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Phil Gosselin · January 2nd, 2013, 12:15 PM

Hi all,

I've been to a few stores and none of them have what I am looking for. 95% of my use with the 60D is for video. The shoulder strap that came with it gets in the way so I took it off. The photographer in me has started to awaken by now and from time to time i'd just love to grab the camera and walk around my neighborhood just to get a few nice shots

Putting the shoulder strap back on again is such a drag that it almost refrain me from doing it. So I am looking for a shoulder strap that uses some type of clip-on, you know, something that is as easy to remove as 1-2-3.

Know of a model that would interest me?

Thanks

Charles Newcomb · January 2nd, 2013, 01:01 PM

Try this

Amazon.com: Tamrac N-11 - Backpack Camera Straps - Black: Camera & Photo

It works for me with my Canon strap

Phil Gosselin · January 2nd, 2013, 01:37 PM

Thanks Charles.

Yes I know about those, unfortunately it is not what I am looking for. When you take the strap off you are still left with two hanging clip-on that might get in the way. I am really looking for the whole deal, ie: the whole strap can be taken on/off with the clip-ons.

Looking at Tamrac's website I am not sure if they make exactly what i am proposing.

Seth Bloombaum · January 2nd, 2013, 01:39 PM

A neck strap is a real bother when working on a tripod, and a menace when working with any sort of motorized head.

So, I got one of these:
OP/TECH USA Pro Strap 3/8" (Black) 1501012 B&H Photo Video

and one of these:
OP/TECH USA System Connectors-Uni Adapter Loop (Set of 2)

Solves the problem fairly well. Although what's left on the camera is a little bigger than I'd like, the connectors are quite robust and click-connect very solidly.

For additional camera bodies, buy these:
OP/TECH USA Uni-Loop System Connectors 1301062 B&H Photo Video

Been pretty happy with this strap system, and certainly recommend it!

Charles Newcomb · January 2nd, 2013, 02:03 PM

On second look, the one Seth recommended is the one I have.
OP/TECH USA Uni-Loop System Connectors 1301062 B&H Photo Video

Yes, that does leave two short straps, but there has never been a time when they're in the way and I use my MKlll mostly for video, too. (Like you, I have developed a fondness for taking stills since I got the MKlll... something I haven't done much of since film.)

Trevor Dennis · January 2nd, 2013, 02:04 PM

I've got two optech straps tucked away somewhere. They were OK, but not a whole lot better than the standard Canon Strap. I now use Black Rapid straps, and wish I'd discovered them years earlier. They are orders of magnitude better than any other strap I have tried. They would also suit your purpose as they attach to the tripod thread in the camera, and take but a moment to take off.

I also use a Black Rapid Dual Harness when working with my 1DsMK3 and 1DMK4. It allows you to just let go of both cameras if you need your hands free, is totally secure (nothing sliding off your shoulder) and is a way more comfortable way to carry two big cameras for hours on end.

Phil Gosselin · January 7th, 2013, 01:31 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Evan Bourcier · January 8th, 2013, 01:20 PM

+1 to BlackRapid, they're the best.

Sam Mendolia · February 9th, 2014, 07:54 PM

Definitely the BlackRapid

Charles Newcomb · February 10th, 2014, 03:18 AM

The Black Rapid does look slick, but I find that I distrust any that fasten to the screw slot at the bottom. To each his own, as they say.

I hope you find the one that works for you.

Steve Benjamin · February 10th, 2014, 09:39 AM

I love these by peak design https://peakdesignltd.com/store/leash you do have two little bits left on the camera but I dont find they get in the way at all, use them on my C300 and my dslrs IMO they are fantastic.

