Recently made my own strap and happy how it turned out. Found a super soft and wide bass guitarr strap (black) on etsy and modified it with inexpensive parts found on amazon. Extended the strap slightly with a piece of black metal chain (cutter also on amazon) and used small black carbine hooks as connectors in various places, so everything matches up. Feels safe and easily disconnects as well. Also has the connector component for the bottom and a safety strap, both from amazon. Saves my neck and back and barely feel the weight like this. Love having it on my hip. Did cost a bit though.
I have a BR Cross Shot Breathe. I really like how you can zip your camera around the strap - so easy to just pick up and bring to your shooting position from your hip. The tripod connection concerned me, so I bought a couple of safety tethers.
Thanks for the video. I thought you should know that the Peak Design wrist strap functions just a bit differently than how you were using it. It's how I used it too until I saw how Peak Design intended it to be use. You can actually snap the loop wide open. It actually pops.You don't tighten it on your wrist. It's designed to cinch against your wrist if the camera falls but leaves it comfortably loose while shooting. The leather piece keeps the loop always open so it's quick and easy to get in and out of, because you don't ever have to tighten it on your wrist. Plus, there's a magnet in the leather which is adjustable so you can store the strap like a bracelet on your wrist. So ingenious. The magnet is moveable so that it will fit any size wrist. Check out the Peak Design videos for great instructions on their products because although they appear self-explanatory, there's often more function than first meets the eye.
I use a Wotencraft 10L Pilot camera bag. IMO it is one of the best investments I have ever made. My go to camera strap is the shoulder strap from the Wotencraft bag. It has a proprietary hook system, that will not come loose, attached to a custom made leather loop and a generic web strap from a manufaturers supplied neck strap. I attach a Peak Design buckle from their anchor system. The Wotencraft strap has a well padded and very frictional shoulder pad that allows the strap to easily slide from your side to the shooting position. It also utilizes the 2 attachment points on your camera for maximum security. The 2 loops were made from (2) 1.5" wide pieces of leather and a standard 1cm wide web strap from any generic neck strap. I sandwiched the 1cm webbing between a piece of leather that was glued and stiched leaving a loop in the leather where the strap hook could be securely attached. This provides me with a comfortabe and adjustable well secured camera strap.
I've used a Black Rapid for years, never had the screw to the tripod mount loosen - but, I have noticed the locking mechanism on the carabiner spins until the camera can fall off. Came close to losing it a couple times. I've gotten in the habit of checking that every time I carry my camera.
when lugging around my Sigma 150-600 lens I use the Waki Rapid Neck strap but with my Canon T3 that has at most a 100mm lens on it I use the default neck strap
I tried the Black Rapid RS-1, but wasn't a big fan of it. Camera felt loose. Then I tried the Peak Design Slide Lite and got hooked. I also liked that it can detach easily from the camera.
BlackRapid Double is a lifesaver for me. A camera on the right + binocular on the left + a little modification on its phone lanyard, attached to BR shoulder loops using a small G hook, to make my phone in the middle, readily accessible to input bird checklist. I want to change into a heavier camera up to 4 kg, do you have any idea how to hook it to a belt or anything to make it less swinging? Thank you!
I have been using the black rapid sport because my 5D mk 3 with my 28-300 USM is really heavy. I’m now looking for a new strap for my Mirrorless body using my other lenses. I bought a peak but, I often use a tripod and the bottom plate of the peak, eliminates access. On the other hand when using my big lens, I have the tripod plate attached to the lens itself. So, I’m not sure which way I want to go?
Is your tripod arca swiss compatible? The peak design anchors can connect to an arca swiss quick release plate, thats the setup I’m currently using as I also like to switch between having my PD strap and using it on a tripod
Nice review. I've been using PGYTECH stuff since it is much less expensive than Peak Design's stuff and after 2 years with some of it, they're still doing great. My issue (and what lead my to your video) is that I hike with hiking poles in the Wasatch Mountains here in Utah. Most straps hang my camera (big DSLR because - I love them :) ) off to my side, and make it kind of difficult to be swinging my hiking poles next to me as my camera is swinging along too. You lead me down the backpack (cotton clip) route. I am going to try a few brands of clips like that and see if they'll hold up to my Pentax K-3 Mark iii and what ever healthy sized lens I have hanging off the front of it. Thank you again, nice video.
