Yes, I agree with your comment and your attitude! I have been looking for a replacement camera strap that will be more comfortable to wear. That search brought me to this video. I enjoyed seeing all his tips for strap use. And his options for other straps are excellent appearing.
I was STOKED & and excitedly curious to learn ANOTHER possible Fötögrafē Gear Tip. If Nerdy = Using Every Tip & Trick for the Best Possible Fōtō Shot I am BOTH Nerdy & Resourceful! 😉 while on active duty in the WORLD'S FINEST FIGHTING FORCE! (The Marine Corps, of course WE always Trained, throughout Time, we've been Battle-axes red Tested & Proven! ⚡💪🏾)
When you think about it it makes sense, the strap is a big part of the shooting session. Makes me think of how excited I can be for a video on a lens, new glass is always fun but at the end of the day you have to carry extra weight around.
I couldnt agree more. No Nonsense to the point tips and tricks that actually work. Im glad I found him, many other have been deleted from my list, but this one stays for sure! Couldnt find a better teacher to help with the little stuff that drives us all nuts. Like little flaps on the strap that stick out. THANKS.
@Kevin Chen I can see that happening. Now I have to go find it. I think I have 3 tripods, NONE work right for my needs. Ugh.....Ok Im off to find the tripod video. Obviously I missed something along the way...lol
I've been a photographer for over 20 years and from all the videos I've watched from yourself I still learn something new! thank you for your clear instructions that are well presented
Two things to note about the slingstrap: first is I'd strongly recommend a small safety cord between the strap and one of the empty strap loops on the side of the camera body. These are widely available. I usually use a slingstrap, but absolutely never without one of these. Second thing to say is carrying your camera on your hip makes it very vulnerable to knocks, particularly with a long lens (lamp posts, walls, crowds etc.) I learned this to my great cost recently when my lens caught a lamp post and cracked the mount. Take great care when carrying it this way!
"a waiter walked by and his hip that pulled it off onto the floor, now when I do that I wrap the strap around their neck and pull until they stop wriggling."
As always great tips thanks. One other safety measure I use for the sling strap is an additional tether strap/lanyard with a good quality key carabiner at one end. This provides a secondary camera anchor point with the same functionality. Cheers
Phil, I only just found your channel the other day. I have not seen all videos but the ones that I have seen are excellent. You go straight to the content and present it wonderfully. BTW, I have a sling strap from that vendor. I find it more comfortable than the traditional strap.
For people hating on straps, I once had my camera fall off from the tripod because I didn't attach the plate properly, as the camera was falling, the strap grabbed onto some part on the tripod, and the camera was saved. So from that day, I always make sure that I have a strap on my camera, even when it's on tripod.
That's why I always have a tether on my op/tech slingshot setup - I have so many different ways of configuring it with quick release/attach straps, that it even works double as a handle when detaching my monopod/walking stick part from my k&f tripod. So I always advise people to invest in a proper system you can configure in multiple ways, with as little effort as possible, while still being sure your camera is constantly tethered, no matter how you carry it or use it. It opens up a whole new world of possibilities and freedoms.
I agree with you about the screw mount being a single point of failure. But keep in mind that the connections of a normal strap are two single points of failure. Ie only one of them needs to fail for the camera to be compromised. So I think care around those is valuable as well.
Another thing I will often do for event photos, is to wrap the strap around my arm like you might do with a rifle sling. A good way to brace if you have your camera at or near your eye for several hours at a time.
Not only is Phil a superb teacher, I immediately ordered a strap, yes , very camera nerdy. His accessible manner and articulate explanations have helped me learn something EVERY time I watched one of his videos. I am very annoyed I signed up for Annie Liebowitzs' "masterclass" which is an example of a great artist coming in completely unprepared and clueless on how to teach. I have learned more in one minute of any of Phils classes , than in hours of Annies. ces la vie.
You are absolutely correct. I'm an old guy, and have used the techniques (other than the side sling) you describe for decades. There are ways to use a wrapped strap to "stabilize" a camera at eye-height. This often provides a better POV. There are also ways to wrist-wrap the strap to enable secure one-hand carrying along with well-stabilized one or two-hand shooting with access to all camera controls.
