Cool camera straps for the E-P1 (neck, y strap, shoulder strap)
[photos for this entry to follow later]
I didn’t bring a strap with me for the E-P1 on our two week Colorado trip. That meant I either:
(a) carried the camera handheld
(b) kept the camera in my backpack, a Lowepro CompuDaypack (<$40 new on eBay) which has a quick access compartment for the camera
(c) kept the camera in a pocket of my cargo shorts (not many DSLR like cameras can fit in a pocket!)
All three worked fairly well, but I want to find a camera strap that will help me secure the camera but not interfere with any of the previously mentioned options. Some straps are too bulky or obtrusive, often getting in the way more than helping.
So I’ve been researching a good camera strap for my Olympus E-P1. I looked throughout Colorado and didn’t find anything satisfactory. So right now I have my own homebrew solution in mind. However, here are some interesting strap and hook resources I found while researching online:
The “Y strap”
Flickr: Discussing y strap in Olympus EVOLT E-400, E-410 & E-420 Users
Engineering Adventure: Y Strap: First Impressions
STRAP – I believe this has been around long before the “Y strap”
“Swiss made” Le hook
Where to buy, option 1: Russell’s For Men | Swiss Made le Hook
Where to buy option 2: Get HOOKed!
More colors, more sizes, but at a greater cost: le hook.co.uk
Uglier version: Pincher Key Chain and Clip: LazerDesigns.com
Forum discussion: Swiss Made le Hook
What do you EDC in your pockets? – Page 11 – CandlePowerForums – the “le hook” is pictured in some photos and discussed (scroll down)
Cool misc. straps and accessories:
Op/Tech USA | System Connectors-Adapt-Its | 1301322 | B&H Photo
Various Olympus straps:
Olympus | Leather Neck Strap (Brown) | 260244 | B&H Photo Video
260245 Olympus Black Synthetic Leather Camera Strap for Evolt Series Digital SLR Cameras
Strap hacking:
Hacking the R-Strap – James Duncan Davidson – James Duncan Davidson
Camera Strap Update – James Duncan Davidson – James Duncan Davidson
Camera Strap Update 2 – James Duncan Davidson – James Duncan Davidson