Stroppa’s wrist straps are available in three versions Active, Duo, or Flex, and they come in twelve different rope colors, and twenty-five different stitching colors. Similar straps which are mass produced are much more expensive. In the next few months they will also be producing a solid Shell Cordovan leather strap as well. – SHOP The geometric patterns on this camera strap were actually painted on it. Finding this exact color of cotton webbing might be impossible. For this guide, the creator was able to make the geometric patterns using paint and a few other tools. 9. DIY No-Sew Sequin Camera Strap

Oberwerth is German bag and strap manufacturer whose ISAR wrist strap is handmade from velvety and especially soft Rhubarb Leather®. Rhubarb Leather® is environmentally friendly and sustainably-produced in Germany with tannins from rhubarb root and is particularly friendly to the skin by avoiding chemical tanning agents. The soft interior padding incorporated into the wrist strap ensures a balanced distribution of the weight of the camera, and outstanding comfort. The ISAR wrist strap is designed to carry a load of up to 25 kg (55 lbs), and thus is particularly suitable for heavy DSLR and medium format film cameras. – SHOP The comfortable foam filled accessory has been designed to float waterproof cameras up to 200g in weight, so we’re talking compact point and shoot cameras rather than DSLRs. Acting as inexpensive insurance, perhaps, rather than something you’ll necessarily covet in and of itself, this soft foam strap will float so your precious devices don’t sink. Saving an expensive device from watery doom may mean that this cheap and cheerful strap ends up being worth its weight in gold. key rings for attaching your strap to the camera. Naturally, other attachment options are available. Snap hooks, carabiners and many more.

Paracord Wrist Straps

I found yet another camera strap worthy of being on my list of best DIY camera straps. This camera strap is the easiest to make, you’ll need a rope, needle, and thread. This camera strap is also ideal for people who are looking for a low-budget camera strap. 4. DIY Rope Camera Strap In this DIY tutorial, the creator was able to make a professional camera wrist strap that you would probably love. It is 90% made of leather and 10% made of metal. For the making process, you will need a couple of tools to put the camera wrist strap together. 16. DIY Dual Camera Strap Harness Stroppa produce rope and leather camera straps which may superficially resemble the cheap copies you see online, but in fact each one is hand produced by Mateusz with pride, from only the very best materials. The polypropylene silk cord is sourced from top quality producers in Poland and the United States. The ends are hand stitched using traditional Italian veg-tanned leather and Italian waxed thread. Even the stainless-steel split rings are handmade by a machinist friend of Mateusz.

Do you want to cover that huge Canon print on your camera strap? Here’s a tutorial that will show you how to neatly cover it up. You will need some fabric, scissors, a sewing machine, rubberband, and a couple of other tools for the making process. If you can sew a straight line, making this should be easy peasy. 7. DIY Scarf Camera Strap Macrame has also been one of my favorite things to DIY, in this DIY guide, the creator will show you how to make a beautiful macrame camera strap. If this is your first time trying out macrame knots, feel free to pause the tutorial and replay if you are having a hard time following up. 22. Making A Leather Camera StrapYou can’t make a camera strap cover without a camera strap, here’s a universal strap that can be used for almost any camera, feel free to customize it to your taste. Brian, the owner of Cordweaver, handmakes his classic “Cordy” camera wrist straps from genuine US manufactured Type III 550lb Paracord with seven internal strands rated to 249.4kg (550lb). Using a single length of Paracord, he creates a small eyelet at the beginning of the strap and then uses a cobra weave pattern to make each (approximately) 20 cm (8 inch) wristband. The remaining cord threads through the eyelet to form the wrist loop. Because of its high strength Paracord construction, the Cordy is extremely strong and safe to use for even the heaviest cameras. SHOP Paracord was made possible by the invention of nylon by Wallace Hume Carothers for DuPont in 1935. During WWII it was used to create chute lines for US Paratroops, thus Para-Cord. Even after it fell out of use for parachute suspension lines it became a standard military supply item for troops due to its strength and versatility, and I remember using it in the Australian Army for just about everything. You can read more about the history and uses of Paracord here.

