Hakuba Camera Grip

by Hakuba

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004ZCPG
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 26, 2000

Product Description

A camera grip that fits snugly around your hand and holds your camera in place like a tripod

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a step up from using a neck strap for a steady shot, July 27, 2007

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Ratboy55 (South San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hakuba Camera Grip (Electronics)

Fits like a wrist support for bowlers (which is a good thing). I used to straddle the neck strap on my camera "sniper style" to give me a steady shot (which was really efficient). After buying this grip, I got an even more steady aim. The neck strap can work in conjunction with this grip (I chose to remove the neck strap off my D80 permanently). I think another major plus of this grip is that it really aids with portrait/vertical shots. Your camera is practically attached to your right hand firmly. It's probably not for everyone, but it sure has given me better steady aim than I used to have with just the neck strap.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars security for my camera, comfort for me, September 22, 2008

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J. Gwen Ingram (Dexter, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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Because of many years working with (and abusing) my hands and wrists, my once-strong grip, although still strong when I'm paying attention, has become undependable -- I now occasionally drop things without knowing it ... until whatever it is hits the ground. Obviously I was NOT interested in letting this happen to my Nikon D700.

The obvious solution was to use the supplied neck strap (or a different one). However, a neck strap can be a nuisance in some situations, and inconvenient to put on in others, so I looked into quite a few wrist straps and hand grips. The Habuka Camera Grip is the only one that fit my criteria -- comfortable in use and not interfering with camera operation, supportive enough to relieve tension on my hand when carrying the camera for greater timespans, and securely attached to me in the event my grip checks out on me unannounced.

Although one purchaser thinks the wrist strap portion is too difficult to remove quickly, I have NO problem in this regard. The wrist strap fastens with velcro and then an adjustable quick-release buckle straps over that and ensures the velcro won't open when accidentally caught on something. Releasing the wrist strap portion is a quick two-step process.

The upper portion of the strap connects to the right-side shoulder strap loop on the camera body. The strap then passes through a sturdy molded loop on the bottom mounting plate included with the strap. This nylon strap adjusts for a custom fit according to hand size, camera body, and personal preferences. The molded mounting plate attaches to the tripod mount with a screw; the screw even has a tripod screw mount on its outer side. I doubt I'll use this feature for my heavy camera (anything between the tripod head and the camera introduces risk for camera shake), but those with lighter cameras will surely welcome this feature. When removing the bottom mounting plate for direct tripod connection, the Habuka Camera Grip's large-headed screw dismounts easily and it's permanently attached to the bottom mounting plate so it can't escape.

The shoulder strap can still be used by leaving the left side attached to the camera body and threading the other strap end through another sturdy molded loop on the left side of the bottom mounting plate of the wrist strap; the camera then hangs vertically instead of horizontally, but really, this is not a functional issue, just a bit of a mental re-adjustment for those who've never had their camera hanging like that.

When picking up the camera to shoot in a hurry, I've found I can quickly tuck the wrist strap portion under the hand strap portion and just shoot like that -- no need to fuss with strapping it on. It's a bit tighter (assuming it's adjusted for use with the wrist strap fastened as intended) and less secure when the camera is held at one's side, but for quick use, it's a good option to have.

I haven't had the Habuka Camera Grip long enough to evaluate the actual durability, but my past experience in outdoor gear quality control and manufacturing tells me this is well-made and I am confident projecting that it will hold up admirably. The materials, stitching, and hardware are all top-quality. I have, however, used the grip enough to be amazed by its comfort level. Once I got it adjusted just right, I now find I forget my camera is attached securely to me ... and that's great because I got the camera to take photographs with, not worry about.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Way better than a neck strap, June 19, 2007

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Jonathan B. Skaines (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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I've used this hand strap on my Canon Rebel XT the last few months and absolutely love it. It's comfortable and once I'm strapped in, I never worry about dropping my camera. Just be careful and use common sense when walking around a crowded place with your camera strapped to your hand. This came in really handy on my trips to NYC and overseas as it allowed me to hang my video camera around my neck while my Canon was ready to shoot at any time. Great product!