Peak Design Anchor Links are in my opinion the best choice if you want quickly remove and attach your straps 🙂 I use them to attach a Nikon strap to my Canon camera, Digitalrev style 😉
Just upgraded from my Canon 80D to the R7, and the first thing I did in unboxing it was dig up this video to make sure I put the strap on your way! And while I was at it I did the same to the straps on my G5X Powershot and 35mm FT-QL SLR. (I know, I'm dating myself!) PS I was shocked, when I got the R7, to discover that it was very similar in size and weight to the FT-QL I'd used from 1968 to 2005, instead of the 80D and my Digital Rebels before that, which were much larger. So it feels like coming home.
Great video. I learned a couple of things. I've been a BlackRapid strap user for years. I've never had it loosen. But I have had the carabiner leave scuff marks on the bottom of my camera. Probably happens when it's in my camera bag and I'm too lazy to remove it. Regardless, that effects resale value. I now put a little black electrical tape on the bottom where scuffs are possible.
I have old Case Logic Sling straps www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-DCS-101-Quick-Sling/dp/B009SKPVO8 that I've used for years, they have a screw that is held by a larger retaining nut to keep the screw from coming loose in the camera mount. However, looking at the pictures of the Blackrapid (the "Classic Retro RS4") www.blackrapid.com/Classic-Retro-RS4 I like the design of the swivel heads on both sides of the camera mount. Might buy one to try it out! Either way, my comment is a thumbs up for these types of straps, comfortable and I enjoy how the camera with a heavy lens sits on your hip. My neck isn't pulled forward, and it's all around a much more comfortable arrangement for me. I've carried two cameras utilizing two of these straps and it works well. Thanks for this video, a topic that needed to be covered and I appreciate your time.
Got to say I was a bit sceptical about this when I clicked on it but what a brilliant video, didn't think I would learn anything from this as I have been taking photos for over 50 years but... never too old to learn. Thanks for sharing Phil.
These were such handy tips!! I just recently started getting into photography and the RUclips algorithm brought me here and I'm thankful for it! Subscribed!!
Absolutely love your videos, when ever I'm not sure about anything to do with photography I'll find a video on your RUclips channel that helps. Everytime.
Well, you forgot about the best strap you can have. Are you not anoyed about the fact that those flat straps always be twistet one way or the other? I hate it. So there is one solution. A round strap like “hyperion straps“ from greece... i have 5 now and guess what, no twisting anymore... cos its round not flat. You can even choose the color theme of the steap. And if you buy a hook with a camera screw for some bucks, you can build your own sling strap out of it... so you got 2 in one then...
You should check out peak design, solves al you problem with carrying and shooting on tripod, I tried a lot of straps but I never switch again, peak design is the best for me.
I've been using my Canon EOS 750D for 7 years now and it's just today I found out that small rectangular rubber thing on the stock neck strap is for eyepiece cover 😂
Good video on a topic which most people don't consider. I like the way you route the strap end through the buckle. Not only a cleaner result, but it lends itself to being able to make length adjustments without too much difficulty.
Thanks for the tips. Really like the gun slinger strap🤠 Another way I use the strap is: if your camera has a panorama feature, I’ll take the camera and hold it straight out with the strap tension against the back of my neck. This stabilizes the camera and keeps it moving level while taking your picture.
I just love to watch this guy. He is such an expert at Photography but he explains everything in a way everyone can understand is. He is such a good photografer but he is not trying to show that. Love it.
Best tip for camera straps is to leave it in the box and never use it! Hateful dam things, always getting in the way of controls or the eyepiece . Use a sling with a swivel that attaches where the tripod goes.
Holster bags are really great options. They provide padding, easy access, and much more comfy carrying over long distances. Nothing is worse than a bouncing camera against your body.
Excellent tips, Mr. Steele! As a landscape and product photographer who usually always shoots tripod-mounted, I simply find a strap a hindrance. That said though, I have used the PD (Peak Design) Sling Strap as well the the PD Cuff, and they're both very high-quality items. The best feature, however, is the small anchor tabs that are interchangeable, and allow for quick removal/re-attachment of both the sling strap and/or the Cuff.
That first tip on how to install the strap with the end totally recessed was brilliant. I did that on my camera and very happy! The sling strap is contestable as one should also consider the Spider Holster too as that has no straps and a clever holster to lock your camera on to your side without having any strap at all. No weight on shoulders or any strap to cut on your body.
