Hama camera straps

[Bletch]

Damn. It looked good value. The neck padding is great (the Nikon one is so uncomfortable). but there's one problem with my Hama camera strap.
I can't thread the triangle shaped metal ends through my D5300, they seem to be just a touch too big. Wish I had longer nails Any suggestions anyone?
Can't really afford another type and the Hama box is in bits too.

 

[Nikon_Nick]

Wait for your nails to grow...then try again





...sorry, nothing more constructive than that im afraid. Ive had the same issues with an Optech wrist strap and a Fuji X20. I just had to keep trying until I have no feeling left in my fingers

 

[Bletch]

Hi Shirley, I'm kind of glad I'm not the only one who has came across this problem
Just found some Hama split rings on Amazon for £10 The round type though. Looks like I'm gonna have to buy those.
I don't want to force the triangle ones onto the camera, I'm scared of damaging the camera.
Cheers

 

[Swanseajack]

Can't you use the original Nikon ones? If you also mean the strap, try and feed it through and use a safety pin to catch it the other side, this method has worked for me before.

 

[Bletch]

Hi guys
Simon, I bought a Hama one because it had a thick foam padding for the neck area (The Nikon one rubbed badly against sunburn on my trip last year to India) Thanks for your idea of the safety pin though.

I have finally managed to tread the metal rings through the Nikon camera, a nail file helped a bit and the second one seemed to go through a little easier.

Cheers