Great video QUESTION: Do one needs both wrist cuff AND shoulder strap? God willing, I’m going with peak design and got the cuff AND the leash shoulder strap. Is it and overdo? I’m thinking to use it in different scenarios. I got the peak design clip and when I wear a sturdy pants AND belt to use it WITH the cuff. For ease of carrying But when I’m in shorts and I can’t use the clip to hang my camera then I’ll switch to the strap. What are your thought? Thank you 🙏
Interesting video and great insights... I use the nikon supplied straps adapted to the Peak Design "buttons". I will say that almost never wear my camera around my neck, it's on my shoulder. Enjoyed this content...
I use a Canon 7D & 7D MkII with standard 'neck straps'. I've had no problem with ergonomics in using them as I don't wear them around my neck with the camera hanging down (only gets in the way), I use them as shoulder slings. I only rarely have both cameras out at, say, an airshow when I need to swap to wide angle from telephoto during formation displays. When shooting statics the (very light) wide angle is used while the heavy telephoto is in my back pack. I can't see I'd ever need a sling with two cameras - unless I was posing.
The Peak Design Cuff is very bad in winter because you can’t feel it loosen itself under your coat (the sliding lock works fine without anything touching but it wiggles itself loose when you’re walking about if it’s rubbing against clothes), my camera took a dive because I wasn’t paranoid enough, luckily only cosmetic damage.
I carry a front facing crossbody half pack such as the Herschel Heritage Shoulder Bag with a small shallow camera lens insert such as Tenby BYOB 7 to cushion the bottom. This way the weight of the camera is carried higher, I can just reach in and pull out the camera or dump back in, it is protected from rain or bumping. I have a Peak Design wrist strap on it. I use it to carry one medium format or 2 or 3 fixed focal lengths like Sigma DP Merrill.
I didn't buy a strap yet for my x-t4.just taking my camera that is on a l-bracket to my tripod. Something I will have to look later. Thx for the video.
If you use a L-bracket, the Peak Design straps may be more useful, per another commenter below. The Black Rapid can be used with an L-bracket, but it's a little easier to use the strap with Peak Design.
optech usa , im in UK , nikon d850 with grip and big fast lenses . the original folded and dug into my neck , and its freezing in -0 ° temp , optech are padded comfy and warm , i opted for a standard camera lug because im constantly popping on and off tripod . it really is the little things 😀 , i can pop the strap off with the QR buckles , i did look at the stringy fob type straps , but it was my equipments weight , its about 3kg , but when im jumping off a boulder it can triple the pull on the atatchments / clips
The best camera straps are the neoprene ones with quick release buckles like the ones from Op/Tech. The elastic aspect of the neoprene actsl like a shock absorber and makes a great difference in comfort when using a pro camera and a heavy lens like the 70-200mm f/2.8. The quick release buckles allow me to quickly remove the strap completely when the camera and lens are mounted to a gimbal head on a tripod. No chance of catching the strap and sending the camera and lens crashing to the ground. Having different color straps makes it easy to tell one camera from another at a glance. For a super telephoto, by far the best strap is the Kirk Photo SS-1 Security Strap that has an Arca-Swiss compatible clamp. This clamp grips the foot or plate on a lens and it is 100% secure. No need for a safety strap (and a prayer) as with the QD connector.
I wouldn't trust my gear to Op/Tech's 2 plastic snap buckles. And, I wouldn't want the fastener ends to bounce against the camera in the wind. I'll stick with the BR Cross Shot Breathe.
Thanks for the overview! Looks like there are options here for what I have in mind... My biggest telephoto weighs in at ~5lbs, and I'd like to add a separate carrying attachment point to the threaded foot of the lens. That way the camera body and lens mount aren't carrying the entire weight of the lens.
I find myself using different ways depending on what I want/need I use to use the peak design strap till I lost it at universal studios and started looking for others traps, Currently love my PGYTECH strap cause it’s magnetic and somehow a lot faster to attach and detach my camera. Other than that I also use the peak design backpack quick release lite as my main way to carry my camera or my PGYTECH wrist strap.
I have a strong neck, but I've tried the wrist strap for awhile but I'm here looking to move back to the neck/ shoulder strap just because pain isn't an issues for me but giving up a hand at all times sucks. I think my camera is more subject to getting broken constantly setting it down to free a hand than it is around my neck. Same old straps I guess. Nothing knew?
