Strap Recommendation Needed

[ssnxp]

Hey guys, another gear-help question!

I'm currently using the neck strap that came bundled with my Canon 50D. It isn't a bad strap, but it's far too short to sling over "messenger bag" style.

I would like to be able to have it strapped over my left shoulder/neck and have it crossed over my chest to my right hip. The Canon strap is way too short for that.

I've done some shopping around and I've found a few straps I really like, but they don't look long enough! Any recommendations? Also, I've seen the R-Strap but I don't know about it.. any experiences with it?

Thanks!

Here are a few of my favorites:
Crumpler Industry Disgrace ID02A Crumpler The Industry Disgrace Strap, Black, 19.7" x 2.5"
HighKey straps HighKey - All Straps

 

[TJ K]

This strap tends to get a lot of get reviews. Check it out
I was going to get it but recently I haven't been using a strap but I may still end up picking it up.

 

[ssnxp]

Thanks TJ! I'm reading some of the reviews and a lot of people are saying that it's too short to be worn comfortably across the chest, unless they use the extenders.. Hmmm. I'll keep reading, I can't seem to find specific lengths for it.

 

[Goontz]

Check out the straps from BlackRapid.com Many will recommend them, myself included (I have the RS-4).

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/beyond-basics/177799-any-you-use-sliding-sling-type-strap.html

Edit: Sorry, I somehow missed your last paragraph. The R-Straps are awesome, and it sounds like a sling-type strap is what you really want.

 

[ErectedGryphon]

Hey Goontz, thanks for the link, the video made me want to buy one!

 

[Goontz]

No problem! They're pretty cool, and certainly very comfortable.

 

[KmH]

I have a couple of the RS-2 Black-Rapids. :thumbup: :thumbup:

One of them gets used daily.

 

[PhotoXopher]

How bulky are the Black Rapids compared to 'normal' straps? That's about the only thing keeping me from getting one right now.

 

[Goontz]

How bulky are the Black Rapids compared to 'normal' straps? That's about the only thing keeping me from getting one right now.

I wouldn't say it's bulky at all. The actual strap part of my RS-4 is just normal nylon strapping, 1" wide. The shoulder pad is similar to a backpack strap or other messenger bag strap, I'd say. I measured it just now - the padded part is about 2.75" wide, 13" long, and about .5 - .75" thick with the padding in it. Shoot me a PM or email and I could probably get some pics of it next to something as reference if you want. Hope that helps.

 

[icassell]

I love my OpTech ... extremely comfortable. The Canon strap was not.

 

[BAmereihn]

Amazon.com: Crumpler ID-02A Crumpler The Industry Disgrace Padded Neck Strap Black: Camera & Photo

 

[Bad Andy]

+1 on the Black Rapid. I love it. Light and easy to use. Very high quality.

 

[ssnxp]

Looks like I'll be getting a R-strap! If anyone notices a deal while browsing around, feel free to post it here!


Edit: Oh man, I don't know anymore; I've been reading up on reviews and some people claim that the R-strap is more trouble than it's worth!

 

[Buckster]

Looks like I'll be getting a R-strap! If anyone notices a deal while browsing around, feel free to post it here!


Edit: Oh man, I don't know anymore; I've been reading up on reviews and some people claim that the R-strap is more trouble than it's worth!

In what way?

 

[ssnxp]

Looks like I'll be getting a R-strap! If anyone notices a deal while browsing around, feel free to post it here!


Edit: Oh man, I don't know anymore; I've been reading up on reviews and some people claim that the R-strap is more trouble than it's worth!

In what way?

I've read reports that the screw that goes into the tripod mount can get loose once in a while. That's scary! Also that the shoulder strap would slide around, but I've seen a video with the "proper technique" to keep the strap in place.