What neck strap is comfortable for a compact camera like the Canon S90?
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I want to replace the wrist strap on my Canon S90 with a neck strap, since the wrist strap has led to a few near-drops. I’m looking for something light, unobtrusive, and comfortable for a small compact camera. Thin elastic cord digs into my shoulder after a while, and appearance doesn’t matter to me. What type of strap would suit this camera size best?
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Canon actually makes two straps that are really designed for this size camera and purpose. They also have ones that are designed more for DSLR cameras, but provide more substantial size and thus may be more comfortable to you.
The Canon Leather Neck Strap for the PowerShot S95 is actually designed for the S90 series cameras. This will work perfectly for that size camera, and what is great is that it is made of leather so it will be very comfortable.
Another option is the Canon Metal Neck Strap which is spec'd out as working with any ELPH series cameras, but the S90 is nearly identical in size, and I also found reviewers who said that it worked great for them on a S90/S95.
Finally, you could go all out and choose a DSLR strap such as this Canon Professional Strap. Sure, its bigger, but if you want comfort this may be the best option.
Personally, I actually would use the leather strap that is designed for this series of cameras, but it is personal preference obviously.
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For a compact camera like the Canon S90, a strap made for small point-and-shoots is usually the best fit. Based on the suggestions given, Canon’s leather neck strap for the S90/S95 size cameras is a strong option because it’s designed for that body size and should be more comfortable than thin cord.
A Canon metal neck strap intended for similar compact models may also work, and users have reported it fitting the S90/S95 well.
If comfort matters more than keeping things minimal, you could also use a larger DSLR-style neck strap. It will be bulkier than the camera really needs, but the extra width can spread the weight better and feel more comfortable over time.
In short: choose a compact-camera neck strap first, preferably a wider leather one; move to a DSLR-style strap only if you want maximum comfort and don’t mind the extra bulk.
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