Yezdi
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I too use the Peak Design strap and its a great comfort walking around with it.
Shoulder strap, belt ideas for a camera and telephoto lens
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I have several different OpTech straps that I use. I think they are comfortable and they have different straps and connector systems that are interchangeable.
I've had the cotton carrier for several years. The don't advertise it anymore but I got the belt and shoulder strap support model.. Then added a side holster and attached a tether safety strap.
I usually keep the d500 and 200-500 zoon on the tripod and keep the 7100 with the 70-200 on the side holster. A simple 90 degree rotation lifts it out and ready to go. Most of the weight is in the belt but the shoulder strap helps a lot.
hope that helps
I usually keep the d500 and 200-500 zoon on the tripod and keep the 7100 with the 70-200 on the side holster. A simple 90 degree rotation lifts it out and ready to go. Most of the weight is in the belt but the shoulder strap helps a lot.
hope that helps
I've just started using the Peak Design slide strap and I like it very much - very comfortable. I've used the Peak Design wrist strap for a couple of years as well. Their attachment system is nicely designed - simple, fast and effective..
I had the BR, and it was ok. But now I use Peak Design and like it a lot better. I've used a D750 with 70-200mm f2.8 and a D7200 with Sigma 150-500mm and it worked well for me even with the weight. I use it all the time with all my lenses.
I've been using the Peak Design Slide Lite on SLRs and Leash on Mirrorless. I really like the ability to clip and un-clip as i only use the straps 30% of the time.
Jason
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My vote also goes to the Peak Design Slide. I use it in a cross body fashion with one point attached to the mode dial side of the camera and the other to the tripod mount with included adapter. Not only does the 70-200 lay comfortably on your hip/leg, it is also very quick and easy to raise the camera to shooting position.
Covered already but I use the Black Rapid system - or to be more accurate - a copy of the Black rapid system form ebay. I have a Nikon D85O now after several Crop and FF bodies and have used it with my 80-200 f2.8 and my 150-600 Sigma Sport with no issues at all. With the lighter lenses you don't know it is there.
Only snags are if you use a backpack the strap might not sit as well as without a backpack and if you are climbing over a style or maouvering, it can swing about but is easily controlled. I hate neck straps and there are many alternatives these days, some of which will attach to a belt to stop the swinging.
Try putting the strap you have now over your shoulder rather than around your neck.
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I use Peak Design most of the time, but for situations when the camera may swing I use a Cotton Carrier Skout, sometimes along with their holster for an extra telephoto lens (has to have a tripod mount). I can go down a steep rocky slope to a waterfall or beach, keeping my hands free to steady or catch myself on trees, etc., without any swinging. I highly recommend it. It's also good if you ride a bike. I just moved to a place on the beach, and I'm going to get a bicycle to ride to various nearby beaches. The Skout will work well for that.
Stevie n
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I had a strap sling for some years I then purchased my pride and joy D850 I put it on the sling and off I merrily went.
I was crossing a railway line in a local wildlife park there was a sickening thud and down it went, the metalwork had failed!
Thankfully the camera and lens were ok but where metal on metal had rubbed over the years eventually it had fallen apart.
I now use three pieces of nylon cord threaded through the solid metal bevel that screws into the bottom of the camera/lens
The bevel will never wear out and I can keep an eye on the platted cord. My advice on any type of strap is to replace it every
two or three years .
I was crossing a railway line in a local wildlife park there was a sickening thud and down it went, the metalwork had failed!
Thankfully the camera and lens were ok but where metal on metal had rubbed over the years eventually it had fallen apart.
I now use three pieces of nylon cord threaded through the solid metal bevel that screws into the bottom of the camera/lens
The bevel will never wear out and I can keep an eye on the platted cord. My advice on any type of strap is to replace it every
two or three years .
Flyboy
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I have a newer Black Rapid strap, and find it useful, but, I have a couple of "Offshore" copies, one with the stabilization strap that goes under the arm, and the other without, which are less expen$ive, and work about as well as the BR...given the fact (I think) you need to watch the hardware. The straps seem to be designed for the "average" human being, and I am much taller than "average," which leads to trying to find longer straps. I agree totally with the poster who said the OPTech-type around the neck strap will cause soreness in the neck and shoulders, but, imo is much better than the skinny little straps that seemingly all cameras come with. The over the shoulder types of straps reduce soreness significantly...at least mine have. YMMV.
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Thanks for this. You are not aone with this and the Peak Design also gets good reviews so I'll take a look at both.
After seeing the endorsements for the Cotton Carrier and Peak Design systems I've checked them out and found they will not suit me as the Cotton Carrier puts the camera on your chest which might be good for rock climbing etc with a small or walkabout lens but is not so good with a big telephoto lens on the camera. It seems that you need more than one to cover both long lenses and smaller lenses. The Peak design one has a fitting in the tripod mounting screw thus making putting the camera on a tripod a bit of a mission. All of my cameras and big telephoto lenses have a Manfrotto RC2 QR plate on them which is why the Black Rapid or clone works for me. I can get the camera on a tripod in seconds as the carabineer on the strap just un-clips from the D ring screw on the QR plate. I don't have to first detach the strap fitting then attach the QR plate before the camera can be put on the tripod.
