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Feb 21, 2023 12:27:44   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
howIseeit wrote:
Same here, luckily the camera suffered only damaged sling triangular clip on the right corner of my 850. I was sweating bullets for a few moments, until the camera proved to be ok itself.
It was on the car sidewalk show. Still do not know how it happen, but it was my fault I am not blaming the Nikon strap manufacturer for it.
It is however my belief that the end of the strap ribbon should have provision to insert some kind of restriction, or a little ball, sort of a large BB or a key ring shape to prevent the end of the strap ribbon to slide completely out, once installed into mounting clips.
Man o man what a sick feeling it was having the heavy D850 bounce on the sidewalk...............
Same here, luckily the camera suffered only damage... (show quote)


I have not had a Nikon strap come loose or even "creep" in approaching 20 years of using them. But I make sure to install them exactly as the manual directs. It's a little bit of a hassle to do, and there are some shortcuts that at first glance seem attractive, but are really a recipe for disaster. It's also a good idea to give everything a quick visual once-over while checking that youf lens hood is securely snapped in place each time you pick up your camera.

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Feb 21, 2023 12:37:30   #
JimGrog Loc: Wash DC Area
 
I've used the BLACKRAPID sling strap and never been happy with it. The adjustment locks on the strap to prevent the camera sliding to far left/right when you bend over continually open and are ineffective. Plus, I've had the safety slide that keeps the camera safely attached to the metal loop screwed into the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera loosen and if not continuously checked, the camera can detach from the strap and fall to the ground. That's how I learned to constantly check the safety sleeve...$600 lesson to repair my Nikon 24-70 2.8.

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Feb 21, 2023 12:42:55   #
Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana
 
Vault wrote:
I have used the original "Nikon" straps that came with my cameras, D40, D3500, D7100 and D600, purchased in that order. Since each one has gotten larger and heavier, including the corresponding lenses, I find my neck starts to really ache after shooting for a couple of hours. I tried going without a strap but get paranoid of dropping and damage. My last purchase of a 80-200 2.8 AF-D New to go on the D600, or even the D7100 convinced me I need to come up with alternative. I do use a tripod alot but love to hike into areas for that special look. Would like to hear opinions about shoulder straps or hand straps. I do use a quality back pack but would love to be camera ready to get that perfect shot of the bear that runs me down. Thank you.
I have used the original "Nikon" straps ... (show quote)


Peak Designs makes shoulder straps, wrist straps, and anchor links, all using the same type of connectors to the camera. Seems an ideal solution. Just attach an anchor link to the front strap of your back pack and attach the camera there with the left side "button" when you need both hands, while leaving the wrist strap connected on the right button.

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Feb 21, 2023 12:44:20   #
cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD
 
SuperflyTNT wrote:
I use both of these straps, the Slide on my Z9, especially with the long lens, and the Slide Lite with my Z7 and Olympus OM-1. The main thing is a rarely hang them straight down from my neck. Go cross body. Not only does it take a lot of strain off my neck but it keeps the camera from bouncing around when I’m hiking.


Ditto on the cross body. I've used the Nikon straps with my D810 & D850, and cross body generally solves the problem for me. Note: I am not a large person, at 5' 5", 135 lbs, and the strap lets put the camera by my right hip, which is the most comfortable way for me.

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Feb 21, 2023 12:44:57   #
Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana
 
Longshadow wrote:
I've been using a non-de-script wide denim clip-on strap for over 45 years.
I threw the brand strap that came with the camera away.


same here; bought it at K-Mart, and it still works fine.

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Feb 21, 2023 13:02:59   #
MG Audet
 
I use Black Rapid sling strap - especially good with heavy camera and lens setup. No weight on the neck and convenient if you are also wearing a pair of binoculars.

