How do you strap your camera?

[GirlsAreBeautiful]

Despite the title this is not a BDSM camera thread. Thinking back to my review of the R52 one my main issues currently is how to carry the camera.
How do you do it in a way that doesn't rely on the hand only, doesn't activate the viewfinder, and doesn't let the camera hit your body on an angle?

 

[neuroanatomist]

I use mostly a Blackrapid strap with a QD connector, that attaches directly to the RRS base plate or lens plate. Occasionally, I use a Spider Holster with their Arca Clamp connected to the camera plate.

Special use case is my 600/4, which I carry with a Blackrapid Sport L strap (left-handed so the lens/camera hangs on my left side), with the Blackrapid lug connected (with Loctite Blue) to a Kirk 1” clamp that attaches to the lens foot.

 

[danfaz]

I use a Cotton Carrier harness most of the time.

 

[dcm]

Depends a lot on the camera.

• BlackRapid strap for a 1DXm2 with L series lenses.
• Peak Design Slide Lite for the R6mx/R7/R8/6D bodies and lenses.
• Peak Design Cuff/Leash/Capture for the M series.

But most of my carrying is done in a backpack. I take the camera out when I'm ready to shoot. I don't lug the camera around on a strap when I'm not shooting.

 

[GirlsAreBeautiful]

Thank you for your answers. A harness would definetelly too big for my use and a backpack a no go. I am not sure how you are placing the various straps though, do you have pictures to share on how they sit against your bodies? I am currently using a peak design anchor mount and I guess I am just not wearing it correctly.

 

[GirlsAreBeautiful]

I tried to go for more of a sling setup (which I really less prefer since it makes the camera more far away from my eye) and it still doesn't work for me, it hits me at an angle if i want to keep it in front. Even these promotional materials are all with people holding the camera to prevent that. As far as I can see with current anchor points there is no way to avoid activating the viewfinder and hitting yourself while walking.
A purely bottom anchor also doesn't work unless you use a long lens, the camera will just flips on itself and hit you with the front of the lens.

 

[HeavyPiper]

I'm using either my OP/Tech or Think Tank camera strap in the cross body configuration. I have added the Peak Design Anchor Links to each strap thus making changing straps, using a tripod, or wrist strap. I like the cross body with anchor on the body and the other attached to bottom of the RRS L bracket. This allows the body and lens to hang pointing down and seams to feel lighter IMO.

 

[GirlsAreBeautiful]

How do you get the lens and body pointing down with the existing mounting points of the camera?

 

[Del Paso]

How do you get the lens and body pointing down with the existing mounting points of the camera?

By using a PeakDesign Capture clip mounted on a backpack strap, and the clip adapter screwed in the camera's tripod thread. I do it even with heavier lenses (R5 II + RF 100-500) when hiking. A very quick access to the camera is a huge advantage of this system. Disadvantage: Doesn't work (well?) with gripped bodies.
PS: On the left strap, camera 1 + WA zoom, on the right strap, camera 2 + telezoom.
Less often used lenses are carried inside the backpack.

 

[GirlsAreBeautiful]

That is very interesting since I have a bag that I carry around in which I could install it, It could also be fast enough for my needs but I am not sure, would need to try, looking at all these options a normal neck strap is still unbeatable.

 

[HeavyPiper]

How do you get the lens and body pointing down with the existing mounting points of the camera?

These photos show the way I attach strap attachment points. You can find good camera base plates with strap attachment points which allows you to use a tripod (you don't need a L Bracket).

 

[GirlsAreBeautiful]

These photos show the way I attach strap attachment points. You can find good camera base plates with strap attachment points which allows you to use a tripod (you don't need a L Bracket).

Very similar to mine, how do you avoid the camera hitting you at an angle when resting against your body/walking? This is how it is for me.

 

[HeavyPiper]

Do you only have one connection to your Camera?
I don't have a problem with my arrangement bouncing against my body. If needed it easy to grab with my hand. This works well for me.

 

[GirlsAreBeautiful]

Two, you can see both of them in the pic, there is a peak design anchor mount at the bottom. I'd also like it bouncing against my body but not at an angle.