Neck Strap, Wrist strap or Hand Strap
On a recent walk with the camera (Canon EOS RP), I had the new RF 100-400 lens fitted for the entire walk.
I noticed that I never put the camera around my neck.
It was either in my hand with the neck strap wrapped around my wrist or I put it back in the bag.
Just wondering if anyone has a preference for wrist straps or hand straps. Or do you prefer to keep the neck strap on the camera?
I know for studio work, no strap is required but I dont do do any of that lol. Like to take the camera out and about, sometimes with a tripod and yes, the neck strap does get in the way sometimes, but I dont do it often enough for it to be a problem.
Thanks
Mark
I noticed that I never put the camera around my neck.
It was either in my hand with the neck strap wrapped around my wrist or I put it back in the bag.
Just wondering if anyone has a preference for wrist straps or hand straps. Or do you prefer to keep the neck strap on the camera?
I know for studio work, no strap is required but I dont do do any of that lol. Like to take the camera out and about, sometimes with a tripod and yes, the neck strap does get in the way sometimes, but I dont do it often enough for it to be a problem.
Thanks
Mark
I like a neck strap, but never put the camera round my neck.
When walking the neck strap is on my shoulder with the lens pointing in towards my body.
Or for shorter walks when taking lost of photos, the neck strap us wrapped two or three time around the back of my hand, this holds the camera tight for shoot from the hip too.
perhaps only when juggling lots of other bags/kids etc does the neck strap actually go on the neck.
I prefer the length of the neck strap for its many possible uses.
When walking the neck strap is on my shoulder with the lens pointing in towards my body.
Or for shorter walks when taking lost of photos, the neck strap us wrapped two or three time around the back of my hand, this holds the camera tight for shoot from the hip too.
perhaps only when juggling lots of other bags/kids etc does the neck strap actually go on the neck.
I prefer the length of the neck strap for its many possible uses.
For shorter outings, I use the Peak Design clutch, but if out for a longer period of time then I wear a cross-body strap with the camera hanging comfortably at my hip.
Quote:That way, when moving, the weight on the mount is the camera not the lens.
A very good point.
Mark says, in his opening post, that he was using a 100-400.
While it may not apply directly to everyone; Nikon issued a guidance that lenses weighing more than about 3lbs; my Tamron 100-400 checks in at just a bit more than this, should be supported via a strap (or whatever) attached to a tripod collar, rather than attached to the camera to save stressing the mount.
For what it's worth, I do this with mine, otherwise I attach the strap (Peak Design Slide) to the eyes on the top of the camera or to a fastener on the tripod hole in the FTZ and sling it over my left shoulder with the camera on my right.
Always think if a neck strap used in a traditional fashion it is a massive advertisement that you've got some expensive kit hanging in front of you for all to see, too showy for me as I like to be discrete. So tend to use them as a shoulder strap or wrapped around my wrist as others have suggested.
I tend to wrap the neck strap round my hand when walking. Either that, or its slung over my shoulder. Since getting a 70-200 f2.8 though, I'm on the look out for something to help spread the load a little. I go on long walks, and one of the cross body type straps looks like the way forward. Think you can attach the strap to the tripod collar to reduce the load on the mount?
Quote:For what it's worth, I do this with mine, otherwise I attach the strap (Peak Design Slide) to the eyes on the top of the camera or to a fastener on the tripod hole in the FTZ and sling it over my left shoulder with the camera on my right.
That doesn't read as I intended!
By 'otherwise,' I mean when using other lenses.
I always use a neck 'strap'. Not the 'steal me' variety that comes with the camera, but one I have made myself to its purpose. When walking and shooting I carry the camera in my hand with the neck strap around my neck. I have on occasion 'dropped' the camera but, was so glad I had my neck strap on to 'catch' it. When walking, but not shooting I 'carry' the camera in a rather unconventional way. I wear a button down the front shirt. I tuck the shirt in at the waist and then unbutton it down to the butter just above my waist. I then carry my camera in this 'craddle' between the last button and my waistline. Of course it can't work when carrying a long lens. But, otherwise it works great. The weight of my kit is then carried in the center of my body, and hands free. It is much 'lighter' this way, even if the kit is rather heavy. Then when I am about to shoot I just remove it from its 'craddle' and shoot away. My kit is fairly small. I use either an OM-D EM10 or M1.
Quote:Always think if a neck strap used in a traditional fashion it is a massive advertisement that you've got some expensive kit hanging in front of you for all to see, too showy for me as I like to be discrete. So tend to use them as a shoulder strap or wrapped around my wrist as others have suggested.
For heavier cameras I use the ePHOTOzine neoprene neck straps, I don't think they are available now but they were a very good buy, a lot cheaper than Jessops or Jacobs had, and far more comfortable than manufacturers' straps. So I'm advertising EPZ - is that OK Rick?
For heavier carrying I use a BlackRapid ladyfit crossbody strap. The camera hangs nicely to one side, so is not showy. For general walking around with smaller cameras/lenses, I use various wrist straps which are discreet, especially for street photography.
Depends which camera. For my big heavy DSLR I normally use a neck strap but if I am using my 70-200mm f2.8, I then use a harness to take the weight while walking around. For my much lighter Sony ML I use the neck strap; no need for a harness even with the 70-350mm. I also have a Lumix FZ200 but though it has a neck strap, I can wrap it around my wrist. The heavy camera however you carry it is not good for discrete street photography. However, while the Lumix would be the easiest to use discretely, the image quality is not good enough for my needs. The Sony is now a good compromise.
Dave
Dave
As mainly a landscape shooter mine is normally tripod mounted, but I now have the Peak Design strap that can easily be detached leaving small 'tails' attached to the camera.
I used to use an Op-Tech system as the straps are part neoprene which helps with heavier cameras, however for me the tails attached to the camera were too big when using the camera on a tripod with the strap disconnected.
The Peak Design set up works very well, it also feels a very secure system
I used to use an Op-Tech system as the straps are part neoprene which helps with heavier cameras, however for me the tails attached to the camera were too big when using the camera on a tripod with the strap disconnected.
The Peak Design set up works very well, it also feels a very secure system
Quote:The Peak Design set up works very well, it also feels a very secure system
I agree...I went over to using Peak Design straps and hand straps 5 years ago when I changed from Canon to Fuji. The Black Rapid strap I used then was overkill for the smaller, lighter system, so changed to PD. Never had a moments problem with the system...
