Carrying strap: Need suggestions for a good carrying strap for a camera and 70 -400 mm lens. I don't think the harness type would work for me.

plumbbob1

Need suggestions for a good carrying strap for a camera and 70 -400 mm lens.
I don't think the harness type would work for me.

plumbbob1

Oh, I do random bird photography.

David Martin Loc: Cary, NC

plumbbob1 wrote:

Need suggestions for a good carrying strap for a camera and 70 -400 mm lens.
I don't think the harness type would work for me.

Blackrapid sling which comes in both right- and left-handed versions. Allows your shoulder to bear the weight, with the camera hanging upside down at your side. I've used mine with Nikon D500 + 200-500mm lens, and with Canon R5 + 100-500mm lens, with the strap attached to the tripod mount of the lens. With a smaller/lighter lens, attach the strap to the camera.

plumbbob1

I'll check it out. Thanks

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Peak Design has a wide range with easy on/off connectors.

plumbbob1

I'll check it out, thanks.

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

I use the OpTech Utility Strap.
The OpTech is generally less than other straps and it carries the camera by BOTH strap lugs for better security.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

Shellback wrote:

I use the OpTech Utility Strap.
The OpTech is generally less than other straps and it carries the camera by BOTH strap lugs for better security.

I use the OpTech sling straps also, but even though I put connectors on both strap lugs, I usually only connect to one while shooting. I do love the OpTech system. Have many assorted straps and slings that serve me well. Plus made in USA.

fredtoo Loc: Houston

David Martin wrote:

Blackrapid sling which comes in both right- and left-handed versions. Allows your shoulder to bear the weight, with the camera hanging upside down at your side. I've used mine with Nikon D500 + 200-500mm lens, and with Canon R5 + 100-500mm lens, with the strap attached to the tripod mount of the lens. With a smaller/lighter lens, attach the strap to the camera.

I use the same approach for my Nikon D850 with 200-500 zoom. But I can't just let the rig dangle from my shoulder when moving, so the strap takes about 50% of the weight, and my grip on the tripod mount carries the other 50% and keeps it all steady. This is a very low-tech approach to the issue. You can get way more complicated and spend a lot less money for not nearly as good results as this.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

jdubu wrote:

I use the OpTech sling straps also, but even though I put connectors on both strap lugs, I usually only connect to one while shooting. I do love the OpTech system. Have many assorted straps and slings that serve me well. Plus made in USA.

I'm an OpTech fan too.

sirvive Loc: South Louisiana

David Martin wrote:

Blackrapid sling which comes in both right- and left-handed versions. Allows your shoulder to bear the weight, with the camera hanging upside down at your side. I've used mine with Nikon D500 + 200-500mm lens, and with Canon R5 + 100-500mm lens, with the strap attached to the tripod mount of the lens. With a smaller/lighter lens, attach the strap to the camera.

george19

Shellback wrote:

I use the OpTech Utility Strap.
The OpTech is generally less than other straps and it carries the camera by BOTH strap lugs for better security.

Regardless of what you choose for a strap, consider the OpTech shoulder pad to add to it.

Ednsb Loc: Santa Barbara

Look into cotton carrier and peak design products. I think they have better solutions than a strap especially if hiking around in the back country especially with a heavy rig you have.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

The only straps I use are UpStrap. https://journeycamera.com/
--Bob

plumbbob1 wrote:

Need suggestions for a good carrying strap for a camera and 70 -400 mm lens.
I don't think the harness type would work for me.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Jimmy T wrote:

I'm an OpTech fan too.

I would like to amend my previous statement above.
I'm an OpTech fan too because the only other strap I have tried is the almost useless strap that comes with the cameras.
OpTech/USA straps really do a great job for me (Cost/Value Ratio) and the price is such that I'm not tempted to use the Black Rapid and other high $$$ straps touted here on UHH.
Black Rapid and the other straps have such loyal fans I am sure that they are quality products too.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
P.S.: https://optechusa.com/
WRT OpTech/USA Straps: If they don't sell them you don't need them!