Camera strap alternatives (Page 3): We got turned on to the 'up strap' years ago. I believe it is used by more professional photographers than any other strap. Google it and look at...

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Jun 9, 2017 10:31:11 #

akphoto

We got turned on to the 'up strap' years ago.
I believe it is used by more professional photographers than any other strap. Google it and look at the endorsements.

Jun 9, 2017 10:38:36 #

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

I use a few, including OpTech, Black Rapid, Peak Design & Cotton Carrier. Depends on camera, lenses and project of the day. There's no strap that perfect for all tasks.
OpTech: great straps for the lowest price. The best place to start.
For traveling with my mirrorless camera, I use two Peak Design Capture Pro Clips (expensive) on my belt; one for camera and one for lenses. Use a Peak Design Leash for safety. With clips, nothing swings and is hidden under a light jacket. No chance of coming loose when I sit. This has happened with my Cotton Carrier. Use a small belt pack for filters, batteries, etc.

Jun 9, 2017 10:52:27 #

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

I bought a wrist strap at Best Buy for $15 -- I have a Canon Crop camera (T1i/500D).

Jun 9, 2017 11:44:16 #

crphoto8 Loc: Anaheim, California

I use the Op/Tech, attached to the strap mount, not the tripod mount. It's not flimsy at all, works very well for me. The camera moves up and down the strap. The strap comes with 2 attachments so you can use both if you wish but they say only one is really needed.

dbfalconer wrote:

Yes. I was leary of the OpTech attachments--looked flimsy. Might be ok with a secondary tether. Thanks.

Jun 9, 2017 11:47:45 #

willaim Loc: Sunny Southern California

dbfalconer wrote:

I use a Sony A6000. No long, heavy lenses. I hav... (show quote)

I purchased an IMORDEN sling strap through Amazon. Took a bit to get used to. The shoulder strap is large and well padded and comfortable. An under arm strap helps prevent sliding off and there is an extra safety tether. Camera slides very smoothly on strap, which you can adjust. Works very well with me. Takes only seconds to unscrew from the tripod mount.

Jun 9, 2017 12:14:34 #

richwhip

I should have said "binocular harness". It takes the weight off the neck and puts it on the shoulders. Keeps the camera close to the body so it doesn't swing around but allows it to slide up ready to shoot.

https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Adjustable-Deluxe-Binocular-Strap/dp/B01M0SCIY0

Jun 9, 2017 12:24:23 #

rrayrob Loc: Las Vegas, NV

Concerned about bouncing with strap when hiking? Check out Peak Design Capture clip, which attaches to your backpack. Add their handstrap and you're good to go. Have both their Slide strap and Capture. Both great. .https://www.peakdesign.com/product/clips/capture/

Jun 9, 2017 12:41:00 #

jaduff Loc: Northern NJ

Peak Design also with the A6000 and 18-105 lens. Really nice and the same research you are before getting it.
Best,
John

Jun 9, 2017 13:28:19 #

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

As the Sony A6000 is a fairly small and an extremely light weight camera (only 12 oz for the body, plus whatever the weight of the lens is!), just about any adjustable strap with maybe a little shoulder padding should do just fine and will be comfortable enough. Don't over-think it. You don't really need an expensive strap designed to carry multiple pounds. Certainly not a strap that weighs almost as much as the camera body itself.

Jun 9, 2017 13:42:52 #

BigMo

I use OpTech on occasion and with a heavier lens I use the Velcro wraps around each buckle attachment. You can buy them from Optech or make your own if you have some industrial Velcro on hand.

Jun 9, 2017 13:58:30 #

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

Leicaflex wrote:

I use peak design camera straps.
Take a look:

http://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps/slide?gclid=CKf-n43crdQCFQ0R0wodGJsBYg

I use the Peak Design Slide strap (the wide one). And when hiking with a back pack I use the Peak Design Capture clip to attach the camera to one of my backpack straps. Most versatile kit I've ever found.

http://www.peakdesign.com/capture

Jun 9, 2017 14:15:11 #

mackphotos Loc: Washington, DC

Peak Design includes both options as a standard--the ARCA-compatible plate to connect to the tripod mount and their Anchor Link Quick-Connection system to connect to the camera strap mount:
https://www.peakdesign.com/product/straps

Jun 9, 2017 14:28:58 #

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

dbfalconer wrote:

I use a Sony A6000. No long, heavy lenses. I hav... (show quote)

I was using Black Rapid on my Nikons. When I purchased my Sony A6000, I found the Op/Tech to be a better solution. It does exactly what you want, but it is much lighter than the Black Rapid. After two years of using it with both attachments. I realized that it is strong enough to depend on just one side. I now use it that way.

The Black Rapid had a chest belt that kept the camera from swinging. Unfortunately the Op/Tech does not. I usually walk with the camera on my right and if I anticipate any danger of it bouncing (Like climbing steps) to it I will lightly hold it with my hand. Other than this, the Op/Tech has worked well on both my a6000 and my newer a6300.

Jun 9, 2017 14:51:53 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

dbfalconer wrote:

I use a Sony A6000. No long, heavy lenses. I hav... (show quote)

I do not use straps to CARRY a camera/lens - and neither should you - too dangerous !

I generally use a Tamrac holster case worn on a heavy duty belt. If the camera/lens are heavy, I also use a shoulder harness system to attach the holster to. As an option, you can also then attach a tether only strap to one of the strap lugs for safety/insurance when the camera is out of the holster. This also keeps the tripod socket of the camera open for whatever other use you may need - like a QR plate..

The shoulder harness system - http://www.ebay.com/itm/401140607072?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The holster for smaller cameras - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamrac-5683-Digital-Zoom-3-Holster-Bag-Steel-Gray-MPN-568303-/371467508065?hash=item567d305961:g:uewAAOSwA4dWJSO7

A heavy duty belt you should be able to source locally .....

Jun 9, 2017 15:59:13 #

TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York

Put OpTech straps on my Minolta 3xi and 9xi 35mm's more then 20 years ago. Back then was back and forth across the country to various conventions, cameras and a variety of lenses, all carried on the OpTech straps, never a problem to this day.

Also with a variety of options and accessories available you can probably come up with a solution to fit your need.

As another poster suggested, watch the videos on the OpTech website and browse their selection.

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