Hand strap but not a neck strap

Rowmac
Posted 21/08/2010 - 08:56 Link
I don't know if they make this sort of thing but I'm looking for a short hand strap for my K-x. I've heard some clip to the normal anchoring point on the side and then fasten to the tripod screw-in underneath. Does anyone know where to get such a thing?
Pentax K-x, 18-55mm & 50-200mm Kit lenses, Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Prime "DSLR & Photography for Dummies", Gorillapod SLR-Zoom, Hama Profil Duo II Tripod
Gwyn
Posted 21/08/2010 - 09:05 Link
Optech do one, and there are often some on e-bay.
layingback
Posted 21/08/2010 - 09:08 Link
Try this thread.
Hardgravity
Posted 21/08/2010 - 09:23 Link
Something like this?

Search ebay, there's usually plenty of choice.
Cheers, HG

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flossie
Posted 21/08/2010 - 10:13 Link
I got one of these for my Kx. Its very good for general walk-around, and I've used it for hours at a time, without needing the usual vice-like grip on the camera.

I have very small hands, so this works for me better than a large battery grip - not that there is one for the Kx anyway, but its important to consider what suits one person won't necessarily suit another!

I did rethread the strap before fitting from one side to the other, so I could also have the standard Pentax shoulder strap at the same time. The result is something that has a hand grip, shoulder strap, and tripod mount all at the same time - I often leave the QR plate on it as well)

If the mods will excuse a photo taken without a pentax (its a Samsung...phone... sorry) :

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flossie
Posted 21/08/2010 - 11:06 Link
flossie wrote:


I did rethread the strap before fitting from one side to the other, so I could also have the standard Pentax shoulder strap at the same time. The result is something that has a hand grip, shoulder strap, and tripod mount all at the same time - I often leave the QR plate on it as well)
Oh - just remembered why I had to do this, its because the default threading of the strap blocks the battery door on the Kx!
Still shooting in the dark (literally and metaphorically)...
Rowmac
Posted 21/08/2010 - 12:25 Link
Flossie, if I didn't know any better I'd swear that southshore is still lost because no one's defending it. Ock.
"Of all the gin joints in all the world, she had to walk into mine"

Thanks for the tips, your grip strap looks pretty much what I'm looking for, not something that covers the wrist, but keeps your hand securely on the camera. Nice tidbit about the battery door too, cheers!
Pentax K-x, 18-55mm & 50-200mm Kit lenses, Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 Prime "DSLR & Photography for Dummies", Gorillapod SLR-Zoom, Hama Profil Duo II Tripod
Edited by Rowmac: 21/08/2010 - 12:28
Cayman
Posted 21/08/2010 - 18:48 Link
flossie wrote:
I got one of these for my Kx.
I have just ordered one myself - looks perfect!
MrCynical
Posted 21/08/2010 - 21:01 Link
flossie wrote:
If the mods will excuse a photo taken without a pentax (its a Samsung...phone... sorry) :
It's a photo of Pentax equipment so it's fine - how else would those of us without multiple bodies post our lovely Pentax gear pictures?

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