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8:43 ohh nooo, please don't lick your camera instead use a security clip on the side attachment point
Superb...I can't believe anyone can make a video about camera straps and it's well worth watching. I've already changed the way my strap is connected, thank you. I learnt something new. Subbed.
I’d add to get rid of the strap that comes with the camera. In some areas you don’t want to advertise the camera you have, it’s a magnet for thieves. You can read the “Canon” or “Nikon” print on those from across the street. Get a strap that is a dull nondescript color.
For event photography I love the BlackRapid wrist strap, as it has two points of contact with the camera (the mount screw, and one of the top strap buckles), and it's really comfortable and secure. It also eliminates the problem I have with a shoulder strap, that when I lift the camera on top of my head, especially when doing club photography, the strap hits my face and generally just gets in the way all the time.
I once picked my camera up by the body and left my strap dangling as I walked away from the table. The strap caught on the back of a chair and snatched the camera out of my hand. The camera flew through the air and bounced across a hard tiled floor. I sat and wept at my smashed camera and lens: a lesson learnt the hard way.
Excellent demonstration and helpful information for new and seasoned photographers. I was surprised at how little I utilized my camera strap before this video. Thank you!
What i like to do when using a sling strap to prevent a single point of failure is mounting an additional short line to the point where the standard camera strap goes and attach that to the main sling with a snap link. So that you can add safety against the Tripod mount adapter unscrewing and breakage of the original snap link and/or other parts.
I use neoprene straps, but must remember to put my eye piece cover on whatever strap I'm using. I use a lot of old cameras and I have a slingshot type strap on my Zorki 4K because it doesn’t have eyelets. One tip for anyone with disabilities and like me puts their camera in the basket of a mobility scooter, put a loop in your strap feed the camera round the handle bars and through the loop. That way if anyone tries to steal it it’s still attached to your handle bars.
That's a smart way to attach the strap! So simple yet I never even thought about it. That said, on my DSLR I've been using a sling strap for years now, that's easily the best investment I ever did. So much more comfortable! Traditional straps I often just hang on one shoulder instead of around my neck, but that's obviously not very secure. And even when it's around my neck, having a camera hanging in front of you is rather conspicuous, and it gets in the way of doing other stuff. With the sling strap, you hardly even notice it's there, except for that instant you need it.
Great tip about wetting the rubber washer on the sling strap! I never would have thought of that! I got one last year and almost lost my camera when it came unscrewed! Thanks so much for the advice. I learn so much from you. Forever grateful! ✌🏼
Why not add an extra safety wire from the camera to the lower buckle of the sling? In case the the screw comes loose, the camera will still be hanging from the safety wire.
That's how mine is. The strap bolts to the bottom tripod mount, then a small band runs off to where a regular strap would normally mount. As an even extra step, I don't use the squeeze hook that came with the strap to attach it to the camera either. The squeeze hook bothered me greatly when I first used the strap, I was constantly checking it fearing it would get squeezed getting in and out of cars, moving through crowds, etc. I replaced it with a locking carabiner instead. Now it's so secure I don't even have to think about it, only sometimes double-checking that the carabiner is locked tight. (Which it always is.)
Thanks so much. Your method of securing the camera strap is a better fit for me. Also the sling camera strap. I never knew such a thing existed. I'm heading out to get one now. It's perfect for my traveling needs. Thanks again!
Your demo of how to 'hide' the loose end of the strap is absolutely invaluable. Few things were as irritating until you showed me how to hide it. Thank you :)
One warning about sling straps; carrying my camera with the lens pointing forward, the lens release button got pressed (possibly against keys in my pocket) and the body fell off the lens and onto a concrete floor. Incredibly, there was no damage! With the strap attached to the lens, always carry with lens pointed backwards.
A trick for the tripod is you can wrap and tie the strap around the tripod so that the wind doesn't make it shake. This eliminates the need to remove the strap.
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It's still in the box so I guess I'm using it wrong
i nvr used the one that comes with my cameras too…
as soon as i saw this vid i was lookin for this comment
Here’s how nerdy I’ve become. I saw a video on camera straps and got excited. 🤓
James Hoopes I am the same way.
