Favorite Type of Camera Strap

[MomofPrincessGrace]

Hi Everyone,

We are going down in September for the Halloween Party and since we won't have the Memory Maker, I am going to bring my Cannon DSLR. I really don't want to bring my camera case because it's bulky, and i'm not sure if the neck strap that I have would be very comfortable since the camera is a little on the heavy side. Would a crossbody type strap be more comfortable? Also, what is the best way to keep the camera safe on rides?

Thanks in advance!

 

[righttrack]

I like an Ever-ready style camera case. Similar to this one

The case wraps around the body of the camera and is secured by a snap or two, release the snap and the over-wrap part of the case falls down and you can take a pic. Secure it back and you're good for a ride. They are typically made to fit certain cameras so they fit like a glove. The strap part affixes to your camera strap fasteners so there is no extraneous straps, buckles etc. This only works as your only case going on a trip if you are only going to take one lens and leave it mounted on the camera.

 

[drizgirl]

Definitely cross body to distribute the weight.

 

[righttrack]

As for the strap itself, a woven strap (like a guitar strap) that is about 1 1/2" wide is probably best. I'm against a cross body strap because that doesn't put the camera in a good place to take a quick picture with. That combined with an every-ready styled case is all you need. The kind of strap I'm talking about is like this one:

 

[drizgirl]

As for the strap itself, a woven strap (like a guitar strap) that is about 1 1/2" wide is probably best. I'm against a cross body strap because that doesn't put the camera in a good place to take a quick picture with. That combined with an every-ready styled case is all you need. The kind of strap I'm talking about is like this one:

That really depends on the strap.

 

[MomofPrincessGrace]

As for the strap itself, a woven strap (like a guitar strap) that is about 1 1/2" wide is probably best. I'm against a cross body strap because that doesn't put the camera in a good place to take a quick picture with. That combined with an every-ready styled case is all you need. The kind of strap I'm talking about is like this one:

So I already have a woven strap (and a neoprene one), so I should use both the neck strap and the ever-ready style at the same time?

 

[righttrack]

So I already have a woven strap (and a neoprene one), so I should use both the neck strap and the ever-ready style at the same time?

Yes. The ever ready case allows the strap mounts to be free. It covers the camera. You hold the camera around your neck with the strap. Like this:

 

[HouCuseChickie]

We always skip Memory Maker because I like taking my DSLR. I have a Canon as well and maybe I'm just used to the weight, but I usually just wear it around my neck. If I need to, the basic strap is long enough for me to shift it to crossbody. I normally carry a medium sized backpack (ponchos, allergy meds/epipens, first aid, etc.), so my lenses not in use and back up battery are in my pack. If I need to stow my camera, it just goes in there too...ex. if I want to put it up while on Splash Mtn.

 

[MomofPrincessGrace]

We always skip Memory Maker because I like taking my DSLR. I have a Canon as well and maybe I'm just used to the weight, but I usually just wear it around my neck. If I need to, the basic strap is long enough for me to shift it to crossbody. I normally carry a medium sized backpack (ponchos, allergy meds/epipens, first aid, etc.), so my lenses not in use and back up battery are in my pack. If I need to stow my camera, it just goes in there too...ex. if I want to put it up while on Splash Mtn.

That's a good idea. We usually carry a lightweight backpack too, so I will probably just stow it away when needed.

 

[MomofPrincessGrace]

Yes. The ever ready case allows the strap mounts to be free. It covers the camera. You hold the camera around your neck with the strap. Like this:

Awesome! That looks awesome and super convenient too.

 

[DarthVader]

I'l liking this side sling setup. I haven't purchased on yet but its on my short list
http://bosstrap.com