Ok im tired of my Neck strap.

I understand there are some differences between hand straps but its pretty much the same concept. Trying to move my index finger was pretty annoying.

V-Wiz wrote in post #11380777
I understand there are some differences between hand straps but its pretty much the same concept. Trying to move my index finger was pretty annoying.

Yes, a bit of a pain in the a$$, but nothing's perfect. I think it's a good tradeoff for the freedom of a neck strap.

Hand straps are fine for lighter loads. Since moving up to the heavier cameras I use a Wapiti C2 neck strap. Very comfortable and no metal rings to ding the camera.

Thanks goldjim. I'd forgotten about that line. I'll go take a look.

Dave, contact David Grubbs and ask for the C-2 strap. It's not listed on his web page.

Hi goldjim,
Need to check...my camera is a N---- D300S.
I'm using a BlackRapid Strap, the '7. I've scratched the protective shield over the screen. That bugs me!
Previously used a Domke for years.

More and more coats have *teflon* coatings. And that's asking a lot of a strap to stay in place. One of my pet peeves is having to hold the strap of my bag or camera to prevent it slipping off my shoulder. I want 2 hands for shooting!

Best,
DaveL
Toronto (could winter be far away?)

JC4 wrote in post #11377330
Another fan of BlackRapid straps. I've had one of the originals for quite some time, upgraded it to the newer clasp/ring, and its been great. I'm strapless whenever I can, but when I know I'll be carrying one or more cameras all day, and want to free my hands once in a while on goes the RS. When I'm using two bodies, one is on a RS, the other is on a neck strap. Quick to grab either, they're not clanking into each other, I can get my hands free if I need them, and I look like a total geek.

I just ordered one of the new Sport models. Haven't used it yet, but hoping it solves the one issue I have with my RS. It tends to walk down my shoulder, and I have to slide it back up. The Sport is bulkier, so I'll only use it for all day events, like weddings, but I think it'll solve the problem.

The other thing I've done is drill a hole in the side of my RRS base plates, so I don't use the BR rings on my cameras. Since my baseplates are always mounted, I can just clip on the strap when I want to use it, no little nubbin hanging out the bottom when I'm not using it. I've also attached one of BR's clasps to a regular strap(both ends), so when I'm using two bodies it can clasp to the same hole.

could you possibly do a review on the rs sport? does it have the buckle still on the back like the rs-7?

itsmejson wrote in post #11401505
could you possibly do a review on the rs sport? does it have the buckle still on the back like the rs-7?

Nope, no buckle on the back. Nice strap. Only used it once since I got it last week, but the contoured shoulder pad is a quite a bit better than my RS7 and the "BRAD" works surprisingly well, adds a bit of stability. I didn't expect much more from it than my RS7, but I think the sport is likely to be my go to.

I've been using the Camdapter handstrap with Optech Adapt-Its. When I use a neck strap my Carrysafe 100 from Pacsafe comes on and off with ease!

itsmejson wrote in post #11401505
could you possibly do a review on the rs sport? does it have the buckle still on the back like the rs-7?

Like melvinudawl, only used it once. Seems nice. The underarm tether keeps it from sliding around, so it did fix my 1 issue with the previous straps. As mentioned above, I have an RS-1, I've been using since May of 08, and it'll probably still see the most use. The RS-1 is much smaller and lighter, and I can cram it in a smaller space in my bag, so its there if I want it. I go strapless most of the time, only grabbing a strap when I need my hands(and setting the camera down doesn't make sense), or when I'm working 2 bodies. If I know I'll be using a strap, I'll probably throw the Sport in my bag, but the RS-1 will live there.

I used to use the Lowepro neoprene neckstraps but now have a Crumpler one with a Canon handstrap on my 1d4. This neckstrap, though it has no give in it, is even more comfortable than the Noeporene one (suprising as I have arthritis in my neck) and I move to the hand strap if my neck gets tired.
Best of both worlds?