Yes, I agree with your comment and your attitude! I have been looking for a replacement camera strap that will be more comfortable to wear. That search brought me to this video. I enjoyed seeing all his tips for strap use. And his options for other straps are excellent appearing.
I was STOKED & and excitedly curious to learn ANOTHER possible Fötögrafē Gear Tip.
If Nerdy = Using Every Tip & Trick for the Best Possible Fōtō Shot I am BOTH Nerdy & Resourceful! 😉 while on active duty in the WORLD'S FINEST FIGHTING FORCE! (The Marine Corps, of course WE always Trained, throughout Time, we've been Battle-axes red Tested & Proven! ⚡💪🏾)
When you think about it it makes sense, the strap is a big part of the shooting session. Makes me think of how excited I can be for a video on a lens, new glass is always fun but at the end of the day you have to carry extra weight around.
How did I get here? Ugh
Mind blown. I cannot believe I have been living for years with those dangly strap bits. You are a genius.
Seriously...every video of yours I watch, I learn something. Every. Single. Video. I wish more folks would produce videos like Phil does.
Thanks for the kind words! Comments like that keep me inspired!
I couldnt agree more. No Nonsense to the point tips and tricks that actually work. Im glad I found him, many other have been deleted from my list, but this one stays for sure! Couldnt find a better teacher to help with the little stuff that drives us all nuts. Like little flaps on the strap that stick out. THANKS.
@Kevin Chen I can see that happening. Now I have to go find it. I think I have 3 tripods, NONE work right for my needs. Ugh.....Ok Im off to find the tripod video. Obviously I missed something along the way...lol
InstaBlaster...
Oh no! Me too!😭😂
I've been a photographer for over 20 years and from all the videos I've watched from yourself I still learn something new! thank you for your clear instructions that are well presented
Two things to note about the slingstrap: first is I'd strongly recommend a small safety cord between the strap and one of the empty strap loops on the side of the camera body. These are widely available. I usually use a slingstrap, but absolutely never without one of these. Second thing to say is carrying your camera on your hip makes it very vulnerable to knocks, particularly with a long lens (lamp posts, walls, crowds etc.) I learned this to my great cost recently when my lens caught a lamp post and cracked the mount. Take great care when carrying it this way!
In assisting a photographer on a year-long project I continually moved his camera strap from hanging off a table ...
I knew there was a lot more to camera straps than I knew, and this is the first time it was explained to me! Thank you for such an educational video.
Baljit Singh same
"a waiter walked by and his hip that pulled it off onto the floor, now when I do that I wrap the strap around their neck and pull until they stop wriggling."
Loved it. Thx
I love your videos!
Wow 🤩 never thought you would be here haha
As always great tips thanks. One other safety measure I use for the sling strap is an additional tether strap/lanyard with a good quality key carabiner at one end. This provides a secondary camera anchor point with the same functionality. Cheers
Phil, I only just found your channel the other day. I have not seen all videos but the ones that I have seen are excellent. You go straight to the content and present it wonderfully. BTW, I have a sling strap from that vendor. I find it more comfortable than the traditional strap.
Not trying to be funny at all but you remind me of Bruce Jenner. Yall look exactly the same
Rekt ahahahahahaha
For people hating on straps, I once had my camera fall off from the tripod because I didn't attach the plate properly, as the camera was falling, the strap grabbed onto some part on the tripod, and the camera was saved. So from that day, I always make sure that I have a strap on my camera, even when it's on tripod.
That's why I always have a tether on my op/tech slingshot setup - I have so many different ways of configuring it with quick release/attach straps, that it even works double as a handle when detaching my monopod/walking stick part from my k&f tripod.
So I always advise people to invest in a proper system you can configure in multiple ways, with as little effort as possible, while still being sure your camera is constantly tethered, no matter how you carry it or use it.
It opens up a whole new world of possibilities and freedoms.
I agree with you about the screw mount being a single point of failure. But keep in mind that the connections of a normal strap are two single points of failure. Ie only one of them needs to fail for the camera to be compromised. So I think care around those is valuable as well.
Oh shit. I don't know how I missed that ! So true!
Another thing I will often do for event photos, is to wrap the strap around my arm like you might do with a rifle sling. A good way to brace if you have your camera at or near your eye for several hours at a time.
