New Style Camera Strap

[East Texan]

I've got a Canon 40D SLR and it gets heavy carrying it with the camera strap slung around my neck. It also bounces around as I'm walking. I found a novel solution to this and am going to try it out on my next trip to Bibe.

I found the idea at: http://digg.com/d1LIEt

It's called the Y-strap and you can see how it works from the video.

Since I'm so tight, instead of spending 25 bux plus shipping, I went down to Acadamy and bought a web strap (2- four foot straps with buckels) for $1.98. Went to the local hardware store and bought 3 key rings for $ 1.45.

The four foot strap was too short so I cut the buckle off of one of the straps and had the local shoe shop sew the two straps together. That was $5.00. So, I've got $8.43 in it.

I found an old strap pad from some luggage and used that also.

Here's what my version looks like.



I'll follow up and let you know how it worked when I get back.

[SA Bill]

Nice job ET!
I'm trying to picture in my mind how or if this could work with a day pack. I guess you would put this strap on first and then the day pack.

Anyway, let us know how it works out!
  Bill

[East Texan]

Good point, Bill.   I put the camera strap on first, then my pack.  No interference.  And the back pack comes off easily.  Had to try it before I got out there and had problems. 
Thanks, Bill

[Lorax]

What a great idea!  I have several slings for rock climbing hardware that would make a start at the Y strap.  The key rings would attach the camera.  Woww!!  I love my camera but it is too often in my pack.  Thanks for the idea.

[East Texan]

This is definately Quick Draw to catch lions and bears 

[RichardM]

How does this compare to the BlackRapid camera strap?

[East Texan]

Same idea.  The BR connects to camera via tripod mount threads.  Mine is connected to the camera strap connection via a small split ring.

I believe the operation is the same.  Big difference: $48.00 plus shipping vs $8.43.

 My camera hangs so that it is easy to grab with my right hand to bring up to shoot.  I've walked around with it and my day pack on - very comfortable.  - A lot better than hanging on your neck.  We'll see one week from tomorrow!