Body point to measure sling-style strap length?

[eyeheartny]

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I've done several searches and couldn't find an answer to this question.

 

I'm looking to find out how long a strap I need to wear my incoming M10 on a strap across my body, sling style. Where on your body do you like the camera to sit so that it doesn't bounce when you walk? Should it sit above or below the protrusion of the hip bone? I'm 6'2" with a long torso so I suspect that many of the existing straps may be too short, but I am still trying to figure this out. I have a fabric tape measure to get an accurate length but am not sure where on my body to measure. 

 

Thanks!

 

 

[pico]

Make it long enough to bounce over your left rear pocket (if right-handed, otherwise reverse), then shorten the strap to suit. My favorite slings my camera under my left arm-pit with a quick release. It only works with a lens that does protrude more than 3".

 

It's a very personal fitting. Experiment.

[jaapv]

That is strictly a personal preference. Nobody can tell you where and how to carry your camera.

[Adam K]

Have you considered the Artisan & Artist 'Easy Slider'? With this strap you don't have to make up your mind about strap length, as it's quickly adjustable with finger pressure only, but stays at the length set quite well.

I sometimes like a shorter strap, sometimes I prefer a long one across my body - the Easy Slider works well for me.

 

http://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/artisan-artist-straps/5957-artisan-artist-black-easy-slider-strap.html

[JonPB]

I find it important to be able to adjust the length of my strap. Where it falls depends on what clothes I'm wearing -- like with a bulky jacket in winter or a light shirt in summer -- and where I want it to fall can depend on the lens I'm using, the activities I'm engaging in, and whether I want to shelter the camera from weather or not. So being able to make adjustments is very useful.

 

I make my own shoulder straps using a line that's maybe two meters long, looped together with a double fisherman's knot, which is basically two double-overhand knots stopping against each other. If that's all gibberish to you, have a look here: http://www.animatedknots.com/doublefishermans/index.php

 

Instead of having the two knots abutting each other, though, I slide the line through each knot to adjust the length of the strap. The friction is enough to keep the strap from elongating on its own right, but light enough to make length adjustments straightforward. The strap is connected to the camera with either a 1/4" eye bolt (held in place with a wing nut, fender washer, and a felt pad) or a RapidStrap FastenR.

 

Even if that's a bit clunky, this might be a cheap and easy way to figure out what length works for you.

 

Cheers,

Jon