Yeah, it's a delicate balance. I think alternating between wrist/neck/shoulder straps makes sense so you don't concentrate the weight on one body part.
Currently I have peak design neck and I hate it. Everything I bring my camera up to shoot the loop of the strap gets caught and catches when I lower it. I usually carry a 200-600mm lens so a side strap isn't ideal. I'm looking for some good straps that are not peak design
I've never really liked shoulder straps. But, I do like hand straps on my cameras. I currently use the ones from Peak Design. Cameras that I'm not using are in my camera bag.
Well that is actually what caught my eye seeing my first BlackRapid. At a Remembrance Day service (Canada, November 11th each year) the serving military photographer was in her dress tunic (dark green) - looking sharp. She was petite and had this form fitting harness that hugged her form and looked like it belonged, inconspicuous, not an accessory just hanging off her shoulder. I made a point of looking up this "BlackRapid" company when I got home. What she had was the Dual Sport Breathe. I finally couldn't talk myself out of one and receive the regular dual Breathe in two weeks time.
It depends on what camera I am using and if I am actually using a strap. I use the Peak Design Pro on my Sonys when I am using a strap. On my Leica rangefinders, I always use a strap with these, I choose Rock-N-Roll straps with Gordy Straps quick releases.
Excellent video but I use the sun sniper dual camera strap with a metal wire inside the camerastrap to deter something trying to slice the camera from your body.
Got the BlackRapid Cross Shot Breathe (basically the Sport Breathe, but with a simple rubber shoulder strap) for my A7 and never looked back. It's so nice to have the camera slide independently from the strap 😊
Is there any kind of strap that gives support to a larger/heavier lens? Whilst out walking in the forest with my 100-400, I want my hands free but my camera in quick reach. Worry about having a heavy lens just hanging from the camera body. Cheers
@@williamaungleyraud thank you. That blew my mind. I researched all the other options and never came up with the ulantzi. I use the altura hand strap, which is cheap and it works great!
I used the Black Rapid on my deployment to Iraq, I thought it was nice, but there was a little too much action for it. Essentially the strap was too long and it swung around too much and I lost the underarm strap. I recommend it for less action-oriented shooters.
Totally understand. This is why Black Rapid is not the only strap that I use. When I want a shorter leash, I use the Peak Design wrist strap plus Cotton Carrier.
Like the alternative options of camera straps. Though they would be seen better if you had a worn a solid outfit to demonstrate how the camera straps work.
Nice video but a better video would have shown the product more often. I am interested in the double strapped one but I it was only shown for a little bit more than a second how it actually works.
You could always add a safety strap. I've been using Black Rapid for over 10 years and had an accident only once (1 year in) when the older clamp they there using loosened. Since then, they have added a stronger clamp with a safety feature and zero accidents in 9 years.
Sorry but you missed the best option, op tech, when carrying a large lens you can't have the strap on the camera, and any strap that uses a screw thread to attach means to tripod mount or swiss plate can be fitted, unless you spend ten minutes faffing about. Op tech has a simple one point mount strap that will hold any camera and lens, slides to lift and shoot, you can have a wrist strap on as well if you want, so why does every one promote the the same makes with the same draw backs, black rapid, peak design, jess, there are other makes out there.
I am a firm believer in NOT using any strap that attaches to the tripod socket, manufacturers design their cameras to be supported by those two attachment points with the little metal triangles, and so that's what I do. I don't like wrist straps, my camera strap normally goes round my neck or over my shoulder. What I do like is a rather large old CCS (Camera Care Systems, though no longer trading, their excellent cases and bags can still be found on eBay) camera case with a broad strap that I can put my camera in when walking around and not about to be used. The trend towards having no strap of any kind and just having the camera in your hand I find utterly absurd and tempting fate. Am I old-school? Yes. Have I ever dropped a camera (Hasselblads, Pentaxes, Minoltas, Nikons, Canons) over the decades? No. My camera is always on a strap round my neck or over my shoulder, unless it's on a tripod (Linhof, 3LT or Heipi) or studio stand (Linhof Minimatic). Or on the back of a big lens on a Wimberley. At the moment I'm using my R5's default strap, though I do have a couple of alternatives waiting to be tried out: Cotton Carrier, Camstrap, Rucpac.
