Hey everybody,
I just spend about one hour in Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo on my way home, testing and checking and trying tons of different straps because my "regular" neckstrap turns out to be not only in the way a lot of times, but also not comfortable to take off / put on, when I am walking around with my backpack.
Here for reference what I had up to now:
So, as I was standing there in the shop, comparing those "sniper"/"slingshot" thingies with various handstraps, I finally came to a solution that would solve BOTH my concers:
- having something that prevents the camera from dropping
- having a way of "storing" the camera within reach
Here is what I came up with:
- a handstrap for security (small, takes away less space in the bag, leaves freedom for movement, no trouble with the backpack / other bags on my body)
- and a whatever-you-call-it ring in the tripod-mount to fix a carabiner, for hanging the camera onto my belt, or some parts of my backpack, etc
Sorry for the VERY VERY VERY dirty bathroom mirror, this weekend is cleaning day ;-)
I did not see the stains when taking the pictures, and could not be bothered to re-take them once I recognized it on the PC.
Eventually I will update the carabiner and change it to a heavier, mountain climbing grade one - just because I want to make sure nothing happens to my sweet sweet K5IIS
Any thoughts for improvemend, questions, feedback are welcome.
Cheers,
René