It’s important to know what to look for in a camera strap. They are not all the same and in fact, there are some tell tale signs that some are better than others. If you know what to look for, you can save yourself a lot of time, money and annoyance. Not to mention pain. They say, “no pain, no gain”, however I don’t believe that to be correct. So what should you look for in your camera straps?

1.  Look to see if they are adjustable. If you can adjust them, that’s a great start.  Nothing is worse than a camera harness that doesn’t fit you just right. The fit is everything which is why the camera straps absolutely must be adjustable.

2.  Look to see if the design is such that it hangs on your neck. Your neck was not made to carry any extra weight. A camera, although it is small, still ends up with the potential of feeling like a hundred pounds when placed on your fragile neck. A good set of camera straps, therefore, would avoid the neck by strapping over the shoulders instead. The shoulders can handle a lot of weight which is why this is the most preferable design.

3.  Look for a guarantee. Products with a guarantee are products that should be strong. They pose no risk and are worth betting your money on. Products without guarantees, though, are not nearly as reliable and may cost less upfront but will cost more in the long run because they will have to be continually replaced.