Camera Strap You'll Use For K-1?

Mock · 05-13-2016, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Is that the NIB stereo accessory that hung around eBay for months - until recently?

No, I've had this one for a few years.

**Oakland Rob** · 05-14-2016, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by loco

Hmm. Never had the PD twist. Can't imagine how it would. [shrug]

One side would catch and the rearward part would flop over. It helps to keep as little slack in the sling as possible, since it won't flop unless it has the extra length to do so. If you can carry it close in and tight it shouldn't happen. I had to have my longer for various reasons which partly explains why I needed the single suspension point. Kinda depends on the lens and body too; I was using a M43 so the body width was small compared to the overall size (and the two Peak anchors were very close together).

loco · 05-14-2016, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Oakland Rob

One side would catch and the rearward part would flop over. It helps to keep as little slack in the sling as possible, since it won't flop unless it has the extra length to do so. If you can carry it close in and tight it shouldn't happen. I had to have my longer for various reasons which partly explains why I needed the single suspension point. Kinda depends on the lens and body too; I was using a M43 so the body width was small compared to the overall size (and the two Peak anchors were very close together).

Ahh, I see. That makes sense. Thanks.

aikilink · 05-20-2016, 05:28 PM

So, the fellows with the Peak Design Slide have won me over here, and it arrived yesterday in the mail! It seems of very nice quality and has a fairly nice feel for being called "seat-belt material" on more than one occasion! I also like all of the mounting options that are available with the quick-release buttons. That being said, I am really curious how you have been attaching your strap (especially to a gripped camera, namely the K-1). The only way I've been able to get it to sit both comfortably and "at the ready" with minimal twisting/distorting of the straps is to have one end attached to the provided tripod Arca-Swiss attachment, and the other end on the battery grip's end-point; thus ignoring both of the top camera lugs, while the camera sits on my hip up-side down (which is just fine). This works alright, but I was hoping for more alternatives/flexibility in useful ways to attach the strap. Thanks for the recommendations and great ideas!

Eyewanders · 05-20-2016, 05:50 PM

Depends on what I'm doing. I change straps with a bit of regularity. Most often I use a handstrap, with an added ring to a tripod loop that I attach to a carabiner on my belt if I want it close by but not "put away". I sometimes use a black rapid. Sometimes a neoprene wrist strap. Really depends what I'll be doing, where I'll be going.

aikilink · 05-20-2016, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

Depends on what I'm doing. I change straps with a bit of regularity. Most often I use a handstrap, with an added ring to a tripod loop that I attach to a carabiner on my belt if I want it close by but not "put away". I sometimes use a black rapid. Sometimes a neoprene wrist strap. Really depends what I'll be doing, where I'll be going.

Thanks for your reply!

My main area where I'd like to see improvement is at weddings, using two cameras as well as having a nice single camera set-up that works well with formal clothes. My previous straps don't really get many complaints in the day-to-day use that I go through, but am hoping that the PD Slide will be a nice step up overall.

The PD Clutch/handstrap has a really nice feel to it, and great quality, so I want to love it, but handstraps just must not be my thing.

PiotrKrochmal · 05-21-2016, 02:50 AM

When I bought GR I was searching best strap system for both K5 and GR finaly i choose peak design system. I also use it with K1. I have hand strap and light strap. Both work well. And both are fully detachable. In many cases i not use strap at all. So now I can easily choose strap,

HopelessTogger · 05-21-2016, 03:54 AM

BlackRapid Yeti, dual sling.

RoundPondK1 · 05-21-2016, 04:16 AM

The one that came in the box!

anngrant · 05-23-2016, 01:12 AM

I have leather premium camera srap (look at the model on https://www.oleksynprannyk.com/product-category/camera-straps/ ). It looks great - beautiful leather strap that fits perfectly on the camera. I have Pentax K-S2. And the quality is amazing!

davek · 05-23-2016, 01:43 AM - **1 Like**

I'm not going FF, but I thought I would through in my 2 cents.
I don't have a one solution fits all. Over the years, I gathered:
- 2 camera Spyder holster weddings and events, I haven't found a faster solution when I need to switch between bodies.
- Peak design slide for one camera/lens outings
- peak design capture, worked really well on my belt on my most recent vacation, along with
- ONA bag to carry the limiteds & body. I keep a PD capture on the bag strap as well.
- or any combination of the above.

i5_david · 05-24-2016, 02:09 AM

I found this in a youtube video yesterday and I think I will replace my chepo JJC strap with this. Looks really promising. Anyone using one of these?
https://www.peakdesign.com/all/cuff

PiotrKrochmal · 05-24-2016, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by i5_david

I found this in a youtube video yesterday and I think I will replace my chepo JJC strap with this. Looks really promising. Anyone using one of these?
https://www.peakdesign.com/all/cuff

Yes I use Peak design both light strap and hand strap as on this photo. both work great as they are easy to detach

**dhodgeh** · 05-24-2016, 08:01 AM

I'm using the OP/Tech wrist strap plus, I just received the RRS BK1-L plate and the Magpul two point QD sling. That should cover my carrying needs.

i5_david · 05-24-2016, 10:33 AM

thanks guys. I think I will go for a wrist upgrade then

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05-13-2016, 05:57 PM	#31
Mock Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 314	Originally posted by monochrome Is that the NIB stereo accessory that hung around eBay for months - until recently? No, I've had this one for a few years.

