For years my DSLR looked like every other with it’s generic black branded strap. At gatherings, like weddings and dinners, I’d lay my camera down on a table and then hesitated when I went to pick it up. Many camera with the same black branded strap would collect in the area.
The last straw was when we were on one specific vacation and the temperatures soared to a billion degrees {small exageration}. I, of course being photo-obsessed-me, had carried around my professional level DSLR complete with battery pack and external flash, all day long.
My neck was so sore, yes partially with the weight, but also from the constant rubbing on my neck. This was caused from the continual switching of the camera from messenger-style to the front position for use.
Soon thereafter my husband bought me my very first custom camera strap, and I have to admit, it’s still one of the best gifts I’d ever been given.
For once, my camera stood out, it’s wasn’t again lost in the shuffle of likeness. Another huge bonus was the comfort this strap provided. Why did it take me so long?!
Flash Forward: Last Fall I received a fantastic new DSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel SL1, from Canon Canada. I have since captured many wonderful memories of travel, the kids, holidays, ordinary moments and more.
There’s no doubt that I use my new precious often, as evidenced by my photos here on My Organized Chaos, my Month in Photos for one example. The Canon EOS Rebel SL1 even came with my daughter and I on our Mother/Daughter trip to Jamaica!
Thanks to Canon Canada, there’s now a pretty new PhatStraps on my Canon EOS Rebel SL1, to come with us on lifes adventures.
These customized straps are even sold right at the Canon Canada e-store!
PhatStraps come in a variety of patterns, and I chose the Sea Breeze strap. The pattern colours remind of vacation, the style suits my personality so well. So simple to attach to the camera, these are sturdy yet soft and comfortable.
Plus, there’s different yet similar styles on each side of the strap. On my Sea Breeze one, there’s stripes and dots on one side and complimentary flowers on the other. Simple and generic, no more!
Best of all, PhatStraps so generous in length that I can still carry my camera messenger-style. With a few minor adjustments on the straps, you can have it shorter if desired.
For yourself or anyone that ever holds a camera in their hand, they need a PhatStraps!
Disclosure: I was provided with product to facilitate this post, opinions are my own.
WIN IT: One Canadian reader is going to get to choose their own PhatStraps from the Canon Canada e-store!
TO ENTER: Fill in the form below with your qualifying entries. Good Luck!!
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ivy pluchinsky says
03/03/2014 at 1:59 pmPhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze that one is very pretty
Sarah B says
03/03/2014 at 2:00 pmI would choose That’s It Dot Red Minky if I won!
Jeannelle says
03/03/2014 at 2:07 pmI would definitely choose the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Rozlind Anderson-Pringle says
03/03/2014 at 2:11 pmI would pick the Tucson No Minky, love the look and the pattern.
Victoria K says
03/03/2014 at 2:17 pmI think I would try Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
danielle t says
03/03/2014 at 2:29 pmSmokey Ash – Black Minky. I love that you can make it a little more your own style, but I want to win for my husband so that’s the one I’d pick for him. I liked the lagoon hoopla for myself
Andrea says
03/03/2014 at 2:44 pmI would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
Deb Dorrington says
03/03/2014 at 3:20 pmI really like the PhatStraps – Smokey Ash – Black Minky one!
nicky says
03/03/2014 at 3:22 pmPlain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Kari George says
03/03/2014 at 4:14 pmI love the Reversible Sea Breeze!!
Sheree H says
03/03/2014 at 4:25 pmI love the smokey ash!! Fingers crossed!
marymary says
03/03/2014 at 4:44 pmwhat a great idea, they needed to invent these straps years ago
Shannon says
03/03/2014 at 4:47 pmI love the Reversible Sea Breeze strap!
Amy Stackhouse says
03/03/2014 at 5:21 pmThis is EXACTLY what I need! I can’t decided between the That’s It Dot Red Minky or the Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla. Hmmm., eeny, meeny, miny, moe…
Cobi says
03/03/2014 at 5:22 pmI like the Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky!! so cute!
Stephanie LaPlante says
03/03/2014 at 6:33 pmI’d choose the Reversible Sea Breeze
Shauna says
03/03/2014 at 6:41 pmI would love to win the Lagoon Hoopla one, thanks for the opportunity!
Beverly says
03/03/2014 at 7:09 pmI love the reversible Sea Breeze Phat strap. It’s colourful and warm and makes me smile.
Laurie P says
03/03/2014 at 8:27 pmI like the Tucson
Melissa McFarlan says
03/03/2014 at 8:27 pmI love the reversible lattice chevy!
Olivia says
03/03/2014 at 8:44 pmI’d pick either the grey chevron/aqua minky or the reversible lattice chevy. I’m thinking I might need both!
kristen visser says
03/03/2014 at 8:50 pmReversible Lattice Chevy
MrDisco says
03/03/2014 at 9:23 pmPhatStraps – Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining for me
Miriam Wilton says
03/03/2014 at 9:41 pmThat’s It Dot Red Minky would be my pick!
Heidi C. says
03/03/2014 at 10:13 pmI really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining.
tiffany says
03/03/2014 at 10:15 pmLOVE the plain jane black leather!
Carol Denny says
03/04/2014 at 6:07 amThe Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
Elizabeth D. says
03/04/2014 at 6:28 amIt’s not as exciting visually as the other ones but I really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Bailey-Eileen Parr says
03/04/2014 at 6:31 amI love the PhatStraps – Smokey Ash – Black Minky
martina says
03/04/2014 at 8:01 amI would pick Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky
Tasha says
03/04/2014 at 9:13 amI love the Tucson No Minky!
kathy downey says
03/04/2014 at 9:21 amI really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining matches with anything,thanks for this awesome contest !
Betty C says
03/04/2014 at 10:15 amThis would be SO perfect for me!!!
