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I have two Camera straps for my Fuji X10 one genuine and one no name, but I find them both too bulky and uncomfortable. I also don't like the little metal fitting that are needed to thread the straps through, then hook through the metal eyelet strap fittings. I don't like the idea of metal against metal. My simple solution was to use a good strong bootlace that has never been used, cost me something silly like 30p a pair. Bit of PVC tape on the ends to tidy things up, and it's nice simple and discreet.

Already done a walk about the busy City Centre with the camera on this strap (Bootlace) , nice and discreet getting both Video and Photos, wearing a dark shirt un noticeable :)

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Some bootlaces are very unreliable and rot easily and others are very strong.
I use bootlaces for boots and paracord (available in many colours) for camera hand straps and neck straps. Actually, I use para cord for bootlaces too! YMMV.
 
sphexx said:
Some bootlaces are very unreliable and rot easily and others are very strong.
I use bootlaces for boots and paracord (available in many colours) for camera hand straps and neck straps. Actually, I use para cord for bootlaces too! YMMV.
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Should be paying a visit to Abakhan fabrics soon with the missus, might have something like that there. Thanks for the tip :)
 
I dont know how heavy the Fuji is but it's similar to my G12, i wouldn't use a bootstrap. More likely to dig into my neck over the course of the day and unreliable. I use a wrist strap which means it's still secure but easy to carry.
 
omens said:
I dont know how heavy the Fuji is but it's similar to my G12, i wouldn't use a bootstrap. More likely to dig into my neck over the course of the day and unreliable. I use a wrist strap which means it's still secure but easy to carry.
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The Fuji X10 is pretty light, walked about with it all morning and hardly noticed it, as it did not dig into my neck. I will keep my eyes open for a more suitable cord.
 
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