Camera wrist straps - cheaper alternative

[DayDreamer]

I bought one from Jessops but not used it as it felt so cheap and nasty. Then I looked at my walking sticks and realised the wrist straps on them are much chunkier and better to look at. So went into my walking stick shop and bought one for £2.99 which IMO is just the job on my Fuji X10.

Just sharing this with you as I know trying to source straps can be frustrating?

 

[danbroad]

Wii wrist straps.

Under a quid, sliding lock, tough as bootlaces [think of the abuse a Wii controller gets compared to a camera] and you can pick up a thousand different designs.

 

[ChrisJ_SLH]

I've got an Op-tech one which I use occasionally. Nice chunky neoprene, very comfy.

 

[travellingcello]

Wii wrist straps.

Under a quid, sliding lock, tough as bootlaces [think of the abuse a Wii controller gets compared to a camera] and you can pick up a thousand different designs.

I thought about one at some point but at the end of the day, too thin and plustic lock will damage the finish on your camera at some point....

 

[danbroad]

damage? never had it happen to me yet.

 

[DayDreamer]

I've got an Op-tech one which I use occasionally. Nice chunky neoprene, very comfy.

Looks good but may dwarf my camera

 

[Mandoo]

I use Wii remote straps as well, they're excellent on the compact cameras that the kids like to borrow. I know with those they're not likely to drop them or leave them behind somewhere.

 

[ChrisJ_SLH]

Looks good but may dwarf my camera

They do a version for compacts too, see here. I've got one on my S90.