Sling strap
Nov 28, 2017 15:48:23 #
Nov 28, 2017 18:37:27 #
I love the Peak Design's Slide strap. I see it comes in red so it's on my Christmas list. Hubby said if Santa brings me a red one he'll take my black one. :)
MichaelH wrote:
And check out the Peak Design's Slide Strap (on sa... (show quote)
Nov 28, 2017 18:41:57 #
canuck
Loc: Oakville, on
I use the Black Strap, model RS-4, works real well camera always close the the body and out of the way, but ready for quick shooting, also straps has no brand name on it, does not advertise your camera to would be thieves.
Nov 28, 2017 19:07:59 #
I have been using a Black Rapid sling for a couple of years. I love it for several reasons. First, it screws into the 1/4" tripod mount on the base of the camera and is very secure. Second, it is adjustable so my camera is always on or near my right hip and within inches of my right hand. Third, it is comfortable.
Nov 28, 2017 19:58:59 #
Dan Downie
Loc: Rochester, NY
3dees wrote:
I use a Black Rapid strap. never a problem.
Ditto! I love my Black Rapids sling! You can adjust it to rest comfortably at your side while resting your hand against it to keep it in place. I don't use straps anymore, but I do love my Canon hand strap... very comfortable and well constructed. It depends on what I'm doing, what lense I'm sporting, and how lazy I am at the time. :-)
Nov 28, 2017 20:40:44 #
imagemeister wrote:
I never "carry" a camera by a strap - AN... (show quote)
You didn't say why you never use a strap. but I assume it's because the camera can swing and hit something. I am very aware of this risk.
I typically use a standard neck strap, but when I'm not shooting with the camera against my face, I am always holding it against my chest with one hand.
Nov 28, 2017 23:29:56 #
MichaelH wrote:
And check out the Peak Design's Slide Strap
This. I also own a Black Rapid, but I like the Slide a lot better. It feels natural to just grab the camera and lift it up when I need it, otherwise it stays by my hip.
Nov 29, 2017 00:54:51 #
photonutt1970 wrote:
I'm partial to Black Rapid sling straps
I also appreciate the quality and performance of my BR straps; I have several of them. BUT, there is a time and place for the use of this style of camera suspension devices. On my Panasonic, yes. On my Minoltas, yes. On my FM2n, maybe. On my D7100 with a battery grim and an 80-400 mounted, absolutely not. On my Leica IIIf, absolutely not. As for my “maybe” on the FM2n, I will use the BR on the camera itself; with the MD12 attached, probably not. I am not going to write a dissertation on my reasons; most should be obvious. I do like wrist straps and even have one on the Leica, which has a thin metal plate on the bottom. But I use it as a safety measure; I never carry the camera dangling from the strap. I have a cheap wrist strap for the Panasonic and, surprisingly nothing on the Nikon. My point, again, is that there is a time and place for everything, and the choice of a camera carrying system depends on many factors. There is no magic solution. Having said that, I will tell you that one thing comes close for me and that is the OpTech Bino/Cam Harness™.
Nov 29, 2017 09:04:43 #
Ob1
Loc: Utah
Peak Design, easy to attach and detach while keeping the tripod socket available. It is very easy to adjust to slide the adjustment levers and lock them in place. You can quickly detach the straps when on a tripod or monopod so the straps are out of the way. What else can you ask for in a strap.
Nov 29, 2017 11:37:05 #
Nov 29, 2017 12:05:13 #
don1w
Loc: Abilene, Texas
I agree with you on the craziness of the factory-strap. They are just NOT long enough to let the camera hang low enough to be in a good position. Just long enough to bounce on your stomach but not long enough to put your arm thru and carry on your side.
Nov 29, 2017 12:20:52 #
That is my problem, not long enough to hang on my side. I would prefer not to have it attach to the tripod port. I am over 6' and need a long enough strap. I appreciate everyone's input.
Nov 29, 2017 15:07:16 #
I use a Vortex binocular harness on my Canon 6D and a Vero Vellini on my backup Panasonic; both cameras normally have heavy zoom lenses mounted . I once wore both cameras on a an air show shoot, but decided it was rather cumbersome, especially squeezing through a B-17. I prefer the Vortex, better quality, and available from Amazon or B&H. It will probably be necessary to use round split rings to attach a harness to your camera. I've left my Canon sling on if I'm not planning to be moving about much. The harness is reasonably priced, distributes the weight evenly on the shoulders with elastic straps and is easy to slip on and off. No more stiff neck pain.
Dec 1, 2017 09:18:34 #
RonM12
Loc: Washington State
I use the peak design strap, I like the quick disconnect attachment and when attached to the lower plate, the camera hangs lens down and doesn’t flop around when walking about. The Black rabbit strap was my second choice preferred attachment options with the peak design strap.
Dec 1, 2017 10:26:35 #
Thanks for the info. I don't like the idea of connecting to the tripod port but do want to prevent the camera from bouncing around.
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