Alternatives to standard neckstraps

[kwokask]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a replacement for the standard Canon neckstrap? I really want some that can go across the body, so that the shoulders hold the weight, yet can quickly be moved into a shooting position.

[Adrian Fischer]

Scott Kelby recommends one in one of his books. Cant think what its called. Allows the camer to rest at the side and then slide up the strap to shooting position. Was mentioned for use by Tog using two cameras to allow the second one to be brought up into position quickly when required.
Ah ha...google it and found this:

http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2136

site to get them (havent checked to see if you can get locally)
http://www.blackrapid.com/

and also just found this:
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?p=569157

[kazdez]

The one across the body is "Black Rapid" but you will need to get it OS as no one here has them.

Karen

[Phil Mac]

Is this what you are after? It is more like a harness.

http://cottoncarrier.com/index.html

(wait for the second picture to come up)

Cheers

[Adrian Fischer]

Hadnt seen the cotton carrier before. It looks interesting. Anyone used it?

[kwokask]

Scott Kelby recommends one in one of his books. Cant think what its called. Allows the camer to rest at the side and then slide up the strap to shooting position. Was mentioned for use by Tog using two cameras to allow the second one to be brought up into position quickly when required.
Ah ha...google it and found this:

http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2136

site to get them (havent checked to see if you can get locally)
http://www.blackrapid.com/

and also just found this:
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?p=569157

Ahh.. the Black Rapid looks like what I'm looking for.



Is this what you are after? It is more like a harness.

http://cottoncarrier.com/index.html

(wait for the second picture to come up)

Cheers

Interesting, never even considered something like that.

[wattsgallery]

There's a good review and thread on Black Rapid straps in this post - http://http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=54988 (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=54988)

cheers

[etherial]

There's a good review and thread on Black Rapid straps in this post - http://http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=54988 (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=54988)

cheers

Thanks mate! Glad to see it is appreciated.

[Showipix]

Well i liked the review as it made me go out and buy one!

Kel

[darylcheshire]

I used a black strap made by OP/Tech USA from Michael's Camera Store in Melbourne
http://www.michaels.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&category_id=24&product_id=3902&Itemid=54

It's made of neoprene and stretches slightly, it can be unclipped in two places if it gets twisted. I've been using mine for the last two years without problems.

They have a wide range of neck or wrist straps in different colours and sizes. I wanted to get rid of the bright red Canon strap.

Daryl.

[Showipix]

Have just received my R-Strap which i ordered from the USA on the 18th of May - so nice fast postage :)

Kellie