Do you need a neckstrap?

[viceroy666]

So both neck strap and hand strap is useful?

I find the neck strap abit clumsy but it does helps when your hands are full like with covers and bags and stuff.

What does the pros think then?

 

[oryzain]

always have been and will use neckstrap. kind of used to it.

 

[kiwitan]

A sweat soaked strap is a great source of moisture

And how many times do you use it? And any good and comfortable third party neck strap for heavy camera?

Let's discuss

 

[night86mare]

A sweat soaked strap is a great source of moisture

0.o

Sick!

I always use neckstrap, even for my measly H2.. Scared drop mar, very clumsy. Sometimes even on tripod also leave it on my neck. :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[chewraisins]

Cathay photo peninsula. Ask for discount. It is around 50% discount.

Regards,
Arto.

Dun wanna get ripped off when I do get the neckstrap.. do you mind posting the price you paid for your neck strap at CP?

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[ipin]

I have been using these from Perly. Made from Neoprene material, it really reduces the strain.

 

[monkster]

I find myself using the neckstrap a lot but especially when I'm sweating, it will cause a "burn" around my neck.

So will these 3rd-party neckstraps help?

 

[dominator]

Other than afraid of dropping equipment and reduce strain, I can never manage to have a quick pee around the bush without a neck strap! :devil:

 

[monkster]

Other than afraid of dropping equipment and reduce strain, I can never manage to have a quick pee around the bush without a neck strap! :devil:

sure makes u feel more secure doesn't it? :lovegrin:

 

[Sion]

if you make your neckstrap long enough. you can strap your camera around your chest. very comfortable.

If it is any longer, it becomes a waist trap. :bsmilie:

 

[yehosaphat]

I have been using these from Perly. Made from Neoprene material, it really reduces the strain.

Yup, same for me...

 

[josho]

gd for carrying ard when not shooting. my hand feel tired after carrying a while lol

 

[Adelfin]

i use a neckstrap... it's easier like u said, when ur hands are full, or u need to take something... imagine u're using hand strap and u need both hands to do something... it gets really troublesome... having the weight of the camera on ur hand all the time can also tire it out...

and i use a batt grip, so the handstrap won't make sense coz i can't change my holding position easily....

that said, a neckstrap can really get in the way.. like when i'm shooting vertical the strap sometimes falls over my viewfinder and i have to shake it away before i can shoot.. or it can get caught by other things.. but i guess that takes getting used too...

 

[LOTUSfairy]

I am using both, the neck strap and Wrist-grip.

 

[ipin]

I find myself using the neckstrap a lot but especially when I'm sweating, it will cause a "burn" around my neck.

So will these 3rd-party neckstraps help?

Yup, same for me...

I find those from Perly/Martin :thumbsup: . No "burning" experiences.

 

[ipin]

I am using both, the neck strap and Wrist-grip.

You or your Garfield? :bsmilie: :bsmilie:
Notice that you're also using those from Martin. How's your experiences with it?

 

[Adelfin]

has anyone used both martin and optech neckstraps?

i'd like to know whether there's any difference in the quality and comfort levels.....

 

[ipin]

has anyone used both martin and optech neckstraps?

i'd like to know whether there's any difference in the quality and comfort levels.....

Saw the thickness / broadness of the optech, and I din like it liao. I still prefer the Martin as it is not as broad. Maybe those using optech can share their experiences.

 

[LOTUSfairy]

actually both same same..soft soft and comfy around my neck..

price for matin and optech neckstrap: same same $20

for the grip, mine t is definitely cheaper ($20 and thin and not so complicated) than the Nikon one ($102).


:heart:

 

[Vulpix0r]

I went from Optech to Matin and finally found the perfect strap which I love and enjoy using:

Beyond comfortable, got small little pouches at the side of the strap to store SD/CF cards plus AA batteries, what more can one ask for?