If you're like me, I have no straps mounted on my camera. Not always ideal, so here's something a friend showed me. This is a Calumet Aircell Neoprene quick strap. Not only comfortable, flexible, and padded, but it allows you to quickly remove the strap when it's not needed. A good thing for people who want to use Shoulder Rigs, Sliders, Cranes, Steadicam / Glidecam stuff since it can easily throw off the balance. Or people who move from doing Photography to Video. Can be found via Calumet's website (here).
Calumet AirCell Straight Shoulder Strap
Emm
Post author@John Akin - Thanks, I used this technique also with Laptop Bag Straps httpss://cheesycam.com/diy-quick-camera-strap-the-keyring-strap/
John Akin
Hey Em,
I've been using everyday keychain quick releases on my camera for the past few months. I attach it directly to the body then to the strap so i have way less hanging on the camera. I'd suggest trying them out!
https://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=keychain+quick+release&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=10276087221305392956&sa=X&ei=JEFUTvP7A7LciALc-bXqDA&ved=0CF8Q8wIwAA
Brandon
I was thinking of doing something like this myself anyway. Too bad I couldn't profit from it!
Mickey Jones
I was in the NYC Calumet store today and saw these. They seem pretty decent for the price.
I have 2 Tamrac straps with the same type quick connectors: One on my rig and one on the camera itself. I just swap the strap back and forth and leave the connectors attached.
Cheap insurance against dropping your cherished gear and easy to remove when it's in the way.
BTW, I bought a Calumet quick plate and receiver which is almost an exact copy of the Manfrotto. Works great. Found out about it here. 🙂 Search site if interested.
Bruce Philpott
For years, I've been using Domke Gripper camera straps. They have quick disconnect snaps and come in a variety of widths and colors. They also have rubber on one side to keep your camera (or other gear) from sliding off your shoulder.
Ehren
The better answer would be to just add these:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/736105-REG/OP_TECH_USA_1301082_System_Connectors_Mini_QD.html
They actually stay on my camera all the time as they are small.
Calumet just repackages stuff from over seas and resells it at a premium with a snotty attitude.
DannyP
I just added two of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Line-70701-Pull-Apart-Ring/dp/B000CDIHT6
John Johansson
What a coincidence! I just bought one of these to use with my Flycam DSLR 🙂
https://cgi.ebay.com/Quick-Release-Buckle-Neoprene-Neck-Strap-f-Camera-DSLR-/250673030411?pt=US_Camera_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item3a5d46e50b#ht_3919wt_1216
Yin
$12 to ship a neck strap that takes 5-7 days? No thanks. The reason I never buy anything from them.
Jared
I have a similar strap that I use, but even those little bits of strap that are left after unbuckling are enough to get in the way and throw off my flycam's balance. So I also added some keyrings (like in the video below) for when I want to use the flycam...I had to cut up one of my wife's bag straps to get the clips I needed, but it works great.
httpss://cheesycam.com/diy-quick-camera-strap-the-keyring-strap/