Can you add a strap on the Z5u? at DVinfo.net

Julius Smith · June 9th, 2010, 11:44 AM

I'm about to make a purchase on the Z5U and wanted to know if I can add a strap that can go around my neck (and hang myself ..lol j/k)? I don't remember seeing any strap holders..

Adam Gold · June 9th, 2010, 11:50 AM

The Z5 does indeed have strap holders built in to the front and rear of the top handle.

Julius Smith · June 9th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Ahh great thanks..I was looking at this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/118290-REG/OP_TECH_USA_6501011.html
only $20!

Barron Thompson · June 9th, 2010, 12:49 PM

I use this for my Fx1000 and it's great!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582167-REG/Porta_Brace_HB_12DVCAM_HB_12DV_CAM_Mini_DV.html

Leslie Wand · June 9th, 2010, 05:36 PM

anyone remember when sony actually STOPPED giving a free strap with a camcorder?

i still have a couple of (thin) ones from previous cameras - never was impressed with them anyway, buy it seems a bit petty to stop giving them - what, saving 50 cents?

Adam Gold · June 9th, 2010, 06:14 PM

Yeah, the most recent manuals I have that show the strap as a supplied item are from the Z1/FX1, circa 2005. Never used the strap myself so don't miss it, but still...

June 9th, 2010, 11:44 AM	#1
Julius Smith Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 61	Can you add a strap on the Z5u? I'm about to make a purchase on the Z5U and wanted to know if I can add a strap that can go around my neck (and hang myself ..lol j/k)? I don't remember seeing any strap holders..

June 9th, 2010, 11:50 AM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	The Z5 does indeed have strap holders built in to the front and rear of the top handle. __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

June 9th, 2010, 06:14 PM	#6
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Yeah, the most recent manuals I have that show the strap as a supplied item are from the Z1/FX1, circa 2005. Never used the strap myself so don't miss it, but still... __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

June 9th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#3
Julius Smith Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 61	Ahh great thanks..I was looking at this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/118290-REG/OP_TECH_USA_6501011.html only $20!

June 9th, 2010, 12:49 PM	#4
Barron Thompson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 67	I use this for my Fx1000 and it's great! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582167-REG/Porta_Brace_HB_12DVCAM_HB_12DV_CAM_Mini_DV.html

June 9th, 2010, 05:36 PM	#5
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	anyone remember when sony actually STOPPED giving a free strap with a camcorder? i still have a couple of (thin) ones from previous cameras - never was impressed with them anyway, buy it seems a bit petty to stop giving them - what, saving 50 cents?