Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"?

tbfoto · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

tbfoto · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by René Damkot

If you want a wider, sort of padded strap, have a look here: POTN strap.

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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by tbfoto

The POTN strap left the camera at chest heigth.

How tall are you?

The thing is 46"...

Persephone · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by René Damkot

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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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-Ca...mera-Accessory

m-bartelt · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by 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...

Congrats on the perfect title

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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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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.

JWright · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by TaDa

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...

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

dave kadolph · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by JWright

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!

JWright · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by dave kadolph

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

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 · 17th of August 2008 (Sun)

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

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

17th of August 2008 (Sun)	#1
tbfoto Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 655 IMAGE EDITING OK	Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"? 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

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440roadrunner User is banned from forums Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,312	Re: Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"? 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.

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René Damkot Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: enschede, netherlands Posts: 39,385 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"? 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/...ighlight=strap http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=strap http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=strap http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=strap http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=strap http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=strap http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=strap http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=strap If you want a wider, sort of padded strap, have a look here: POTN strap. __________________ "I think the idea of art kills creativity" - Douglas Adams Why Color Management. Color Problems? Click here. MySpace Get Colormanaged Twitter PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED. Last edited by René Damkot : 17th of August 2008 (Sun) at 13:28.

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JWright Planes, trains and ham radio... Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,879	Re: Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"? 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... __________________ *John*

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RichardHeezen Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arnhem, The Netherlands Posts: 7	Re: Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"? 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-Ca...mera-Accessory __________________ 5D, 550D, 450D(retired), 17-40 4.0L, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 4.0L, Speedlite 580EX, Domke F2, F1X and belt kit, DaKine Sequence camera backpack.

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m-bartelt Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 789 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Canon's neck straps "whimpy"? 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. __________________ Canon 40D ■ 10-22mm ■ 24-105L ■ 580 EX II Canon IIIA LTM ■ Serenar 28mm 3.5 ■ Serenar 50mm 1.8 Leica IIIf RD ST LTM ■ Elmar 50mm 3.5 ■ Nikkor 50mm 1.4 Kodak Brownie No 2 :P

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