All this talk about straps has me reconsidering tonight's plans
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Recently made my own strap and happy how it turned out. Found a super soft and wide bass guitarr strap (black) on etsy and modified it with inexpensive parts found on amazon. Extended the strap slightly with a piece of black metal chain (cutter also on amazon) and used small black carbine hooks as connectors in various places, so everything matches up. Feels safe and easily disconnects as well. Also has the connector component for the bottom and a safety strap, both from amazon. Saves my neck and back and barely feel the weight like this. Love having it on my hip. Did cost a bit though.
Thanks for the suggestions. I just got the Peak Design Slide Strap. Can't wait to try it out.
I have a BR Cross Shot Breathe. I really like how you can zip your camera around the strap - so easy to just pick up and bring to your shooting position from your hip. The tripod connection concerned me, so I bought a couple of safety tethers.
Your videos are great and informative! Thanks!
Very helpful, thank you. The Peak Design Slide is just what I was looking for!
Thank you. Lots of good information.
Thanks for the video. I thought you should know that the Peak Design wrist strap functions just a bit differently than how you were using it. It's how I used it too until I saw how Peak Design intended it to be use. You can actually snap the loop wide open. It actually pops.You don't tighten it on your wrist. It's designed to cinch against your wrist if the camera falls but leaves it comfortably loose while shooting. The leather piece keeps the loop always open so it's quick and easy to get in and out of, because you don't ever have to tighten it on your wrist. Plus, there's a magnet in the leather which is adjustable so you can store the strap like a bracelet on your wrist. So ingenious. The magnet is moveable so that it will fit any size wrist. Check out the Peak Design videos for great instructions on their products because although they appear self-explanatory, there's often more function than first meets the eye.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Most of the reviews I've seen are by 6' tall men so your perspective was helpful ;)
So glad you found it helpful! I often it difficult to find other gear reviews done by other women, so happy to provide a voice 😀
I use a Wotencraft 10L Pilot camera bag. IMO it is one of the best investments I have ever made. My go to camera strap is the shoulder strap from the Wotencraft bag. It has a proprietary hook system, that will not come loose, attached to a custom made leather loop and a generic web strap from a manufaturers supplied neck strap. I attach a Peak Design buckle from their anchor system. The Wotencraft strap has a well padded and very frictional shoulder pad that allows the strap to easily slide from your side to the shooting position. It also utilizes the 2 attachment points on your camera for maximum security. The 2 loops were made from (2) 1.5" wide pieces of leather and a standard 1cm wide web strap from any generic neck strap. I sandwiched the 1cm webbing between a piece of leather that was glued and stiched leaving a loop in the leather where the strap hook could be securely attached. This provides me with a comfortabe and adjustable well secured camera strap.
I've used a Black Rapid for years, never had the screw to the tripod mount loosen - but, I have noticed the locking mechanism on the carabiner spins until the camera can fall off. Came close to losing it a couple times. I've gotten in the habit of checking that every time I carry my camera.
Yes, that is a good tip. I've gotten into the habit of regularly tightening or checking that part of the strap.
@@Gemini_Connect I see in looking at newer versions that there is some plastic clip that folds over, I'm assuming to keep it from unscrewing.
when lugging around my Sigma 150-600 lens I use the Waki Rapid Neck strap but with my Canon T3 that has at most a 100mm lens on it I use the default neck strap
I tried the Black Rapid RS-1, but wasn't a big fan of it. Camera felt loose. Then I tried the Peak Design Slide Lite and got hooked. I also liked that it can detach easily from the camera.
Quite a few people really like Peak Design. I'm still primarily a Black Rapid user for shoulder straps, but I love that Peak Design wrist strap.
I have a “ Sun-sniper “ strap and I think it is good enough but never had another beside the Pentax strap , which comes with the dslr .
BlackRapid Double is a lifesaver for me. A camera on the right + binocular on the left + a little modification on its phone lanyard, attached to BR shoulder loops using a small G hook, to make my phone in the middle, readily accessible to input bird checklist.
I want to change into a heavier camera up to 4 kg, do you have any idea how to hook it to a belt or anything to make it less swinging? Thank you!
Thanks for this comprehensive analysis. I decided to buy the black rapid single strap...
I have been using the black rapid sport because my 5D mk 3 with my 28-300 USM is really heavy. I’m now looking for a new strap for my Mirrorless body using my other lenses. I bought a peak but, I often use a tripod and the bottom plate of the peak, eliminates access. On the other hand when using my big lens, I have the tripod plate attached to the lens itself. So, I’m not sure which way I want to go?