Ive Braded 6 of my different camera straps together to make a MEGA strap, Ive found it very satisfying...
Liked the tip of using the strap as a mini tripod substitute.
It says a lot that whe can learn from this guy even when it comes to something simple like a camera strap
Nice video. I like your strap
Not only is Phil a superb teacher, I immediately ordered a strap, yes , very camera nerdy. His accessible manner and articulate explanations have helped me learn something EVERY time I watched one of his videos. I am very annoyed I signed up for Annie Liebowitzs' "masterclass" which is an example of a great artist coming in completely unprepared and clueless on how to teach. I have learned more in one minute of any of Phils classes , than in hours of Annies. ces la vie.
You are absolutely correct. I'm an old guy, and have used the techniques (other than the side sling) you describe for decades. There are ways to use a wrapped strap to "stabilize" a camera at eye-height. This often provides a better POV. There are also ways to wrist-wrap the strap to enable secure one-hand carrying along with well-stabilized one or two-hand shooting with access to all camera controls.
Peak Design Anchor Links are in my opinion the best choice if you want quickly remove and attach your straps 🙂
I use them to attach a Nikon strap to my Canon camera, Digitalrev style 😉
Agree. Best product👍
Just upgraded from my Canon 80D to the R7, and the first thing I did in unboxing it was dig up this video to make sure I put the strap on your way! And while I was at it I did the same to the straps on my G5X Powershot and 35mm FT-QL SLR. (I know, I'm dating myself!)
PS I was shocked, when I got the R7, to discover that it was very similar in size and weight to the FT-QL I'd used from 1968 to 2005, instead of the 80D and my Digital Rebels before that, which were much larger. So it feels like coming home.
Very helpful and well explained! Thank you very much👍
Great video. I learned a couple of things. I've been a BlackRapid strap user for years. I've never had it loosen. But I have had the carabiner leave scuff marks on the bottom of my camera. Probably happens when it's in my camera bag and I'm too lazy to remove it. Regardless, that effects resale value. I now put a little black electrical tape on the bottom where scuffs are possible.
I have old Case Logic Sling straps www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-DCS-101-Quick-Sling/dp/B009SKPVO8 that I've used for years, they have a screw that is held by a larger retaining nut to keep the screw from coming loose in the camera mount. However, looking at the pictures of the Blackrapid (the "Classic Retro RS4") www.blackrapid.com/Classic-Retro-RS4 I like the design of the swivel heads on both sides of the camera mount. Might buy one to try it out! Either way, my comment is a thumbs up for these types of straps, comfortable and I enjoy how the camera with a heavy lens sits on your hip. My neck isn't pulled forward, and it's all around a much more comfortable arrangement for me. I've carried two cameras utilizing two of these straps and it works well. Thanks for this video, a topic that needed to be covered and I appreciate your time.
Got to say I was a bit sceptical about this when I clicked on it but what a brilliant video, didn't think I would learn anything from this as I have been taking photos for over 50 years but... never too old to learn. Thanks for sharing Phil.
These were such handy tips!! I just recently started getting into photography and the RUclips algorithm brought me here and I'm thankful for it! Subscribed!!
Great tip for fixing the loose end of the strap, i've just done it to all of my cameras
It's incorrect.
Absolutely love your videos, when ever I'm not sure about anything to do with photography I'll find a video on your RUclips channel that helps. Everytime.
Well, you forgot about the best strap you can have. Are you not anoyed about the fact that those flat straps always be twistet one way or the other? I hate it. So there is one solution. A round strap like “hyperion straps“ from greece... i have 5 now and guess what, no twisting anymore... cos its round not flat. You can even choose the color theme of the steap. And if you buy a hook with a camera screw for some bucks, you can build your own sling strap out of it... so you got 2 in one then...
You should check out peak design, solves al you problem with carrying and shooting on tripod, I tried a lot of straps but I never switch again, peak design is the best for me.
Your method of hiding loose ends gave me a very even and clean look to my strap on my a6400. Thanks!
