When you want to look thru your binocs, does the strap cause any discomfort in any way?
1640926
No discomfort at all. It sits comfortably on my chest, and pulls up to my eyes smoothly.
1640927
No discomfort at all. The material that holds the binoculars is very "stretchy." Also, depending on how you have the straps, it's easy to change the position of where the binoculars sit on your chest area. The only thing that you have to get used to is what you do with multiple layers of clothing. In very cold weather I would have my binoculars under my outermost layer, and then you can sometimes fumble a little to get them to your eyes quickly, depending on how tight/zipped you have your jacket/outer-layer.
1444995
Hi Eric, I wear glasses but I dont wear them when I use binoculars of any sort. I focus and adjust the bins for my eyes and it is just a second to whip the glasses off and raise the bins to my eyes. I feel I would have missed the bird or action wearing my glasses and using the bins anyway. I haven't found a pair of bins that doesn't make me feel uncomfortable looking through glasses and bins together - I include Leicas, Nikons, Lynx, Zeiss etc. Hope this helps. - Geoff
386731
I am a nature photographer and always had problems with the strap on my camera causing my neck and back to ache as I hiked with the camera. My Uncle and Aunt were visiting with their camera and had the binocular harness. They suggested I try it with my camera to help with the neck issue. I now use nothing else. It is awesome!!
1350562
After using these binoculars for several months, I can, unequivocally, say that they are most definitely comfortable to use while wearing eyeglasses. The adjustable rubber eyecups protect both the binocs and your eyeglasses.
1095806
Yes, it is a nice strap as others have noted. On the down side my binoculars did not fit well in the case with the strap attached. It is really a larger strap than necessary for such small binoculars. I simply carry mine in a pocket; it is much handier than using a strap. Additionally, there are no lens covers to protect the lenses when carrying them around your neck.
1611762
The strap is very slightly curved, to fit on the left shoulder with the camera on the right. I tried it on the right shoulder. Because of the curve, the strap sits on the edge.I don't know if this will feel that uncomfortable, but if I were you, I would get the RS-4 version.
2189108
Yes, I wear mine while wearing glasses all the time. I don't notice them causing any discomfort.
1102721
No, I haven't noticed that it bothers by eyes. I only use it about 15 minutes in the morning and it is off to the side so it is not directly focused on my eyes.
1964416
Weight-wise you should not have any problem, but I just checked the loop on Leica 10X32 Binocular, they look squarish. Seems to me they are designed to fit some kind of nylon strap go through them directly. This leather camera belt has metal loop that fits into small stainless loop on the camera body. There are couple of leather pad that falls between the metal loop on the belt and the camera body, protecting camera body from getting scratch. I think the belt would somehow work on the binocular, but not seamlessly and to without problems. Hope it helps.
126536
Like anything that CAN open this strap MIGHT do so at the worst possible time, BUT... having stated the obvious, I will say that I have not suffered that problem and I had the camera over my shoulder for most of today. The quick releases do require some effort to open (a positive to my thinking) but anything is possible. I still rate this as a 5 star strap EXCEPT it is a little too wide for my neck.
881578
I don't know. I ended up not using it because once I bought it, it seemed too fussy to use. I was using the binos and switching back and forth between them and my camera on African photo safari. Mostly just used the standard "around the neck" strap.
673243
definitely. I felt much more comfortable using this instead of the around the neck. also eased my mind of just plain dropping my camera... I usually had it in my hand because the neck straps were so uncomfortable for me.
1769208
I remove my glasses when I use these binoculars. I tried looking thru them with my glasses on...it clearly reduces the FOV because you cannot get your eyes as close to the lenses as you can without glasses on. I suspect that would be the same issue you would find with any binoculars.
2106727
This is not an issue for me. I used the camera extensively on a recent trip overseas and never noticed a problem. In fact I wouldn't be without the strap.. I noticed if I used my smaller point & shoot hanging from my neck all day, its caused far more strain than using my DSLR.
497724
Absolutely! This strap is the most comfortable camera strap that I have found yet!
497721
Yes, especially when you have extra weight [battery pack or longer lens]. However, the strap is a little unwieldy for just the camera alone. It is more comfortable on one shoulder than around your neck (unless you have a really long neck.)
1655221
Well, I can say that the strap holes seem to be pretty standard. I am sure if you wanted you could find another strap that works. The strap that comes with the binoculars are pretty good though.