To measure for a neck strap, you can use a simple method with string to find the ideal hanging length for your camera. This helps determine the overall strap length needed for comfortable wear.
Here's a straightforward way to measure:
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get Your Tools: You'll need some flexible string or a flexible measuring tape, and a ruler or standard measuring tape.
- Position the String: Take some string and put it around your neck, just as a strap would sit. Let the ends hang down in front of you.
- Identify Resting Point: While standing naturally, decide exactly where you want your camera to rest on your chest or stomach when it's attached to the strap. This is your desired resting point.
- Measure the Distance: Using your ruler, measure the distance from your neck to the point where you want your camera to rest. Measure from the top of the loop around your neck straight down to your desired resting point.
This measurement gives you the approximate length needed for the strap to hang comfortably on one side from your neck to the camera connection.
Understanding Strap Length
The total length of a neck strap is typically the length from one end attachment point to the other. Your measured distance from the neck to the resting point represents roughly half of the functional hanging length of the strap loop. Therefore, the total strap length you might need will be approximately double your measured distance, plus any length used for attaching to your camera.
The provided reference notes that having the camera rest above the waist is often considered a standard, comfortable fit, and suggests this corresponds to a strap length of around 40”. This 40” likely refers to the total length of the strap itself, providing a common benchmark for a comfortable hang point for many individuals.
Ultimately, the perfect length is subjective. Measuring helps you find a starting point, and many neck straps offer adjustability for fine-tuning the fit.