I've been using my Canon EOS 750D for 7 years now and it's just today I found out that small rectangular rubber thing on the stock neck strap is for eyepiece cover 😂
Huge help, those little flaps hanging out were driving me crazy, thank you🙂
why is it that pople these days cannot use correct English? the title should read are you using it WRONGLY
Good video on a topic which most people don't consider. I like the way you route the strap end through the buckle. Not only a cleaner result, but it lends itself to being able to make length adjustments without too much difficulty.
Thanks for the tips. Really like the gun slinger strap🤠
Another way I use the strap is: if your camera has a panorama feature, I’ll take the camera and hold it straight out with the strap tension against the back of my neck. This stabilizes the camera and keeps it moving level while taking your picture.
Wow! I will never look at my strap the same way again! I like the tip about using it as a tripod to adjust up or down on the table!👍
I just love to watch this guy. He is such an expert at Photography but he explains everything in a way everyone can understand is. He is such a good photografer but he is not trying to show that. Love it.
Best tip for camera straps is to leave it in the box and never use it! Hateful dam things, always getting in the way of controls or the eyepiece . Use a sling with a swivel that attaches where the tripod goes.
Holster bags are really great options. They provide padding, easy access, and much more comfy carrying over long distances. Nothing is worse than a bouncing camera against your body.
I hate it as well
what's a tripod ?
I just wanted a guide for putting it on again but I got so much more from this big thanks
Thank you for another great and very helpful video. I always learn something new.
Excellent tips, Mr. Steele! As a landscape and product photographer who usually always shoots tripod-mounted, I simply find a strap a hindrance. That said though, I have used the PD (Peak Design) Sling Strap as well the the PD Cuff, and they're both very high-quality items. The best feature, however, is the small anchor tabs that are interchangeable, and allow for quick removal/re-attachment of both the sling strap and/or the Cuff.
Simple but good tips. Thank you.
09:08 attaching a nylon string between the camera and the loop on the sling is a good last barrier
I just figured most sling straps already came with a safety tether that attaches to the built on strap anchors and connected to the sling.
Such a great video! If he makes a video about straps, it is important. Not some bullshit that everyone else already knows
Thank you for what you do Phil, subscribed👍🏼
That first tip on how to install the strap with the end totally recessed was brilliant. I did that on my camera and very happy! The sling strap is contestable as one should also consider the Spider Holster too as that has no straps and a clever holster to lock your camera on to your side without having any strap at all. No weight on shoulders or any strap to cut on your body.
8:43 ohh nooo, please don't lick your camera
instead use a security clip on the side attachment point
Superb...I can't believe anyone can make a video about camera straps and it's well worth watching. I've already changed the way my strap is connected, thank you. I learnt something new. Subbed.
Soooo helpful!!! I was so confused trying to get it on my daughter’s camera. Thank you!!!
And I love the tip on rerouting the loose ends!!!! Brilliant, so much cleaner/nicer.
SUPER helpful video. Thank you much.
Great advice on the loose camera strap instructions.
Man, I will not see a camera strap in the same way anymore lol. Very useful information!
I’d add to get rid of the strap that comes with the camera. In some areas you don’t want to advertise the camera you have, it’s a magnet for thieves. You can read the “Canon” or “Nikon” print on those from across the street. Get a strap that is a dull nondescript color.
For event photography I love the BlackRapid wrist strap, as it has two points of contact with the camera (the mount screw, and one of the top strap buckles), and it's really comfortable and secure. It also eliminates the problem I have with a shoulder strap, that when I lift the camera on top of my head, especially when doing club photography, the strap hits my face and generally just gets in the way all the time.
Excellent tips mate...Most Appreciated.
I once picked my camera up by the body and left my strap dangling as I walked away from the table. The strap caught on the back of a chair and snatched the camera out of my hand. The camera flew through the air and bounced across a hard tiled floor. I sat and wept at my smashed camera and lens: a lesson learnt the hard way.
And here I am watching a video on straps and learning something. Who would have thought.
Great content
The no dangly strap end tip is awesome!
Great clip. I was lost trying to put my strap.
I ditched camera straps for wrist straps. It's so much more secure for me, especially on my last trip to Colombia.
Excellent demonstration and helpful information for new and seasoned photographers. I was surprised at how little I utilized my camera strap before this video. Thank you!
What i like to do when using a sling strap to prevent a single point of failure is mounting an additional short line to the point where the standard camera strap goes and attach that to the main sling with a snap link. So that you can add safety against the Tripod mount adapter unscrewing and breakage of the original snap link and/or other parts.