One thing about original leather belts is that they hardly go bad, I have been using mine for a couple of years now. In this DIY guide, the creator will guide you on how to convert your strong leather belt into an amazing camera strap. Making one of these isn’t hard at all. With all the tools handy, you should be done in no time. 6. DIY Camera Strap Cover Strap Maintenance: Regardless of material (leather, nylon, silk) you should clean your strap occasionally with a damp cloth and natural soap to remove body oils which can damage straps. Leather is a natural product and does require nourishment. I would recommend a natural product to condition your strap, Neatsfoot or Mink oil are the best, and I use Saphir Renovateur from France. For a more detailed guide see Hawksmille’s strap cleaning guide. As creatives, we need to support other creatives and buy from small businesses, not giant multinationals. As this New York Times article details, doing so can have profound effects. The whole world is struggling against the negative economic impact of Covid-19, and if you are fortunate enough to have spare money to spend, I suggest that you spend your disposable income where it can do the most good. Here’s something a bit different. Available in a range of primarily colors – including a surely impossible to mislay bright yellow – this strap and float combination is aimed at those who are taking a GoPro camera or phone swimming or snorkeling, and don’t want it disappearing into the beautiful brine-y. Alternatively, it could be attached to a compact pair of binoculars, or just about anything one would attach a strap to. Founded by Tracy Foster in 2010, ONA is a highly renowned company known to many for their classy, high end camera bags. All their products are manufactured by a family-owned factory in the Dominican Republic. The Kyoto camera wrist strap is handcrafted from full-grain premium leather left over from the material used to make ONA’s premium camera bags. Designed for the photographer who needs their camera at-hand without wanting a traditional strap, the Kyoto wrist strap is reinforced for strength and padded for comfort. Capable of supporting cameras up to six pounds and stress-tested to ten pounds. – SHOPAnd that’s that. I admit, writing 5,000 words on camera wrist straps may be overkill, but if you’re in the market for a quality strap, I hope this article has helped. In modern times people forget about traditions. Everything is being mass-produced for the sake of profit. At Stroppa we do not want to follow this trend. We do not treat Stroppa as something subject to globalization and mass production. Our philosophy is different. Stroppa straps are handmade, following centuries-old traditions of artisans. Each piece of leather and rope is carefully transformed from raw material into a precious object that is meant to withstand the test of time.”

I found another wrist strap, this one, however, is made of cord and leather. The leather part goes on your wrist and is quite comfortable while holding it. With this strap, you won’t ever have to worry about your camera falling off from your hands. 15. Riveted Leather Camera Wrist Strap But the best and most ubiquitous material for camera straps is leather (unless you’re ethically opposed – which is a fair position). It’s natural, durable, stylish, and develops a beautiful patina with age; however, it is generally heavier and more expensive. Leather comes in a variety of types, the most commonly used being cowhide, pigskin, suede, calfskin and lambskin. Buffalo, horsehide, cowhide and pigskin are the toughest and most hard wearing but take some time to break in and soften. Suede, Calfskin, Goatskin and lambskin are beautifully soft and comfortable (these were the traditional material for the best gloves), but they are more expensive than ordinary leathers. Colour-transference can be a problem with the leather used on cheaper wrist straps, this is where the color used to dye the leather can stain clothes. Most of you won’t believe that this is a no-sew sequin camera strap till you get to see the full DIY guide. The creator was able to attach the sequin using glue. The process is pretty straightforward and can be done by anyone. 10. DIY Paracord Camera Strap I was in awe when I saw this snake knot paracord. Just by looking at it, you would think it would be pretty difficult to make. Well, it actually isn’t too difficult, once you get the hang of the first 3-4 knots, the rest should be a walk in the park for you. 13. How To Make A Camera Harness Materials : As I stated above, I am not a fan of manmade materials, but that is my own aesthetic taste. Nylon is probably the most common material used in modern camera straps – it’s very strong, durable and light weight. In terms of wrist straps, plaited paracord and nylon rope wrist straps have become very popular, and I have included some in the list.Ever wished you had a strap that can hold two cameras? Here’s one I found. I know it looks like it is made of leather, but it isn’t. For the making process, you will need a camera strap carabiner, metal double cap rivet stud, D-rings, and a couple of other materials. Making this isn’t as hard as it looks. 17. DIY Custom Camera Strap