Long Shoulder Strap

snips86x · 6 Jul 2014 at 21:12

Looking for a long shoulder strap, not really sure where to start seeing as there are so many on Amazon.

Recommendations?

snips86x · 6 Jul 2014 at 21:28

Sorry, they don't really mean anything to me!

Not really sure what type if strap I'm after, as long as it fits to the thread on the base of the camera unit and doesn't wear/tear too easily, I'm happy. Cheaper is better, but obviously it needs to be reliable.

Do they come with secondary attachments or fixtures for what the standard camera uses?

snips86x · 7 Jul 2014 at 06:18

Phal said:
Black Rapid and OP-tech are brands you can search around for Do some googling and you'll find allsorts of stuff available.

Thanks, I will look around and see what I prefer.

Amp34 said:
What camera do you actually have and what do you do with it?

It's all very well saying Blackrapid but if you have an Olympus Pen and shoot mostly indoors then it's overkill to say the least. If on the other hand you lug a D800 round with a 24-70 then maybe it's a good idea!

Also are you one of those weirdos that have your strap round your neck and camera bumping on your chest or someone that carries it properly over the head and shoulder and down the side/lower back?

EDIT: www.etsy.com is a good option if you have a lighter camera and don't do much hiking. Has lots of designs from independent makers.

I have a Canon 7D and it's mainly when I go out to wildlife locations with my 70-200mm F/4L, I need something more comfortable than then neck strap when carrying the camera on my back with my lens sticking out - want to avoid knocking/bumping it.

snips86x · 7 Jul 2014 at 06:59

niko said:
have a look at these
http://www.qstrap.co.uk/ he is a reliable guy to deal with and the strap seems fine, a lot cheaper than black.r straps if your a tp forum member you can get a discount as well. have a look on the dealers section on there

That's great, thanks. I am a TP member also which is helpful!

snips86x · 9 Jul 2014 at 19:14

Purchased the Q Strap and I must say, very impressed. Well built, easy to fit & use and works really well. Thanks for the recommendation!!!

snips86x · 10 Jul 2014 at 22:51

a1ex2001 said:
Hope you have more luck than me!

Was just about to post and say I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole after having the connectors fail on two q straps of different designs. The guy is very reasonable but the product is cheap because it's rubbish.

What do you mean connector? The bolt to the camera or the carribeana?