tbfoto Senior Member 655 posts Joined Dec 2004 Location: Indiana More info | Aug 17, 2008 13:01 | #1 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.
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440roadrunner Goldmember 1,312 posts Joined Jul 2007 More info | Aug 17, 2008 13:03 | #2  Permanent banI 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. 2-40D's, 30D, Xt, EOS-3, Elan7, ElanII 100-400L, 24-105L, 17-55IS 2.8, Sig 12-24 EX DG 4.5
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RenéDamkot Cream of the Crop  39,856 posts Likes: 8 Joined Feb 2005 Location: enschede, netherlands More info | Aug 17, 2008 13:22 | #3 IMO the Canon straps are way too wide. So I guess it's a matter of taste. "I think the idea of art kills creativity" - Douglas Adams
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Aug 17, 2008 14:58 | #4 René Damkot wrote in post #6124719  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.
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RenéDamkot Cream of the Crop 39,856 posts Likes: 8 Joined Feb 2005 Location: enschede, netherlands More info | Aug 17, 2008 15:23 | #5 tbfoto wrote in post #6125161 The POTN strap left the camera at chest heigth.
"I think the idea of art kills creativity" - Douglas Adams
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Persephone Goldmember  1,122 posts Joined May 2008 Location: CA More info | Aug 17, 2008 15:51 | #6 René Damkot wrote in post #6124719 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. Gear list
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JWright Planes, trains and ham radio...  18,399 posts Likes: 35 Joined Dec 2004 More info | 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 Hatchling  7 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Arnhem, The Netherlands More info | Aug 17, 2008 16:11 | #8 I use a leather and rubber Canon Powershot strap on my 20D. 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 Senior Member  789 posts Joined Apr 2008 More info | Aug 17, 2008 16:20 | #9 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
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry  6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Aug 17, 2008 16:30 | #10 JWright wrote in post #6125398 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 Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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BillBoehme Enjoy being spanked  More info | 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. Atmospheric haze in images? Click for Tutorial to Reduce Atmospheric Haze with Photoshop.
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JWright Planes, trains and ham radio... 18,399 posts Likes: 35 Joined Dec 2004 More info | Aug 17, 2008 17:49 | #12 TaDa wrote in post #6125594 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... bill boehme wrote in post #6125744 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... John
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davekadolph "Fix the cigarette lighter"  6,140 posts Gallery: 1 photo Joined Mar 2007 Location: West Michigan--166.33 miles to the Cook County courthouse More info | Aug 17, 2008 17:57 | #13 JWright wrote in post #6125993 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! Middle age is when you can finally afford the things that a young man could truly enjoy.
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JWright Planes, trains and ham radio... 18,399 posts Likes: 35 Joined Dec 2004 More info | Aug 17, 2008 18:03 | #14 dave kadolph wrote in post #6126036 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... John
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davekadolph "Fix the cigarette lighter" 6,140 posts Gallery: 1 photo Joined Mar 2007 Location: West Michigan--166.33 miles to the Cook County courthouse More info | Me too--Oh Well--Just wishful thinking! Middle age is when you can finally afford the things that a young man could truly enjoy.
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