Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Community Talk, Chatter & Stuff General Photography Talk 
Thread started 17 Aug 2008 (Sunday) 12:01
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Hand Strap Question

 
neil_r
Cream of the Proverbial Crop
Landscape and Cityscape Photographer 2006
Avatar
18,065 posts
Likes: 10
Joined Jan 2003
Location: The middle of the UK
     
Aug 17, 2008 12:01 |  #1

I have seen several posts discussing the merits or otherwise of using a hand strap. In all the pictures I have seen where said hand-strap is mounted the camera is either a 1 series or a non 1 series with a grip attached.

I would say that I use my camera in portrait mode for at least 50% of my work. I guess if you have a hand-strap fitted you are limited to using only those controls that are located for use in landscape mode.

Is that not a problem?


Neil - © NHR Photography
Commercial Site (external link) - Video Site (external link) - Blog - (external link)Gear List There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~ Ansel Adams

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
dekalbSTEEL
Goldmember
Avatar
1,793 posts
Joined Feb 2007
Location: NIU town, USA
     
Aug 17, 2008 12:58 |  #2

no, you just rotate your wrist, and you're good to go. the camera will "hang" from the strap, so to speak.


Grippy 30D, Tokina 300f4, Sigma 18-50f2.8, Canon 70-200f4L, thrifty50mkI, PM7500DX
Jon Gee Photography.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
neil_r
THREAD ­ STARTER
Cream of the Proverbial Crop
Landscape and Cityscape Photographer 2006
Avatar
18,065 posts
Likes: 10
Joined Jan 2003
Location: The middle of the UK
     
Aug 17, 2008 13:08 |  #3

dekalbSTEEL wrote in post #6124596 (external link)
no, you just rotate your wrist, and you're good to go. the camera will "hang" from the strap, so to speak.

But you are using the controls on the top of the camera not the ones on the grip right ?


Neil - © NHR Photography
Commercial Site (external link) - Video Site (external link) - Blog - (external link)Gear List There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~ Ansel Adams

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
DStanic
Cream of the Crop
6,148 posts
Likes: 7
Joined Oct 2007
Location: Canada
     
Aug 17, 2008 13:10 |  #4

neil_r wrote in post #6124662 (external link)
But you are using the controls on the top of the camera not the ones on the grip right ?

Correct

BUT using the grip is still not an issue. The handstrap does not get in the way in vertical position without your hand in the strap (you are not limited to "landscape mode".. it doesn't cover the buttons or anything). I love my grip+handstrap on my XTi, I wouldn't have it any other way!


Sony A6000, 16-50PZ, 55-210, 35mm 1.8 OSS
Canon 60D, 30D
Tamron 28-75 2.8, Tamron 17-35, Sigma 50mm 1.4, Canon 85mm 1.8

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

731 views & 0 likes for this thread, 3 members have posted to it.
Hand Strap Question
FORUMS Community Talk, Chatter & Stuff General Photography Talk 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member was a spammer, and banned as such!
2808 guests, 133 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.