Customer Reviews

Tamrac N-5059 Leather Padded Digital Camera Strap (Black)

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The manufacturer's picture of this strap isn't very good. So I took a shot of it myself and uploaded it here so that you can appreciate it. At the center is a suede padding that stops it from slipping while it's around your neck. It's light and comfortable. When using your camera on a tripod, if you want to remove the strap to get it out of the way, you can easily unclip it near the base very easily. The clips are very sturdy and they've never come undone on me in the nine months I've been using it. See my photo to understand what I mean.

The biggest reason I bought this camera strap is because I didn't like the one that came with my Canon 5D Mark II. It has red trim says in very large letters "Canon EOS 5D Mark II" I don't mind showing off that I have a cool camera, but I don't want to advertise for Canon as I walk around outside. This strap makes my camera a bit more discrete and looks much cooler.

I purchased a new superzoom digital camera and was unhappy with the strap that came with it. I wanted something comfortable and inexpensive. The Tamrac N-5059 was an awesome pick. It is made of durable, double-stitched suede leather and includes two neoprene SDHC card holders and quick disconnects. I can use it for long periods of time without getting the neckache common with some straps. And, unlike many other straps, it does not include the manufacturers name in big, gaudy, white letters. Personally, I prefer they do their own advertising, unless they want to pay me to help them in that area! With that said, I wanted to write a review on this product - despite the advertising remark - because it may help someone find a great strap for a little bit of cash. Many straps this comfortable cost $50 or more. If you want a good product, but don't want to spend a fortune, then you'll likely be as happy as I am with the Tamrac. Happy shooting!

I just ordered the 2nd one of these for my 2nd DSLR. My first one is still going strong holding up my Canon 40D with grip (2 batteries) and very heavy L lenses. I've had no problems with the quick release clips in over 2 years and trust them fully. The leather padding is quite soft and comfortable and I've never had it slip off my shoulder (honestly, I rarely use it around my neck). When I had first bought the strap, I didn't care about the CF card holders and I was planning on cutting them off. Now that I've used them, they are the most important part of the strap and why I bought another for my new camera. I make sure that I always have cards in the holders and that has saved me on more than one occasion when I've forgotten to put one in the camera before I left the studio. It also makes it a breeze to swap cards in tight conditions and you've got your pockets stuffed with other camera gear.

I received the product in the time advertised. It is exactly as advertised.

I am very happy with the transaction.