Wriststraps

[rogleale]

I have always hated having a strap round my neck, and a camera bumping against my
chest all the time, so I have mostly used a wrist strap.
Because of the cost, most of these wriststraps were home made, and fairly rough, but at last I have
found a very effective strap, very comfortable, very secure,and reasonably priced. Mine cost
$36 only, postage included, which for the USA is very reasonable.
I have no connection with the maker, but I thought that maybe somebody else may be interested in a
useful product.
It can be found at www.camdapter.com and my model is a Camstrap-LG for my big hand.







Roger

[Stephen]

Re: Wriststraps

I have always hated having a strap round my neck, and a camera bumping against my
chest all the time, so I have mostly used a wrist strap.
Because of the cost, most of these wriststraps were home made, and fairly rough, but at last I have
found a very effective strap, very comfortable, very secure,and reasonably priced. Mine cost
$36 only, postage included, which for the USA is very reasonable.
I have no connection with the maker, but I thought that maybe somebody else may be interested in a
useful product.
It can be found at www.camdapter.com and my model is a Camstrap-LG for my big hand.
Roger

Roger, I have used camera straps, though specifically one for Canons bodies. Mine attached to the bottom of the battery/vertical grip as well as the top strap link, rather than the tripod bush.

I have returned to the conventional strap though. I found many times when I needed both hands free, and with a handstrap such as this your hand is constantly having to hold the camera. The conventional shoulder strap allows me to sling it all over my shoulder, out of the way. I should say that I rarely put the camera round my neck, mainly for the reasons you outline.

I found that if I was using the camera handheld in a studio situation, or where I was constantly in the same position, the handstrap was good and helped to steady the camera. When on the move however, or when I need access to the bag, or to change lenses, it became more of a hindrance.

This is just a personal thing though, and I know people who use the handstrap all the time

[Stephen]

Re: Wriststraps

On a further look I see the company makes a strap similar to the one I have, and specifically for cameras such as mine