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Alex Chan · July 24th, 2004, 09:35 AM

Do you guys use the shoulder strap? I am not sure if I should attach it because sometime it blocking some button when I shoot and I don't want to take it on and off all the time.

Graham Bernard · July 24th, 2004, 12:11 PM

Still in its wrapper .. I should give it a go .. . .

Alan McCormick · July 24th, 2004, 01:21 PM

I took mine off as it got caught in shot once and ruined it. Have not missed it since.

Federico Dib · July 24th, 2004, 01:22 PM

When doing fiction, or anything I know I´ll be using a tripod, or that I´ll be able to put the cam (and my arm) to rest, I don´t use it.

But if I do street "tourist" stuff, or even some concerts I know I´ll be moving handheld around for a few hours, I have the strap on. It has never bothered me.

Michael Wisniewski · July 24th, 2004, 03:08 PM

Check out the "Gotcha Wrist Strap". It has a buckle so you can quickly disconnect quickly when you put the camera on a tripod. I put a 3 foot leash on mine to make it easier to put down the camera for a sec if I need to use my hands for something else.

But it can be sweaty on a humid New York day; the wrist portion is made of thick neoprene/wet suit material.

Cosmin Rotaru · July 26th, 2004, 06:39 AM

I don't use it. I tried it and found it annoying.
I also don't like the idea of hanging 2500euros over my shoulder, unprotected (I could easely hit it, and the vapors from the body... I don't think thats OK!)
I use the handle. If I know I won't be using it in the next half hour, I put it in the bag.

Graham Bernard · July 26th, 2004, 06:53 AM

Very excellent points Cosmin!

Lloyd Roseblade · July 26th, 2004, 08:01 AM

Used it...hated it....removed it.

Alan McCormick · July 26th, 2004, 08:16 AM

Nice to see you back Lloyd, hope you are still using that XM2 to good use.

Cosmin Rotaru · July 27th, 2004, 05:49 AM

Yes Graham, but I'm still thinking what I could use that strap for. It looks nice with that "canon" written on it! :)

Maybe I could use it to hang my glasses arround my neck! :)

July 24th, 2004, 09:35 AM	#1
Alex Chan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 78	Shoulder Strap Do you guys use the shoulder strap? I am not sure if I should attach it because sometime it blocking some button when I shoot and I don't want to take it on and off all the time.

July 24th, 2004, 01:21 PM	#3
Alan McCormick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chatham, UK Posts: 282	I took mine off as it got caught in shot once and ruined it. Have not missed it since. __________________ Alan McC

July 24th, 2004, 01:22 PM	#4
Federico Dib Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Barcelona Posts: 312	When doing fiction, or anything I know I´ll be using a tripod, or that I´ll be able to put the cam (and my arm) to rest, I don´t use it. But if I do street "tourist" stuff, or even some concerts I know I´ll be moving handheld around for a few hours, I have the strap on. It has never bothered me. __________________ Messenger Boy : The Thessalonian you're fighting, he's the biggest man I've ever seen. I wouldn't want to fight him. Achilles : That is why no one will remember your name.

July 26th, 2004, 06:39 AM	#6
Cosmin Rotaru Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Romania, Timisoara Posts: 453	I don't use it. I tried it and found it annoying. I also don't like the idea of hanging 2500euros over my shoulder, unprotected (I could easely hit it, and the vapors from the body... I don't think thats OK!) I use the handle. If I know I won't be using it in the next half hour, I put it in the bag. __________________ Cosmin Rotaru

July 26th, 2004, 08:01 AM	#8
Lloyd Roseblade Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thatcham, UK Posts: 34	Used it...hated it....removed it. __________________ Lloyd " Those are my principles. If you don't like them I have others." - Groucho Marx

July 24th, 2004, 12:11 PM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Still in its wrapper .. I should give it a go .. . .

July 24th, 2004, 03:08 PM	#5
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Check out the "Gotcha Wrist Strap". It has a buckle so you can quickly disconnect quickly when you put the camera on a tripod. I put a 3 foot leash on mine to make it easier to put down the camera for a sec if I need to use my hands for something else. But it can be sweaty on a humid New York day; the wrist portion is made of thick neoprene/wet suit material.

July 26th, 2004, 06:53 AM	#7
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Very excellent points Cosmin!

July 26th, 2004, 08:16 AM	#9
Alan McCormick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chatham, UK Posts: 282	OT Nice to see you back Lloyd, hope you are still using that XM2 to good use. __________________ Alan McC

July 27th, 2004, 05:49 AM	#10
Cosmin Rotaru Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Romania, Timisoara Posts: 453	Yes Graham, but I'm still thinking what I could use that strap for. It looks nice with that "canon" written on it! :) Maybe I could use it to hang my glasses arround my neck! :) __________________ Cosmin Rotaru