Which Camera Strap is best for you? | 4 different types!

I've tried many kind of straps including those shown in the video but my favorite by far is the Peak Design Cuff wrist strap along with a very small shoulder bag.

It takes very little room and it's very easy to detach the camera from my hand when I don't need it so I can store it in my shoulder bag.

My favourite way of using the peak design straps is one on the side and one on the bottom, it gets the strap out of my sight when looking through the view finder and there isn’t too much material on the bottom. Also it allows the lens to lie perfectly against ur body with the side ready to shoot.

Awesome explanation! Loved those extras 😂👍🏻
And I use peak design clip as well along side with the clutch. So clutch stays on my wrist and clip it back and force between those two. I became quick at it 🤷🏻‍♂️🤙🏼

This is a great video to explain the pro and cons for almost all kinds of camera strap, nice job! keep it up!

Peak Design does make different straps that are different widths to work with different camera sizes

Can you attach the capture clip to a lens tripod collar instead of the camera body - for heavier lenses? Or is there an option that doesn't leave a heavy lenses hanging from the camera mount? Thanks

Using a sling bag MidwayUSA AR-15 Bail Out Range Bag, added a padded insert off Amazon, holds a body and 3 zooms (plus other small essentials), and occasionally a Cotton Skout.

I swear I saw a video with something like the shoulder string in this vid (ie the camera moves up and down it rather than it moving against your neck), but it was kind of silky looking and maybe red?? Anyone know what I’m talking about?

thats a good point you mention about peak design slide bulky clips and it'll get in the way with flip screen. i had the same experiences but no one mention it !

It's rare to find slow paced, analytical videos that list practical pros and cons of different similar items. I also appreciated that you didn't put the stress on the brand names and prices: if one is attracted to some items, they'll go look them out. Great video.

Great job.

I bought the Peak Design wrist strap for my Nikon D750 based on friends' recommendations. Wish I'd watched this video prior to making my purchase. You openly explained the reasons why a product worked, or didn't work, for you without being preachy. I've subscribed!

Thank you, clear and concise.

the strap that comes with the camera is the easiest and cheapest solution never a problem really

Shoulder strap is what most professionals I've seen use, in the last 30 years. When they use dual camera, they use that two camera harness where both cameras hang on the sides. The only reason I use a neck strap, is for stability...that's it; otherwise, I don't use neck straps or wrist straps.

Thank you 😉

Options -
The "Banjo Strap" with mini-carabiners see "Olympus Hunter neck strap" (I dislike the Peak buttons). And long enough to wear cross shoulder with out risking strangulation; why are oem brand straps so short?.
Paracord, diy your own wrist loop.

Shoulder strap, the Sun Sniper steel core lets the runner slide up the strap without lifting it, unlike the cheap ones. Yes they cost more but available used.

Been looking at different straps myself. One thing to check is if the the capture clip is really durable and sturdy? Especially if the camera has like the 70-200 and is heavy?

Thank you very much for discussing the shoulder sling. Now I finally know how to properly use it after 15 months of owning one!

Hi Mike. I've had my Z6ii for two years, and I'm disppointed with the thin Nikon strap that came with it, it gets in the way when I'm shooting and I can't take it off, and it always gets twisted.
So I did some research and was just about to buy a Peak Design Slide, - and then I saw your video with one or two downsides.
I suppose every system has a downside.

I often wonder what would happen if the camera manufacturers, and strap makers, and accessory makers got together in one room, could they come up with an entirely new form factor that allowed for tripods, batteries, flippy screens, atmos ninjas and sound, video cages etc etc.

Avoid hand straps! Why? Your hand will be contorted to access your camera controls. Unless the hand strap is quite tight, your camera will still have a good chance of falling to its demise. Use a pure WRIST strap, which is a cuff you wear around your wrist, NOT your hand. Alltura has one for about $10 dollars. Peak Design has one for 3x more the cost. Both of these models are quick disconnect, with the Peak Design being more elegant and practical, in my opinion.

Honestly thought I was a pro with the strap the camera came with lol. I guess I'm still a tourist. XD

I twist a simple plain black neck strap around my arm while I'm shooting, and hang my camera on my neck or shoulder when I need both hands free, so to me a neck strap is like a 3-in-1 strap

I use the waka Rapid Camera Neck Strap with my Sigma 150-600mm Contemp lens and its very comfertable resting againt the neck but my neck does still urt if I walk for several hours.

it's Sep 2023 I currently have Peak Design Micro Clutch L bracket.
I like using a hand strap as it allows me quick access to the camera.

Pros:
Fits me well, once I locked the strap in place it was easy to get my hand in and out, I secured the strap with gorilla tape, string, double security, just in case. You can attach a strap to the tripod mount for extra security. I guess this is for comfort.
The strap has holes for adjustment.

