Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"?

[tbfoto]

I have never like the neck straps that have come with any of my Canon cameras. I have owned the Elan7e film camera ,the 20D and now a 1DmkIIn. All of these straps have seemed very short in length and very little in the way of padding. I have used straps from Tramrac in the past as the provide a much more confortable feel for me. I'm just surprised that the do not offer a more robust strap even as a option.

Tom

[440roadrunner]

I certainly agree. Got a new 40D, comes with the same strap as my Xt. I can no longer "stand" to have all this weight around my neck. I must extend the strap to full length, stick on arm and shoulder through, and put the strap on the opposite shoulder. This is only temporary, I'm going to HAVE to find something better.

[René Damkot]

IMO the Canon straps are way too wide. So I guess it's a matter of taste.
I use a lense strap now. About 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide I guess.

I don't ever carry a camera on my neck, always the right shoulder.

There are quite a few threads about neckstraps on POTN....

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=285323&highlight=strap
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=504476&highlight=strap
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=487262&highlight=strap
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=492361&highlight=strap
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=471612&highlight=strap
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=439461&highlight=strap
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=432638&highlight=strap
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=427315&highlight=strap


If you want a wider, sort of padded strap, have a look here: POTN strap (http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=141&osCsid=berd46p1hmrcb3ih8ekjcv2cf3).

[tbfoto]

If you want a wider, sort of padded strap, have a look here: POTN strap (http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=141&osCsid=berd46p1hmrcb3ih8ekjcv2cf3).

I actually had one of those when they first came out. I found that strap to be way too short as well. When I carry the camera on my shoulder I want the camera to rest at about my waist. I find that to be about the right length for me. The POTN strap left the camera at chest heigth. Very uncomfortable for me.

Tom

[René Damkot]

The POTN strap left the camera at chest heigth.

:shock:
How tall are you?

The thing is 46"...

[Persephone]

I don't ever carry a camera on my neck, always the right shoulder.

Yeah. I used to put the camera around the neck, but it was just really heavy. For some reason switching to the shoulder makes it a lot easier to walk around. My Tamrac strap is nice and comfy though, with two little pouches to stick CF cards.

[JWright]

Oh for pete's sake... What would you rather have? A better OEM neckstrap or better features in the camera? With the number of aftermarket straps out there, the choices are limitless. Just get one...

[RichardHeezen]

I use a leather and rubber Canon Powershot strap on my 20D.
It's about as long as a standard Canon strap, only padded much better!
http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Canon-Canon-Powershot-Pro-1-G5-G3-G2-G1-Leather-Neck-Strap-cat9750a001-Digital-Camera-Accessory

[m-bartelt]

I never gave it any thought. The strap that comes with the 40D works just fine for me, perhaps a little wider than I would like.

[TaDa]

Oh for pete's sake... What would you rather have? A better OEM neckstrap or better features in the camera? With the number of aftermarket straps out there, the choices are limitless. Just get one...

Congrats on the perfect title ;).

As mentioned, ton's of threads on this. I use Op/Tech straps as I find them to be the most comfortable. Have the neck strap attached to the Canon hand strap on my 40D.

[Bill Boehme]

The ideal solution is to have your own personal caddy follow you around and carry your camera and other equipment. When you want to take a shot, just call for what you want and he hands it to you. :D

[JWright]

Congrats on the perfect title .

I was pegged with that a while back. I feel I have to live up to it every now and then...

The ideal solution is to have your own personal caddy follow you around and carry your camera and other equipment. When you want to take a shot, just call for what you want and he hands it to you. :D

I've got one of these. It's called a wife...

[dave kadolph]

I've got one of these. It's called a wife...


My wife is a member here too--could you PM her with the details please! :D

[JWright]

My wife is a member here too--could you PM her with the details please! :D

Unfortunately, she shoots a lot herself, so the only time I have a caddy is when she doesn't take her own stuff...

[dave kadolph]

Me too--Oh Well--Just wishful thinking!;)

I'm thinking something heavy that she won't "borrow"--like a 300 or 400 2.8

[rklepper]

I think the Canon straps are too wide and have too little give. They are uncomfortable because they do not conform to your body shape.

[nordstern1]

wimpy? no. uncomfortable? yes.

no real complaints on my part but if Canon would listen to suggestions, i would prefer a slightly padded strap & QR buckles (like optech) for easier storage. maybe options in colors & styles? i saw a red canon strap in one of the threads here, if i remember correctly, it came from an old film camera, which i really like.

[dakgrrl]

I'm just surprised that the do not offer a more robust strap even as a option.

Tom

Canon do offer other straps, a Nek Strap L3 ($25US) and a Professional neck strap ($30US)

check here:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=14999#SNAModelSuppliesAct

[CS TAN]

wimpy? no. uncomfortable? yes.

no real complaints on my part but if Canon would listen to suggestions, i would prefer a slightly padded strap & QR buckles (like optech) for easier storage. maybe options in colors & styles? i saw a red canon strap in one of the threads here, if i remember correctly, it came from an old film camera, which i really like.Something like this?
http://www.dchome.net/attachments/day_080805/20080805_b34dd9f564bb23e9b186sxS99buNH3cv.jpg

[cdifoto]

Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"?

No. They just suck.

[Mystwalker]

Something like this?
http://www.dchome.net/attachments/day_080805/20080805_b34dd9f564bb23e9b186sxS99buNH3cv.jpg

OUCH!
That's a little too flashy for me :)

[Grentz]

I like a lightweight strap, the Canons are a bit to bulky for me even. But they are decent overall. I have not found a strap that I like any better than the Canon's to be honest.

Straps like the POTN strap are way to bulky for me. Most of the time I would rather just shoot without a strap at all.

[sethmo]

I rather enjoy my free SmugMug strap. Much more comfortable then the Canon strap that came with my XT.

And for some reason they shipped me two, so I am not complaining at all :P

[NathanJK]

I love my Op-tech strap that I have on my 1dmkII. I have a similar but thinner neoprene quantaray strap on my 20D which works well since its lighter.

[hania]

I think the Canon straps are too wide and have too little give. They are uncomfortable because they do not conform to your body shape.

The strap really rubs my neck - I always have to put it over a collar (if I am wearing a shirt with a collar!)- which is why I tend to carry the camera on my shoulder or in my hand with the strap wrapped round my wrist.The trouble with having the camera dangling off the strap in my hand is that the lens hood tends to work loose (as it bumps against my leg) & suddenly drops off!

[xMClass]

I don't use the neck strap on my neck at all, just for the shoulder when moving around. But I use this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7190942&st=canon+neck+strap&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1112808506494

Works for me, good quality better than the one's supplied IMO. Just my 2 cents.

[ptbarnum]

I don't use the neck strap on my neck at all, just for the shoulder when moving around. But I use this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7190942&st=canon+neck+strap&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1112808506494

Works for me, good quality better than the one's supplied IMO. Just my 2 cents.

http://www.adorama.com/images/Product/CAPNS1.jpg

Seems like a good strap and I own it, but the plastic buckles scare the crap outta me...caution!!! Put the original back on it... oh, and it doesn't scream knock me over the head and steal my camera.