Is your tripod arca swiss compatible? The peak design anchors can connect to an arca swiss quick release plate, thats the setup I’m currently using as I also like to switch between having my PD strap and using it on a tripod
what are the useful straps to carry gopro/smartphone with Rode Videomicro mount on while not vlogging?
Nice review. I've been using PGYTECH stuff since it is much less expensive than Peak Design's stuff and after 2 years with some of it, they're still doing great. My issue (and what lead my to your video) is that I hike with hiking poles in the Wasatch Mountains here in Utah. Most straps hang my camera (big DSLR because - I love them :) ) off to my side, and make it kind of difficult to be swinging my hiking poles next to me as my camera is swinging along too. You lead me down the backpack (cotton clip) route. I am going to try a few brands of clips like that and see if they'll hold up to my Pentax K-3 Mark iii and what ever healthy sized lens I have hanging off the front of it. Thank you again, nice video.
Great video
QUESTION:
Do one needs both wrist cuff AND shoulder strap?
God willing,
I’m going with peak design and got the cuff AND the leash shoulder strap.
Is it and overdo?
I’m thinking to use it in different scenarios.
I got the peak design clip and when I wear a sturdy pants AND belt to use it WITH the cuff. For ease of carrying
But when I’m in shorts and I can’t use the clip to hang my camera then I’ll switch to the strap.
What are your thought?
Thank you 🙏
Interesting video and great insights... I use the nikon supplied straps adapted to the Peak Design "buttons". I will say that almost never wear my camera around my neck, it's on my shoulder. Enjoyed this content...
I use a Canon 7D & 7D MkII with standard 'neck straps'.
I've had no problem with ergonomics in using them as I don't wear them around my neck with the camera hanging down (only gets in the way), I use them as shoulder slings.
I only rarely have both cameras out at, say, an airshow when I need to swap to wide angle from telephoto during formation displays. When shooting statics the (very light) wide angle is used while the heavy telephoto is in my back pack.
I can't see I'd ever need a sling with two cameras - unless I was posing.
The Peak Design Cuff is very bad in winter because you can’t feel it loosen itself under your coat (the sliding lock works fine without anything touching but it wiggles itself loose when you’re walking about if it’s rubbing against clothes), my camera took a dive because I wasn’t paranoid enough, luckily only cosmetic damage.
I carry a front facing crossbody half pack such as the Herschel Heritage Shoulder Bag with a small shallow camera lens insert such as Tenby BYOB 7 to cushion the bottom. This way the weight of the camera is carried higher, I can just reach in and pull out the camera or dump back in, it is protected from rain or bumping. I have a Peak Design wrist strap on it. I use it to carry one medium format or 2 or 3 fixed focal lengths like Sigma DP Merrill.
Nice. That sounds like a great setup 👌
I use a very light weight nylon wrist strap. Made out of 0.5 inch nylon. when I set up on a tripod I do not want the wind blowing around the strap.
I didn't buy a strap yet for my x-t4.just taking my camera that is on a l-bracket to my tripod. Something I will have to look later. Thx for the video.
If you use a L-bracket, the Peak Design straps may be more useful, per another commenter below. The Black Rapid can be used with an L-bracket, but it's a little easier to use the strap with Peak Design.
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optech usa , im in UK , nikon d850 with grip and big fast lenses . the original folded and dug into my neck , and its freezing in -0 ° temp , optech are padded comfy and warm , i opted for a standard camera lug because im constantly popping on and off tripod . it really is the little things 😀 , i can pop the strap off with the QR buckles , i did look at the stringy fob type straps , but it was my equipments weight , its about 3kg , but when im jumping off a boulder it can triple the pull on the atatchments / clips
Ah yes, OpTech makes some great padded straps. I have an old one that I sometimes use with my Canon 5D Mark III.
The best camera straps are the neoprene ones with quick release buckles like the ones from Op/Tech. The elastic aspect of the neoprene actsl like a shock absorber and makes a great difference in comfort when using a pro camera and a heavy lens like the 70-200mm f/2.8.
The quick release buckles allow me to quickly remove the strap completely when the camera and lens are mounted to a gimbal head on a tripod. No chance of catching the strap and sending the camera and lens crashing to the ground. Having different color straps makes it easy to tell one camera from another at a glance.
