Let's talk camera straps
Feb 21, 2023 16:00:36 #
It's a great strap. I like to use it when riding my MTN bike. set strap so camera is riding at small of back, then easy to swing up to take a shot. Never had an issue with loose screw, but always good to check.
Feb 21, 2023 16:12:32 #
mwsilvers wrote:
The Peak Design Slide or Slide Light straps would probably meet your needs. They are very popular and highly recommended.
Joby makes a great strap along the same lines. I wear it while riding my mtn. bike. sits at the small of the back and easily pulls up for quick shots. Good quality too.
Feb 21, 2023 16:15:05 #
mwsilvers wrote:
The Peak Design Slide or Slide Light straps would probably meet your needs. They are very popular and highly recommended.
I use the Peak Design Slide light camera straps for all my Sony bodies, A7RIV, A1, A7SIII.
But, and this is very important, I do not wear cameras dangling from my neck anymore. JUST DONT DO THAT.
I have had to have two major neck surgeries due to cervical and nerve damage from years of cameras and lenses dangling off my neck. I have almost suffered paralysis from the neck damage from years of cameras around my neck, especially with heavy lenses.
Use these straps from shoulder across your chest, or on shoulder only. Or get waist or hand straps. Please dont go through what I went through.
KEEP THOSE CAMERAS OFF YOUR NECKS, PLEASE
Cheers and best tp you all.
Feb 21, 2023 16:38:20 #
Vault wrote:
I have used the original "Nikon" straps ... (show quote)
I use Black Rapid straps exclusively.
Feb 21, 2023 16:43:37 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
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.
When you own a Canon EOS, you fear nothing and no one. Women want to be with me. Men want to be me.
We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality. Fearing the urban legend of thieves cutting camera straps is a rather sad fear to labor under.
Feb 21, 2023 17:09:27 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
CHG_CANON wrote:
When you own a Canon EOS, you fear nothing and no one. Women want to be with me. Men want to be me.
We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality. Fearing the urban legend of thieves cutting camera straps is a rather sad fear to labor under.
We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality. Fearing the urban legend of thieves cutting camera straps is a rather sad fear to labor under.
Thieves that are going to remove a camera from your body are in two groups. Those in the first group are going to see that you have a camera and take it. Those in the second, more discerning group are going to evaluate the camera and lens. No one cares about the strap. Just as a hint, the first group is much larger than the second group. Don't worry about the strap, and don't be foolish enough to use one made around a steel cable.
Feb 21, 2023 17:13:49 #
Vault wrote:
I have used the original "Nikon" straps ... (show quote)
I use more than one camera strap depending on what is attached to the camera. I suggest you check out the Peak Design Slide camera strap; the Black Rapid Sport strap with an added third party Quick Release clamp; and OpTech Pro camera straps, the widest one they make. I use all tree.
Feb 21, 2023 17:53:24 #
Vault wrote:
I have used the original "Nikon" straps ... (show quote)
Here is the sling strap that I use
waka Rapid Camera Neck Strap with Quick Release and Safety Tether, Adjustable Camera Shoulder Sling Strap for Nikon Canon Sony Olympus DSLR Camera - Black https://a.co/d/12dq054
I'm out my Accra Swiss plate on the camera first then attach this dude add to the actor switch plate I can carry this camera with the sling undo it mounted on tripod very quickly here's a photo showing how my camera is set up
Feb 21, 2023 17:55:28 #
You can’t go wrong with Black Rapid. I have using one for several years with no issues and no neck pain carrying a Canon with a 500 mm lens.
Feb 21, 2023 19:04:19 #
RMcIntyre wrote:
You can’t go wrong with Black Rapid. I have using one for several years with no issues and no neck pain carrying a Canon with a 500 mm lens.
Really?
https://www.google.com/search?q=anyone+go+wrong+with+wrong+with+Black+Rapid&oq=anyone+go+wrong+with+wrong+with+Black+Rapid&aqs=edge..69i57.17542j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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Feb 21, 2023 19:31:18 #
Bill_de wrote:
Yikes
Feb 21, 2023 20:12:42 #
SteveInConverse wrote:
Cotton Carrier Skout or one of their other products. Top notch quality and they carry heavy loads quite easily and in comfort.
Feb 21, 2023 22:18:07 #
I use what works for me. I've been using their products for over 20 years. Upstrap. https://journeycamera.com
Made in the USA by a very ethical company.
--Bob
Made in the USA by a very ethical company.
--Bob
Vault wrote:
I have used the original "Nikon" straps ... (show quote)
Feb 22, 2023 00:11:13 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
gwilliams6 wrote:
I use the Peak Design Slide light camera straps fo... (show quote)
I always use my Peak Design straps cross body. I have never found neck straps comfortable.
Feb 22, 2023 00:58:31 #
AzYooper
Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)
stanikon wrote:
I have been using the Black Rapid for several year... (show quote)
You can eliminate the loose screw problem with an RRS camera plate or L Bracket. RRS plates have a hole for an QD connector which you then put on the Rapid R camera strap in place of the screw. Then you just pop it in and push a button to release it. Easy transfer to a tripod then also. Love it after years of camera strap and connector frustration and wasted expense. Straps are like tripods, do it right the first time and save money.
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