Most comfortable and diverse shoulder camera sling recommendations (Page 2): I love my Black Rapid...

Lithoman Loc: Southern Indiana

I love my Black Rapid

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

fotogfile wrote:

It's been awhile (2014) since someone posted questions about this and am looking for a well padded & solid attaching shoulder sling for my D850 & 500 pf5.6 & TC1.4 combo.

Anyone w/recent (last couple years) experience that has some recommendations and tips using them are greatly appreciated. This will primarily be used on several mile hikes for wildlife photography.

Thanks!

I have an OpTech on my Canon and I don’t like it. I purchased a Peak with my Nikon Z6ii and so far I am very happy with it.

fotogfile

BadPhoto wrote:

I use Black Rapid slings exclusively. I have left, right and double. And very small. I have 25mm Arca Clamps on the end, and use them to clamp onto the Arca base plates on the cameras or tripod collars on the lenses.

For climbing, I use a Cotton Carrier vest.

For miles of hiking, I put the camera in a backpack.

Thanks Badphoto- appreciate the feedback and will check them out, including the vest. Have a nice well padded Lowepro backpack I use also. 😀

fotogfile

Thanks Steve- also good to know what folks use and don't like as well. Will check that out also!

JayRay Loc: Missouri

I use an OP/TECH Utility Strap Sling with a two point connection (two 3/8" straps that slide on the 3/4" sling strap) to the camera body; EXCEPT when I am using a large heavy telephoto lens with a mounting collar, then I use a Black Rapid sling strap with a 1" wide Kirk clamp to an Arca Swiss plate on the foot of the lens mounting collar so that the lens can be quickly mounted on a tripod; additionally I use an OP/TECH Reporter/Backpack sliding connector to tether the foot of the large telephoto lens mounting collar to the Black Rapid strap as a backup connection.

fotogfile

Thanks JayRay- appreciate the detailed feedback. Very helpful as even though the 500 has a tripod collar it's not too heavy but good to know for connecting purposes. The body probably weighs more than the lens with the batt grip attached. Will check it out!

RLSprouse Loc: Encinitas CA (near Sandy Eggo)

I recently bought the Black Rapid two-camera setup, which can be separated and used as single straps also. I put RRS L-plates on all my camera bodies and RRS replacement feet on my long lenses, and they now come with sockets for the QD quick-release system. So far, I am *really* pleased with this setup.

~ Russ

fotogfile

Thanks Russ- that's great info also as I'm considering the two camera option but nice to know it's configurable for one as well. Very helpful- thank you also!

DonVA Loc: British Columbia and New Mexico

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rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

And you'll get the usual list of high priced, "expensive camera" inside bags, I'm sure.

I've been using these for the past 10 years. https://condoroutdoor.com/all-products/bags-and-packs/136-tactical-response-bag.html
--Bob

fotogfile wrote:

It's been awhile (2014) since someone posted questions about this and am looking for a well padded & solid attaching shoulder sling for my D850 & 500 pf5.6 & TC1.4 combo.

Anyone w/recent (last couple years) experience that has some recommendations and tips using them are greatly appreciated. This will primarily be used on several mile hikes for wildlife photography.

Thanks!

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DonVA Loc: British Columbia and New Mexico

I can't seem to carry anything comfortably from my shoulders for long anymore so I have taken the belt clip from my power drill and put it on the tripod socket of my camera. The clip is similar to the one on a tape measure but deeper and more substantial. The camera now hangs at my side wild west style handy for a "quick draw". It is surprisingly secure there although for anything that might involve a scramble I will put on a strap that hangs loosely over my shoulder.
Carried this way the camera is comfortable, can be moved side to side when I start feeling the weight and can be covered by my coat when it rains.
You do need a good substantial belt for this though.
Oh, and it cost me nothing.

Don

tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

fotogfile wrote:

It's been awhile (2014) since someone posted questions about this and am looking for a well padded & solid attaching shoulder sling for my D850 & 500 pf5.6 & TC1.4 combo.

Anyone w/recent (last couple years) experience that has some recommendations and tips using them are greatly appreciated. This will primarily be used on several mile hikes for wildlife photography.

Thanks!

Black Rapid!!

Tom

assman Loc: Grand Rapids, MI

fotogfile wrote:

It's been awhile (2014) since someone posted questions about this and am looking for a well padded & solid attaching shoulder sling for my D850 & 500 pf5.6 & TC1.4 combo.

Anyone w/recent (last couple years) experience that has some recommendations and tips using them are greatly appreciated. This will primarily be used on several mile hikes for wildlife photography.

Thanks!

Peak Design strap is what I use.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

fotogfile wrote:

It's been awhile (2014) since someone posted questions about this and am looking for a well padded & solid attaching shoulder sling for my D850 & 500 pf5.6 & TC1.4 combo.

Anyone w/recent (last couple years) experience that has some recommendations and tips using them are greatly appreciated. This will primarily be used on several mile hikes for wildlife photography.

Thanks!

In this context, what does "diverse" mean?

pquiggle Loc: Monterey Bay California

RLSprouse wrote:

I recently bought the Black Rapid two-camera setup, which can be separated and used as single straps also. I put RRS L-plates on all my camera bodies and RRS replacement feet on my long lenses, and they now come with sockets for the QD quick-release system. So far, I am *really* pleased with this setup.

~ Russ

This is also what I now use with a 300/2.8 and sometimes a 2X converter. I find it works great.