IŽd like to ask people at this forum who truly use their cameras a lot, which camera strap is worth the money for a Nikon D3 as original one is a nice joke.
Kata Reflex, has the neoprene softness with a bit of stretch. The only thing I don't really like about it is the little pouches on each side, it's just unecesary bulk.
If you get the Reflex E (quick release), make sure it is the revised version with the large D-rings and not the earlier type with smaller metal rings.
The Canon CPS strap is pretty sweet. (now THATS a joke )
I've been very happy with the Black Rapid RS7. I've carried it all day many times with my old D90, 17-55 and 70-300 without any problem. And I use it now with a 1D and 24-70 2.8. Never had any shoulder or neck pain from it, and I like that it's fast to move around and take off. It's a little expensive though, but I've seen some sell for $25-$30 on the B&S here.
I was previously quite happy with one of these. A friend of mine still uses one on his D700, but with your D3 being even heavier, I'm not sure I'd go that route. If you find one in a local store, I'd check it out though. It did feel really good around the neck and over the shoulder.
hardlyboring wrote:
I do not use a strap. I use a keyring and carabiner
Are you using standard split rings or special ones?
Would you mind providing a picture? I'm trying to figure out a way to do this without damaging anything. Main reason is to attach body to backpack so I don't have to bear weight around neck or hold camera while hiking. Thanks in advance!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/632769-REG/Elinchrom_EL_19287_Shoulder_Strap_for_Quadra.html
Although not listed as a conventional camera strap, it's a miricle for that use. I discovered it when the friend, who I second shoot weddings for, bought some Quadra lights. Of course my job was then to carry around the light on a stick with the battery pac on my shoulder.Well, I'm here to tell you, that pac STAYS on my rounded shoulders. So now I have one on my camera as well. You can't tell from the little pic, but it has raised bumps on one side that act as grippers and boy, do they work!
I use OpTech and Tamrac straps with the quick-release clips. Mostly I don't use the straps, but at the edge of the cliffs or hanging out of a window they are useful.
When I want to use a strap I use an OpTech USA strap with the shaped neoprene material to better fit the curve of my neck or shoulder and so spread the load more evenly and comfortably. OpTech have accessories such as extenders (if you want to carry the camera/lens lower down by your hip instead of at your chest or stomach) and velcro strips that prevent the clips accidentally coming undone.
I use a Canon hand strap on my Canon pro cameras but the Nikons do not have a strap connection point at the bottom of the camera, and I don't like using the optional camera base plates that do have the bottom connector.
I tried the Black Rapid and it just did not work for me. It always seemed like the thing was swinging to and fro. I am now using the UPstrap. Really comfortable and the quick release comes in handy when your putting the camera on a tripod and don't want a big strap dangling everywhere. http://www.upstrap-pro.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_code=SLR-QR-H
i'm another optech fan...although it gets a bit stretched when i am handholding my d3 with 500vr attached!! but basically it is a really comfortable, well made strap with the quick release clip option.
rankamateur wrote:
I tried the Black Rapid and it just did not work for me. It always seemed like the thing was swinging to and fro. I am now using the UPstrap. Really comfortable and the quick release comes in handy when your putting the camera on a tripod and don't want a big strap dangling everywhere. http://www.upstrap-pro.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_code=SLR-QR-H
I use both BR and UPstrap depending which body. Like them both, but I find the UPstrap rubber smell, to be a little annoying.
And if you're over 6' tall, get the xl long UPstrap.
there are reasons to dislike the Nikon strap but ruggedness is not one of them.
tagan wrote:
IŽd like to ask people at this forum who truly use their cameras a lot, which camera strap is worth the money for a Nikon D3 as original one is a nice joke.
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