I carry the little waterproof/shockproof/dustproof Fuji XP in the pocket of my PFD, or perhaps a jacket pocket. Otherwise on my belt. Use the loop strap when on the water to keep from dropping it.
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I've been really enjoying the Peak Design wrist strap I got recently, intended for use with my small RX100, but which has instead found a home on the RX10. When walking out-and-about around the lake I still prefer to have a neck strap, especially on a camera with a heavy lens, but the RX10 stays at home, usually sitting out on a table, ready to grab in an instant if I see something going on that I want to shoot. This is working out so well -- grab the camera, quickly slip the wrist strap over my left wrist and with my right hand I'm not only holding the camera but also flicking the 'on" button so that by the time I get out to the deck the RX10 is ready for action.
When I want to use the RX100, just a matter of quickly disconnecting the wrist strap from the RX10 and popping it on the RX100 and away we go.....
When I want to use the RX100, just a matter of quickly disconnecting the wrist strap from the RX10 and popping it on the RX100 and away we go.....
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I probably among the smallest of minorities, but I don't use straps for my cameras. I only hold them when I'm using them or carry them in a camera bag if I am going a distance.
I have this strap that goes around your hand. I’m not sure what it’s called. I’d love to use it, I think it’s very nice way to carry the camera this way. However, I have longish fingers and I can’t find a comfortable way to reach the shutter button with my index finger. I have to twist it in a way that hurts after a while. The upper part of the strap forces y hand lower than it should be. I’m not sure if this kind of strap exists that would be better for my use, but I woul buy it instantly if it does
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Also missed this thread previously, but glad I stumbled on it - is an important topic, and one I'm often thinking about.
When I take my frequent 'photo walks' I carry a DSLR body w/ relatively large lens (Canon 17-55 f/2.8IS). On that camera body I have the standard Canon strap but rarely if ever have it on my shoulder /neck. I prefer to wrap the strap around my hand and wrist (another one who doesn't count as petite - 6'3"). Although I've been doing that for decades, I'm pretty sure it's a terrible way to carry the camera & lens around so I appreciate some of the product recommends in this thread - will look into them.
If I'm traveling further afield I always want more than the one lens so I carry the camera and a couple lenses in a Nanuk case - safe from drops or weather. If I'm hiking far from house or car and want more gear, I use a Tamrac backpack which can handle camera, multiple lenses, accessories, and tripod on the outside.
When I take my frequent 'photo walks' I carry a DSLR body w/ relatively large lens (Canon 17-55 f/2.8IS). On that camera body I have the standard Canon strap but rarely if ever have it on my shoulder /neck. I prefer to wrap the strap around my hand and wrist (another one who doesn't count as petite - 6'3"). Although I've been doing that for decades, I'm pretty sure it's a terrible way to carry the camera & lens around so I appreciate some of the product recommends in this thread - will look into them.
If I'm traveling further afield I always want more than the one lens so I carry the camera and a couple lenses in a Nanuk case - safe from drops or weather. If I'm hiking far from house or car and want more gear, I use a Tamrac backpack which can handle camera, multiple lenses, accessories, and tripod on the outside.
I also am an Op/Tech user which has the additional benefit of being the least expensive not included with the camera. Never use the manufacturer’s provided strap with their logo and model number if only for a security issue walking around advertising an expensive camera. Also don’t like the dual post mount, that Peak also uses, where camera bounces around in front of you, although can drape over one shoulder, but like a purse, easy to snatch. Also, don’t like BlackRapids bottom screw with upside down camera. While the do make special accommodations for the base plate (Arca Swiss continually mounted on mine) had a friend where unscrewed and camera fell to ground.Two things I like about the Op/Tech are 1) relatively simple quick release where can transition to video and the small light attachment doesn’t impact stabilizer balance or operation. Likewise easy removal for tripod. It is cheap plastic compared to others like Peak, but it is secure and simple to operate. And 2) camera positioning for easy “ready” access when strap is draped over shoulder or the more secure and better weight distributing, cross chest. The battery bulb on the camera is on the top side and ready to grab. Also use with long telephoto attached to monopod. While I walk through a field or on a trail with the monopod in “rifle” position on shoulder and lens draped behind me, I use the strap as secondary support and can drape the camera for hands free changes without worrying about dropping.
