DPReview.com is closing April 10th - Find out more

A use for old camera straps.

Started Mar 31, 2018 | Discussions
Ralph McKenzie Senior Member • Posts: 2,121
A use for old camera straps.
1

Inspired by Ken (aka the angry photographer ) and his video about making hand straps heres what I did with mine.

Make your own hand strap.

I'm interested especially in hearing from folks who have also made there own and how they hold up with wear and tear overtime, and also are the manufactures versions just as good or better?

I've still got several straps I can use and was thinking of making a few up for prizes for a photocomp.

Would it be worth doing and is anyone interested.?

http://akiwiretrospective.wordpress.com/
Fuji HS20EXR,S5700
Canon 1000D, EF-s 18 - 55 mm & EF 70 -300 mm

 Ralph McKenzie's gear list:Ralph McKenzie's gear list
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Canon EOS 600D Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Canon EOS 1000D (EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital)
If you believe there are incorrect tags, please send us this post using our feedback form.
tripleC
tripleC Veteran Member • Posts: 4,337
Re: A use for old camera straps.

I want to put a clip on the ends of my camera strap (neck) and hand strap, since I regularly swap from one to the other and is getting to be a hassle taking one loose and threading the other on.  Problem is I have not found a small enough clip to snap on the camera. Do you know of any place that may have them or have you even seen such a thing ? I have a Nikon D5500.  Thanks

 tripleC's gear list:tripleC's gear list
Nikon D5500 Nikon AF-P 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G
OP Ralph McKenzie Senior Member • Posts: 2,121
Re: A use for old camera straps.

Check out this link. Huge variety of clips similar to what I source local from our local leather and hardware shops.

If you dont mind the wait its worth the time. I buy off Aliexpress all the time with good results.

Belt Clips

-- hide signature --

http://akiwiretrospective.wordpress.com/
Fuji HS20EXR,S5700
Canon 1000D, EF-s 18 - 55 mm & EF 70 -300 mm

 Ralph McKenzie's gear list:Ralph McKenzie's gear list
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Canon EOS 600D Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
tripleC
tripleC Veteran Member • Posts: 4,337
Re: A use for old camera straps.

Thanks for the tip and website. I think this might work, would have to I buy a few of the smallest sizes to see with one would fit.  By the way I had the Fuji HS 10 and loved it. Sold it when I got my Nikon.

 tripleC's gear list:tripleC's gear list
Nikon D5500 Nikon AF-P 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G
TallTree Regular Member • Posts: 123
Re: A use for old camera straps.

Snap rings come in a variety of sizes. Small carbineers come in different sizes, available at local "lumber" stores. Some will "manufacture" tethers between camera and tripod or monopod if so desired.

 TallTree's gear list:TallTree's gear list
Canon EOS 77D Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum MMy threads