Straps

Sir.Eos · 29th July 2010, 6:56 PM

I was just rearranging my camera strap and currently have it setup as a ghetto style rapid strap, neck sling with a single strap attached to the bottom of the battery grip.

I thought I would ask how you guys use your camera straps, around the neck, shoulder, hand grip etc?

Shortass_Jr · 29th July 2010, 7:01 PM

neck for me

just easy thats all!

methd · 29th July 2010, 7:02 PM

one on each shoulder.

adamadam · 29th July 2010, 7:16 PM

I either have handstrap or no strap

Jackolow · 29th July 2010, 7:32 PM

neoprene neck strap + battery grip strap. Neoprene straps are awesome - give it a go

Would like to try the crumpler industry disgrace one day - has anyone used it? What do you think?

babymilo · 29th July 2010, 7:51 PM

DIY rapid-strap consisting of keyrings and caribbena type-clips. Let's me switch from rapid-strap style to normal neck-strap style in a matter of seconds. Particularly useful when you don't want the weight of the battery grip.

Neoprene stretchy straps are a must to ease the load on the shoulders/neck though!

dche5390 · 29th July 2010, 8:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by methd

one on each shoulder.

Ditto. There's no other way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackolow

neoprene neck strap + battery grip strap. Neoprene straps are awesome - give it a go

Would like to try the crumpler industry disgrace one day - has anyone used it? What do you think?

I tried it once. Didn't like it. It was too thick and bulky. Comfy but ... too thick and bulking (the padding).

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamadam

I either have handstrap or no strap

Tried this too. But very hard to manage with two bodies. If i had a single body only, then a handstrap would be handy. Get it? I'm a genius. Perhaps I can get training from King Kai now.

Nafe · 29th July 2010, 8:07 PM

Both shoulders. My neoprene one died after 2 years of use.... the bouncing/stretching musta killed it. Going for a pair of Upstraps soon.

isaaus · 29th July 2010, 8:13 PM

Simple Tamrac neck strap for me

phreeky82 · 29th July 2010, 8:18 PM

Industry Disgrace over the shoulder for me, never use as an actual neck strap. Miles better than the Canon one, but I've never tried any other straps (most are probably better than the Canon one).

AMD2400 · 29th July 2010, 11:19 PM

Industry disgrace for me also, sorta matches the bag i put mine in.

Usually wear it with all gear attatched, i.e battery grip on 400D, 17-55 and flash on right shoulder with my right hand holding the strap. very comfortable.

Will try your ghetto stype rapid strap idea tho

matt-chops · 29th July 2010, 11:28 PM

Handstrap only, used 50% of the time. The rest is no strap. I have giant skull crushing man-hands... not real likely I'll drop a camera.

If I'm feeling lazy and just shooting *whatever*, a walk in the park or something, I'll use a RapidStrap.

ehor · 30th July 2010, 8:55 AM

2 x Optech shoulder straps.
On the shoulder.
Love the optech straps, so comfy.

Schnooper · 30th July 2010, 9:07 AM

RapidStrap. OMG I love it......

Arch-Angel · 30th July 2010, 10:20 AM

I HAD a Lowepro neckstrap - very comfy, and good grip if you decide to shoulder it.

It's got quick release clips too, which is good because I prefer having no strap for actual shooting. Must have lost mine though becasue I can't find it... might have to invest in another.

29th July 2010, 6:56 PM	#1
Sir.Eos Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glenelg, Adelaide Posts: 872	Straps I was just rearranging my camera strap and currently have it setup as a ghetto style rapid strap, neck sling with a single strap attached to the bottom of the battery grip. I thought I would ask how you guys use your camera straps, around the neck, shoulder, hand grip etc? __________________ Pixels + More \| Adelaide based photography Canon 5D MkIII \| Canon 40D \| Canon 1D Mark II-N \| Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L \| Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L \| Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L \| Canon 50mm f/1.8 \| Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro

29th July 2010, 7:01 PM	#2
Shortass_Jr Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,359	neck for me just easy thats all! __________________ MacPro 3.4 Intel Quad Core Xeon, 16GB Ram, Corsair 128GB SSD, 2x Apple 23" Display, OSX 10.8.X Nikon D3s, Nikkor 24-70 F2.8, Nikkor 70-200 F2.8, Nikkor 50 1.8G, Nikkor 85 1.4G, Nikkor 105 2.8G, Lowepro Pro Messenger 180 AW + Nova 200 AW, Lee Filters, ND400, 2 x SB700