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I am shooting with Fujifilm's cameras, pretty much the same weight than Sony A7x. I do landscape/nature pictures for selling framed versions.
While in the field I learned that those slings aren't suitable for tracking and climbing through rough terrain. While they keeps the camera handy, the free movements of it can unbalance your body in the middle of a movement. And they can leave the camera free enough to hit something. So I learned that the best way to free your hands to climb or to open the path trough vegetation is to carry the camera as close to your body as possible in a fixed position. Finding the perfect strap wasn't easy, as it must keep the camera securely joint to my body and allow fast draw out of the camera.
I found that Peak's is the perfect strap for such kind of tracking. It has to "hinges" that allow you to control the length of the strap easily and quick enough to handle the tracking challenges.
The materials used are top grade and even after several months of hard work mine still keeps that shinny look.
While in the field I learned that those slings aren't suitable for tracking and climbing through rough terrain. While they keeps the camera handy, the free movements of it can unbalance your body in the middle of a movement. And they can leave the camera free enough to hit something. So I learned that the best way to free your hands to climb or to open the path trough vegetation is to carry the camera as close to your body as possible in a fixed position. Finding the perfect strap wasn't easy, as it must keep the camera securely joint to my body and allow fast draw out of the camera.
I found that Peak's is the perfect strap for such kind of tracking. It has to "hinges" that allow you to control the length of the strap easily and quick enough to handle the tracking challenges.
The materials used are top grade and even after several months of hard work mine still keeps that shinny look.
Do you have the same issue without the strap? Sometimes the ergonomics are just on the camera body and your hand. The A7 is not as deep as some of the other gripped bodies out there, so that might be part of your challenge. Of course, that‘s not a cheap fix!
I can't tell; is the camera only held by one of those plastic side release buckles? I've had those fail on me by releasing under load and/or breaking. Be careful.
Yes...and that is the recommended and preferred. It is a very solid and stiff connection and have in 10 years have never had one fail, or even had to replace a connector, where as noted earlier, have seen a premium brand unscrew and drop the camera. That said, mine came with a second loop system that originally recommended when using heavy accessories, such as motor drives, heavy lens, for additional support. Today they dropped that reference and suggest the second camera post if desired - most people don't as they also offer another accessory, or more practical, loop to belt loop securing camera buy side. By the photo below, you can see both slide freely along the main strap. They also sell several accessories, and one is a lens loop for heavy lens taking pressure off the camera mount.
Photo from their website for Super Sling model. Also give a closeup of how aggressive the clip barb is so not going to simply slip off.
Today I once again, further discovered the joys and appeal of using the Peak Design system; I reached for the A7R IV in the cabinet, which was in there without a strap, and started to reach for the full-length strap, too, but paused. I was about to do some macro work at home, in the house, so maybe the wrist strap would be more useful? I quickly removed the wrist strap from the RX10 and popped it into place on the A7R IV and we had a lovely time shooting images over the next 45 minutes or an hour..... Oh, yes, this PD system is brilliant, sheer genius, because of the ease of switching straps among/between cameras!
I still prefer using a full strap when taking a camera, especially with a heavy lens, out-and-about in the neighborhood or somewhere else outside my home, and I always hang on to the camera body/lens anyway, never letting it dangle. However, for working with shooting macros and tabletop scenes inside the house, I think the wrist strap is going to be just dandy on the A7R IV now, too! Wheeeee.....!
On that endorsement, I'll have to check it out...
Just to follow up on one of my earlier posts, I did get the Peak Design Capture Clip. So far I have only used it with my Fujifilm GFX 50S (with a lighter lens mounted) and I carry it on my belt, which is a pretty wide belt (from Grip6 - also highly recommended, uses the military-style friction system for keeping the belt in place and their actual belts are near-indestructible and feel similar to seatbelt material, their newer "element" belt designs look much more pleasing than the old). It pulls the belt forward a bit but holds in place and does feel solid.
