Camera straps, yes/no
Feb 3, 2012 15:07:40 #
I use the strap most of the time, but thinking about changing to another type of strap for comfort and security.
Feb 3, 2012 15:32:31 #
MT Shooter wrote:
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Optech pro staps are excellant!
I have one that a got in the mid 90's and it's still functional!
I reccomend the use of a camera stap on all your digital media cameras. :thumbup:
Feb 3, 2012 15:32:39 #
Feb 3, 2012 15:52:46 #
A strap, always use one. If not around my neck, then wrapped around my wrist (usually in a studio situation).
Feb 3, 2012 16:19:31 #
jrconcours
Loc: Ocean View, DE
I'm to old to be carrying a DSLR around without a strap. I use the Black Rapid Strap
Feb 3, 2012 16:49:43 #
I use the OpTech Pro strap, the camera feels better hanging over my shoulder across my body and at my side where my hand can easily cradle it if needed. I also use the OpTech wrist strap if I want to carry it in my hand.
If walking on level open trails lots of times I just leave the camera on the end of my tripod and carry it over my shoulder with the strap wrapped around my hand. I use a solid quick release plate and just make sure everything is tight. If the ground changes, it is easy to remove the camera and either carry it via the shoulder strap, or put it back in my camera bag.
If walking on level open trails lots of times I just leave the camera on the end of my tripod and carry it over my shoulder with the strap wrapped around my hand. I use a solid quick release plate and just make sure everything is tight. If the ground changes, it is easy to remove the camera and either carry it via the shoulder strap, or put it back in my camera bag.
Feb 3, 2012 16:56:17 #
Feb 3, 2012 16:58:45 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Hi, I feel that a strap helps me protect a sizable investment.Too often have I dropped things to simply carry camera and lens in my hand. I shoot a lot of sports using a monopod and even then I have a strap around my neck to be certain my gear doesn't inadvertently end up on the ground. Keep shootin' and have fun. Mike
Feb 3, 2012 17:40:52 #
olcoach wrote:
Hi, I feel that a strap helps me protect a sizable investment.Too often have I dropped things to simply carry camera and lens in my hand. I shoot a lot of sports using a monopod and even then I have a strap around my neck to be certain my gear doesn't inadvertently end up on the ground. Keep shootin' and have fun. Mike
This strays away from the topic but your mentioning sports photography reminds me of one time I was shooting an Alabama football game when they played in Legion Field in Birmingham, AL. Another newspaper photographer was taking a break and sitting on the sideline far downfield from the line of scrimmage. He's sitting there cross legged with a hotdog and a drink with his monopod and what looked like a 300mm f4 or so on a Canon F1. Another body with a wider zoom around his neck on a strap. QB throws deep right where we were. The guy on the ground doesn't see it coming. He got leveled and the long lens got managled. When all was done the medics were helping him but his drink was still upright. Not sure where the hotdog ended up. May not want to know. Might have involved a medical procedure to find it! :lol: Why I didn't take a photo of that I don't know. :roll:
Feb 3, 2012 18:12:19 #
I also use the Op/Tech strap. I prefer the Super Classic strap. It is soft and stretches which makes the camera and lens feel lighter. I actually prefer the bino version because it doesn't have quick-connects which could fail dropping your equipment to the ground. I might also mention that I am 6'7" and these straps are so long they can be adjusted so I can carry it over my shoulder resting on my hip. It is much longer, more comfortable, and better made than the stock strap.
http://optechusa.com/super-classic-strap.html
http://optechusa.com/super-classic-strap.html
Feb 3, 2012 18:24:53 #
mtbiker2
Loc: Metiden Ct
I have a harness that goes over my shoulders tha camara slides in a keyed hanger on the strap, It keeps it safe and secure while mt.biking, xcsking as well as when on snow shoes.
Feb 3, 2012 19:00:54 #
John, you may want to consider a hand strap, I use one when traveling abroad, in fact I use it more than my neck strap.
Course, it is also a matter of comfort.
Course, it is also a matter of comfort.
Feb 3, 2012 19:37:55 #
Once again MT shooter ........... great idea with something I have been struggling with ..... my strap that came with camera rubs my neck so much that I pull it down lower onto my shoulders for comfort. I would always use a strap .... but now I can get one that does what I need. thanks....
Feb 3, 2012 20:41:14 #
Feb 3, 2012 21:25:46 #
Yes, those OpTech straps are really comfy! I agree 100% on the security of a neck strap, it has saved more than one Expensive SLR & lens for me on photo jaunts. An idea- You can buy industrial strength velcro, cut the strap, sew about 1 1/2 inches to each end of your strap, readjust the length and presto- no hangman. I used this stuff to build a chest strap for my camera and it holds great. We photogs are also very resourceful.
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