Cons:
The L bracket blocks the battery.
The strap does not lock in place it rotates towards the lens, so I had to secure it with gorilla tape, later I added string too, for double security, The tape was wrapped around the L bracket, not just at the bottom, that will peel off, so having it between the camera body and the bracket keeps it secure.

Thank you!

I don't use any of the above, and I've tried almost everything.
Since I combine photography and video, the strap just bothers me.
Blackrapid seemed like a good option to me, but in the end I realized that when walking, the camera scratches on my pants, moves too much, it's uncomfortable and the constant twisting and turning is irritating.
It is best to carry the camera in the hand without any strap.

Mike, finally someone who addresses the one bug bear I find with all these alternatives to the supplied strap - access to the battery & tripod mount. Many tks for some great solutions to try out.

I like Ur video. That it didn't just sing praises but tell on all the negative nuances that can affect shooting. Some are really very minute but it's great that u tell it all!

dang my small rig doesnt allow the peak design slide on the bottom because the small rig is tightened into the tripod attachment area.

What about wrist straps? I find the hand strap isn't really secure enough.

I'm trying to get the best of both world with my new a6700 setup, here's what I managed to do for now.

I added a SmallRig plate to the camera the enhance the ergonomic, I attached a PD Capture plate to it to be able to clip the camera to a backpack.

I attached a PD Cuff (I find it light and it gets out of the way more than the Clutch).

Then I wanted to be able to put on my BR Sling but there was no place left to screw the BR loop so I noticed that on the SR plate there is a QD anchor, so I got a QD D loop!, a quick way to attach the Sling without the need to remove anything.

So there it is! I'm pretty sure I found the best setup for me that won't require any removal when switching from PD Cuff to PD Capture to BR Sling!

Anyway thanks for that video, you convinced me to keep my good old BR Sling instead of going full-on PeakDesign.

I love the peak design capture clip on my backpack. I use it constantly so I can be hands free, and shoot quickly when I want. But I recently switched to a sling bag instead of a backpack, to go a little lighter. And now I'm trying to figure out a solution, because the capture clip isn't going to work. I was thinking the sling strap might be the best alternative. What do you think?

That peak design clip is wild.. V3 for 80€ for some metal and a spring is crazy

Honestly with my luck, half these, in tandum with my low vision and poor cordination, could easily end my tlr. I would miss all the clips

very honest review saying that Peak slide can "hurt" the neck, confirming what I was thinking, seeing these strap, thank you for sharing!

i'm getting the shoulder sling for my friend as a bd gift, thanks.

I really like the shoulder strap idea. I have ordered one that has a small strap that keeps the pad in place

For Blackrapid straps, if you use Manfrotto with a PL-200 quick release plate then you could keep the quick release plate on the camera and attach the strap from the screw on the plate. That's what I do. I don't use the supplied screw mount on my cameras with the exceptions of cameras I don't use with tripods.

Welp, seems like I'm going to continue using a shoulder strap, which I first experienced when I borrowed my dad's DSLR. Although the clip is interesting, I often need to put my bag down, or maybe I need to grab something really quick, and honestly feel far too paranoid if it isn't securely attached to me.

Two shoulder straps with two anchor points on your should so you can carry 4 cameras and then have two mega zooms strapped to your back like a ninja turtle. Optional embroidered strap to tie around your head for catching swear, Rambo style.

Just look at photographers of the past and what they used, notice how paparazzi started wearing military style pouches and slings for their cameras and their big telephoto lenses, its ironic but its also worth taking a note that while the camera is not a gun, it still weights a lot and you still need to be able to point it at things so the same principles are there, the Y strap makes the most sense for the avg user, the regular shoulder strap its good for smaller cameras like you said.

I am looking for a lightweight and compact camera to use on high altitude expeditions in the Himalayas. and I am expecting to get good quality photos and videos of other mountains from the top of the summit. Canon M 50 mirrorless, Sony ZVE-10 or Fujifilm x100v. which would be a great? I'll be very grateful if you guide me. Thank you.

Sling with the lower part attached to one of my belt loops - light, fast, reliable.

If I ever had to share someone a video for that topic this is the only one I would show them. Well done and well thought through!

I do a hybrid. RRS / ProMediaGear L arca swiss bracket with BlackRapid strap and QD connector.

QD’s are extremely strong, reliable, positive reinforcement. Easy to add onto any other design. QD receivers are often built into the L brackets themselves.

Using blackrapid strap allows me to easily pop on/off for landscapes when hiking, astrophoto, scramble over rocky surfaces and ensure strap isnt too long to hit the lens.

@mikesphotography You should take a look at the Nikon AH-4 hand strap. This is a different world than the simple ones. It secures the camera on three spots around your hand and never ever will fall off as long as you tighten it slightly.

Mike, I miss your videos. Hope you're ok.