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Finally upgraded my camera strap

post #1 of 8
11/5/11 at 8:51pm
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How come I went so long without looking into dSLR camera swing straps (the kind that hooks the camera along a strap, and rests on your hip)?

After looking at a few options, Black Rapid, Carry Speed, OpTech, Custom SLR C-loop and glide strap, I ended up going with the DLC Carry Speed camera strap, and finally got it situated on my dSLR tonight, and will give it a test run tomorrow. The price (under $30) and reviews for the Carry Speed was the determining factors for my purchase.

Also picked up a Peak Design Capture clip for dealing with attaching a 2nd dSLR on my other hip when I want to shoot with 2 cameras and not bother with lens changes. Haven't tried the clip yet on the 2nd camera yet, though.
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post #2 of 8
11/7/11 at 2:48am
Cool, I have the Blackrapid RS-7, the DoubleStrap1, the California Sun bounce Sun sniper and a Gordy's handmade leather strap for my NEX-7 to boot. They all rock in their own way. Gluck with your!
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post #3 of 8
4/9/12 at 6:54am
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I did end up picking up a BlackRapid dual strap, which has become a godsend at events. The only thing I have to remember to do is turn off my flash on my left camera while walking around because it bangs into my thigh and flash button gets hit every now and then and sets off the flash. Hee hee.
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post #4 of 8
4/9/12 at 7:33am
Awesome, glad you like it!!!
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post #5 of 8
4/10/12 at 9:02am

I have been looking at the DLC Carry Speed camera strap as well since I'm using the one that came with the camera now.

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post #6 of 8
4/10/12 at 9:20am
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For the price, the DLC Carry Speed strap is a good value. When I only tote one dSLR around, I use it, and it's pretty sturdy (it can handle the weight of my 5D2, with a 580EX II flash and GFong collapsible light dish thingamajig on it, and a battery grip).

It'll save a lot of neck strain, and/or awkward strap wrappage around your forearm if you don't have the dSLR hanging around your neck.
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post #7 of 8
4/10/12 at 9:27am

I usually have issues with unequal weight loads on my shoulders, so I've avoided sling bags and, by extension, sling straps. I've been curious about them though, so I went for the QuickStrap that is one-third the price of the other options from BlackRapid and CarrySpeed. The construction is plenty sturdy and the operation is smooth, so the question now is how my shoulders will feel about it.

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post #8 of 8
5/13/12 at 4:17pm
I have not been in the market for a camera strap for quite a few years, as I've been transferring my Tamrac neoprene strap from camera to camera as I upgraded bodies. However, with finally buying a second body instead of selling my old one, I needed another strap for the new Canon 5D3. I picked up an Op/Tech and am very pleased with it. I lugged the 5D3 around at the zoo last weekend with the Canon strap since the Op/Tech had not arrived yet, and I had forgotten how uncomfortable the Canon-supplied straps can be. The Op/Tech is a little better built than the Tamrac, and is very comfortable, distributing the weight of the body very well.

Now I need to find a dual body solution. The BlackRapid dual strap looks intriguing.
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