Thanks Phil, just got my new D7500 and followed your instruction to connect the strap properly - great method and feels much more secure.
Wrongly.
I use neoprene straps, but must remember to put my eye piece cover on whatever strap I'm using. I use a lot of old cameras and I have a slingshot type strap on my Zorki 4K because it doesn’t have eyelets. One tip for anyone with disabilities and like me puts their camera in the basket of a mobility scooter, put a loop in your strap feed the camera round the handle bars and through the loop. That way if anyone tries to steal it it’s still attached to your handle bars.
Yes, I did fix the strap to the camera wrong. For almost 50 years. Thank you for annihilating those annoying strap tips for me!
Did not expect to learn the finer points of using a camera strap. Very worthwhile. Great video!
Thanks, love this video.. 👍
8:13 BIG IRON ON HIS HIIIIIIIIIP
That's a smart way to attach the strap! So simple yet I never even thought about it.
That said, on my DSLR I've been using a sling strap for years now, that's easily the best investment I ever did. So much more comfortable! Traditional straps I often just hang on one shoulder instead of around my neck, but that's obviously not very secure. And even when it's around my neck, having a camera hanging in front of you is rather conspicuous, and it gets in the way of doing other stuff. With the sling strap, you hardly even notice it's there, except for that instant you need it.
What a truly useful video, Phil. Thank you very much and keep up the good work!
SOMEBODY GET THIS GUY A DRINK
Great tip about wetting the rubber washer on the sling strap! I never would have thought of that! I got one last year and almost lost my camera when it came unscrewed! Thanks so much for the advice. I learn so much from you. Forever grateful! ✌🏼
he looks like caitlyn jenner chile
I never expected to learn so much about such a simple thing as the camera strap. Thank you!
So extremely basic. Yet very useful.
Thank you for remembering the basics.
your shaky hands give me hope that I might be able to take a photo even with terribly shaky hands
Why not add an extra safety wire from the camera to the lower buckle of the sling? In case the the screw comes loose, the camera will still be hanging from the safety wire.
That's how mine is. The strap bolts to the bottom tripod mount, then a small band runs off to where a regular strap would normally mount.
As an even extra step, I don't use the squeeze hook that came with the strap to attach it to the camera either. The squeeze hook bothered me greatly when I first used the strap, I was constantly checking it fearing it would get squeezed getting in and out of cars, moving through crowds, etc. I replaced it with a locking carabiner instead. Now it's so secure I don't even have to think about it, only sometimes double-checking that the carabiner is locked tight. (Which it always is.)
Thank you for all of your wonderful videos! Just starting with my first DSLR and your lessons have been an immense help :') great work!
Happy to help!
Little things in life can mak a big difference. Thanks man! You just saved me from a stressful hour to attach my strap to my camera!
Thanks so much. Your method of securing the camera strap is a better fit for me. Also the sling camera strap. I never knew such a thing existed. I'm heading out to get one now. It's perfect for my traveling needs. Thanks again!
Man. I've been struggling with my Nikon D3200 strap coming undone for 11 years and decided to look this up today! Thankyou!
Slingshot strap is Cool 😎
This is awesome, thanks!
Your demo of how to 'hide' the loose end of the strap is absolutely invaluable. Few things were as irritating until you showed me how to hide it. Thank you :)
Thanks! I can't believe how many years I spent shooting with those annoying loose ends before I (recently) discovered that trick.
Super video sir 👌👌👌 sir
Another great video
One warning about sling straps; carrying my camera with the lens pointing forward, the lens release button got pressed (possibly against keys in my pocket) and the body fell off the lens and onto a concrete floor. Incredibly, there was no damage! With the strap attached to the lens, always carry with lens pointed backwards.
Finally, an actual, helpful, practical video. All the other RUclipsrs are $100 vs $5,000 lens, like, no shit
You teach me things I didn't even know I needed to know!
A trick for the tripod is you can wrap and tie the strap around the tripod so that the wind doesn't make it shake. This eliminates the need to remove the strap.
this was great. thanks!
I fkn love Phil honestly, just makes me happy.
You should do a master class, like seriously.
I have always wondered what that plastic piece was for 😮