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| Canon E1 - Hand strap | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $20.00
You Save: $10.00 (33%)
New (18) from $20.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 63 x 37.8 x 9.5
MPN: STRAPE1
Model: STRAPE1
UPC: 082966561207
EAN: 0082966561207
ASIN: B0000C4G79
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New, fast shipping
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not that great on the Rebels February 25, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Yeah, yeah, you need a battery pack to attach this. Know what you're buying. Its not a negative aspect to this product. As far as the quality goes, this isn't as great as I thought (coming from Canon and not a third-party vendor). It isn't cheap (as in 'price') as far as most hand-straps go, but its barely padded, not that comfortable, and it started to wrinkle where it has to twist when I try to adjust the top dial on my camera (Rebel Xti) after only a few days of use (and I have small hands). So it could be that I am a freak with a short index finger (high testosterone levels or something), or that I like the strap to be very snug (the purpose of this is to ensure my rig doesn't slip out of my hand when it relaxes on the grip). But I think its just kind of a junky strap that doesn't let you reach that top wheel on the Rebels. Its probably more comfortable on the higher-end cameras where the wheel is on the back.
I will say that its somewhat complex to attach (from what I see they all are). There are NO instructions with the E1, and I'm sure more seasoned photographers can tie this on without looking, but I sure can't. Its easy enough if you're a sailor or boyscout or x-sailor/boyscout, or some creepy hybrid combination I haven't even thought of yet, but I had to Google-up the method. Not a HUGE deal, but theres no good reason to omit a simple instruction sheet. Its kinda stupid I think, not to. Even free crap at the fair comes with shoddy instructions. I'm just glad I was near a computer and not in the jungle, when I had to install this thing.
 strap January 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This could be a great thing if you could hook to the camera WITHOUT the battery pack! It is not worth the hassle to change straps depending on do I want the battery add-on or not. I gave mine away and bought a op/tech strap works a lot better fo me. Do your research before purchasing a hand strap and make sure what you buy is what you are expecting and not just a waste of time and money.
 E1 hand strap December 2, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Another issue I'll add is that when you remove your hand from the strap to use the battery grip shutter release in portrait orientation, inevitably the neck strap falls in front of the view finder. This requires using two hands and is not always convient especially outdoors in rainy weather, shooting at high camera angles. I did this for two weeks straight in a rainy Europe and it was very irritating. I like to have the neck strap left on with the hand strap so I dont have to return the camera to my sling bag for a while. As others have mentioned, fast disconnect clips on both the neck strap and hand strap would be a nice addition. (read Canon call Rock Lockster) they furnish the clips for Lowepro camera bags.
 Useful November 18, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As an amateur photographer, this item has proved its' worth to me. It is very comfortable and gives me a sense of security for my camera, at any time someone could accidently bump into you; knocking the camera out of your hands. This item helps to prevent that from happening and is well worth having.
A Must have for any serios photogrpher. November 16, 2007
A handstrap is a great addtion to any camera system. You won't believe the stress it will relive from your hand/arm especially when using bigger cameras and/or heavier/longer lesnes.
It could be better if the strap was more robust or padded, but still this is great overall.
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