I want a hand strap and I'm so confused.

meadowlarkphotomeadowlarkphoto Registered Users Posts: 4 Beginner grinner
edited December 4, 2011 in Accessories
Hello all, I took a workshop this weekend where I really could have used a hand strap. The more I look into the more confused I get so here's what I have: canon 5d mk II w/ opteka grip.

I want to make sure I get a strap that will work with the grip, but from what I can tell, I need an adapter too. Is this right? Can some tell me what to buy please?:help

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  • WayupthereWayupthere Registered Users Posts: 179 Major grins
    edited November 15, 2011
    Looks like a good review here http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=201036
    Gary
  • ThatCanonGuyThatCanonGuy Registered Users Posts: 1,778 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2011
    I have the Canon E-1 hand strap. It attaches like this:
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    If your grip has that bar, you're good to go. The E-1 hand strap is great. I've heard the Nikon hand strap is better, but I haven't used it.
  • roakeyroakey Registered Users Posts: 81 Big grins
    edited November 27, 2011
    Based on that pointer to the Camdapter hand strap review I ordered one and I really like it. Can't wait to try it out in the field!

    I have a RRS L bracket for my 7D, and it has all the mounting points necessary for the strap, so no adapter necessary.

    Roak
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited November 27, 2011
    One drawback of the E-1 is that you can't attach the default neckstrap to the camera at the same time. Otherwise it's fine.
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  • WillCADWillCAD Registered Users Posts: 722 Major grins
    edited November 27, 2011
    Manfr3d wrote: »
    One drawback of the E-1 is that you can't attach the default neckstrap to the camera at the same time. Otherwise it's fine.

    You can if you have the right pieces.

    First, attach your standard strap to the camera. Then you need to find a small loop of some kind that will act as a bridge between the strap and the hand strap; I use a 3/8" side-open buckle, which I dot from a dog collar, but you could also use a small split ring, or a 3/8" slider from a spare camera strap. Attach the slider or buckle to the camera strap's 3/8" webbing, just above the camera, inside the loop that passes through the camera lug, then thread the hand strap's 3/8" webbing through the opposite end. The result is easy to use and easy to remove without removing your camera strap. I like using the buckle because it allows me to leave the hand strap threaded onto the battery grip when I remove it, and I don't have to unthread my camera strap to get the whole thing off.

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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited November 27, 2011
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  • ThatCanonGuyThatCanonGuy Registered Users Posts: 1,778 Major grins
    edited November 27, 2011
    The Canon E-1 comes with a little piece of metal that allows you to thread your regular strap onto the camera as well.

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    In the photo, I attached my strap to the regular camera loop. Both the neck strap and the hand strap barely fit under the camera's metal loop.
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited November 27, 2011
    ThatCanonGuy wrote: »
    The Canon E-1 comes with a little piece of metal that allows you to thread your regular strap onto the camera as well.

    i-zrwRm5m-M.jpg

    In the photo, I attached my strap to the regular camera loop. Both the neck strap and the hand strap barely fit under the camera's metal loop.

    I strongly advice against this. The metal plate will scratch off the black paint of the camera over time if it is touching the body. Tried it myself:

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    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • pixguypixguy Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited December 4, 2011
    Kirk Hand Strap
    I've owned both the Canon and the Kirk strap. I prefer the Kirk , it's well made and little more comfortable.
  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited December 4, 2011
    Manfr3d wrote: »
    I strongly advice against this. The metal plate will scratch off the black paint of the camera over time if it is touching the body. Tried it myself:

    IMGP1302.jpg


    I use a product called Gordy's camera strap, seen here. But I don't think it isn't quite what you are after. However, Gordy has a solution to the above scratching: you simply place a rubber "O" ring around the attachment point of the camera, and your strap never scratches the camera again. Here is a shot from the Gordy Camera website:

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    Obviously its more practical with the way these camera straps attach, but it works for the 'belting' straps as well, as I have both bumpers and straps on my Canon.
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