re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

> From: Richard Dell 
> 
> On January 30, 2023 10:05:18 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi 
>  wrote:
>> Heh … Mine is usually set to about 46". Longer than that and the camera sits 
>> too low, swings around too much for me. :)
>> 
> That may be height dependent  ... 
> I am 6 ft (1.83m), I like the camera just below my elbow if on my side (left),
> swung to my back it sits in small of back, and doesn't swing.

Hmm. I'm just shy of 6' myself, with a long torso. I tend to carry my cameras 
the same way. Probably just differences in arm length, shoulders, etc, along 
with personal preferences. :)

>> I have anchors fitted to most of my cameras, so I just swap the Leash to 
>> whatever I need to use it on. (I actually have three of them, for tripods 
>> and second camera carry…). 
>> 
> I spent way too much time finding various brands of "anchors" compatible 
> with the StrapToIt, most needed minor knife blade adjustments.

I have a bunch of Peak Design anchors. They come in sets of two with an 
Arca-Swiss compatible camera plate, and the anchors can be fitted to the camera 
plate without interfering with the plate's function on a tripod. The PD plates 
are thin and can be left fitted to the camera all the time, unless I want to 
put the camera into a snugly fitted half case. One of my half-cases (The "Jason 
Cui model" for the Leica CL) includes an externally accessible tripod screw 
mount too. 

All choices, and there are lots of good ones! :)

G
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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Comcast]

Yes, that’s correct. So I can mount the camera on the tripod with the strap 
attached. Since the trap is a sling it’s quite long, so I sometimes boop the 
strap over my head when using the tripod. It provides insurance againt spills. 
Paul

> On Feb 1, 2023, at 5:43 PM, John Sessoms  wrote:
> 
> Not sure I understand. Does your Arco type plate have an additional tripod 
> socket on the plate itself so you can leave the plate in place & screw the 
> Black Rapid's connector into the plate?
> 
>> On 2/1/2023 4:53 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
>> The Black Rapid attaches to a tripod socket as well. I bought an Arco type 
>> tripod plate that includes a tripod socket adjacent. It remains on the 
>> camera full time.
>> Paul
 On Feb 1, 2023, at 3:51 PM, John Sessoms  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Looks like the target market is photographers who use sling straps that 
>>> attach to the tripod socket on the bottom of a camera. One problem with 
>>> those is you have to disconnect the strap to put the camera on a tripod.
>>> 
>>> My Sun-Sniper strap clips on to the ring for a Manfrotto RC2 adapter, but I 
>>> still have to UN-clip to mount the camera on a tripod.
>>> 
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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[John Sessoms]

Not sure I understand. Does your Arco type plate have an additional 
tripod socket on the plate itself so you can leave the plate in place & 
screw the Black Rapid's connector into the plate?


On 2/1/2023 4:53 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

The Black Rapid attaches to a tripod socket as well. I bought an Arco type 
tripod plate that includes a tripod socket adjacent. It remains on the camera 
full time.

Paul


On Feb 1, 2023, at 3:51 PM, John Sessoms  wrote:

Looks like the target market is photographers who use sling straps that attach 
to the tripod socket on the bottom of a camera. One problem with those is you 
have to disconnect the strap to put the camera on a tripod.

My Sun-Sniper strap clips on to the ring for a Manfrotto RC2 adapter, but I 
still have to UN-clip to mount the camera on a tripod.



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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Paul Stenquist]

The Black Rapid attaches to a tripod socket as well. I bought an Arco type 
tripod plate that includes a tripod socket adjacent. It remains on the camera 
full time.

Paul

> On Feb 1, 2023, at 3:51 PM, John Sessoms  wrote:
> 
> Looks like the target market is photographers who use sling straps that 
> attach to the tripod socket on the bottom of a camera. One problem with those 
> is you have to disconnect the strap to put the camera on a tripod.
> 
> My Sun-Sniper strap clips on to the ring for a Manfrotto RC2 adapter, but I 
> still have to UN-clip to mount the camera on a tripod.
> 
> This looks like it will allow you to mount to the tripod without having to 
> remove the strap. I'd have to replace all my Manfrotto mounts with Arca 
> Swiss, but I think I'm kinda headed that way anyway.
> 
> Looks like they made their goal (more than made their goal - about 4.5x so 
> far).
> 
> Noting that "Rewards aren't guaranteed", I wonder when it will be available 
> to just buy one retail?
> 
>> On 1/30/2023 9:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi 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  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" 
>>>  wrote:
 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined
 ?
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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[John Sessoms]

Looks like the target market is photographers who use sling straps that 
attach to the tripod socket on the bottom of a camera. One problem with 
those is you have to disconnect the strap to put the camera on a tripod.


My Sun-Sniper strap clips on to the ring for a Manfrotto RC2 adapter, 
but I still have to UN-clip to mount the camera on a tripod.


This looks like it will allow you to mount to the tripod without having 
to remove the strap. I'd have to replace all my Manfrotto mounts with 
Arca Swiss, but I think I'm kinda headed that way anyway.


Looks like they made their goal (more than made their goal - about 4.5x 
so far).


Noting that "Rewards aren't guaranteed", I wonder when it will be 
available to just buy one retail?


On 1/30/2023 9:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi 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  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"  
wrote:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined
?

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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Richard Dell]

On January 30, 2023 10:05:18 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi  
wrote:
>Heh … Mine is usually set to about 46". Longer than that and the camera sits 
>too low, swings around too much for me. :)
>

That may be height dependent  ... 
I am 6 ft (1.83m), I like the camera just below my elbow if on my side (left),
swung to my back it sits in small of back, and doesn't swing.


>I have anchors fitted to most of my cameras, so I just swap the Leash to 
>whatever I need to use it on. (I actually have three of them, for tripods and 
>second camera carry…). 
>

I spent way too much time finding various brands of "anchors" compatible 
with the StrapToIt, most needed minor knife blade adjustments.

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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Heh … Mine is usually set to about 46". Longer than that and the camera sits 
too low, swings around too much for me. :)

I have anchors fitted to most of my cameras, so I just swap the Leash to 
whatever I need to use it on. (I actually have three of them, for tripods and 
second camera carry…). 

G

> On Jan 30, 2023, at 6:49 PM, Richard Dell  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)
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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Comcast]

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  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 
>>  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  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" 
>>>  wrote:
 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined
 ?
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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Richard Dell]

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  
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  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" 
>>  wrote:
>>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined
>>> ?
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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

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  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" 
>  wrote:
>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined
>> ?
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Re: OT: Fancy Camera Strap

[Richard Dell]

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"  
wrote:
>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined
>?
>
>Dan Matyola
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OT: Fancy Camera Strap

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined
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Dan Matyola
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