Wrist Straps - Why I primarily use them with my cameras

This Video features wrist straps and attachment points made by Peak Design and Wotancraft. I did not receive money from these companies in order to create this video. I have simply been a fan of wrist straps for more than 30 years and simply wanted to outline how I prefer to attach the wrist straps to my cameras.

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[nohandle-]

Love this and the insight to the things that make your photos so warm and engaging. Ironically I have had a PD wrist strap for a while and have not used it. Another benefit is that this approach also saves neck/shoulder strain. Thanks Mark

[gregscarcella]

Absolutely fantastic video about a subject that I never gave any thought to, but the way you present with such extraordinary detail supported by excellent PRACTICAL examples makes me a believer. Now I’m looking into getting one.

[farmboy]

Hi Mark, long time wrist strap user also, havnt tried leather but many other types, currently have it attached to the bottom right side of the L bracket on the 7R5 and works well... L bracket also extends the length of the front grip for more comfort, especially with the 100-400 on.

[PhotoTrekr]

I use PD straps. I rarely use a neck or shoulder strap. But, I have hand straps attached to all of my full frame cameras. And I use a wrist strap on my apsc camera. I do like Wotancraft bags. So, I'll have to check out their straps too.

[gbwalther]

Mar, I luv your phrase: "Make eye contact first & then move in..."You sound like an Alaskan Photographer! The only problem has to be that the brown bears happen to also have the same philosophy. Not a contest of wills, but a contest of eye contact! 😎😎

[kwozk]

Thanks for the many excellent videos. I have tried many hand straps and the only one I found that seems work, that allows me to reach the top buttons on my A7Riv, is the SpiderPro Hand Strap v2. All other straps I have to loosen them, for example, the Peak Design hand strap. I also prefer the SpiderPro over my Peak design wrist strap.

[GlennZucman]

Very cool that the Wotancraft writs straps have an option compatible with Peak buttons! Unfortunately, they don't seem to make any vegan options, so I'll stick with the Peak Cuff wrist straps that work well for me. Thank you as always, Mark!

[trekkeruss]

I like many Peak Design products, but with the PD wrist strap, while I want to love it, I almost never use it. I primarily shoot concerts, and my A7III's both have have battery grips. For me the PD strap is too short to work well with the battery grip attached, especially since I rotate the camera from horizontal to vertical and back quite a lot. I also find the auto-cinch feature more annoying than useful.

[chryseass.]

I mainly use my Peak Design wrist straps but do have a Leash strap when I want to go very minimal. The Slide lite strap is just too bulky for me. I never use it.

[nevvanclarke]

100% agreed that they are the best things to use for Photography. If you put your camera around your neck I guarantee you will take most of your shots from eye height because you can't be bothered bending down to get a lower shot or taken the camera off your neck to get a higher shot. Wrist straps should be included with all cameras and do away the neck straps honestly. I messaged FujiFilm about this. Plus, putting a camera around your neck is bad for your neck as well

[CorineCles]

This is very very good. i didn't even know about the existence of wrist strap. Do you do video with that only or do you need to have a rig ?

[jerryrichards]

Going back, to my first photography class back in 77 my teacher stressed the importance of a camera strap.
When I have no strap on my camera I'm nervous ever since.

[JustinC]

i bought both shoulder strap and wrist strap but ended up using the wrist strap the most.

[colonelangus]

I use parachute cord for my wrist strap, works out great.

[garrettstevensen]

Mark.. Can you throw a brother a bone? I need a camset file for my ancient A9. I have your ebook, I just forgot to download camset file... Thanks bro!

[michaelb]

Great video

QUESTION:
Do one needs both wrist cuff AND shoulder strap?

God willing,
I’m going with peak design and got the cuff AND the leash shoulder strap.

Is it and overdo?

I’m thinking to use it in different scenarios.

I got the peak design clip and when I wear a sturdy pants AND belt to use it WITH the cuff. For ease of carrying

But when I’m in shorts and I can’t use the clip to hang my camera then I’ll switch to the strap.

What are your thought?

Thank you 🙏

[garrettstevensen]

Yo Mark! Nice videos! Is there anyway I can somehow download a camset file for an old, ancient A9? I downloaded the 500 page ebook already, but forgot to download the camset file for this one, very old, ancient camera that I don't yet know how to use... Thanks!

[callmehank]

Mark what size is the bag at 7:24? I too am a PD cuff strap and capture clip fan. I have the straps but only tend to use them when lugging the 200-600 for lens safety.

[TheDopePope]

Hi Mark, cool showcase of the Wotan leather straps. However, at 7:28 of your video, those straps seem to be more of a canvas-type material, rather than leather. Those aren't available on their website at the time of writing this comment either. Is it a new product that will be launched soon?

[tonyblake]

Hi Mark, have you or does anybody have any hints on how to stop the D rings mentioned at 5:09 from coming undone. I have tried a number of them, with and without rubber washers and tightened with a tool and the same issue. I have also seen the problem mentioned in other Youtube videos. Using Loctite is not really an option. Thanks.