Waka Shoulder Strap, Anti-slip Over Shoulder Camera Sling Strap Quick Release with Safety Tether, Comfortable Neck Strap for DSLR Cameras (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax)

Very well made and decent quality for a reasonable price, comfortable to wear and very adjustable. Smooth in operation and nice touch with the optional safety strap, I fittted this and it does no impair the camera when lifting

Positives 1) Very well made product, leaves me with confidence when cllipping the camera to the sling. 2) Extra battery and memory cards with some lense wipes in the shouder pad pouch is convenient. 3) I love how I can unclip the camera from the sling for easier movement and just have the sling hang over my shoulder and when I wanto to I can just clip the camera back onto the sling. 4) It is easy to use the camera while still clipped onto the sling as well. Negatives 1) The product is a little on the heavy side 2) I find the sling is a bit nosiy but it may be because it is still new ? 3) No clear instructions are provided, not that its overly complicated but would be nice to see the different ways the sling could be used. Overall I think this is a must have, especially for long hikes etc.

I wanted this for use with a largish (for a mirrorless) Olympus EM1X and 300mm Pro lense - I'm into wildlife photography which involves a lot of walking through woods etc.. having the camera out of the way.. but easily accessible is useful. I've been struggling with an existing leather strap, the heavy lens is always weighs the camera down at an odd angle, feels horrible worn around my neck.. uncomfortable weight to have to the front of you and it doesn't stay in place dangling off one shoulder. If I put the old leather strap across my chest diagonally I have to pull the whole strap around to bring the camera up to eye level which doesn’t work well. The Waka Strap #Quality - At first view the waka looks good. The strapping itself and the clips look strong, the plate attached to the camera is metal (long metal screw and hard plastic thumb turn tightener) The ring clip from the strap to the plate looks pretty robust and has a scissor type action that only opens when there is no camera weight on the clip, meaning it’s unlikely to be knocked undone by accident. The plastic push clips on the harness also need to be squeezed and have a button depressed simultaneously to open, which removes the chance that they’ll be opened by mistake. I installed the fail safe cord, it doesn't seem to get in the way at all and does hold the camera ok in case the ring clip fails. Overall the setup feels safe. I can't comment on durability yet but I often come back and edit my reviews.. so no news here is good news! #Comfort - Great! - this is quite a revelation after all the messing about I've done with other straps. the bottom of the camera is a very logical attachment point for a camera with a heavy lens.. and it hangs well with the lense pointing downwards, top controls facing out so not likely to be knocked on/off etc. I found that while I’m walking to get somewhere it’s more comfortable to shorten the harness, once I’m walking slowly and taking shots I lengthen it out a bit - I’ve also worn it under my backpack straps and it still feels comfortable and slides up and down for shots ok. I’ve actually used the spare D ring at the front of the shoulder pad to hang a fairly light pair of binoculars on two clips, (op/tech) I just pop open one of the clips when I use them. #Size - I'm 6 ft and I'm able to adjust the strap length to the point where the camera is ideal ie. just level with my belt... I can also make it longer and shorter . my estimate is that it would be fine for people 5ft through to 6’5 due to the amount of adjustment available. Adjustment is via a slider so just one quick pull on a D ring once you've got the strap on gets the camera sitting where you want it. #Ease of install - Simple - I did it in about 2 minutes.. didn't need instructions - it's very evident how it needs to work just looking at the pictures on Amazon. Instructions are in the box if needed #Overall use - A few months of weekly use and I can’t visualise going back to any other type of strap. I make a point of inspecting the connector ring and making sure the thumb screw is tightly done up every time I put the strap on, if you make that a habit it will help spot any odd wear etc in advance of it causing a problem.. and there's always the fail safe cord as backup. The camera slides up easily on the strap when I want to use it and hangs back in place after.. very comfortable! ** Update.. Thought I’d update my review as this has been an important piece of kit for me and made quite a bit of difference to comfort while I’m out, after over 6 months of very frequent use the silver grommet in the base plate does wear.. its bearing the load and movement so it’s almost bound to.. rather than try and get a new one through the supplier I found that 1/4” grommets were only £7 for 100 on Amazon, ordered a box.. came with a punch in the box.. (see inc. photo) 30 second job to put a new grommet in and good to go for another 6 months ..the only other tool you need is a hammer! # Quick note re small lenses.. while I find the strap perfect with a longer heavy lens a small lens like my 17mm or 75mm doesn’t weight the camera into a lens down position .. so not quite as well positioned on the strap.. but still for me it’s preferable to a strap around my neck.

I first bought this strap in 2020 and recently replaced it with another (2025). The fact that I bought again demonstrates how highly I rate this. It’s comfortable and adjustable with decent variation in length and does not get in the way of taking photos, often with haste. After several year the gromit that fits into the hole which is in the mount that attaches to the camera or lens, did fall out and I didn’t replace this. Not doing so causes wear on the scissor buckle which is why this eventually failed and I had to replace. The actual strap though is still perfect and I toyed with just getting a new clip. The photo below shows the gromit and clip/buckle that failed after 5 years but on the new strap, as I discarded the old before I did this review. The strap has a zipped pocket in the shoulder pad and quick release buckles on the harness. I use this with a Nikon D810 and a sigma contemporary 150-600mm so quite hefty gear, in combo with a belt hammer carrier to hook the tripod arm onto. The hammer clip helps immensely with such heavy gear but is not especially needed but I have shown this too

Il prodotto a mio avviso è destinato all’uso di fotocamere di peso complessivo importante (es.: FF, zoom, ...) perché scarica sulla spalla il peso che solitamente è a carico del collo. Se non ci si è abituati potrebbe risultare scomoda la tracolla ma io mi trovo benissimo e l’uso della fotocamera è pressoché immediato grazie allo scorrimento lungo la fascia

Used this on my Nikon camera with Tamron 150 600mm lens all over Africa. It dispersed the weight very well. I did keep one hand on the camera so it doesn't bounce from my hip when I was walking but I do recommend. I did have the camera come loose from the connection once as explained by other users but the secondary connection (safety tether) prevented the camera from falling. I just checked the mount screw on the camera mount more often with no other issues. This is fair better than the neck strap.

Sin duda alguna mucho mejor la mejor corra qué he comprado la calidad de los materiales es insuperable por este costo y buena seguridad sin duda la volvería a comprar

I’ve purchased quite a few of these for my photography business and they are used in the field daily. They definitely last a long time even with daily use in all kinds of weather. Almost as nice as the high-end models. Pros: Quick Release System: The quick release feature is great. It allows for rapid attachment and detachment, making it super convenient when I need to take it off of the strap. Safety Tether: This gives me peace of mind, knowing that my equipment is secure. The tether is strong and reliable, preventing accidental drops. Comfortable Wear: The strap is padded and comfortable around one’s shoulder, even during long shoots. No more neck strain from heavy gear! Adjustable Length: I love the flexibility of adjusting the strap length. Works for all sizes of photographers. Durable Material: The strap feels sturdy and well-made. It's survived daily outdoor shoots, and they’ve never broken on me. Very comfortable: It's great around the shoulder instead of on the neck. The connection to the bottom of the camera is handy and keeps it in the perfect position. Cons: Style Factor: While functional, the design is pretty basic. If you're into fashionable camera straps, this might not be your cup of tea. Buckle Placement: Occasionally, the buckle can rub against the neck, which might be uncomfortable for some. Overall Experience: Despite a couple of minor drawbacks, the waka Rapid Camera Strap is a great accessory for my team. Definitely a 5-star recommendation for both amateur and professional photographers!

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