Where does your camera strap go?

Henrik Tived · Apr 20, 2003

I have both hand and neck strap on a 1Ds, I like the hand strap, when walking I prefer to swing it around my left shoulder.

However, when shooting that damn neck strap is in the way, I would love to learn if there is a better way. I suppose if I had the neck strap around my neck when shooting it wouldn't be in the way.

interesting question DavidP!

take care

Henrik

too much to carry!! but a lot of fun to use

jblann · Apr 20, 2003

I twist and wrap it around my right wrist. There it can hang freely, or I can keep a grip on it. That way, if I do need to put it around my neck I can do it quickly.
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MurryG · Apr 20, 2003

DavidP wrote:

Rob Martin · Apr 20, 2003

But when walking about it's slung. If I have two bodies etc. I remember to take the boss/assistant so she can help.. lol

Note here the boss has it slung over the shoulder and cups it gently with both hands.

DavidP said:
Please answer in the title of your reply:

1) Around the neck

2) Around the shoulder

3) strap? what strap?

Choose one only -- elaborate in the text reply if you choose.

And use (nt) if you aren't adding anything other than your reply.

Why am I doing this? Just curious!

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DavidP #28649 · Apr 20, 2003

If the neck strap is in the way, and if you have a grip (integrated or not) on the camera, try this: instead of attaching the right-side strap to the TOP of the camera, attach it to the bottom of the grip.

Works much better for me.

Henrik Tived said:
However, when shooting that damn neck strap is in the way, I would
love to learn if there is a better way. I suppose if I had the neck
strap around my neck when shooting it wouldn't be in the way.

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Photography -- just another word for compromise

DavidP #28649 · Apr 20, 2003

Would you have a heart attack if she carried it over her shoulder, WITHOUT holding it in her hands?

I know I would.

Rob Martin said:
But when walking about it's slung. If I have two bodies etc. I
remember to take the boss/assistant so she can help.. lol

Note here the boss has it slung over the shoulder and cups it
gently with both hands.

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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

Henrik Tived · Apr 20, 2003

DavidP said:
Works much better for me.

Henrik Tived said:

However, when shooting that damn neck strap is in the way, I would
love to learn if there is a better way. I suppose if I had the neck
strap around my neck when shooting it wouldn't be in the way.

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Photography -- just another word for compromise

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too much to carry!! but a lot of fun to use

Rob Martin · Apr 20, 2003

and when we've got that baby and the 600 out we'll look quite a treat... she's so small.......

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Henrik Tived · Apr 20, 2003

DavidP said:
I know I would.

Rob Martin said:

But when walking about it's slung. If I have two bodies etc. I
remember to take the boss/assistant so she can help.. lol

Note here the boss has it slung over the shoulder and cups it
gently with both hands.

Click to expand...

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

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too much to carry!! but a lot of fun to use

DavidP #28649 · Apr 20, 2003

You call her the boss, yet she carries the big lenses for you.

I gotta learn THAT trick. LOL.

Rob Martin said:
and when we've got that baby and the 600 out we'll look quite a
treat... she's so small.......

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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

Bill Wantz · Apr 20, 2003

I have a few small bags that will hold the camera with particular lenses attached. I carry the camera/lens in the bag over my shoulder, but don't keep a strap on the camera itself.
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Dave Kunze · Apr 20, 2003

DavidP said:
Please answer in the title of your reply:

1) Around the neck

2) Around the shoulder

3) strap? what strap?

Choose one only -- elaborate in the text reply if you choose.

And use (nt) if you aren't adding anything other than your reply.

Why am I doing this? Just curious!

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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

90% of the time, I have the two loop ends from my Optech Pro Loop strap hooked together to make a very short strap I use to carry the camera at arm's length. This works, even with the Sigma 50-500 (as long as it isn't extended).

kunza

Rob Martin · Apr 20, 2003

she was just holding it for me while I sorted the car out.....

so I took the snap...... Yep, I take snaps of a 1Ds with a 1D . . .

I like to indulge myself... lol

She got really tired lugging the 1D and the 100-400 around. I walked around the Zoo with this and we attracted a lot of attention (as you have also pointed out from experience)

The biggest surprise for 99% of questioners is that it's all digital. Some don;t even believe it even when shown the LCD. Once seen they then ask if it takes good movies,,,,,,, I always say yes, but not with these lenses.....

DavidP said:
I gotta learn THAT trick. LOL.

Rob Martin said:

and when we've got that baby and the 600 out we'll look quite a
treat... she's so small.......

Click to expand...

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http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

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if you take the time to do something urgent, make sure it is important .............................

smoody · Apr 20, 2003

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The Storm · Apr 20, 2003

lol! i'll keep that one in mind.

IRC said:
DBevis said:

So I can get a good grip on it with my left hand while not shooting.

Sometimes it's just around the neck. That bounces too much when I
walk (belly too big!)

Don

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DavidP #28649 · Apr 20, 2003

If you really want to attract attention, carry around the 500/4 IS on a tripod all day. Imagine this slung over my shoulder:

Plus I had a 100-400 IS and another 1D body strapped on in front of me, along with another lens, spare batteries, microdrives, etc.

Oh, and the 500/4 IS had a 550-EX attached to it, too.

Wahoo -- what a site.

If somebody got a picture of me carrying all that stuff (with the tripod slung over my shoulder), I wish they'd send me the photo. LOL.

Rob Martin said:
She got really tired lugging the 1D and the 100-400 around. I
walked around the Zoo with this and we attracted a lot of attention
(as you have also pointed out from experience)

The biggest surprise for 99% of questioners is that it's all
digital. Some don;t even believe it even when shown the LCD. Once
seen they then ask if it takes good movies,,,,,,, I always say yes,
but not with these lenses.....

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

Justme · Apr 20, 2003

Forget about the strap. You need a stroller ;-)

Rob Martin said:
and when we've got that baby and the 600 out we'll look quite a
treat... she's so small.......

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if you take the time to do something urgent, make sure it is
important .............................

Juli Valley · Apr 20, 2003

Yes, I use it and like it. I ordered mine from Op/Tech itself I believe. Sometimes I take the long strap off and use the short strap and the hand grip strap that I also have.

charlibob · Apr 20, 2003

DavidP said:
Please answer in the title of your reply:

1) Around the neck

2) Around the shoulder

3) strap? what strap?

Choose one only -- elaborate in the text reply if you choose.

And use (nt) if you aren't adding anything other than your reply.

Why am I doing this? Just curious!

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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

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Bob Poole

charlibob · Apr 20, 2003

charlibob said:
DavidP said:

Please answer in the title of your reply:

1) Around the neck

2) Around the shoulder

3) strap? what strap?

Choose one only -- elaborate in the text reply if you choose.

And use (nt) if you aren't adding anything other than your reply.

Why am I doing this? Just curious!

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

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