Can you recommend a neck strap? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/10/2005 08:41:53 AM · #1

The Canon neck straps are quite painful. Can you recommend a neckstrap? Something that comes on and off the camera easily yet is very secure would be ideal.

Thanks!

Telehubbie

Canon EOS-40D

11/10/2005 08:45:19 AM · #2

I think you should look into a Neoprene strap. Also, the Canon leather hand strap is nice when you don't want the neck strap on there.

Message edited by author 2005-11-10 08:46:55.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

11/10/2005 08:57:14 AM · #3

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

I think you should look into a Neoprene strap. Also, the Canon leather hand strap is nice when you don't want the neck strap on there.

The hand strap I've already ordered and should be here tonight. That is the primary reason I wanted something that was easy to remove. I'll take a look at the link, thanks!

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

11/10/2005 09:36:07 AM · #4

I use a Neoprene strap. Very comfortable.

Jacko

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/10/2005 09:45:17 AM · #5

I have both the Canon Handstrap and Optec (link to B&H Photo) strap on my 20D. The neck strap is a lot more comfortable than the one that came with my camera. It's wider and has some good padding.

Prof_Fate

11/10/2005 09:48:08 AM · #6

Op/Tech Pro is absolutely fantastic. There are variations depending on how teh strap attaches to your camera body.

I carried my camera all day for 3 strait days at Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford - the one was outside in 90+ heat - i barely knew the camera was there! And it is long enough (adjustable length) to that you can swing it around to ride kind of under your arm if you are walking for awhile and get tired of the camera banging your belly.

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

11/10/2005 09:58:42 AM · #7

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Op/Tech Pro is absolutely fantastic. There are variations depending on how teh strap attaches to your camera body.

I'm gonna have to look into that... I don't have the problems of the camera banging against my belly, persay, but I know I can't be the only girl who has camera strap issues because of my...um...female form. Plus it's just not good when you are standing there talking to people and realize your camera strap and camera have moved over and are "framing" one boob. ;)

Message edited by author 2005-11-10 09:59:11.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

11/10/2005 09:59:30 AM · #8

I use a Promaster ContourPro strap as seen on this page from Wolfe's camera. There are several others to choose from but I like the contour enough that I have bought two of them. They are a very significant improvement over the strap that comes with your camera.

Message edited by author 2005-11-10 10:04:27.

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

11/10/2005 10:02:23 AM · #9

Originally posted by coolhar:

I use a Promaster Contour strap as seen on this page from Wolfe's camera. There are several others to choose from but I like the contour enough that I have bought two of them. They are a very significant improvement over the strap that comes with your camera.

ROFLMAO! Scroll down and look at the Promaster Leather Grip (#7408). Now look at the caption for the photo...LOL

coolhar

11/10/2005 10:05:21 AM · #10

Saw that, gotta supply your own hand, lol.

PShizzy

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

11/10/2005 11:25:33 AM · #11

I got an Optech Pro strap with my 1D a while back. I never use it, because I hate hanging cameras from my neck (or my shoulder for that matter), but I remember thinking it was really nifty and did feel nice.

It also had snaps so you could take off most of it without having to undo the strap from the camera.

Max

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/10/2005 11:41:59 AM · #12

Originally posted by JRalston:

ROFLMAO! Scroll down and look at the Promaster Leather Grip (#7408). Now look at the caption for the photo...LOL

Thanks for that giggle!

donniev

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/10/2005 11:45:06 AM · #13

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

I love mine. Highly recommended.

donniev

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/10/2005 11:46:48 AM · #14

Originally posted by JRalston:

Originally posted by coolhar:
I use a Promaster Contour strap as seen on this page from Wolfe's camera. There are several others to choose from but I like the contour enough that I have bought two of them. They are a very significant improvement over the strap that comes with your camera.

ROFLMAO! Scroll down and look at the Promaster Leather Grip (#7408). Now look at the caption for the photo...LOL

Darn. After halloween I was looking for a spare hand.... let your fingers do the walking...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/10/2005 12:16:50 PM · #15

Thank you all, seems like the Op/tech has quite a following, so I may try that one first. Although, I do like the memory card holder on the Tamrac. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........

Flash

Nikon D700

11/10/2005 12:38:14 PM · #16

The op/tech's that I've used were convertable into hand straps. 2 for 1 if you will.

rich

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

11/10/2005 12:42:35 PM · #17

Originally posted by Jacko:

I have both the Canon Handstrap and Optec (link to B&H Photo) strap on my 20D. The neck strap is a lot more comfortable than the one that came with my camera. It's wider and has some good padding.

I have the same setup on my 20D, and I concur with Jacko - it is much more comfortable than the OEM strap.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

11/10/2005 01:11:08 PM · #18

Originally posted by rich:

[quote=Jacko]

I have the same setup on my 20D, and I concur with Jacko - it is much more comfortable than the OEM strap.

How hard is it to switch between the two?

Derf

Canon EOS-7D

11/11/2005 12:44:03 AM · #19

Op/Tech Pro makes my camera feel light as a feather, EVEN WITH LARGE LEN'S!!! It is a bit of money for a strap, the Comfort is worth it. I do Lots of night shots and when I put the camera on my tripod, it is nice to be able to take most of the strap off in 5 seconds! I used my friends Rebel XT the other day and as soon as his original strap hit my neck, I was floored at how heavy his felt. His XT with the kit lens felt heavier than my XT with the 300MM lens! I got mine for free or I would have never purchased it, but NOW I can not live without it! I AM SOLD!

yido

Canon EOS-5D

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

11/11/2005 02:09:54 AM · #20

I also recommend the Tamrac Boomerang Neopreme strap.
I've two and they really make the camera feel light by distributing the weight over a wider area.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/11/2005 03:11:31 AM · #21

Surprised nobody's recommended this one...