Leaving on a jet plane

As a photographer, one of the most exciting but nerve wracking things you can do is get on a plane with camera kit. Before you go, you have the mental anguish of what to take and what to leave behind and then you need to figure out how to get all your photo kit into a bag so that it goes onto the plane easily.

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Fitting a strap to your camera or lens

A short video tip for you today…

It may seem like one of the simplest things to do with your camera – fitting the strap to it. It is probably one of the first as well. However, there are several ways you can accomplish it and all are a little different. Over the years, I’ve tried several different methods and have come to the conclusion that this is the neatest and most secure way.

The advantage of this method is that it leave no tail to get caught on things and also makes a very secure friction lock on the plastic buckle.

What do you think, is it worth the effort or do you have a different way that you think is better?