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Strap, or Strapless?
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I use a strap by Peak Design for my a7R III. I love it. Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015CZ6DO4/
It's great to be able to quickly adjust it for neck or shoulder use, or easily pop it off within seconds when using a tripod. It's especially handy if you have a large lens on like a 100-400 GM while hiking because you can use the tripod mount attachment point and sling it over your shoulder and it points the lens down flat along your back so it doesn't get banged around much.
It's great to be able to quickly adjust it for neck or shoulder use, or easily pop it off within seconds when using a tripod. It's especially handy if you have a large lens on like a 100-400 GM while hiking because you can use the tripod mount attachment point and sling it over your shoulder and it points the lens down flat along your back so it doesn't get banged around much.
Yeah, the Peak Design system is tops. I've tried a few different systems because I like to switch things up and had multiple cameras. I hated them all. But the Peak slide clips are awesome. I joined their latest Kickstarter for their new Travel Line and I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival. They make good stuff.
Op-Tech for me...... Over the years sturdy neck straps on the heavier DSLRs and also now more recently for the RX10 M4, and sling-style cross-body types for the smaller RX100 M5 and M6. Op-Tech really does take some weight off my neck. They are also discreet. I flat-out refuse to walk around with a strap which loudly screams "NIKON" or "SONY"!!! Regardless of what type of strap I am using I always also have one hand on the camera, too, when walking around somewhere. I don't screw anything into the tripod mount, and instead the Op-Tech sling straps are fastened to the camera's regular lugs for straps.
On the RX100 M6 I actually have the supplied wrist strap connected to one lug and the sling connected to the other. With their easy-release clip piece I can easily disconnect the main part of the sling while having the part that goes through the lug still there. This comes in handy in situations where I won't be walking around much, and I've still got the wrist strap on the other side so that the camera is still somewhat more securely connected to me than it would be otherwise. In reading Tizeye's post I think he and I are both using the same sort of Op-Tech strap. Even at home I still tend to use a strap.....I just feel that this is safer. On the tripod or monopod the strap hangs out of the way no no concerns there. I like the way the sling-style cross-body Op-Tech straps work to stay out of my way when walking around with the camera and they stay out of my way when actually shooting, too.
On the RX100 M6 I actually have the supplied wrist strap connected to one lug and the sling connected to the other. With their easy-release clip piece I can easily disconnect the main part of the sling while having the part that goes through the lug still there. This comes in handy in situations where I won't be walking around much, and I've still got the wrist strap on the other side so that the camera is still somewhat more securely connected to me than it would be otherwise. In reading Tizeye's post I think he and I are both using the same sort of Op-Tech strap. Even at home I still tend to use a strap.....I just feel that this is safer. On the tripod or monopod the strap hangs out of the way no no concerns there. I like the way the sling-style cross-body Op-Tech straps work to stay out of my way when walking around with the camera and they stay out of my way when actually shooting, too.
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I love the outtakes in that video and how they didn't edit it.
haha. Yeah, they make good videos. If you have 20 min, the video for the Travel backpack is pretty good too.
My cameras aren't heavy so I use a cross body Gordy strap. Keeps my hands free unless I want to hold the camera and I know that if I didn't use it and someone jolted my elbow while my attention was elsewhere I'd drop it.
I go with bungee cords...
Ha ha ha ha..... yeah see I tend to travel with my camera INSIDE the vehicle... lol...
I do keep the strap attached the camera when I am on a tripod and then moving to a new location with the camera still on the tripod. I wrap the strap around my hand for insurance.
I go with bungee cords...
At least when you drop it, it comes right back to you.
How do you clean the bug splatter off the lens?
I use a wrist strap. Easy to slip on when I'm pulling the camera out of the bag. Doesn't get in the way when shooting on a tripod.
The one I use is a thin leather strap with a metal circular connector (like a small diameter key ring) that I purchased years ago for my Leica (hand-made by someone in Italy who only sells on eBay). Works fine on my Nikon bodies too. Unobtrusive, doesn't take up bag space, very strong even with Nikon bodies and heavier lenses.
Hate neck straps. I'd rather have the camera secure in my hands if I'm using it or otherwise just keep it safe in an easily accessible bag. For shooting events or sports, I could see how having the camera more accessible could be important while not wanting it always in your hand. But that isn't most of what I shoot.
The one I use is a thin leather strap with a metal circular connector (like a small diameter key ring) that I purchased years ago for my Leica (hand-made by someone in Italy who only sells on eBay). Works fine on my Nikon bodies too. Unobtrusive, doesn't take up bag space, very strong even with Nikon bodies and heavier lenses.