Yes, the camera will swing around a bit when you walk but most of the time it is not an issue and when I know it will be I just grab the camera until I can safely let it go again.
I don't think you have given it enough time.
Graham T
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I also use the Peak Design slide with one strap attached the tripod mount plate and one to the side hook. I use it as a cross strap. It hangs down lens first and I can tuck it behind my back when I'm hiking .
The only problem I have found is that the strap lock is not very good and does not hold its position and after hiking for a while the strap slides to its full length and hence I keep on having to adjust it to raise the camera position higher.
The only problem I have found is that the strap lock is not very good and does not hold its position and after hiking for a while the strap slides to its full length and hence I keep on having to adjust it to raise the camera position higher.
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Here is how I have my Peak Design Slide attached to the RRS plate on my 200-500 lens and causes no interference with tripod. I carry over the shoulder across the chest. Easy to lift up and use. It works perfectly and causes no fatigue. IMHO
Hope this is useful info
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Thanks for this Hut. Looks viable with my QR plates. I did not think the Peak Design would work as the D ring on the QR plate is on the bottom and the ring swivels up out of the way when you attach to the tripod. I'll have to check the loading though. My D850 + Sigma 150-600 sport weighs in at about 4.5 kgs and those thin attachments look so not up to it!
I like Black Rapid style, but not execution. I kind of make my own, using opt/tech straps and QD fasteners. With a QD fastener on both lens and body, I can choose to attach strap to both to distribute weight and take some of the lens weight off the body. Works very well. Pic is d850 w/RRS L-plate and 70-200 f2.8 with RRS QD.
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Have a look at the systems by Really Right Stuff. The Magpul strap with QD fittings is compatible with all their newer arca swiss plates. Easy to pop on and off when using a tripod. Lens plates and L-brackets have the QD attachment. Beware if you have a gripped D850 with a Nikon 500pf lens and also a 1.4TC. This will be back heavy and will require their long lens plate. The RRS replacement foot for the 500pf will not balance with the set-up (mine) mentioned above. Steve recommended getting this replacement foot for the 500pf as the original can drop off (Steve shows this in his review of the 500pf lens).
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Even though they look flimsy due to size, those little attachments are rated for something like 200 pounds.
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The plate I have is a RRS it is a bit longer for balance and has a threaded 1/4 20 hole located in the spot I needed it to be, on top.
RRS are a bit pricey but nice finish and always seem to fit right.
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I thought he was just talking about the camera's balancing point. With the lighter weight of a PF lens and heavier wight of the camera body. A longer foot would move the fulcrum point towards the lens or camera as needed????Back heavy?? lol
I’m used to hike with a D6 plus 800E or 180-400 plus monopod plus monopod head
Not more than 4-5 miles nowadays but just a year ago I hiked twice every single day with two D5’s, one with a 180-400 one with a 70-200E.
Well guess I was younger then.
However in my working days my PSU was a little bit shy of 40kgs....
Clothing, helmet, boots, food, ammo, 2 complete Nikon rigs, lots of film aso aso.
Hah! Those were the days!
FWIW My D850 and 200-500 when set at 500mm balance nicely while attached to end of plate and the L bracket
jhallettbc
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I am the one who started this post with my question. Thank you for all the suggestions and I'm glad it seems to have been helpful to so many others. I have bought the Cotton Carrier Scout and find it is just what I was looking for using my Nikon 780 and 70-200 E FL. The system is very comfortable and the camera doesn't flop around in an uncomfortable way. I probably wouldn't use it for more than an hour walking around but I'm sure it would still be comfortable long after that. Incidentally I ordered it on Amazon in Canada and for some reason I paid the same price as in the States. That's a real deal.
Spot on HUT! But hearing that story I guess "heavy" is a relative word. I was annoyed because I purchased the amazing Flexshooter Pro Mini Ballhead and the RRS replacement foot just would not balance. The Magpul strap can quickly attach to the L-bracket in either landscape or portrait, or to the lens foot. It can also be split to attach to both the lens foot and L-bracket (in either orientation) - just as shown in previous photos of other systems - but this is better! The beauty of the ballhead is that the long lens can quickly come off and any of my shorter lenses can go straight on for landscape or night photography (again in any orientation). You can also lengthen or shorten the Magpul strap effortlessly with the hand not holding the camera. In case others do not realise, the Magpul strap was designed by the US military to carry an assault rifle. The fact that RRS promote it as camera strap says a lot.
I've been trying to remember the name of this Australian maker for ages and finally got it! Great way of QR strap attachment but is not a sling, the strap attaches to the stock points but in the video you can see that it works just as a sling does:
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I was going to try this with my OE straps but I've been using the Black rapid style ones for do long I can't find them! I'll percevere as although in the video he says that OE straps are too short to wear across the shoulder, I'm short so they might be OK - albeit with no QR, but as the camera QR plate will bee easily accessible it should not be an issue.
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I was going to try this with my OE straps but I've been using the Black rapid style ones for do long I can't find them! I'll percevere as although in the video he says that OE straps are too short to wear across the shoulder, I'm short so they might be OK - albeit with no QR, but as the camera QR plate will bee easily accessible it should not be an issue.
Ineluki
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I can recommend UP-straps. Carries my D6 and the 200-500 without any issue.