Camera straps
Dec 2, 2018 18:12:21 #
out4life2016 wrote:
I have recently purchased a canon 6D mark ii and a... (show quote)
I never had anything against the straps that came with the camera, although I finally switched to something more comfortable. I now use only the Canon CPS straps, even on my non-Canon cameras. They are the most comfortable I've used so far!
Dec 2, 2018 19:28:25 #
Black Rapid straps with a Swiss Arca plate mounted to each camera or lens foot and a Swiss Arca Clamp attached to the Black Rapid fastener. That way you can quickly go from one mount to another even with lenses with a lens foot or to a tripod with a Swiss Arca mounting system. All my stuff mounts this way.
out4life2016 wrote:
I have recently purchased a canon 6D mark ii and a... (show quote)
Dec 2, 2018 21:15:09 #
PatM
Loc: Rocky Mount Mo.
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Not a pro. But I had same question awhile back. I got a black rapid shoulder strap. This keeps camera available and pressure off my neck who’s became very uncomfortable after awhile. Went to Creve Coeur Camera to look at options. You really need to see what you are going to get. The are not inexpensive. At least for my pocketbook. It is hard to find a place that has a variety of good straps.
Pat
dandev wrote:
Look at Black Rapid.
Not a pro. But I had same question awhile back. I got a black rapid shoulder strap. This keeps camera available and pressure off my neck who’s became very uncomfortable after awhile. Went to Creve Coeur Camera to look at options. You really need to see what you are going to get. The are not inexpensive. At least for my pocketbook. It is hard to find a place that has a variety of good straps.
Pat
Dec 2, 2018 21:42:42 #
Question for Black Rapid shoulder strap users: is that the one that hangs the camera upside down
by its tripod mount? Are DSLRs designed to be carried upside down?
by its tripod mount? Are DSLRs designed to be carried upside down?
Dec 2, 2018 22:18:15 #
i use a cotton camera carrier to carry my D500 with a 18 to 300 mm zoom. The down side is that screw thread is occupied so using tripod requires removal of the adapter.
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Dec 2, 2018 22:19:57 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Look at Cotton Carrier gear.
https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/all
https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/all
I use the Cotton Carrier with two cameras, one at
my chest and one on my belt. Love it.
Dec 3, 2018 02:31:17 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
I have a nice Peak Design and really like the quick release buttons. They are a bit pricey compared to some, but I paid it because I like the security of the strap.
Dec 3, 2018 05:44:47 #
I agree with the recommendations for Op-Tech straps. They are great straps and very versatile.
Dec 3, 2018 06:56:19 #
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078GHKXH3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
affordable, hooks to lugs, has a couple of options...
affordable, hooks to lugs, has a couple of options...
Dec 3, 2018 13:07:35 #
Dec 3, 2018 13:37:57 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
RichardTaylor wrote:
Monopod, and cary the camera over your shoulder. It is a good way to go with a heavy lens
Wow! I wouldn't trust that.
Dec 3, 2018 13:39:35 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
speters wrote:
I never had anything against the straps that came with the camera, although I finally switched to something more comfortable. I now use only the Canon CPS straps, even on my non-Canon cameras. They are the most comfortable I've used so far!
Check Peak Design's Slide. They have the best connector tabs that make it a breeze to attach and remove the strap from the camera.
Dec 3, 2018 13:54:30 #
I’m also a big fan of the Cotton Carrier system. From your description of doing a fair amount of hiking and wanting to carry longer lens mounted to your camera, it may be a good solution for you. IMO, it’s best attribute is that it allows you to carry a camera with long lens at chest height, ready to shoot quickly, but with little to no strain on your shoulders and neck, even on longer hikes. It also has safety tethers to eliminate possible drops when quickly pulling up the camera for a surprise shot. It’s light, well made and very comfortable! It would be worth your checking out.
Dec 3, 2018 20:47:50 #
I have converted all my equipment to Peak Design camera straps, there are 3-4 different styles and I really like the quick disconnect feature.
Dec 3, 2018 23:44:17 #
PatM
Loc: Rocky Mount Mo.
The Black rapid can be attached like you say at the tripod or it can be connected to the side like a regular camera strap.
I actually like it that way because the lens does not stick out when you are moving so as to bang and bump on objects it encounters in the world. That said it makes it difficult to transfer to a tri or mono pod quickly due to the need to use a tool to remove the adapter that holds it to that part of the camera. I think there is an adapter available now to alleviate the problem. As for “Is a camera made or supposed to be carried or transported with the lens facin the ground?”..... I don’t know. It is safer and more comfortable for me using the shoulder strap at hip level to have the lens in a safer position still being able to bring the camera to ready quickly.
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I actually like it that way because the lens does not stick out when you are moving so as to bang and bump on objects it encounters in the world. That said it makes it difficult to transfer to a tri or mono pod quickly due to the need to use a tool to remove the adapter that holds it to that part of the camera. I think there is an adapter available now to alleviate the problem. As for “Is a camera made or supposed to be carried or transported with the lens facin the ground?”..... I don’t know. It is safer and more comfortable for me using the shoulder strap at hip level to have the lens in a safer position still being able to bring the camera to ready quickly.
Merry Christmas to y’all. Happy New Year
😎🌲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸MAKE CHRISTMAS GREAT AGAIN
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