Around the wrist or neck?

Around the wrist or neck?

  • Wrist strap

    Votes: 148 27.7%

  • Neck strap

    Votes: 239 44.8%

  • Hippy strap

    Votes: 8 1.5%

  • Depends

    Votes: 96 18.0%

  • None of the above

    Votes: 43 8.1%
  • Total voters
    534
kloudags said:
HI all,

Just got my Epson R-D1 from Japan (Yaataa!), all neat, and stuff... but no neck / shoulder strap! :( I wonder why they forgot to send it, and i'm having a hell of a time trying to find if this accessory can be found on the Net.

What would you advise as a replacement that would fit the Epson small holders for strap?
Any help appreciated.
Merry Christmas !:)
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Check out thecamerahunter.com He has multitudes of straps, covers, well, all kinds of stuff. I got my wrist strap from him ( not exactly a strap, it is more of a glove which attaches to the camera.

I detest neck straps as they are always in the way. I'd rather carry a camerain my hand than use a neck strap. With my wriststrap I can let the camera dangle and when I need it, just close my hand and it is there. Best thing since zippers. Thanks David :)
 
Jason Sprenger said:
When I'm taking pictures, I prefer a wrist strap and when I'm carrying a camera without a gadget bag, the neck strap is best.

What I'd like is some kind of quick detach system for a neck strap. With hunting rifles, sling swivels have a quick detach system that is really slick and very practical, notably "Uncle Mike's" QD swivels though I expect there might others too.

Split rings are not quick and a pain to change out if done frequently.
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Jason, there are camera straps with swivel snaps or "quick disconnects"as you describe them. Check out thecamerahunter.com he has oodles of different straps, etc.
Michael
No, I don't have a vested interest in him, I just like his gear and he is a nice guy. Name is David
 
A wrist strap renders the right arm practically useless, a neck strap is obstructive. I would have hoped someone to come up with a "Taxi Driver" (De Niro) style accessory by now.
 
Best combination, particularly with a RF, is a coat with a large inside pocket and a wrist strap. Not the best combination at events where the secret service is present however.
For those gifted with a fairly substantial gut, a neck strap adjusted to place the camera at "shelf level" places it a convenient yet protected position behind your built in 5mph bumper.
A uniquely English colonial solution is simply a "camera barer". Reach behind you and your trusted minion hands you your Leica. He can carry an FSU camera to back you up if the sublect charges.
 
I use the neck strap but I might buy a good wrist strap but would the camera would be more suspectable to knocks?
 
I have tried a wrist starp, not for me. I like the neck strap adjusted so the camera is at my just a tab above my belt level. Chest level is too high and tough to adjust for "walking candids".
 
i am using an extra long neck strap for one of my cameras and it's great for winter shooting. (my hands only touch the camera for photo taking not carrying), but mostly a long strap makes feel like a tourist. (sorry)

i love the wrist strap.
 
I use a neck strap that comes apart. The center part is removed and the ends that are attached to the camera come together converting to a wrist strap. I also wrap the neck strap around my hand like FrankS.
 
Since I gave up camera cases and instead started carrying my 35mm cameras in shoulder bags I used only wrist straps with one exception. This works particularly well with the Domke satchels. The camera is well protected in the bag until it is put into use. When I reach for my camera, I automatically put my hand through the strap first before grabbing the camera.

I have used wrist straps with an Iskra, Hasselblad with a homemade handstrap, Nikon SLRs and several 35mm rangefinder cameras. The only camera that I use a neckstrap with now is a Rolleiflex TLR.
 
well, I like my Domke straps, however I bought a Leicatime case and strap and I REALLY think that case needs a wrist strap. I keep wraping the strap around my wrist, so my next Leicatime case will also include wrist straps. Just ordered a Gordy strap for by Bessa L
 
Depends!
If I am with my two body setup usually it goes like this, Zeiss ikon with 25mm biogon on Wrist strap and M7 with summilux 50mm asph on neck trap!
If I am just walking with one camera and not planing to do anything fancy I have one camera with wrist strap!
 
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kloudags said:
HI all,

Just got my Epson R-D1 from Japan (Yaataa!), all neat, and stuff... but no neck / shoulder strap! :( I wonder why they forgot to send it, and i'm having a hell of a time trying to find if this accessory can be found on the Net.

What would you advise as a replacement that would fit the Epson small holders for strap?
Any help appreciated.
Merry Christmas !:)
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You can get small rings to thread through the lugs and then use any strap you want. I bought a wrist strap ( almost a glove) from the camera hunter and I love it. You can also find straps there. He has a web site: http://www.thecamerahunter.com
he is also on ebay ID: camerahunter.
I've bought filters straps and other items from him. Good seller and he has only one shipping charge no matter how much you buy. A good deal.
Michael
 
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shutterfiend said:
A wrist strap renders the right arm practically useless, a neck strap is obstructive. I would have hoped someone to come up with a "Taxi Driver" (De Niro) style accessory by now.
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I have seen a strap system which fastens the camera to the chest. It is a quick release system. I think it was originally made for hill/rock/mountain climbers (the crazies) to keep the camera from swinging in the way. Nice contraption. You might search google/yahoo for a chest harness. If you find one, post it please?

BTW, my wrist strap is fastened with snap buttons for quick open and also slips on and off like a glove. Easy to remove and push in photo vest pocket if desired. Check them out at thecamerahunter site.


good Luck
Michael
 

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Chest harness for camera

Chest harness for camera

I just found a chest harness on The Camera Hunter. It runs about $25.00 His shipping charge is $2.00 for up to 5lbs, anywhere in the world,
no matter how many items are included.
 

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Domke 'gripper' straps (narrow) with swivels. I usually carry 2 bodies one over the shoulder and one around the neck. Even use the long neck strap for my TVS- never did get the hang of wrist straps- perhaps as a former smoker I always needed my hands!
 
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