Neckstraps: a Precaution, or a Menace?

Never had a problem with my neck/shoulder strap. Wouldn't think of not having one. To each their own...

Have always use a neck strap on all my cameras with no problems. The only one I ever worried about breaking was the all leather ones, as the leather ages it starts cracking and breaks. The only cameras (2) I have ever dropped were because the camera case wasn't close when picked up and the camera fell out. Maybe I should hook the camera strap to the camera case, well maybe.

That is a cool strap has anyone tried it. I found a place - pro photo supply has it for 30 and 40.00 that is interesting considering the blackrapid site says its 55.00 .. so i ordered it for 30 lol.

qtaran111 wrote in post #5366204
Perhaps all us shoulder strappers need one of these

http://www.blackrapid.​com/video.php?id=1

malevy wrote in post #5429791
That is a cool strap has anyone tried it. I found a place - pro photo supply has it for 30 and 40.00 that is interesting considering the blackrapid site says its 55.00 .. so i ordered it for 30 lol.

Generally things are more expensive when you buy direct from the manufacturer as opposed to a reseller.

Do a search for R-Strap, you'll find some threads on it.

Alright I will do that. Hopefully the threads have good things to say

JDubya wrote in post #5431186
Generally things are more expensive when you buy direct from the manufacturer as opposed to a reseller.

Do a search for R-Strap, you'll find some threads on it.

A precautionary menace.

Probably the biggest aggravation that I have with neck straps is that the rubber eye cup on the viewfinder gets knocked off as the camera rubs against my clothing. At about twelve dollars a pop, it is an expensive annoyance. I suppose that I could try Loctite, a set screw, or a C clamp (G cramp in the UK, I think) to hold it in place.

Custom wrist strap made of 550 paracord. Fits nice and snug on my wrist, and is filthy cheap.

BLACKRAPID 5/8/08


Safety Precaution

To provide an extra measure of security we're now
including a plastic sleeve to prevent the gate of the
hook from opening accidentally. Please use to insure a
safe shoot when using our revolutionary camera strap.
If you have any questions regarding our plastic sleeve
please contact us at.
www.blackrapid.com
PS.
Thanks to all the photographers who have made the
Rstrap part of there shooting experience.
The R-Strap is the most innovative camera strap on the market.

BlackRapid wrote in post #5487437
BLACKRAPID 5/8/08

Safety Precaution

To provide an extra measure of security we're now
including a plastic sleeve to prevent the gate of the
hook from opening accidentally.

haha A couple months ago I made a strap and this problem concerned me so I used a sleeve of black plastic. I thought I was just overreacting but apparently not

Yes, I stole your design but it's such an awesome concept

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i use my neck strp just because i don't want to hold it, and its easier to let it rest on my neck. I wish there was an easier way though, because a while ago on an old slr i had a cheapie lens on and i went to pick up the camera really fast cuz i was in a hurry but i was stepping on the neck strap and i ripped the lens from the mount. Grrr neckstraps. Ruined cam and lens. O well, wasn't very much anyways.

rklepper wrote in post #5437899
A precautionary menace.

I think its a menacing precaution.

bill boehme wrote in post #5424001
I have been using the Op-Tech strap for about six months and the padding makes it feel comfortable, but I like to wear the strap bandoleer style and the Op-Tech is not long enough.

What does "bandolier style" mean? I've heard the term, don't know what it is, though.

b.d.bop wrote in post #6546470
What does "bandolier style" mean? I've heard the term, don't know what it is, though.

Over the neck and under the arm on on side. Unless you have a longer strap it makes it tough. I wear my MkII with my 70-200 2.8 this way -- so it is close to me-- but I now use a smugmug flexible strap on it-- long and flexible-- nice and cushy!

I certainly prefer to shoot without a neck strap, but I ALWAYS use one (Op/Tech Pro Loop). There is just no way to beat the hands free convenience offered by a neck strap when working on the go, especially while changing lenses!