I use a Black Rapid dtrsp. It‘s long, D esigned for cross chest use and bulletproof. The camera slides on the strap so it can be raised without moving the strap. It’s the only strap I’ll use.
BlackRapid RS-4 Retro Classic, Original Camera Sling Design, Strap for DSLR, SLR and Mirrorless Cameras, for Right-Handed and Left-Handed Photographers, with On-The-Fly Sling Length Adjuster https://a.co/d/0Evq5Nk Paul > On Jan 30, 2023, at 9:50 PM, Richard Dell <rd...@jordancrk.com> wrote: > > Measured mine .... > set at about 50" or so, > with an additional 25" available, > 13" in the strap,and 6" in each camera attachment. > (quick releases similar to the Tamron's and others) > ... truly extraordinary max. of 75". > > I tend to use compatible quick release buckle (maybe Tamron) > camera attachment straps for extra bodies, but those are shorter > than what measurement says is 16" max for these > now no-name straps (label says StrapToIt) > >> On January 30, 2023 9:11:51 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi >> <godfreydigio...@me.com> wrote: >> I looked at that project. The neat part of the base plate is that it takes >> the load off the standard lugs (not designed for that kind of carry) and >> puts the load at the base which allows the camera to lay flat more reliably. >> >> It's primarily targeted to work with an SLR or largish EVF camera's shape >> and largish lenses. It would be mostly useless with the different form >> factor and relatively small/light lenses of a Leica M, for instance. >> >> I use the Peak Design Leash strap, which max out at about 145cm (57 inches) >> (plus a couple cm for the anchor bits). It's light, very strong, and easy to >> use cross body, as well as easily length adjustable to suit your body and >> preferences. It can be taken on and off a camera in a couple of seconds. A >> nice strap! >> >> G >> >>>> On Jan 30, 2023, at 5:30 PM, Richard Dell <rd...@jordancrk.com> wrote: >>> >>> I've always carried my cameras like that ... >>> you just need a longer than normal strap, no fancy base bracket. >>> Also use an ancient Galen Rowell chest pouch >>> as a waist pack to secure same setup at my side when not scrambling. >>> >>> (though I would love to find a good source for long straps, >>> mine I found in a drugstore in Williansport, PA in late '80s, >>> bought out their stock when I went back a year later, >>> never found a better strap sinc, though I have shopped) >>> >>> On January 30, 2023 8:16:05 PM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" >>> <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined >>>> ? >> -- >> %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
