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A very good reason to use a camera strap.
Apr 21, 2013 12:20:59 #
My wife went to a re-enactment and saw a man there with a DSLR camera - and no strap.
We were warned that the guns make a loud bang.
Even so, when the guns went off - she jumped as shown by the shaky picture - and when I saw the man again he was picking up the pieces of his camera from the ground!
I remembered why I ALWAYS use a camera strap to hold the camera safely.
We were warned that the guns make a loud bang.
Even so, when the guns went off - she jumped as shown by the shaky picture - and when I saw the man again he was picking up the pieces of his camera from the ground!
I remembered why I ALWAYS use a camera strap to hold the camera safely.
Black powder makes a BIG bang!
Apr 21, 2013 12:23:00 #
Good reminder....sometime I do the awful deed of walking around without my strap over my neck.....so thank you
Apr 21, 2013 12:46:44 #
Proper use of a camera strap was well instilled into my mind when I started serious photography - most mentioned in my training was whenever moving my tripod with the camera attached was to grip my strap along with the tripod as cameras have a habit of dropping off when least expected - those old quick release plates did not have safety locks - some still don't.
Apr 21, 2013 12:54:11 #
I have never dropped a camera in 40 years, always use a strap, now my sons will not use a camera without one.
I did laugh last year when I saw the same thing happen.
Tourist walking in Tavistock Market strap hanging down caught on barrow handle, like something out of the old film days he walked on his camera went a different way, that ended his holiday snaps.
Just like people I often see drop their flash I phones, no case, HAha
Sorry
Remember proper photo insurance is cheaper than a new camera :)
I did laugh last year when I saw the same thing happen.
Tourist walking in Tavistock Market strap hanging down caught on barrow handle, like something out of the old film days he walked on his camera went a different way, that ended his holiday snaps.
Just like people I often see drop their flash I phones, no case, HAha
Sorry
Remember proper photo insurance is cheaper than a new camera :)
Apr 21, 2013 15:00:13 #
I,also, believe in using a neck strap (almost) all the time.
I, and I'm sure many others, find when switching from vertical to horizontal frequently, or taking pictures that require physical contortions, the strap keeps getting in the way, wrapped around the wrist, too short, and generally be a real nuisance. At times, I have wanted the rip my strap into little pieces.
So, I pack a hand grip/strap. The hand strap, wraps around the proximal phalanges, is tight, and feels very secure. Although not foolproof, I am confident that my camera is not going to fall to the ground if I let go. It also seems less obtrusive carrying the camera in my hand, at waist level, rather than in the middle of the chest, particularly when talking to people and asking to take their picture (I enjoy street photography). It is a pain taking the neck strap off, but worth it to avoid frustration and nasty looks. Photography for me is about having a good time.
I, and I'm sure many others, find when switching from vertical to horizontal frequently, or taking pictures that require physical contortions, the strap keeps getting in the way, wrapped around the wrist, too short, and generally be a real nuisance. At times, I have wanted the rip my strap into little pieces.
So, I pack a hand grip/strap. The hand strap, wraps around the proximal phalanges, is tight, and feels very secure. Although not foolproof, I am confident that my camera is not going to fall to the ground if I let go. It also seems less obtrusive carrying the camera in my hand, at waist level, rather than in the middle of the chest, particularly when talking to people and asking to take their picture (I enjoy street photography). It is a pain taking the neck strap off, but worth it to avoid frustration and nasty looks. Photography for me is about having a good time.
Apr 21, 2013 15:19:26 #
I now mostly use a camera/binocular harness - an elastic strapped one - that allows me hands free but instant use of my camera- it sits low enough on my chest and high enough from my lap/belly to allow me to drive with it on when in prime roadside photo areas.
Easy on & off my body so I can still have quick use on a tripod.
Easy on & off my body so I can still have quick use on a tripod.