Hate neck straps. I'd rather have the camera secure in my hands if I'm using it or otherwise just keep it safe in an easily accessible bag. For shooting events or sports, I could see how having the camera more accessible could be important while not wanting it always in your hand. But that isn't most of what I shoot.
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For my camera, nothing. I used to use a really nicely padded leather hand-grip that fixed to the base screw hole, but with an Arca-Swiss plate permanently mounted, I haven't used it in years...
For the Happy Snappers cameras; traditional, bog-standard neck straps, enforced to be worn from the moment the cameras are handed to the participants. Especially after one was accidentally dropped from a participants lap, when she was getting out of the van & it killed the camera she had been using!
For the Happy Snappers cameras; traditional, bog-standard neck straps, enforced to be worn from the moment the cameras are handed to the participants. Especially after one was accidentally dropped from a participants lap, when she was getting out of the van & it killed the camera she had been using!
I’ve always found straps irritating so try to avoid them. I never use one on my main work camera which is mostly on a stand or tripod. When traveling about I usually use something to give me an extra hand. I use a sling strap for heavier DSLRs but on my lightweight travel camera I just use the standard neck strap. It gets in the way but is also really useful.
When not using a tri pod I almost always use a detachable wrist strap. Not my foremost desire but the inevitable "drop" definitely has a date. If I need to carry it around for a while then I use a sling strap which I can cinch up and have hanging mostly on my backside and I definitely use the sling if I have to lug it around for a while when my Sigma 150-600 Sport is mounted. On a side note when shooting by hand, a wrist strap can a necessity from a safety aspect for me when hanging out over ledge, out a window, etc-. I can imagine what a full sized camera and lens would do to human head if it hit square on, dropped from the top of a building.
Seriously you’d be worried about the person if you dropped your camera from a height? I’d be most worried about my camera!When not using a tri pod I almost always use a detachable wrist strap. Not my foremost desire but the inevitable "drop" definitely has a date. If I need to carry it around for a while then I use a sling strap which I can cinch up and have hanging mostly on my backside and I definitely use the sling if I have to lug it around for a while when my Sigma 150-600 Sport is mounted. On a side note when shooting by hand, a wrist strap can a necessity from a safety aspect for me when hanging out over ledge, out a window, etc-. I can imagine what a full sized camera and lens would do to human head if it hit square on, dropped from the top of a building.
BlackRapid straps, I have two, the oldest one must be >10yrs old by now, still looks new. I fasten them to the left strap mount on my D300s'. If I have the 70-200/2.8 mounted then I'll move it to the lens tripod mount (foot removed), to ensure the lens mount isn't overstressed, never had any issue with them coming loose.
Maintenance every 5-7yrs (in my experience), appears to be to replace the attachment hook, this takes the twists and turns so does wear and needs to be free otherwise it may entice the tripod mount to unscrew.
Maintenance every 5-7yrs (in my experience), appears to be to replace the attachment hook, this takes the twists and turns so does wear and needs to be free otherwise it may entice the tripod mount to unscrew.
Seriously you’d be worried about the person if you dropped your camera from a height? I’d be most worried about my camera!
If I dropped a camera off a building I am pretty sure I would briefly consider jumping after it....
But you could always buy another! How’s the M10 fund coming?If I dropped a camera off a building I am pretty sure I would briefly consider jumping after it....
For smaller cameras this guy makes great straps.. https://www.harrybenz.com/about/
I have the Urushi, couldn't recommend it highly enough
I have the Urushi, couldn't recommend it highly enough
It’s been dependable for me, but yea, it’s a bit awkward. For extra security it has a short safety strap available that you can see in one of the photos on that link.
I like the connector system you have, but when removing the strap, those two links to the body could get blown around tapping the camera. The downside being noise on video or maybe vibrating the camera while taking a shot.
As for the topic, I use the strap when I need constant access to the camera and am not using a tripod.
Yeah I was shooting in the wind at the weekend and I thought that exact thing. The little plastic disk bopping around. I am no pro shooter but I haven’t seen any image softness caused by it.
I don’t shoot video so cant comment on that.
I use my Crumpler Industry Disgrace camera strap. Its nicely padded and feels great around my neck especially when using on hot summer days. Most of the time I use it for carrying around my camera on the shoulder or across the body. But I love it...so sad that the import from Australia went up or we would see more of their products in stores. Great design and very durable gear.
Who me?
I don't see the problem.
Lmao... Was trying to find this image when i posted the comment. This was after Burning man or something wasnt it?