quick release camera strap at DVinfo.net

Jim Froom · September 6th, 2010, 03:47 PM

I'm finding myself taking straps on and off my camera's and it's a pain in the arse. Anyone have a suggestion for a good looking functional quick lease setup?

Bill Pryor · September 6th, 2010, 03:49 PM

Google "quick release camera strap" and you'll see lots of them. Or you could go to a hardware store and get a couple of those spring clips with a ring on one end, sort of like caribiner clips.

Jon Fairhurst · September 6th, 2010, 05:49 PM

One potential problem is that the remaining bits can slap against the camera and make noise. Because of that, I take the time to put the strap on the camera for photo days and remove it completely for video.

Jim Froom · September 6th, 2010, 06:57 PM

Jon, I'm do the same thing now. I have a 5d, 7d, and gh1. Shoot video with all 3. Shoot stills with the 5d and action shots with the 7d. The strap mainly comes off for a steadicam and some video shooting. I'm finding I"m using the straps more and more on video hand held stuff.

It's take it off, put it on, take it off. Like I said earlier, it's a pain.

Maybe I can figure out a little velcro or something to keep the noise down....

Bill Binder · September 7th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Black Rapid, the best of both worlds (strapped and strapless).

Wayne Avanson · September 9th, 2010, 10:24 AM

I use a little wrist strap on both my cams, leave them on permanently. They doesn't get in the way and are good for extra security when holding the camera and shooting stills with it.

eBay, Hong Kong type thing.

September 6th, 2010, 03:47 PM	#1
Jim Froom Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY usa Posts: 75	quick release camera strap I'm finding myself taking straps on and off my camera's and it's a pain in the arse. Anyone have a suggestion for a good looking functional quick lease setup?

September 6th, 2010, 05:49 PM	#3
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	One potential problem is that the remaining bits can slap against the camera and make noise. Because of that, I take the time to put the strap on the camera for photo days and remove it completely for video. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

September 7th, 2010, 10:05 AM	#5
Bill Binder Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 542	Black Rapid, the best of both worlds (strapped and strapless). __________________ BayTaper.com \| One man's multimedia journey through the San Francisco live jazz and creative music scene.

September 9th, 2010, 10:24 AM	#6
Wayne Avanson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire UK Posts: 496	I use a little wrist strap on both my cams, leave them on permanently. They doesn't get in the way and are good for extra security when holding the camera and shooting stills with it. eBay, Hong Kong type thing. __________________ Avey theactionhouse.com

September 6th, 2010, 03:49 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Google "quick release camera strap" and you'll see lots of them. Or you could go to a hardware store and get a couple of those spring clips with a ring on one end, sort of like caribiner clips.

September 6th, 2010, 06:57 PM	#4
Jim Froom Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY usa Posts: 75	Jon, I'm do the same thing now. I have a 5d, 7d, and gh1. Shoot video with all 3. Shoot stills with the 5d and action shots with the 7d. The strap mainly comes off for a steadicam and some video shooting. I'm finding I"m using the straps more and more on video hand held stuff. It's take it off, put it on, take it off. Like I said earlier, it's a pain. Maybe I can figure out a little velcro or something to keep the noise down....