For a super telephoto, by far the best strap is the Kirk Photo SS-1 Security Strap that has an Arca-Swiss compatible clamp. This clamp grips the foot or plate on a lens and it is 100% secure. No need for a safety strap (and a prayer) as with the QD connector.
I wouldn't trust my gear to Op/Tech's 2 plastic snap buckles. And, I wouldn't want the fastener ends to bounce against the camera in the wind. I'll stick with the BR Cross Shot Breathe.
Thanks for the overview! Looks like there are options here for what I have in mind... My biggest telephoto weighs in at ~5lbs, and I'd like to add a separate carrying attachment point to the threaded foot of the lens. That way the camera body and lens mount aren't carrying the entire weight of the lens.
I find myself using different ways depending on what I want/need
I use to use the peak design strap till I lost it at universal studios and started looking for others traps,
Currently love my PGYTECH strap cause it’s magnetic and somehow a lot faster to attach and detach my camera.
Other than that I also use the peak design backpack quick release lite as my main way to carry my camera or my PGYTECH wrist strap.
I have a strong neck, but I've tried the wrist strap for awhile but I'm here looking to move back to the neck/ shoulder strap just because pain isn't an issues for me but giving up a hand at all times sucks. I think my camera is more subject to getting broken constantly setting it down to free a hand than it is around my neck. Same old straps I guess. Nothing knew?
Yeah, it's a delicate balance. I think alternating between wrist/neck/shoulder straps makes sense so you don't concentrate the weight on one body part.
Currently I have peak design neck and I hate it. Everything I bring my camera up to shoot the loop of the strap gets caught and catches when I lower it. I usually carry a 200-600mm lens so a side strap isn't ideal. I'm looking for some good straps that are not peak design
Black Rapid is my go-to for a neck strap alternative. Way more ergonomic.
I've never really liked shoulder straps. But, I do like hand straps on my cameras. I currently use the ones from Peak Design. Cameras that I'm not using are in my camera bag.
Thank you...very useful. Why the background music though?
Why not?
Which shoulder/neck strap would you recommend for full suit jacket (weddings, receptions, etc.)?
Well that is actually what caught my eye seeing my first BlackRapid. At a Remembrance Day service (Canada, November 11th each year) the serving military photographer was in her dress tunic (dark green) - looking sharp. She was petite and had this form fitting harness that hugged her form and looked like it belonged, inconspicuous, not an accessory just hanging off her shoulder. I made a point of looking up this "BlackRapid" company when I got home. What she had was the Dual Sport Breathe. I finally couldn't talk myself out of one and receive the regular dual Breathe in two weeks time.
I put peak design over all my gear to carry them with the straps…. Every tripod every bag has the anchors and I can transport them easely
It depends on what camera I am using and if I am actually using a strap. I use the Peak Design Pro on my Sonys when I am using a strap. On my Leica rangefinders, I always use a strap with these, I choose Rock-N-Roll straps with Gordy Straps quick releases.
Haven't heard of Gordy Straps or Rock-N-Roll Straps. Will check it out!
@@Gemini_Connect Rock and Roll straps are based in the UK and produce beautiful custom leather straps.
Very informative video. Thank you for helping me choose my camera strap.
Excellent video but I use the sun sniper dual camera strap with a metal wire inside the camerastrap to deter something trying to slice the camera from your body.
Got the BlackRapid Cross Shot Breathe (basically the Sport Breathe, but with a simple rubber shoulder strap) for my A7 and never looked back. It's so nice to have the camera slide independently from the strap 😊
Agreed! Black Rapid is my all-time favorite strap.
Any recommendation for a camera strap that can attach to a cage?
Something that could allow the camera to rest front of torso would be ideal.
Hmmm...I'd probably go with the Peak Design.
Is there any kind of strap that gives support to a larger/heavier lens? Whilst out walking in the forest with my 100-400, I want my hands free but my camera in quick reach. Worry about having a heavy lens just hanging from the camera body. Cheers
The Black Rapid would work well if you attach it to the tripod collar. I do this with the 300mm f/2.8 regularly.
Question. Is fabric or leather better. The sony strap that came with my camera rips my hair out
Good question. I love the look snd feel of leather, but not many straps out there are made of it.
you saved me so much time, thank you 🥰
I use the peak design wrist strap + the capture clip on my backpack 😁👍
Nice, great combination of tools!
Is this still your combo? Considering the capture clip...