January 2nd, 2013, 12:15 PM	#1
Phil Gosselin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 211	Shoulder strap with clip on Hi all, I've been to a few stores and none of them have what I am looking for. 95% of my use with the 60D is for video. The shoulder strap that came with it gets in the way so I took it off. The photographer in me has started to awaken by now and from time to time i'd just love to grab the camera and walk around my neighborhood just to get a few nice shots Putting the shoulder strap back on again is such a drag that it almost refrain me from doing it. So I am looking for a shoulder strap that uses some type of clip-on, you know, something that is as easy to remove as 1-2-3. Know of a model that would interest me? Thanks

January 2nd, 2013, 01:01 PM	#2
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on Try this Amazon.com: Tamrac N-11 - Backpack Camera Straps - Black: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Tamrac N-11 - Backpack Camera Straps - Black: Camera & Photo It works for me with my Canon strap

January 2nd, 2013, 01:37 PM	#3
Phil Gosselin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 211	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on Thanks Charles. Yes I know about those, unfortunately it is not what I am looking for. When you take the strap off you are still left with two hanging clip-on that might get in the way. I am really looking for the whole deal, ie: the whole strap can be taken on/off with the clip-ons. Looking at Tamrac's website I am not sure if they make exactly what i am proposing.

January 2nd, 2013, 01:39 PM	#4
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on A neck strap is a real bother when working on a tripod, and a menace when working with any sort of motorized head. So, I got one of these: OP/TECH USA Pro Strap 3/8" (Black) 1501012 B&H Photo Video and one of these: OP/TECH USA System Connectors-Uni Adapter Loop (Set of 2) Solves the problem fairly well. Although what's left on the camera is a little bigger than I'd like, the connectors are quite robust and click-connect very solidly. For additional camera bodies, buy these: OP/TECH USA Uni-Loop System Connectors 1301062 B&H Photo Video Been pretty happy with this strap system, and certainly recommend it! __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

January 2nd, 2013, 02:03 PM	#5
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on On second look, the one Seth recommended is the one I have. OP/TECH USA Uni-Loop System Connectors 1301062 B&H Photo Video Yes, that does leave two short straps, but there has never been a time when they're in the way and I use my MKlll mostly for video, too. (Like you, I have developed a fondness for taking stills since I got the MKlll... something I haven't done much of since film.)

January 2nd, 2013, 02:04 PM	#6
Trevor Dennis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Zealand, Rapaura (near Blenheim) Posts: 434	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on I've got two optech straps tucked away somewhere. They were OK, but not a whole lot better than the standard Canon Strap. I now use Black Rapid straps, and wish I'd discovered them years earlier. They are orders of magnitude better than any other strap I have tried. They would also suit your purpose as they attach to the tripod thread in the camera, and take but a moment to take off. I also use a Black Rapid Dual Harness when working with my 1DsMK3 and 1DMK4. It allows you to just let go of both cameras if you need your hands free, is totally secure (nothing sliding off your shoulder) and is a way more comfortable way to carry two big cameras for hours on end. __________________ Stills at: www.flickr.com/photos/trevor-dennis/

January 7th, 2013, 01:31 PM	#7
Phil Gosselin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 211	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on Thanks for all the suggestions!

January 8th, 2013, 01:20 PM	#8
Evan Bourcier Major Player Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mashpee, MA Posts: 251	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on +1 to BlackRapid, they're the best. __________________ DSLR Photographer/Videographer from Massachusetts Portfolio at http://ebourcier.com

February 9th, 2014, 07:54 PM	#9
Sam Mendolia Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 217	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on Definitely the BlackRapid __________________ I was told I have no vision, but boy do I see great!

February 10th, 2014, 03:18 AM	#10
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on The Black Rapid does look slick, but I find that I distrust any that fasten to the screw slot at the bottom. To each his own, as they say. I hope you find the one that works for you.

February 10th, 2014, 09:39 AM	#11
Steve Benjamin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: morbihan/france and enfield/uk Posts: 42	Re: Shoulder strap with clip on I love these by peak design https://peakdesignltd.com/store/leash you do have two little bits left on the camera but I dont find they get in the way at all, use them on my C300 and my dslrs IMO they are fantastic.