9 Best Camera Straps: Your Buyer’s Guide

For those looking for a minimally obtrusive way to keep their camera secured to them, the Peak Design Cuff strap is the way to go. This wrist strap not only grips your arm tightly, it has a quick-release, so you can rapidly detach your camera in those moments where you must free-hand it. It’s the perfect combination of convenient, flexible, and minimal yet maintains the reason we all need a camera strap: preventing accidents.

Boasting neoprene pads and comfortable design, the Rapid Fire camera neck strap offers users a comfortable way to carry around their gear. It also has a zipper pocket for storing extras like batteries, memory cards, or small lens caps.

The best part of this strap is its quick release functionality. It works by attaching a plate to the DSLR which can then quickly click out of the strap. Not only is the strap made from high quality materials, the plate is solid metal (with a protective rubber bottom).

The neck strap should be compatible with virtually any DSLR with a standard tripod mount, but if things don’t work out, the manufacturer has a 90 day 100% satisfaction guarantee. The pouch and anti-slip rubber means this is a strap that simplifies shooting. (Altura)

The Nicado CS1 Rapid Action strap is a great way to keep weight off your neck while maintaining easy access to your camera. Boasting quick “slide-up” action, your camera is always ready to be used. Not only that, this camera also boasts a carabiner that lets one rapidly release their camera for the strap, to quickly capture those moments where one’s camera needs to be free. This is a long strap so it should be compatible with all but the tallest users.

This is one strap for the pattern-prone that makes toting a camera a serious fashion statement. This beautiful neck strap is double-stitched, compatible with a wide variety of brands, and is perfect for light, mirrorless cameras or a DSLR without big lenses. It’s a bit on the thin side, but it’s praised by users as attractive, small, and reasonably durable. If you like the vintage look, the BESTTRENDY’s appeal is hard to deny.

This beefy strap holds onto your camera with a serious grip and a lot of comfort. Boasting beefy shoulder padding, this strap does great work in terms of distributing the weight load across your back, protecting not just your camera, but your body. It helps prevent one from scratching their lens by keeping their camera out of the way. As another bonus, this strap also includes a free e-book with photography tips. Perhaps best of all, the camera strap has a quick release, meaning that if you need to get it off the strap, it only takes an instant. The front pouch adds convenience. 

Recommended by many for its attractive pattern, this strap boasts sturdiness and a surprisingly soft top part, such that one’s neck won’t be chafed. It’s compatible with all brands, has breathable fabric, and helps distribute the weight of the camera across one’s back. While some may find it “tablecloth” looking, floral patterns are attractive to many. 

The vintage yet attractive Tarion neck strap is a simple way to secure your camera around your neck. It has durable and strong straps and allows for hours of walking around, comfortably wielding your photography gear. Some things to be aware of: some users found the length of the straps on the short side. Others didn’t like the camera ornament because it could contribute to discomfort or scratching, but some praised it for its chic look. In any case, this is a great strap to own if you like the grey look and you can always choose to lose the ornament. This strap’s neutral, attractive look make it an aesthetic fit for many. 

Let’s be honest: this strap should be called “Coachella around your neck.” Bailsy’s product secures your gear around your neck with a look that just screams, “Meet me at the Sahara tent, Lindsey!” Praised for its comfort and quick-release clips, this stylish knit pattern subsists on a functional and useful strap. Its colored look transcends more than culture; the adjustable strap length means people of different heights can sport it too. It’s hard to deny how well this strap would fit in at Coachella and similar events.

For those with small, waterproof cameras, this waterproof camera float offers a highly visible, safe way to bring your camera in the water. While it may be overkill for shooting pictures in a pool, in a bigger body of water, visibility and float-ability are everything. The TETHYS waterproof camera float has both in spades. Another great perk is that it is made out of special fabric that dries rapidly, meaning it won’t soak everything in your bag after just a brief drying period. The neon yellow color is tough to miss, even underwater.