@@Nickporter17 yes I still use it, but Ulanzi has some nice affordable options to consider 😎👍
@@williamaungleyraud thank you. That blew my mind. I researched all the other options and never came up with the ulantzi. I use the altura hand strap, which is cheap and it works great!
I used the Black Rapid on my deployment to Iraq, I thought it was nice, but there was a little too much action for it. Essentially the strap was too long and it swung around too much and I lost the underarm strap. I recommend it for less action-oriented shooters.
Totally understand. This is why Black Rapid is not the only strap that I use. When I want a shorter leash, I use the Peak Design wrist strap plus Cotton Carrier.
Very nice presentation!
In the market for a strap, thanks for sharing.
Can you also state the lens you're rocking on XT 3
The 18-55 kit lens. We use it 90% of the time.
Why not put the Rose Anvil camera strap in the line up?
Have never heard of it 🤷♀️
I've only used the default strap that came with my 5d for more than an hour and it hurts so much that I'm starting to considering not using it at all
Definitely upgrade the strap! It will save your neck and back.
Like the alternative options of camera straps. Though they would be seen better if you had a worn a solid outfit to demonstrate how the camera straps work.
fair point on the outfit color.
Nice video but a better video would have shown the product more often. I am interested in the double strapped one but I it was only shown for a little bit more than a second how it actually works.
I'm a weddingphotography. Iwant know the double strap is comfortable. Thx
Yes, very comfortable. Much better than the neck straps.
If that black rapid had an additional safety strap like I’ve seen on other brands I would consider it, should be a fail safe, stuff happens.
You could always add a safety strap. I've been using Black Rapid for over 10 years and had an accident only once (1 year in) when the older clamp they there using loosened. Since then, they have added a stronger clamp with a safety feature and zero accidents in 9 years.
Which is the gimbal that you were using at 6:20? Thank you
you should have links to the products
Product link in the video description yo.
Good One Mam
Thank you Ajay ❤
@@Gemini_Connect you are welcome mam
Sorry but you missed the best option, op tech, when carrying a large lens you can't have the strap on the camera, and any strap that uses a screw thread to attach means to tripod mount or swiss plate can be fitted, unless you spend ten minutes faffing about.
Op tech has a simple one point mount strap that will hold any camera and lens, slides to lift and shoot, you can have a wrist strap on as well if you want, so why does every one promote the the same makes with the same draw backs, black rapid, peak design, jess, there are other makes out there.
thank you!!!
You're welcome 😊
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Hell yea! GWAR!
I know I saw them while wearing white. Walked out With GWAR blood and other bodily fluid.....
Great video
I am a firm believer in NOT using any strap that attaches to the tripod socket, manufacturers design their cameras to be supported by those two attachment points with the little metal triangles, and so that's what I do. I don't like wrist straps, my camera strap normally goes round my neck or over my shoulder. What I do like is a rather large old CCS (Camera Care Systems, though no longer trading, their excellent cases and bags can still be found on eBay) camera case with a broad strap that I can put my camera in when walking around and not about to be used.
The trend towards having no strap of any kind and just having the camera in your hand I find utterly absurd and tempting fate. Am I old-school? Yes. Have I ever dropped a camera (Hasselblads, Pentaxes, Minoltas, Nikons, Canons) over the decades? No. My camera is always on a strap round my neck or over my shoulder, unless it's on a tripod (Linhof, 3LT or Heipi) or studio stand (Linhof Minimatic). Or on the back of a big lens on a Wimberley.
At the moment I'm using my R5's default strap, though I do have a couple of alternatives waiting to be tried out: Cotton Carrier, Camstrap, Rucpac.
I use the Black Rapid Retro RS-4 and wouldn't use anything else
In 50 years i never used Camera Straps . it's like u have a third hand . camera and My Bag . 👍
You went to see gwar? Oh yeah🤘
The BEST live show 🙌
The band 🙄🤗
😋
i find domke comfy
Default Sony Strap
skip after PD
Think it was funny she had to clarify that it wasn’t blood… feels suspicious
Lol. Some people legit don't know.
Gwar? i shall sub
Bloody Nikon Strap!
80$ for a "peak design" camera strap no ty. You're paying 80% for a piece of fabric and some plastic
All camera straps are essentially that, but I will say that Peak Design straps are extremely well made and durable.
"Cinematic" fabric and plastic.
none of these are better than my setup pwned
I would have no interest in attending that concert.
It's definitely not for everyone.