29th July 2010, 7:02 PM	#3
methd Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,614	one on each shoulder. __________________ Perth and Melbourne Wedding Photography

29th July 2010, 7:16 PM	#4
adamadam Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Posts: 987	I either have handstrap or no strap __________________ adamloh.com

29th July 2010, 8:07 PM	#8
Nafe Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Shore, Sydney Posts: 3,907	Both shoulders. My neoprene one died after 2 years of use.... the bouncing/stretching musta killed it. Going for a pair of Upstraps soon. __________________ Nathan Speed Shots Photography \| CAMS Gold Level Accredited Photographer Official Photographer 2013 \| Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour \| Shannons Nationals \| Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Australia Presented by Pirelli \| Radical Australia Cup \| Kumho Tyres Australian V8 Touring Cars Series

29th July 2010, 7:32 PM	#5
Jackolow Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Isa, Qld Posts: 1,522	neoprene neck strap + battery grip strap. Neoprene straps are awesome - give it a go Would like to try the crumpler industry disgrace one day - has anyone used it? What do you think?

29th July 2010, 7:51 PM	#6
babymilo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 112	DIY rapid-strap consisting of keyrings and caribbena type-clips. Let's me switch from rapid-strap style to normal neck-strap style in a matter of seconds. Particularly useful when you don't want the weight of the battery grip. Neoprene stretchy straps are a must to ease the load on the shoulders/neck though!

29th July 2010, 8:13 PM	#9
isaaus Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,091	Simple Tamrac neck strap for me

29th July 2010, 8:18 PM	#10
phreeky82 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Townsville Posts: 9,099	Industry Disgrace over the shoulder for me, never use as an actual neck strap. Miles better than the Canon one, but I've never tried any other straps (most are probably better than the Canon one). __________________ Successful trades: eyusuf, andy8, stuartl, michaeliam, theDarkHorse, bob

29th July 2010, 11:19 PM	#11
AMD2400 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 554	Industry disgrace for me also, sorta matches the bag i put mine in. Usually wear it with all gear attatched, i.e battery grip on 400D, 17-55 and flash on right shoulder with my right hand holding the strap. very comfortable. Will try your ghetto stype rapid strap idea tho __________________ Highly recommended traders = mitch79, jughead13, red marine, WCE07, von.Gunst, Jagdpanther, formage, occxlr8ed, PHAT_pudding, mad_OZ, zROYz Procastination on OCAU \| SYD Photographers LETS MEET $$ Addicted to Shop & Swap #2400 $$

29th July 2010, 11:28 PM	#12
matt-chops Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 215	Handstrap only, used 50% of the time. The rest is no strap. I have giant skull crushing man-hands... not real likely I'll drop a camera. If I'm feeling lazy and just shooting whatever, a walk in the park or something, I'll use a RapidStrap. __________________ PC - i7-930 12gb \| iMac 27" i7 16gb \| iPad 2 \| iPhone 4 \| Canon 5DmkII \| L Series Lenses \| Flashes, Tripods, Filters & Other Stuff \| Black Bommodore \| A Wife \| A Small Brown & White Dog \| A 6 Burner BBQ \| A Lawn Mower \| Some Power Tools \| 47" 400Hz LED TV \| A Giant Couch That's Really Comfy \| A Range Of Kitchen Appliances \| Colgate Tongue Cleaning Toothbrush \| Other Stuff

30th July 2010, 8:55 AM	#13
ehor Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ftp://2114.syd.nsw.au Posts: 2,523	2 x Optech shoulder straps. On the shoulder. Love the optech straps, so comfy. __________________ http://www.edwardhor.com

30th July 2010, 9:07 AM	#14
Schnooper Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 496	RapidStrap. OMG I love it......

30th July 2010, 10:20 AM	#15
Arch-Angel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,582	I HAD a Lowepro neckstrap - very comfy, and good grip if you decide to shoulder it. It's got quick release clips too, which is good because I prefer having no strap for actual shooting. Must have lost mine though becasue I can't find it... might have to invest in another. __________________ Sight\|Unseen \| Redbubble \| Flickr \| Deviantart \| OCAU Camera Club Whatever you do, don't click HERE!