Canon Hand Strap? - DPChallenge Forums

10/16/2004 11:10:35 AM · #1

Hey guys,

Any 10D, 20D, D60 users using a Canon Handstrap? I think I'll be getting one since I'm getting the battery grip.

Any thoughts on this accessory?

andrim

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/16/2004 11:37:21 AM · #2

I'm using it for my D.Rebel and really like it. It gives you more security handholding the camera.

10/16/2004 11:51:38 AM · #3

Do you use it with a battery grip?

Originally posted by andrim:

I'm using it for my D.Rebel and really like it. It gives you more security handholding the camera.

digistoune

10/16/2004 11:53:48 AM · #4

You have to; Won't work otherwise :-)

Just get it - it'll be badass ;-)

10/16/2004 11:56:01 AM · #5

I use it with my 1D mark II, wouldn't even think of shooting it without the Handstrap. Only problem is that you cannot attach the neck strap at the same time, it's either or.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

10/16/2004 11:58:11 AM · #6

Originally posted by digistoune:

You have to; Won't work otherwise :-)

Just get it - it'll be badass ;-)

Yeh, looks like you have to have a "bottom" eyelet in order to mount the hand strap. I'd very much like to use a strap like that, but I'm reluctant to add the battery grip. I don't care that much for the additional bulk of the camera with a grip mounted. I might come around, but not unless I do something different for a bag. As it is, the cam+grip combination would be a major PITA in my current bag.

10/16/2004 12:02:00 PM · #7

I'm working my way towards badassesthood.

Originally posted by digistoune:

You have to; Won't work otherwise :-)

Just get it - it'll be badass ;-)

Gauti

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/16/2004 12:06:38 PM · #8

Originally posted by doctornick:

I use it with my 1D mark II, wouldn't even think of shooting it without the Handstrap. Only problem is that you cannot attach the neck strap at the same time, it's either or.

I've the 10D and grip+handstrap and it is great. On the 10D (at least) you can have both the neck and handstaps at the same time, you attach the neckstrap to the top-end of the handstrap with the appropriate thingy.
The handstrap gives you a lot of support and makes it very easy to let the camera "dangle" in your hand, ready for instant use.

VisiBlanco

Canon EOS-5D

10/16/2004 12:09:00 PM · #9

Yup, I shoot with one on my friend's 1D. It's way nicer than trying to wrap the neckstrap around my wrist (does anyone really use the neckstrap for it's intended purpose?) I actually just ordered one yesterday for my 10D (w/ BG-ED3). B&H and Adorama seem to be out of stock, so I just picked it up (new) on e-bay.

10/16/2004 12:09:59 PM · #10

Originally posted by Gauti:

Can you post a pic of how you do that? I tried all sorts of combination but could not get the neck strap to attach securely with the handstrap on.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

10/16/2004 12:25:04 PM · #11

Apart from the extra battery (and a badass factor of +3)I thought the portrait mode was the best thing with a grip - can you still use the portrait grip with the handstrap???

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

10/16/2004 12:33:43 PM · #12

I have a same/similar one on my E-10 with the battery grip and wouldn't have it any other way. Your camera can be part of your hand. Great in crowds too, as it isn't being bumped around hanging on a strap and much less prone to being ripped off if someone wanted it real bad hanging on a strap.

Gauti

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/16/2004 04:45:48 PM · #13

Originally posted by doctornick:

Originally posted by Gauti:
I've the 10D and grip+handstrap and it is great. On the 10D (at least) you can have both the neck and handstaps at the same time, you attach the neckstrap to the top-end of the handstrap with the appropriate thingy. ...

Can you post a pic of how you do that? I tried all sorts of combination but could not get the neck strap to attach securely with the handstrap on.

Hmm. a pic. of my camera, taken with my camera. sounds like a challenge :)
lemme see if I find a mirror
Or wait till I get home on monday and borrow my bro's 300D
Will report soon

Natator

Canon EOS-5D

10/16/2004 09:11:59 PM · #14

Originally posted by doctornick:

Can you post a pic of how you do that? I tried all sorts of combination but could not get the neck strap to attach securely with the handstrap on.

It threw me when I got ti, especially as the handstrap didn't have destructions. I worked it out in the end. However, was sure I had seen them somewhere ... and later stumbled into them on the destructions for the battery grip (stupid not to put them with the strap as well).

The metal plate with the three slots in it. The two larger slots are for the doubling up of the handstrap, which you will have done by now. The third thinner slot is left empty and goes at the top, to take the neck strap.

I just wish the next strap had clips, to save stuffing around rethreading the straps, and think I may modify mine to that end.

Thr final frame of the destructions is below. This assumes you have the hand strap on correctly already. Camera is on ots side, top of camera to the left.

P.S. Yes, it is a kick-ass accessory :)

Message edited by author 2004-10-16 21:12:50.

10/17/2004 02:50:30 AM · #15

Thanks Simon!

andrim

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/18/2004 06:12:10 AM · #16

Originally posted by Jacko:

Do you use it with a battery grip?

Originally posted by andrim:
I'm using it for my D.Rebel and really like it. It gives you more security handholding the camera.

Yes .. I'm using it with the battery grip.

Gauti

Canon EOS-7D

10/20/2004 04:01:53 PM · #17

Originally posted by doctornick:

Can you post a pic of how you do that? I tried all sorts of combination but could not get the neck strap to attach securely with the handstrap on.

OK here we go:

more of the same at my Gear portfolio

10/30/2004 08:27:39 PM · #18

Got my battery grip and hand strap Thursday afternoon. Looks pretty badass:

Man, I don't know why I went so long without getting a battery grip. The main thing I find is that it balances the camera real well when it's on the neckstrap; it stops the camera from tipping forward, even with my 550EX flash and 28-135mm IS attached to the camera.

I kept both the handstrap and neckstrap on the camera.