Why didnt someone show me these YEARS ago?? If like me you half dislocate your shoulder when trying to take that quick must-have shot due to the kit strap that comes with your DSLR I cant recommend highly enough investing in a cross body camera strap. I finally got one for Christmas and I am kicking myself for not having got one ages ago.
I have one and will never go back to the neck strap. It's secure on your body, easy to get out of your way when bending down to do something, always in a ready position by your hand and easy on the neck.
I have something similar for my binoculars - makes a difference on the neck when I'm doing long walks - the binos sit in place and are ready for immediate use.
I have one, too and its a relief for the neck and makes a quick shot easier. But its a lot of less handy when you take it of or when you wnt your camera quickly on a tripod.
I don't understand. Isn't it tne same as putting the regular camera strap across your shoulder so that the camera is then sitting on the opposite hip? I'm really missing the point here, i can tell. But what is the point?
@judithg YES! I use the Blackrapid sport slim version and LOVE it! It's made a little smaller for women. The kit strap was painful and got in the way. Walking the dog and taking pics is much easier and way more comfortable.
@happysnap, the camera hangs by its tripod mount, and can slide up the strap when you need it, then slide back down. you can lock it in place in both forward and reverse directions, to keep it in place if you're moving around a lot. it changed my shooting overnight.
I attach my Manfrotto mount to my camera, so I can quickly and easily switch between the Black Rapid strap and my tripod as needed.
@happysnap I wrest my camera that way and it works for me. I guess it wouldn't for everyone though as the neck straps might not go long enough for everyone to do that comfortably.
@twocups Thanks... didn't know such things existed.Recently got my first dslr and have noticed the huge difference in weight/bulk compared to my little P&S! It's on my wish list now :)
I hate neck straps, the material on them is awful and they are so uncomfortable. I have a sling and it is so much more comfortable to shoot all day. No more neck ache or that irritating material rubbing on your neck :D
@happysnap the key with this kind of strap is the camera is not statically attached- it can slide up and down the strap. So when you reach down and lift the camera up to your eye the strap stays in place. When you drop the camera it slides back to your side.
It really is so simple yet so amazingly better. I don't know why they don't ship like this.
I have been using a sling for a while now and i will never go back it just so comfortable compared to the kneck strap @happysnap Linda you can get a similar sling for your tripod as well when not in use just sling it onto your back out of the way you can get them fairly cheap on amazon..
Love mine too! especially as it hasn't got Canon splattered all over it....don't get me wrong..I ADORE my Canon, but don't want to advertise what I own and doesn't it make it SO easy for someone to track you in a crowd :( so, black rapid you are the best, I feel safer
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I wonder if a sling camera strap would be a bit more protection from someone doing a snatch and run on a busy street.
I attach my Manfrotto mount to my camera, so I can quickly and easily switch between the Black Rapid strap and my tripod as needed.
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The SNIPER-STRAP "THE PRO" - Steel & Bear have steel built in the strap and is more secure. --> http://www.sun-sniper.com/sniper-strap-the-pro-steel-bear.html
It really is so simple yet so amazingly better. I don't know why they don't ship like this.
By far the best value extra!
http://www.gordyscamerastraps.com/neck-sling/index.htm
Thanks a lot Cameron, Rachael and James, now I get i!. I am going to investigate! Sounds great.