Betty C says
03/04/2014 at 10:17 amSorry, I got so excited I forgot to put which one I like best, lol!….. Sea Breeze!
Chelsey says
03/04/2014 at 11:52 amI think the Smokey Ash – Black Minky or Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining would work for my husband (and me!). Thanks for the giveaway.
Jennifer P. says
03/04/2014 at 1:26 pmI’d choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky one.
Julie G. says
03/04/2014 at 1:27 pmI’d choose this one: http://estore.canon.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_12152_10102_30510_-24
Heather Lynne says
03/04/2014 at 3:37 pmI would choose the grey chevron one with aqua on the other side- I love it!
Holly Wright says
03/04/2014 at 4:12 pmI would choose the Tucson No Minky
lori b says
03/04/2014 at 7:24 pmsea breeze for me please
Jenny says
03/04/2014 at 8:37 pmPhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze
Clifford says
03/04/2014 at 8:45 pmI like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining!
Melanie B says
03/04/2014 at 9:09 pmI love the Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla! super cute
Deanna H says
03/04/2014 at 10:17 pmI would choose the Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
Julie Bolduc says
03/05/2014 at 7:01 amI would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
03/05/2014 at 7:55 amI would pick the PhatStraps – Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
angela m says
03/06/2014 at 7:28 amI would choose the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Lucy says
03/06/2014 at 12:10 pmReversible Sea Breeze!
Viv Sluys says
03/06/2014 at 12:50 pmI would choose the Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla PharStrap
Viv Sluys says
03/06/2014 at 12:51 pmoops, PhatStrap not Pharstrap
sarah sar says
03/06/2014 at 10:17 pmI’d get the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining if i won!
Linda Peters says
03/07/2014 at 8:17 pmI liked the Tucson No Minky
Alisha Duncan says
03/07/2014 at 8:26 pmI would choose the Aqua Minky! Love the color combo
Jody D says
03/07/2014 at 9:35 pmI would choose the PhatStraps – Reversible Lattice Chevy if I win!
Ester G says
03/08/2014 at 7:48 amI like the PhatStraps – Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky
beth says
03/08/2014 at 9:11 amId like the Parker Street
Harriet says
03/08/2014 at 9:32 amI think I’d pick the Smokey Ash – Black Minky or Dot Red Minky
Danielle Lytwyn says
03/08/2014 at 10:52 pmReversible Lagoon – Hoopla
ducky says
03/09/2014 at 8:05 amPlain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining for me.
Stacie says
03/09/2014 at 8:44 amGray Chevy – Aqua Minky is so pretty. I think that is what I would pick.
Melissa Avey says
03/09/2014 at 8:58 amI would get Reversible Lattice Chevy
Alice H. says
03/09/2014 at 10:31 amThe reversible sea breeze for me! So adorable and whimsical!
Cathy C says
03/09/2014 at 2:21 pmI like the – Tucson No Minky
Alyssa C says
03/09/2014 at 2:53 pmSo cool ! I would choose the Smokey Ash with Black Minky !!
Meggie K says
03/09/2014 at 7:12 pmPhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze
Sylvia says
03/09/2014 at 8:31 pmPlain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining is the one for me.
lucy kabatoff says
03/09/2014 at 9:02 pmDot Red Minky
pratik doshi says
03/10/2014 at 5:59 amTucson No Minky
Lori Bazan says
03/10/2014 at 6:12 amThanks for the chance I really could use this! My pick is the Tucson No Minky!
Sean M says
03/10/2014 at 1:38 pmLeather Black with Black Suede Lining
Christy Martin says
03/10/2014 at 2:35 pmI like the PhatStraps – That’s It Dot Red Minky.
Rosa Cross says
03/10/2014 at 3:38 pmReversible Sea Breeze
Mary I says
03/10/2014 at 9:23 pmI would have to have the PhatStraps – That’s It Dot Red Minky
Amanda M. says
03/11/2014 at 12:45 pmLove the seabreeze strap! It would look great with my new camera.
Robyn B. says
03/11/2014 at 4:00 pmI would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla!
Jennifer C. says
03/11/2014 at 6:20 pmI like the “PhatStraps – Premier Rasta – Black Minky!” Great colours! 🙂
Surso S. says
03/12/2014 at 12:46 amPlain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Jennifer Pirili says
03/12/2014 at 6:40 amI would choose the Reversible Lattice Chevy!
Amanda Neilson says
03/12/2014 at 10:00 amThat’s It Dot Red Minky! Love it for my red T3 🙂
holly o'gorman says
03/12/2014 at 2:34 pmReversible Lagoon Hoopla is my favorite I think 🙂
Erin W says
03/12/2014 at 5:17 pmI’d choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky, love it!
Tara Jensen says
03/13/2014 at 5:34 pmI LOVVVEEE seabreeze!
Debbie W says
03/13/2014 at 8:31 pmI like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Jennifer L says
03/14/2014 at 4:24 pmMy favorite is the Reversible Lattice Chevy
nikki robak says
03/15/2014 at 6:31 amreversible sea breeze
DaveO says
03/15/2014 at 8:44 amPremier Rasta for me.
Brianne Hager says
03/15/2014 at 5:26 pmIf I won, I would choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky.
Jennifer L. says
03/16/2014 at 8:29 amI like the Reversible Lattice Chevy.
Fan R says
03/16/2014 at 2:07 pmI like PhatStraps – Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
KatyEmanuel says
03/17/2014 at 8:41 pmIf I won I would choose reversible lagoon-hoopla
Betty Spry says
03/19/2014 at 6:59 amI think I would choose the PhatStraps – Tucson No Minky
Jo B says
03/19/2014 at 1:10 pmPhatStraps – Reversible Lattice Chevy would be my choice.