DIY Neckstrap for SD850 IS

Hi all, first post on the forums as I recently got a great camera as a present and came across this cool site.

I've been thinking of attaching a keyring and a lanyard to the wrist-strap connector on my SD850 and I'm just wondering if this is okay and will be secure enough.

I'm concerned because I know that the wrist strap attachment, also the neckstrap that can be purchased, is made of fabric and that a metal keyring might not be the best solution. Anyone have any ideas on this?

You mean a split-O ring? If it's big enough to carry a coupled of keys and is a full split-O, it should be fine. I used a large (2.5" diameter) one as a replacement when one of the plastic fittings on my Domke's strap broke (20+ lb. load). So a smaller one should be fine for a mere SD850.

thanks for your reply jon, i'm really not too familiar with photography as this is my first camera. i'll be going ahead with the keyring and lanyard, cheers!

Use a shoelace with a knot (or paracord) to avoid the camera getting scratched up, if you care about stuff like that I mean LOL

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