Neck Strap Loops Design

[Jamesy]

I'm just a huge fan of Apple's designs, not necessarily their products, and just wish more companies strived to be as innovative as they are, even for the small things such as the neck strap loops on camera bodies.

I am currently reading the Steve Jobs book and he was FANATICAL about design.

 

[Circles]

You should check out the new carryspeed strap.

 

[hummingbird]

I know others have posted their pics for sling style straps, but look carefully at how this one attaches- it still screws into the base of the camera, but the loop to attach to is on the plate. It is almost imposible for it to unscrew. You can also attach your tripod bracket right on top of it so that you don't have to remove it to place you camera on a tripod. I highly recommend it and for those of us in the US, it is a US seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapid-Use-Camera-Sling-Strap-w-Offset-Hanging-Design-Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-/150750507822?pt=US_Camera_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item23196e332e

 

[wickidwombat]

I know others have posted their pics for sling style straps, but look carefully at how this one attaches- it still screws into the base of the camera, but the loop to attach to is on the plate. It is almost imposible for it to unscrew. I highly recommend it and for those of us in the US, it is a US seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Rapid-Camera-Sling-Strap-Black-for-D700-D5000-D3-/300568136829?pt=US_Camera_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item45fb41cc7d

I had one of those on a 1D for a year which got carried all over operating mine sites and processing plants never even came close to coming loose when i did try to take it off i needed a pipe wrench to just break the torque i'm glad that knob has the lumps and wasnt smooth.

 

[pwp]

I'm thinking about a spider belt...anyone in here with experiences?

Yep I'm an extremely satisfied Spider Pro user. http://www.spiderholster.com/

I shoot track & field athletics with 3 bodies, one with 300 f/2.8 on a monopod, the 70-200 f/2.8is II on one hip and a wide on the other hip using the SpiderPro dual system. http://www.spiderholster.com/dual-camera-system.html It's also brilliant for events work when working with more than one body.

I can RUN with this setup. Different jobs suit different setups. I'd like to try BlackRapid too. It's a no-risk low-cost test drive to give the eBay knockoffs a spin.

I have found Spider Pro brilliant to deal with and they responded quickly and favourably when I had a minor issue with an early first design.
Replacement was immediate and suggested design mods were listened to. A few years in, it's now a mature design made with premium, bulletproof materials.

HTH,
Paul Wright

 

[pwp]

A quick question for Black Rapid users...do you have to remove the BR when you need to use a monopod or tripod?
If so, is it very quick & simple?

My monopod & tripods use plate attachment systems.
Specifically: http://www.manfrotto.com/quick-release-plate-adapter and http://www.manfrotto.com/hexagonal-plate-adapter
and for the monopod http://www.manfrotto.com/quick-change-rectangular-plate-adapter

Cheers, Paul Wright

 

[xROELOFx]

A quick question for Black Rapid users...do you have to remove the BR when you need to use a monopod or tripod?
If so, is it very quick & simple?

My monopod & tripods use plate attachment systems.
Specifically: http://www.manfrotto.com/quick-release-plate-adapter and http://www.manfrotto.com/hexagonal-plate-adapter
and for the monopod http://www.manfrotto.com/quick-change-rectangular-plate-adapter

Cheers, Paul Wright

if you're using a quick release plate on the bottom of your camera body, you can screw a special BR thingy in it: http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/fr-t1/
but yes, you have to first detach you BR connectr from it before you can place it on a tripod or monopod.

 

[wickidwombat]

A quick question for Black Rapid users...do you have to remove the BR when you need to use a monopod or tripod?
If so, is it very quick & simple?

My monopod & tripods use plate attachment systems.
Specifically: http://www.manfrotto.com/quick-release-plate-adapter and http://www.manfrotto.com/hexagonal-plate-adapter
and for the monopod http://www.manfrotto.com/quick-change-rectangular-plate-adapter

Cheers, Paul Wright

no its a pain in the ass
which is why i have my modified rr L bracket hang on i'll go get a pic brb

 

[wickidwombat]

here is the modified L bracket, the hacked marks are where i used a dremel to make it fit
this can lock into a capture on my belt to stop the body swinging, the rapid strap remains hooked up all the time
to go to a tripod simply unclip the carabina from the rapid

 

[Mikedurg]

Got a BlackRapid strap system once I got heavier lenses. Took off the Canon neck strap and haven't used it since.