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Feb 21, 2023 13:04:50   #
scallihan Loc: Tigard, OR
 
Vault wrote:
I have used the original "Nikon" straps that came with my cameras, D40, D3500, D7100 and D600, purchased in that order. Since each one has gotten larger and heavier, including the corresponding lenses, I find my neck starts to really ache after shooting for a couple of hours. I tried going without a strap but get paranoid of dropping and damage. My last purchase of a 80-200 2.8 AF-D New to go on the D600, or even the D7100 convinced me I need to come up with alternative. I do use a tripod alot but love to hike into areas for that special look. Would like to hear opinions about shoulder straps or hand straps. I do use a quality back pack but would love to be camera ready to get that perfect shot of the bear that runs me down. Thank you.
I have used the original "Nikon" straps ... (show quote)


My husband rigged up a crossbody strap on his tripod and just left the camera on the tripod with a quick release pad. He used the tripod nearly always for scenic/landscape photography, wearing it slung across his back, and the quick release thing made it easy for him to do handheld on a moment's notice.



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Feb 21, 2023 14:07:33   #
Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.
 
I was recently gifted a Peak Design Slide. I will never go back to an OEM strap.

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Feb 21, 2023 14:07:52   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Another recommendation for the Peak Design system. Particularly helpful in moving cameras.

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Feb 21, 2023 14:28:53   #
mstracke
 
Like others I exclusively use the Black Rapid straps, even the dual one when at some events with two bodies at the ready. Yeah, you have intermittently check the carabiner connector for tightness, but the one on the camera or lens always stays tight for me. When carrying the weight it is much easier and comfortable for me to carry in a cross shoulder load pattern.

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Feb 21, 2023 14:29:01   #
mstracke
 
Like others I exclusively use the Black Rapid straps, even the dual one when at some events with two bodies at the ready. Yeah, you have intermittently check the carabiner connector for tightness, but the one on the camera or lens always stays tight for me. When carrying the weight it is much easier and comfortable for me to carry in a cross shoulder load pattern.

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Feb 21, 2023 14:29:02   #
rcarol
 
stanikon wrote:
I have been using the Black Rapid for several years (currently with my D500) and recommend it highly. There are several models available so you can pick the one that best fits you and your needs.

What I like about it is that it keeps your camera handy and instantly ready while your hands are completely free. Getting the camera to shooting position is quick and effortless.

The chief downsides are (1) the screw that attaches to the tripod mounting hole can and may come loose. I have developed a habit of checking it for tightness quite often so that has never been a problem for me. (2) Some people don't like the camera to be hanging freely at their side. That doesn't bother me but it is a deal-killer for some folks.
I have been using the Black Rapid for several year... (show quote)


I have attached a short safety cord from the camera to the sling strap. This safety cord will catch the camera in the event it comes unscrewed from the sling.

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Feb 21, 2023 14:55:45   #
Paul Eveleth
 
For carrying my camera, I use a monopole. I attach the camera to the monopole and then use the monopole as a walking stick. My camera is almost always at eye level and easy to snap a photo. It also helps me in holding the camera steady while taking a photo. As a side benefit the monopole carry's the camera and not my body.

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Feb 21, 2023 15:15:36   #
markwilliam1
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
I proudly use my Canon-branded camera strap. I've adjusted the length to perfectly wrap around my right wrist, not too tight, not too loose, with a few loops. I can go hours holding the camera by the camera grip, but with no fear of dropping the camera as letting loose of the grip causes the camera to drop just a few inched where the strap tightens on my wrist. This is how I can free my right hand for other uses.

But, for your need for hiking, look at a sport sling such as a Black Rapid Sport that screws into the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera and hangs the camera at your waist.
I proudly use my Canon-branded camera strap. I've ... (show quote)

I Never use a manufactured camera strap! It’s an invitation for thief's to cut and steal your camera before you even know it! Why advertise unless it’s an Ego thing? I use Optech or Any brand that doesn’t say what my expensive camera brand is.

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Feb 21, 2023 15:46:28   #
OldCADuser Loc: Irvine, CA
 
The weight of DLSR's and the load on my neck is one reason I switched to mirrorless APS-C cameras. I'm currently using a Sony a6500 with an aftermarket Sony camera strap, which is about 1.25 inches wide. When I was still shooting film, my last camera was a Minolta X-700 with a motordrive. In that case I had a Minolta neck strap that was a good 2 inches wide. In fact, when I moved to digital and bought a Sony A65 DSLR, I repurposed that old wide Minolta neck strap as the original one that came with the Sony was very narrow (less than an inch).

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