05-14-2016, 11:13 AM	#32
Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798	Originally posted by loco Hmm. Never had the PD twist. Can't imagine how it would. [shrug] One side would catch and the rearward part would flop over. It helps to keep as little slack in the sling as possible, since it won't flop unless it has the extra length to do so. If you can carry it close in and tight it shouldn't happen. I had to have my longer for various reasons which partly explains why I needed the single suspension point. Kinda depends on the lens and body too; I was using a M43 so the body width was small compared to the overall size (and the two Peak anchors were very close together).

05-14-2016, 11:18 AM	#33
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by Oakland Rob One side would catch and the rearward part would flop over. It helps to keep as little slack in the sling as possible, since it won't flop unless it has the extra length to do so. If you can carry it close in and tight it shouldn't happen. I had to have my longer for various reasons which partly explains why I needed the single suspension point. Kinda depends on the lens and body too; I was using a M43 so the body width was small compared to the overall size (and the two Peak anchors were very close together). Ahh, I see. That makes sense. Thanks.

05-20-2016, 05:28 PM	#34
aikilink Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 124 Original Poster	So, the fellows with the Peak Design Slide have won me over here, and it arrived yesterday in the mail! It seems of very nice quality and has a fairly nice feel for being called "seat-belt material" on more than one occasion! I also like all of the mounting options that are available with the quick-release buttons. That being said, I am really curious how you have been attaching your strap (especially to a gripped camera, namely the K-1). The only way I've been able to get it to sit both comfortably and "at the ready" with minimal twisting/distorting of the straps is to have one end attached to the provided tripod Arca-Swiss attachment, and the other end on the battery grip's end-point; thus ignoring both of the top camera lugs, while the camera sits on my hip up-side down (which is just fine). This works alright, but I was hoping for more alternatives/flexibility in useful ways to attach the strap. Thanks for the recommendations and great ideas!

05-20-2016, 05:50 PM	#35
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Depends on what I'm doing. I change straps with a bit of regularity. Most often I use a handstrap, with an added ring to a tripod loop that I attach to a carabiner on my belt if I want it close by but not "put away". I sometimes use a black rapid. Sometimes a neoprene wrist strap. Really depends what I'll be doing, where I'll be going.

05-20-2016, 07:33 PM	#36
aikilink Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 124 Original Poster	Originally posted by chickentender Depends on what I'm doing. I change straps with a bit of regularity. Most often I use a handstrap, with an added ring to a tripod loop that I attach to a carabiner on my belt if I want it close by but not "put away". I sometimes use a black rapid. Sometimes a neoprene wrist strap. Really depends what I'll be doing, where I'll be going. Thanks for your reply! My main area where I'd like to see improvement is at weddings, using two cameras as well as having a nice single camera set-up that works well with formal clothes. My previous straps don't really get many complaints in the day-to-day use that I go through, but am hoping that the PD Slide will be a nice step up overall. The PD Clutch/handstrap has a really nice feel to it, and great quality, so I want to love it, but handstraps just must not be my thing.

05-21-2016, 02:50 AM	#37
PiotrKrochmal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Poland -> Kraków Posts: 199	When I bought GR I was searching best strap system for both K5 and GR finaly i choose peak design system. I also use it with K1. I have hand strap and light strap. Both work well. And both are fully detachable. In many cases i not use strap at all. So now I can easily choose strap,

05-21-2016, 03:54 AM	#38
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	BlackRapid Yeti, dual sling.

05-21-2016, 04:16 AM	#39
RoundPondK1 New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12	The one that came in the box!

05-23-2016, 01:12 AM	#40
anngrant Banned Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 11	I have leather premium camera srap (look at the model on https://www.oleksynprannyk.com/product-category/camera-straps/ ). It looks great - beautiful leather strap that fits perfectly on the camera. I have Pentax K-S2. And the quality is amazing!

05-23-2016, 01:43 AM - 1 Like	#41
davek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elmira, On, Canada Posts: 461	I'm not going FF, but I thought I would through in my 2 cents. I don't have a one solution fits all. Over the years, I gathered: - 2 camera Spyder holster weddings and events, I haven't found a faster solution when I need to switch between bodies. - Peak design slide for one camera/lens outings - peak design capture, worked really well on my belt on my most recent vacation, along with - ONA bag to carry the limiteds & body. I keep a PD capture on the bag strap as well. - or any combination of the above.

05-24-2016, 02:09 AM	#42
i5_david Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 332	I found this in a youtube video yesterday and I think I will replace my chepo JJC strap with this. Looks really promising. Anyone using one of these? https://www.peakdesign.com/all/cuff

05-24-2016, 06:33 AM	#43
PiotrKrochmal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Poland -> Kraków Posts: 199	Originally posted by i5_david I found this in a youtube video yesterday and I think I will replace my chepo JJC strap with this. Looks really promising. Anyone using one of these? https://www.peakdesign.com/all/cuff Yes I use Peak design both light strap and hand strap as on this photo. both work great as they are easy to detach

05-24-2016, 08:01 AM	#44
dhodgeh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FLA-USA Photos: Albums Posts: 214	I'm using the OP/Tech wrist strap plus, I just received the RRS BK1-L plate and the Magpul two point QD sling. That should cover my carrying needs.

05-24-2016, 10:33 AM	#45
i5_david Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 332	thanks guys. I think I will go for a wrist upgrade then