Ditto.

Double-ditto

Triple ditto. Well, thanks to Neuro for posting a link on a previous thread. Got mine a few weeks ago. Can't live life without it now.

 

[Wrathwilde]

I'm thinking about a spider belt...anyone in here with experiences?

My girlfriend gave me one for Valentines, I did a photo shoot with it over the weekend. I absolutely love it, I will never go back to any "strap" system. The only drawback is if you wear your shirts untucked, and use your own belt to hold the holster, then you have to move your shirt out of the way to holster it. Not a big deal... when I'm shooting my camera stays in my hand, only during breaks in the shooting do I return the camera to holster, so it's only a minor inconvenience. If you are using their belt system then you can always attach the belt over your shirt and not have to worry about it.

Cheers,
Wrathwilde

 

[eosbit]

These ar the straps endorsed by POTN:

http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/28

I have one of these on each of our bodies, and would never use anything else. They are the most comfortable strap I've every used by far.

Also, the straps have been with us for over 5 years and are hardly showing any wear at all, no issues with fraying or breaking - they practically look new.

 

[Jamesy]

here is the modified L bracket, the hacked marks are where i used a dremel to make it fit
this can lock into a capture on my belt to stop the body swinging, the rapid strap remains hooked up all the time
to go to a tripod simply unclip the carabina from the rapid

Cool - here was my solution for a RRS-L bracket:

 

[crasher7]

I have both a BR RS -7 and a Carryspeed CS-1, Sixes.

 

[ramon123]

Got a BlackRapid strap system once I got heavier lenses. Took off the Canon neck strap and haven't used it since.

Ditto.

Which model of the BlackRapid strap system is the best/most popular? Does it make a big difference versus the Canon one?

 

[DzPhotography]

I'm thinking about a spider belt...anyone in here with experiences?

Yep I'm an extremely satisfied Spider Pro user. http://www.spiderholster.com/

I shoot track & field athletics with 3 bodies, one with 300 f/2.8 on a monopod, the 70-200 f/2.8is II on one hip and a wide on the other hip using the SpiderPro dual system. http://www.spiderholster.com/dual-camera-system.html It's also brilliant for events work when working with more than one body.

I can RUN with this setup. Different jobs suit different setups. I'd like to try BlackRapid too. It's a no-risk low-cost test drive to give the eBay knockoffs a spin.

I have found Spider Pro brilliant to deal with and they responded quickly and favourably when I had a minor issue with an early first design.
Replacement was immediate and suggested design mods were listened to. A few years in, it's now a mature design made with premium, bulletproof materials.

HTH,
Paul Wright

Thanks for the FB

I'm thinking about a spider belt...anyone in here with experiences?

My girlfriend gave me one for Valentines, I did a photo shoot with it over the weekend. I absolutely love it, I will never go back to any "strap" system. The only drawback is if you wear your shirts untucked, and use your own belt to hold the holster, then you have to move your shirt out of the way to holster it. Not a big deal... when I'm shooting my camera stays in my hand, only during breaks in the shooting do I return the camera to holster, so it's only a minor inconvenience. If you are using their belt system then you can always attach the belt over your shirt and not have to worry about it.

Cheers,
Wrathwilde

You too, thanks for the FB. I wasn't planning on using my own belt, but the spider belt instead. Guess I'll be ordering one soon

 

[rewards]

here is the modified L bracket, the hacked marks are where i used a dremel to make it fit
this can lock into a capture on my belt to stop the body swinging, the rapid strap remains hooked up all the time
to go to a tripod simply unclip the carabina from the rapid

Cool - here was my solution for a RRS-L bracket:

Very nice.

 

[wickidwombat]

is that just a zip tie?

 

[Jamesy]

is that just a zip tie?

It is a heavy duty zip tie with a metal tooth that grips the tie.

 

[paxri01]

I see they redesigned the Black Rapid, but still not keen on supporting the camera from the tri-pod mount. I went with the BosStrap and it works great for me with the 70-200 2.8L II and allows for quick release attach.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839242-REG/BosStrap_BOS1_5OP_One_Piece_Sling_Strap.html

But the standard neck strap is definitely out.