Apr 21, 2013 15:24:11 #
One of the most knowledgeable photographers on the forum said that the camera strap was the most important item. I can't remember which one it was, sorry.
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Apr 21, 2013 15:45:36 #
Crwiwy wrote:
My wife went to a re-enactment and saw a man there with a DSLR camera - and no strap.
We were warned that the guns make a loud bang.
Even so, when the guns went off - she jumped as shown by the shaky picture - and when I saw the man again he was picking up the pieces of his camera from the ground!
I remembered why I ALWAYS use a camera strap to hold the camera safely.
We were warned that the guns make a loud bang.
Even so, when the guns went off - she jumped as shown by the shaky picture - and when I saw the man again he was picking up the pieces of his camera from the ground!
I remembered why I ALWAYS use a camera strap to hold the camera safely.
For me, a camera strap is an absolute MUST. I tell all my students to always use a strap, but I get a surprising amount of resistance, - it is inconvenient, it gets in the way, etc.
I never keep the camera directly in front of me unless I am actually taking pictures. When I am hiking or walking, I keep the camera to my left, behind my left arm, thus if I trip or fall, the camera will have some protection from a direct blow. Nothing is perfect.
On the other hand, if you are in a crowded tourist area, where a thief might try to snatch your camera, keep it out in front, where you can control it, but ALWAYS use a strap.
Apr 21, 2013 16:26:37 #
Even with my compact P&S camera, the first thing I do when I pull it out is put the wrist strap on. After 5 years since I bought it, not once has it hit the ground. And with my SLR, I'm super cautious just picking it up off the table! If I were ever to drop and break it, I'd cry for sure.
Apr 22, 2013 04:41:57 #
I still occasionally see people holding their DSLR's by the body with the strap dangling looks - I always feel the worse will happen, especially when they also have small children running around.
JR1 wrote:
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Apr 22, 2013 10:47:53 #
Another thing about battle reenactments, the cannons are really LOUD too. There are no shells, but the wadding goes supersonic and the sonic boom goes ka-WANG!
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Apr 22, 2013 10:55:42 #
Apr 22, 2013 12:01:12 #
I would not be without a camera strap. When I use my tripod, I always connect camera to tripod FIRST..., then I remove strap from my neck and put the strap... OVER THE TRIPOD. This way if (And it happened once) I forget to put the strap on my neck before disconnecting from the tripod, and I drop it, the strap catches it before it hits the ground. Maybe this sounds like over kill, but I have peace of mind, and don't get in a hurry. Helps slow you down. (A good thing) Just a thought! Boone
Apr 22, 2013 13:58:18 #
As I am getting older and a little forgetful at times this sounds like a trip to the hardware store to find a "Clip" of some kind to hook my strap to the tripod with.
Another piece of Camera Insurance.
Another piece of Camera Insurance.
Boone wrote:
I would not be without a camera strap. When I use my tripod, I always connect camera to tripod FIRST..., then I remove strap from my neck and put the strap... OVER THE TRIPOD. This way if (And it happened once) I forget to put the strap on my neck before disconnecting from the tripod, and I drop it, the strap catches it before it hits the ground. Maybe this sounds like over kill, but I have peace of mind, and don't get in a hurry. Helps slow you down. (A good thing) Just a thought! Boone
Apr 22, 2013 15:03:55 #
Crwiwy wrote:
My wife went to a re-enactment and saw a man there with a DSLR camera - and no strap.
We were warned that the guns make a loud bang.
Even so, when the guns went off - she jumped as shown by the shaky picture - and when I saw the man again he was picking up the pieces of his camera from the ground!
I remembered why I ALWAYS use a camera strap to hold the camera safely.
We were warned that the guns make a loud bang.
Even so, when the guns went off - she jumped as shown by the shaky picture - and when I saw the man again he was picking up the pieces of his camera from the ground!
I remembered why I ALWAYS use a camera strap to hold the camera safely.
Good one
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