DSLR Sling Straps

[regdawg]

Are these safe to hold your DSLR? If so, any recommendations? I have a 70D w/grip and the 18-135 lens and after awhile it gets pretty uncomfortable to wear around the neck area. I always seem to find myself just holding it instead of around my neck after awhile. I was wondering if the sling straps help more. I also noticed there are different connectors that connect to the a camera itself.

Any suggestions/advice appreciated.

 

[runnah]

I love mine.

I have the curve.
BlackRapid.com >> Creators of the R-Strap, the original camera sling.

 

[paigew]

I love mine too. I also have a black rapid.

 

[Mr.Photo]

I use one of the very early model Carry Speed sling straps and love it. The heaviest rig I have is my gripped D7000 with my old all metal 80-200 2.8 hanging off it. The lens alone weighs around 3 lbs. The whole rig together If I remember correctly is nearly 6 lbs. Only issue I've noticed is that when using that setup I can actually feel movement between the grip, and camera body due to the weight of the lens hanging off it as this particular lens doesn't have a tripod foot. Most modern heavy lenses have a tripod foot, and it is best to attach to that when using the heavier lenses.

 

[BillM]

I believe Carry Speed is no longer in business and it's too bad, I love their straps. But the Black Rapid it a real nice product too. There are also wrist straps available.

 

[regdawg]

I believe Carry Speed is no longer in business and it's too bad, I love their straps. But the Black Rapid it a real nice product too. There are also wrist straps available.

I have one of the older carry speed straps, but never used it with my t2i at the time. Was kinda scared to thinking the connector could unscrew and send my camera to the ground. I now have a 70d and thinking of trying to use it.

 

[weepete]

Yup, I've got a black rapid one too

 

[Nevermore1]

I think mine is a Carry Speed but honestly can't remember. I do prefer the sling straps to the traditional ones that come with the camera. My only issue is that since they attach to the mounting plate of the bittom you can't really set your camera down easily unless you lay it on its "back". Mine is usually around me but sometimes I need it out of the way or want to take a break and I don't usually use my camera bag for the camera just all the extras.

 

[D-B-J]

Black rapid. If I had two bodies, the Holdfast Money Maker.

 

[regdawg]

I use one of the very early model Carry Speed sling straps and love it. The heaviest rig I have is my gripped D7000 with my old all metal 80-200 2.8 hanging off it. The lens alone weighs around 3 lbs. The whole rig together If I remember correctly is nearly 6 lbs. Only issue I've noticed is that when using that setup I can actually feel movement between the grip, and camera body due to the weight of the lens hanging off it as this particular lens doesn't have a tripod foot. Most modern heavy lenses have a tripod foot, and it is best to attach to that when using the heavier lenses.

You ever have any issues with the connector loosening at all when using it? That is my fear. I have an earlier model Carry Speed and the connector that I have is a metal plate that screws into the camera and the strap is then attached to the plate. Is that the type of connector you have?

 

[Braineack]

when i actually use a strap i use a sling.


i dislike slings that use the bottom screw.

 

[Nevermore1]

I use one of the very early model Carry Speed sling straps and love it. The heaviest rig I have is my gripped D7000 with my old all metal 80-200 2.8 hanging off it. The lens alone weighs around 3 lbs. The whole rig together If I remember correctly is nearly 6 lbs. Only issue I've noticed is that when using that setup I can actually feel movement between the grip, and camera body due to the weight of the lens hanging off it as this particular lens doesn't have a tripod foot. Most modern heavy lenses have a tripod foot, and it is best to attach to that when using the heavier lenses.

You ever have any issues with the connector loosening at all when using it? That is my fear. I have an earlier model Carry Speed and the connector that I have is a metal plate that screws into the camera and the strap is then attached to the plate. Is that the type of connector you have?

I have that type of connector and have been using it for just under a year. So far it has never come loose (which I am paranoid it will). I am in the habit of checking it about every other week (all you need is a coin) and I have yet to ever find it even remotely loosened.

 

[tirediron]

I've got a number of BR straps/slings, and I like them. They're well made, comfortable, and I've never had an issue with the connector screw coming loose.

 

[weepete]

The only thing about them I dont like is it makes it a bit more awkward to use my grip. I've been thinking of changing the standard screw for one of the tripod ones as it looks a bit flatter

 

[Mr.Photo]

I use one of the very early model Carry Speed sling straps and love it. The heaviest rig I have is my gripped D7000 with my old all metal 80-200 2.8 hanging off it. The lens alone weighs around 3 lbs. The whole rig together If I remember correctly is nearly 6 lbs. Only issue I've noticed is that when using that setup I can actually feel movement between the grip, and camera body due to the weight of the lens hanging off it as this particular lens doesn't have a tripod foot. Most modern heavy lenses have a tripod foot, and it is best to attach to that when using the heavier lenses.

You ever have any issues with the connector loosening at all when using it? That is my fear. I have an earlier model Carry Speed and the connector that I have is a metal plate that screws into the camera and the strap is then attached to the plate. Is that the type of connector you have?

Yes that is the one that I have. It has a large knurled dial on the screw for tightening to the tripod mount. I've used this setup at everything from wedding shoots to walking in the park and have never had it come loose.