Seeking good SHORT neck strap

[bjorke]

I like the Fuji straps and have been using them on various cameras. They're not too wide, easier to put on than the Leica strap, etc. 

 

Always trouble in paradise, however. They're too long. 

 

I often ride a bicycle and need the strap to not dangle down where the camera would be rapping against the metal crossbar. So I tighten the strap up to hold the camera at about "heart height" which means I'm left with long flappy ends. I tie them in extra knots to make the strap more secore, but they're still really really long and occasionally unravel and flop into the visible frame.

 

I could cut them (seal the ends with a flame or a clothes iron), but -- anyone have some recommended SHORT straps?

 

(Wrist straps need not be on this thread, they're useless for my context)

 

Thanks!

kb

Edited April 4, 2016 by bjorke

[Mike K]

Have a look at Artisan & Artist straps, there's a wide variety of adjustable straps.

http://www.artisan-n-artist.com/product.php?nid=3

 

I just purchased the black silk cord for my X-Pro2, finally a camera strap that I really like! http://www.artisan-n-artist.com/product_detail.php?id=115

They're rather pricey, but quality is fantastic.

Edited April 4, 2016 by Mike K

[milandro]

you really can have lots adjustable or made to size.

 

The cheapest way to do this is to take one of these made of material cut to size in the middle and then have it stitched together by a shoerepairer.

 

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pcs-Vintage-Color-Hippie-Style-Durable-Cotton-Camera-Neck-Shoulder-Strap-Belt-for-Canon-for-Nikon/32463696356.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.27.3yf4uN&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_1,searchweb201602_2_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_10032_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=c7bd723b-f5e6-4fcc-adad-51760eac10d4

[darknj]

Peak Design has a strap called the Slide, it's a bit wider but you can make it very short, to the point I can just strap the camera on my back and run around with it that way, it's not ideal but it works for short spurt of moment.

[plaidshirts]

I use Gordy's leather straps on all my cameras because I like having them high on my chest too.

They are stylish, custom made to whatever length you want, and very reasonably priced.

 

http://www.gordyscamerastraps.com/

Edited April 4, 2016 by plaidshirts

[afkenner]

Lance adjustable has no floppy ends when shortened, and it can be lengthened with ease when you're not riding the bike. It's a little bulkier in the midsection than their non-adjustable strap. They will also custom make a non-adjustable strap for you in any length and color you want. I use a nylon Lance on both my X100 and X-E2, and love how smoothly they slide over whatever clothing you have on for ease of shooting.

[bjorke]

Nice options! Thanks all.