jsrockit
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Those glasses are kind of cool IMO.
Carry it like you mean it
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dave lackey
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+1... that photo and a title like, "Carry it like you mean it" or something even better would be rather cool, too.🙂
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
@Tom- That's a classic!
As for the "around the neck" question... I do it quite often, especially when I'm using a strap that's less than grippy for shoulder carrying (like a Kameraleder strap). I like the position when worn around the neck, quick to draw.
As for the "around the neck" question... I do it quite often, especially when I'm using a strap that's less than grippy for shoulder carrying (like a Kameraleder strap). I like the position when worn around the neck, quick to draw.
Bill58
Native Texan
I cross-carry all my full size RFs on a Leicagoodies.com strap/ sling. My heavy Nikon SLRs are on a conventional/ wide foam neck strap.
Bill
Bill
gb hill
Veteran
Those neck straps on the Bessa's are the most comfortable I've ever used. I wear mine usually on my shoulder, but like you Dave I have been thinking around the neck would be even better to get to my camera quicker...like Garry Winogrand🙂
kshapero
South Florida Man
Dave, what about this strap?
raid
Dad Photographer
I carry my camera with a neck strap when it is not in the camera bag.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Dave, what about this strap?
Looks like a Lumiere/Takahashi strap. I use these on "light" cameras, mostly Nikon Rf's. Very comfortable and flexible. If you want to carry the camera in your hand - it "folds" up nicely - with less bulk than conventional straps.
With a heavy body, a M2 with Rapidwinder and a 90f2 vII - it does cut into the neck a bit. Stays well on the shoulder too.
Tom
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
Ahhh... the A&A Silk Strap, a goodie. I went for the black one, very nicely made.
Dave, what about this strap?
Cyriljay
Leica Like
Well, I too prefer to carry mine around my neck whatever it look like to the others.
.......whereas the Old Masters of Photography still like to do as I and although It seems not very practical and dangerous do with several cameras at the same time.
The hard way and the funny way of how <<William Klein>> working with several Leica in Paris.
.......whereas the Old Masters of Photography still like to do as I and although It seems not very practical and dangerous do with several cameras at the same time.
The hard way and the funny way of how <<William Klein>> working with several Leica in Paris.
dave lackey
Veteran
Ah...just getting warm weather now and been on a few 5-mile walks with the SLR or the IIIF or even one of the Nikons. T-shirts are a pain with no collars as the strap rubs the back of the neck. Here is where the bandolier style works best but I can't find a strap quite long enough.... hope i can before really hot weather or it's back to a wrist strap and/or shoulder carry for me.😛
But then, I wear polo shirts a lot and the collar saves the day for regular neck carry.
randolph45
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seajak
Well-known
Disgraceful
Disgraceful
Dave,
Have a look at the Crumpler Popular Disgrace. The neck pad is covered with a silky smooth synthetic fabric which is really comfortable against the skin. It is also long enough (just) to wear across the chest. I wear T-shirts most of the time and this has become my favourite strap.
cheers,
clay
Disgraceful
Dave,
Have a look at the Crumpler Popular Disgrace. The neck pad is covered with a silky smooth synthetic fabric which is really comfortable against the skin. It is also long enough (just) to wear across the chest. I wear T-shirts most of the time and this has become my favourite strap.
cheers,
clay
dave lackey
Veteran
Hi, Clay...just checked it! I like Crumpler products...a lot.
Have you got a measurement on your strap, end to end?🙂
seajak
Well-known
Hi Dave,
Mine is around 108cm at the moment. However, I have the free end doubled back inside the the loop below the buckle so you should be able to get another 8 cm or so out of it.
cheers,
clay
Mine is around 108cm at the moment. However, I have the free end doubled back inside the the loop below the buckle so you should be able to get another 8 cm or so out of it.
cheers,
clay
dave lackey
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n5jrn
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For me, it depends. If inspiration is generally not striking me to take photos, the camera stays in the bag. If it mostly is, the camera is around my neck with lens cap on and lens collapsed (unless using it, hopefully!). If it really is, the lens stays extended and the cap stays off (and I stay careful).
daveleo
what?
around my neck
around my neck
I carry the small Panasonic LX3 around my neck all the time.
I carry the larger Nikon DSLR in a bag across shoulders (camera has a wrist strap).
Years ago my Hexar flipped off my shoulder and was inches away from hitting the street when I caught it. Never again carry a loose camera off one shoulder.
around my neck
I carry the small Panasonic LX3 around my neck all the time.
I carry the larger Nikon DSLR in a bag across shoulders (camera has a wrist strap).
Years ago my Hexar flipped off my shoulder and was inches away from hitting the street when I caught it. Never again carry a loose camera off one shoulder.
Archiver
Veteran
If I am wearing a camera, it is either around my neck or bandolier style. If I am walking briskly I either put it in bandolier mode or hold it in my hand. Otherwise it is in my bag. I hardly ever have a camera hanging off a shoulder, it seems so precarious there!
unixrevolution
Well-known
I have long straps on all my cameras so I can carry them bandolier style. As cited above, I hate carrying around my neck not only because it's uncomfortable for me, but because it keeps swinging around like a wildly-flailing fragile wrecking ball, and as I walk it bumps against my belly going, "you're fat...you're fat...you're fat..."
The bandolier style is more my speed, but for dual weilding I'll probably eventually go with a RapidStrap double rapid:
http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/dr1/
For all my other camera strap needs, I go with American-Made straps from OP/TECH USA. Good quality and good prices, and very comfy.
http://optechusa.com/
The bandolier style is more my speed, but for dual weilding I'll probably eventually go with a RapidStrap double rapid:
http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/dr1/
For all my other camera strap needs, I go with American-Made straps from OP/TECH USA. Good quality and good prices, and very comfy.
http://optechusa.com/
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