Nikon AN-DC3 Strap for Digital SLR - Black

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The overall sling functionality works exactly the same with this strap as it does with the Classic Retro RS-4 so I’m not going to repeat myself there. By the time a camera weighs 1,700g ( Canon 5D Mark II, 28-135 IS and 220EX), it's not comfortable with an N25. I don’t do as much event photography as I used to in the earlier part of my career, but now I feel pretty stupid for having never used this before!

All of my D-SLR’s are fitted with a simple Nikon strap that has ‘Nikon F5’ embroidered on it, which perfectly reflects my relationship with the digital world! What is the point in having a bulky shoulder strap if you constantly reach into a shoulder bag or backpack to pull out the camera for each shot? If your camera has a chunky grip with the shutter button on the top of that grip, that button is forward of the camera body and fairly easy to reach with a finger when your hand is in a hand strap. When you want to carry something heavier than short zoom, the SKOUT from Cotton Carrier is a great option.I did wonder about it, but I have to trust RRS’ judgement on this being the best system they could find. One thing I would say is have a safety link, I had heard that the lens release button could get depressed against clothing and allow the body to drop off, I had Op/Tech 1301062 Uni Loop Connectors between the Black Rapid and the OpTech loop on the camera body and on the second day I had to jog back to my vehicle for a replacement CF card (yes I know, a D’oh moment! and the links can be attached to any regular camera strap to give them the ability to quick release from a camera in just the same way as Peak Design’s own straps. Every DSLR or mirrorless camera comes with a basic shoulder strap, so this carry solution is the default option for most people because it’s familiar. Ultimately, all straps on this list are great in many respects or they wouldn’t have made it on the shortlist in the first place, but you’l have to be the judge of whether the additional features would be good for your style of shooting.

When you disconnect the shoulder pad, you can also connect the two ends of the Pro Loops together to create a useful grab handle for your camera. It’s true that if you want to carry your camera on your shoulder al day long then for comfort I probably would limit its usage to small cameras, but you can, and potentially should use it in a different way. What’s amazing about this strap is that it can be quickly converted from a 2-point strap to a single-point sling by connecting one end of the strap to a QD hub that’s positioned near the opposite end of the strap.I also use an Arca Swiss compatible 25mm fishbone clamp fixed permanently to the FastenR, I did have lever release clampsbut took them off due to the extra bulk they provided, they had a slide lock on the release lever and in my opinion would have torn a pocket or belt loop off rather than come open, in fact I worry more about running the knob undone against clothing!

Out of all the brands on this list, Aircell is the one that I suspect most people will not have heard of. With its secure feel and adjustable length, you can trust this strap to stay in place and provide support in any situation. With this setup you can carry some much longer glass such as a 70-200mm, 100-400mm or Nikon 200-500mm which would be great for wildlife photography.Handmade in England, of course, in a factory which has a combined experience of more than 200 years making leather goods.