Handstrap+ Neckstrap?

[WINDyx]

Hi,
I have a Optech Pro Loop neckstrap for my 450D but I find myself needing a handstrap whenever I'm handholding my camera with 1 hand(for better grip). Is it possible to combine both at once or can I only have either strap at once?

The Canon E1 looks expensive...

[lennyl]

Originally Posted by WINDyx Hi, I have a Optech Pro Loop neckstrap for my 450D but I find myself needing a handstrap whenever I'm handholding my camera with 1 hand(for better grip). Is it possible to combine both at once or can I only have either strap at once? The Canon E1 looks expensive...

http://www.camdapter.com/product_standard_std.html

According to product page : "The double strap lugs allow you to attach both a Camdapter Hand Strap and your neck strap."

What attracted my attention is that they have combo QR plate with handstrap lugs.

Kind of expensive, but just to let you know such products exist.

[Vulpix0r]

Originally Posted by lennyl http://www.camdapter.com/product_standard_std.html According to product page : "The double strap lugs allow you to attach both a Camdapter Hand Strap and your neck strap." What attracted my attention is that they have combo QR plate with handstrap lugs. Kind of expensive, but just to let you know such products exist.

I bought a Camdapter and have absolutely no regret. Build quality is fantastic and the item is well worth the cost.

[calebk]

I have a battery grip, so I can use the E1 strap anyways. Besides, I don't use a neckstrap, but that's just me.

[Headshotzx]

With the pro-loop and creative tying, you can have both at the same time. It'll be a bitch to take out, though.

Now I mount the strap onto my tripod QR plate so that it's easier to mount when needed. I mostly use the E1 hand strap alone, which you can buy at from Shuttercentral @ S$26 instead of the retail S$40.

[xhui]

yup, the Canon E1 handstrap can be bought here from our MO section. cheaper then retail definitely!

[WINDyx]

Hmmm I think will check out the E1. I have a battery grip on my body as well.
I see myself in a lot of situations needing my hands to be free , so neckstrap would definitely be a must...

[iRaphael]

Guess is your personal preference.

For me, I'd prefer to use a neck strap cos I like the vertical grip much better than the original grip. Therefore more of my pictures are in portrait form. But that's just me.

I do realise that a lot of photographers like to use hand straps. Personally I find it cumbersome to switch to portrait view if I need to.

Then again, my neck strap is wrapped around my arm most of the time when I'm shoot events. Other than that, if I'm not shooting much, I'd just have it sling around my neck.

I have a friend who doesn't use either strap actually. I'd say its pretty dangerous. But that's just him.

[WINDyx]

Originally Posted by iRaphael Guess is your personal preference. For me, I'd prefer to use a neck strap cos I like the vertical grip much better than the original grip. Therefore more of my pictures are in portrait form. But that's just me. I do realise that a lot of photographers like to use hand straps. Personally I find it cumbersome to switch to portrait view if I need to. Then again, my neck strap is wrapped around my arm most of the time when I'm shoot events. Other than that, if I'm not shooting much, I'd just have it sling around my neck. I have a friend who doesn't use either strap actually. I'd say its pretty dangerous. But that's just him.

Hmm , I think I'll just try to live with shooting "chicken wing syndrome" even though I have a grip haha unless I will be shooting very often in vertical for any event.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by WINDyx Hmmm I think will check out the E1. I have a battery grip on my body as well. I see myself in a lot of situations needing my hands to be free , so neckstrap would definitely be a must...

I use a R-strap actually, but when I'm shooting, the set up is not tethered to the strap. I only hook it to the strap when I need my hands free. While it is a very costly solution, it is also a very ergonomic one, as when you don't need the strap, the strap is really out of the way, unlike a shoulder strap that dangles all over the place.

[weevil84]

usnig same combo as calebk for my cam. r-strap works pretty well except that the fastenr thingy gets in the way when using v. grip for portrait shots. using a quick release plate in place but still can feel the bulk. however, the comfort of side slinging the cam/ sling not getting in the way/ quick access to cam made me stick with it...

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by weevil84 usnig same combo as calebk for my cam. r-strap works pretty well except that the fastenr thingy gets in the way when using v. grip for portrait shots. using a quick release plate in place but still can feel the bulk. however, the comfort of side slinging the cam/ sling not getting in the way/ quick access to cam made me stick with it...

I like the idea of the Rstrap but don't like the big fastenr. fastenr2 has been released in the USA and sooner or later, it'll hit our stores. I'll grab em then.

[PrimePhotog]

I use a Hakuba handgrip.As good as the Canon equivilent but cheaper and uses the tripod screw mount.Very sturdy and comfortable

[calebk]

Originally Posted by weevil84 usnig same combo as calebk for my cam. r-strap works pretty well except that the fastenr thingy gets in the way when using v. grip for portrait shots. using a quick release plate in place but still can feel the bulk. however, the comfort of side slinging the cam/ sling not getting in the way/ quick access to cam made me stick with it...

Originally Posted by Headshotzx I like the idea of the Rstrap but don't like the big fastenr. fastenr2 has been released in the USA and sooner or later, it'll hit our stores. I'll grab em then.

For those annoyed with the FastenR, but still have to wait for FastenR2 to hit our stores, check this out. This is what I do.