Whilst I do think it’s the most comfortable strap, thats not the only consideration when it comes to choosing a sling. Durable Nylon] Made of car seat belt material, and combined with fashion design and ergonomics, durable for use. Later in the article, I will discuss some options for converting a regular strap into something that can carry a camera in this way. If any of the six plastic buckles, two metal buckles, stitching at any of twelve points, any of the neoprene, either of the two places where there's some weird vinyl holding it together, or either of the two quick-releases break, you drop your camera.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. His editorial work has been featured in publications all over the world, and his commercial clients include brands such as Nike, Apple, Adobe and Red Bull. That said, it rivals the little Peak Design Leash strap as an ultralight option that doesn’t get in the way when packed on a camera inside a small bag. The neoprene in the padded section of the strap also helps to absorb camera bounce while you walk, and the smooth edges on the padding decreases discomfort if the wide strap happens to rub up against your neck.The reason is that I find having the camera and lens out of the rucksack gives me some relief on my back from carrying the kit. However, I don’t notice it nowadays, and I’ll use the capture for all lenses on the camera (though the largest/heaviest I have is the 70-200). The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. My clutch is permanently attached to my current go-to camera (6D ii), the captures are attached to my two normal camera bags (both PD again!

Slings can be great, but the one thing to remember is that they only really work if you are using the strap across your body. On a ball head a lever is great, but if you were to use it for a quick release camera strap that’s hanging by your side, that lever is going to get snagged very quickly on your pants and release itself, smashing your camera to the ground. The Sport X QD from BlackRapid is similar to the regular BlackRapid Sport Breathe strap, but instead of using the swivel locking carabiner on the end of the sling, it uses the same QD (quick detachment) system seen on the Magpul MS-4 that’s also featured in this guide. I have always found that big bulky shoulder straps are a pain in the ass when you use a shoulder bag, because the strap sits on top and prevents you seeing what’s in the bag.I also have OpTech 3/8″ Webbing Connectors 1301252 on each camera which I use with an OpTech Pro Strap 3/8 or connected together for a loop handle, the first pair came with the strap! The FastenR screws into the tripod socket on the bottom of your camera (other mount options described at the end of this guide) and a small carabiner on the strap clips through the FastenR to attach the camera. Fits all lug mount cameras, including Nikon, Leica, Olympus, Sony, Fujifilm and most 35mm vintage cameras.