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Joby unwraps versatile 3-in-1 camera strap

Popular camera accessory maker Joby -- known for its unique Gorillapod tripod -- recently launched its new 3-Way Camera Strap during Photokina 2012. Compared with typical neck straps, this camera strap can be configured into a wrist, neck, and shoulder strap by simply toggling a switch.

The strap, which retails for $39.99, comes in the form of a base plate, which has a universal thumbscrew that can be attached to the tripod mount of most cameras. The 3-Way Camera Strap features a Dyneema Cord -- a very strong material rated to hold more than 100 pounds that can be … Read more

Tie one on with the Camera Strap Necktie

We all know how gaudy, camera-branded neck straps can stick out and sometimes clash with an outfit at formal events.

Made from soft, cotton tweed, the Camera Strap Necktie is a quirky neck strap that can doubles as a necktie. It is adjustable to a maximum of 3.9 feet long and measures just less than an inch wide. This neck strap supports cameras that weigh up to 4.8 pounds -- it'll work whether you are carrying a dSLR with a 70-200mm telephoto lens or a midrange mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC). … Read more

Wear your iPad as a wristwatch? Really?

The weight of passing time is really dragging on me today. It could be the existential angst of Monday, or it could be that I'm wearing my iPad 2 as a wristwatch.

I never considered using a tablet as a wrist-mounted timepiece until the Wallee Hand Strap pitch landed in my inbox with the subject, "Tech designer unveils world's first iPad wristwatch."… Read more

Game Strap concept makes commuting fun

OK, the words fun and commute will never go together, but one Sweden-based designer is hoping to make the ride to and from work a little less painful with a new gaming concept.

Figuring one can't escape the long wait times of a commute, Jiang Qian came up with idea of the Strap Game (or Game Strap), a gaming system built into the safety handles found on trains and buses. The dangling gaming handhelds would provide entertainment to those who are bored or stressed and hopefully make the time go by faster.

Qian imagines that the Game Strap would be powered on as soon as the user touches the handle, and a button on the side of the device would allow for easy one-handed game play. A swiveling strap also ensures that the system can move with you, so you don't find yourself in an awkward position if the bus or train makes any sudden stops or turns. … Read more

Hands-on: HandStand2 for iPad 2

Very few cases offer true utility as well as nice style and design. The HandStand2 for iPad 2 does just that. The simple construction of the case allows you to easily attach it to your iPad 2--simply wrap the case around your iPad and you are ready to work.

The elastic hand band is tight enough to feel secure but not so tight that your fingers turn blue while using it. The rubber case holds your iPad 2 securely in place upside-down, while walking, and, of course, when actually using your iPad.

The HandStand2 also has a rotating base that … Read more

How to hold an iPad comfortably in one hand

Last year I reviewed an iPad case called the Brenthaven 5-in-1. One of its best features was a stretchy rear band that made for a more secure and comfortable one-handed grip.

I've since moved on to the Vario iPad case, which is still my favorite, but I really miss that strap. After all, the iPad is a heavy, bulky piece of gear, and I find it uncomfortable to hold for long periods. Plus, it's pretty easy to drop if you're one-handing it.

Fortunately, there are products designed solely to make gripping an iPad easier, more comfortable, and … Read more

C-Loop looks to reinvent the camera strap

Previously, we saw the BlackRapid R-Strap, which attaches the camera strap to the tripod mount instead of to the sides of the shooter. Now, another start-up is looking to further this idea by introducing the C-Loop.

Like the R-Strap, the C-Loop attaches to the tripod mount of the camera. However, what's different about this contraption is that you are able to use your own camera strap.

According to the inventor, photographer Ivan Wong, the attachment is crafted from high-grade aluminum. The free-wheeling top plate ensures that the loop won't loosen from the mount after extended use. The C-Loop … Read more

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Be a gunslinger with BlackRapid's Double Strap

The BlackRapid R-Strap won the hearts of many photographers by offering a quick and easy way to access a camera slung across the body. Now the company has devised the RS DR-1 Double Strap, which lets you sling two shooters just like the cowboys of the Wild West.

The harness sits on the user's shoulders and the camera straps extend to both sides of the body. You'll have to use the FastenR-2 module (which is provided) to hook your cameras to the strap.

For photojournalists who shoot with two dSLRs with different lenses attached, the Double Strap is … Read more