Review: Four high-end camera straps compared by a working pro
(Digital Photography Review)

From left to right: Holdfast MoneyMaker Solo, Peak Design Slide, Holdfast Skinny MoneyMaker and BlackRapid Nicole Elliot. A camera strap may not be the most exciting photography accessory, but finding the right one matters when you depend on your cameras to pay the bills. A good strap makes the difference in keeping your body feeling comfortable during a long shoot and making sure your gear is easily accessible so you don´t miss the shot. In this review we compare: Holdfast Skinny MoneyMaker - $230 Holdfast MoneyMaker Solo - $175 Peak Design Slide - $64.95 BlackRapid Nicole Elliot - $69.95 Although the standard kit strap might cut it for an amateur, when you are a working pro your camera-carrying needs change. When I´m shooting a wedding or an outdoor music festival sometimes I´ll shoot with two bodies - it can be easier to carry two cameras with different focal lengths, rather than lose time and crucial frames while swapping lenses. If I´m in an intimate setting such as a panel talk or a theatrical performance I may need a more stripped down setup with a single camera. These days there are a number of straps on the market aimed at professionals, so we decided to put some of these straps to the test - bringing them to actual photo jobs to see how they performed in the field. In this review we will be discussing our time shooting with the Holdfast Skinny MoneyMaker, the Holdfast MoneyMaker Solo, the Peak Design Slide and the Black Rapid Nicole Elliot Strap. Holdfast Skinny MoneyMakerHoldfastGear.com | $200+ Specifications Carries two cameras 1` wide straps with removable shoulder pads Available in small, medium and large Made from weather-resistant leather Two HoldFast screws attach to the tripod mount of the camera Two safety catches Two adjustment sliders Stainless steel D-rings Description The Holdfast Skinny MoneyMaker allows photographers to comfortably carry two full frame bodies. The MoneyMaker ...