This ‘rope’ style camera strap is quite different to the traditional strap I’ve used, and as supplied with my cameras. It has a small piece of thick leather loosely attached half way along as shown in the photo that seems to be more a piece of branding than of any practical use. It’s certainly not a shoulder pad but even so I’ve realised this strap stays on my shoulder as well as a traditional one with a pad and it’s quite eye catching. It also has a small amount of stretchiness and though I haven’t had chance to wear it for a full day out yet I think that little bit of elasticity might help to take a bit of the strain out of carrying my camera for long periods especially when walking.
It’s attached to the camera at each end by a ring backed by a small leather patch. This has a hole for the lug or ring on the camera to pass through before attaching the strap to it so it protects the camera body from scratches and is a good idea. The camera I’m using it on is a Sony mirrorless so not a heavy camera even with a short telephoto but this is a strong strap. I also have a Samsung DSLR that has a long square lug on each side though and the rings at the ends of this strap would struggle to pass through them so it’s worth thinking about whether the attachment points on the intended camera will accept a ring before purchasing. I found the ‘rope’ to be less flexible and so less easily coiled up than the strap supplied with my cameras so it takes a bit more room up in the camera bag. Like my other straps this one is also not adjustable and is of fixed length.
Overall then, if the rings will fit the camera and needing a little more room in the camera bag isn’t an issue I think this is a good looking yet surprisingly practical strap and one that I’ll be using.