Unfortunately, I have to echo some of the criticisms I've read on Amazon that the screws holding everything into place kind of stink. For the actual clip mounting to your belt or bag strap, itself, there are two large thumb screws and they do loosen a bit with time. That's not a huge issue as you'd probably notice if it were actually loosening to the point of causing a problem, and it's an easy fix. The bigger issue is the plate mount to the camera. It tightens with a hex wrench and while I really tightened that thing down, after about three uses it was already becoming loose. I didn't have the wrench with me so I tightened it to the camera manually, meaning it was no other aligned with the camera and made it just as bit more annoying to slot the camera into the belt.
It's frustrating because I have a Manfrotto monopod and the mount into the camera uses a nice design in which you have something like a wing nut that flips up, you twist it around, and then you flip it back down; when flipped down, there are various parts of the mount sticking out so that the screw is unable to twist beyond them, limiting just how much play there could be. I don't think I ever had to adjust that. It's probably a patented system, but it would be far superior in multiple ways.
Still, I like the system overall, and will probably buy a second one of their mounts for my other camera.
Just to follow up on one of my earlier posts, I did get the Peak Design Capture Clip. So far I have only used it with my Fujifilm GFX 50S (with a lighter lens mounted) and I carry it on my belt, which is a pretty wide belt (from Grip6 - also highly recommended, uses the military-style friction system for keeping the belt in place and their actual belts are near-indestructible and feel similar to seatbelt material, their newer "element" belt designs look much more pleasing than the old). It pulls the belt forward a bit but holds in place and does feel solid.
Unfortunately, I have to echo some of the criticisms I've read on Amazon that the screws holding everything into place kind of stink. For the actual clip mounting to your belt or bag strap, itself, there are two large thumb screws and they do loosen a bit with time. That's not a huge issue as you'd probably notice if it were actually loosening to the point of causing a problem, and it's an easy fix. The bigger issue is the plate mount to the camera. It tightens with a hex wrench and while I really tightened that thing down, after about three uses it was already becoming loose. I didn't have the wrench with me so I tightened it to the camera manually, meaning it was no other aligned with the camera and made it just as bit more annoying to slot the camera into the belt.
It's frustrating because I have a Manfrotto monopod and the mount into the camera uses a nice design in which you have something like a wing nut that flips up, you twist it around, and then you flip it back down; when flipped down, there are various parts of the mount sticking out so that the screw is unable to twist beyond them, limiting just how much play there could be. I don't think I ever had to adjust that. It's probably a patented system, but it would be far superior in multiple ways.
Still, I like the system overall, and will probably buy a second one of their mounts for my other camera.
Just took a look at the Capture Grip; it sounds really interesting and promising but I think I'll stick with straps! Heck, after a zillion years of using neck straps I am slowly becoming converted to wrist straps -- that's a big enough change for me for the time being! LOL!!
I bought the grip and neck strap (considered saving a bit and going with the "lite" version but I use things heavy enough that the additional padding with the standard strap is probably worth the cost - as the saying goes, I'm rich enough to buy the nice one, but too poor to have to buy twice). Figure the neck strap should be good on its own (I like that it looks easily adjustable), and I'd use the "Clutch" (grip) with the clip on my belt (because it's bit awkward to use the clip with a neck strap... although their neck strap looks so adjustable that it might make it so I wouldn't even need the clip). I'll report back in a few weeks or months after I've had some time to put it through its paces.
I wonder if that’s a manufacturing defect? If it keeps happening I would email them about it. Or as Apple fanboy said, try using some thread locker. I put the plate on my R6 when I got it about a year ago, and in that time it hasn’t loosened at all. Just tightened with the provided tool, not particularly cranked and no glue required. I’ve definitely had the thumb screws on the clip loosen, but not enough for me to bother swapping them out for the hex bolts it comes with. I trail run with the capture clip sometimes, so I’m definitely not easy on the gear! Plenty of bouncing and shaking, and the plate is still tight and square with the camera.
And if you have a Manfrotto that’s not arca swiss compatible (like mine isn’t), you can get an adapter from PD that lets you use their plate with the Manfrotto system.