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birder_herper
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:08
I just bought a secondhand Canon 50D as an upgrade...but unfortunately for me the camera strap has not been attached. These things always confuse the heck out of me. I tried with my previous 40D and did not have any luck. Is there any video or better instruction available online for people like me (with IQ's lower than 75) than those brief instructions provided in the manual?

Thanks all!
itzcryptic
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:13
Put your head thru the middle, the camera will rest against your stomach.


Sorry, couldn't resist.
birder_herper
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:32
Sorry, couldn't resist.

Please, don't apologize! I deserve being mocked. I'm sure most second-graders could figure it out.
Pmolan
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:39
[|] <-- Buckle

Under [
Over |
Under ]

Through Camera loop

Under ]
Over |
Under [

Or just tie a knot :)
Quizzical_Squirrel
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:50
Things I have learned to add to the above advice:

1) When you have got the strap attached you'll find you put it on the wrong way round.
You'll carefully redo it but somehow it will still end up the wrong way.

2) Even when you have got it on the right way, the ends will still poke you in the eye at inopportune moments when you turn the camera round to portrait orientation.
Tim S
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:24
[|] <-- Buckle

Under [
Over |
Under ]

Through Camera loop

Under ]
Over |
Under [


Nice instructional graphic!


Or just tie a knot :)

GREAT low budget tip!!
napolar
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 22:17
My advise, throw it out and get one of these:
http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/30/products_id/141
Easy to install, secure, and way way more comfortable than what Canon provides.
Raizer
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 22:19
Or just tie a knot :)
bw!
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Quad
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 22:30
Things I have learned to add to the above advice:

1) When you have got the strap attached you'll find you put it on the wrong way round.
You'll carefully redo it but somehow it will still end up the wrong way.

2) Even when you have got it on the right way, the ends will still poke you in the eye at inopportune moments when you turn the camera round to portrait orientation.

Ain't that the truth.
itzcryptic
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 23:11
If you still need help, I can try to take a picture of the buckle.
I looked for a pic online, but I didn't see anything.
itzcryptic
26th of January 2010 (Tue), 23:13
I think I just realized I put mine together wrong....I bet the little plastic "wrap" is supposed to hold the loose ends isn't it? I have it between the buckle & the camera where it doesn't do anything.
Lordedmond
27th of January 2010 (Wed), 02:28
just download the user manual from canons site the instructions are there
Mike
27th of January 2010 (Wed), 02:38
The POTN camera strap is a doddle to attach and it is much more comfortable thaan the Canon strap. Click on the link at the top of the page which will take you to the store. :)
DStanic
27th of January 2010 (Wed), 06:25
if you think that is confusing try putting on a E-1 handstrap lol
Dennis_Hammer
27th of January 2010 (Wed), 11:00
Here's an easy way to solve the camera strap problem.

http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-7/
Hogster
27th of January 2010 (Wed), 11:27
What ever strap system you use be sure to have the buckle on the outside to avoid scratching your camera.
number six
27th of January 2010 (Wed), 14:36
Still need instructions? This is from the 30D manual:

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itzcryptic
27th of January 2010 (Wed), 19:36
Still need instructions? This is from the 30D manual:

424400

The plastic piece by arrow number three is what I thought I had in the wrong position...I guess it just keeps the straps together.

I rarely use the neck strap anyway. The quick connect ones look nice because I could just attach it when I use it, which is not that often.