm doing an all day event, I normally use a cotton carrier belt with side holster for the camera. That way weight is on hip, not neck. I have a couple of slipped discs in my neck, and the strap that came with camera causes pain. For short trips, I took a snap and tied the strap that came with the camera to it, and I have a ring on the side of the camera where one side of the strap was mounted. I carry it over one shoulder or the other.