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
PhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze that one is very pretty
Sarah B says
I would choose That’s It Dot Red Minky if I won!
Jeannelle says
I would definitely choose the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Rozlind Anderson-Pringle says
I would pick the Tucson No Minky, love the look and the pattern.
Victoria K says
I think I would try Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
danielle t says
Smokey 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
I would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
Deb Dorrington says
I really like the PhatStraps – Smokey Ash – Black Minky one!
nicky says
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Kari George says
I love the Reversible Sea Breeze!!
Sheree H says
I love the smokey ash!! Fingers crossed!
marymary says
what a great idea, they needed to invent these straps years ago
Shannon says
I love the Reversible Sea Breeze strap!
Amy Stackhouse says
This 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
I like the Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky!! so cute!
Stephanie LaPlante says
I’d choose the Reversible Sea Breeze
Shauna says
I would love to win the Lagoon Hoopla one, thanks for the opportunity!
Beverly says
I love the reversible Sea Breeze Phat strap. It’s colourful and warm and makes me smile.
Laurie P says
I like the Tucson
Melissa McFarlan says
I love the reversible lattice chevy!
Olivia says
I’d pick either the grey chevron/aqua minky or the reversible lattice chevy. I’m thinking I might need both!
kristen visser says
Reversible Lattice Chevy
MrDisco says
PhatStraps – Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining for me
Miriam Wilton says
That’s It Dot Red Minky would be my pick!
Heidi C. says
I really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining.
tiffany says
LOVE the plain jane black leather!
Carol Denny says
The Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
Elizabeth D. says
It’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
I love the PhatStraps – Smokey Ash – Black Minky
martina says
I would pick Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky
Tasha says
I love the Tucson No Minky!
kathy downey says
I really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining matches with anything,thanks for this awesome contest !
Betty C says
This would be SO perfect for me!!!
Betty C says
Sorry, I got so excited I forgot to put which one I like best, lol!….. Sea Breeze!
Chelsey says
I 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
I’d choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky one.
Julie G. says
I’d choose this one: http://estore.canon.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_12152_10102_30510_-24
Heather Lynne says
I would choose the grey chevron one with aqua on the other side- I love it!
Holly Wright says
I would choose the Tucson No Minky
lori b says
sea breeze for me please
Jenny says
PhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze
Clifford says
I like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining!
Melanie B says
I love the Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla! super cute
Deanna H says
I would choose the Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
Julie Bolduc says
I would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
I would pick the PhatStraps – Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
angela m says
I would choose the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Lucy says
Reversible Sea Breeze!
Viv Sluys says
I would choose the Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla PharStrap
Viv Sluys says
oops, PhatStrap not Pharstrap
sarah sar says
I’d get the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining if i won!
Linda Peters says
I liked the Tucson No Minky
Alisha Duncan says
I would choose the Aqua Minky! Love the color combo
Jody D says
I would choose the PhatStraps – Reversible Lattice Chevy if I win!
Ester G says
I like the PhatStraps – Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky
beth says
Id like the Parker Street
Harriet says
I think I’d pick the Smokey Ash – Black Minky or Dot Red Minky
Danielle Lytwyn says
Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
ducky says
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining for me.
Stacie says
Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky is so pretty. I think that is what I would pick.
Melissa Avey says
I would get Reversible Lattice Chevy
Alice H. says
The reversible sea breeze for me! So adorable and whimsical!
Cathy C says
I like the – Tucson No Minky
Alyssa C says
So cool ! I would choose the Smokey Ash with Black Minky !!
Meggie K says
PhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze
Sylvia says
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining is the one for me.
lucy kabatoff says
Dot Red Minky
pratik doshi says
Tucson No Minky
Lori Bazan says
Thanks for the chance I really could use this! My pick is the Tucson No Minky!
Sean M says
Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Christy Martin says
I like the PhatStraps – That’s It Dot Red Minky.
Rosa Cross says
Reversible Sea Breeze
Mary I says
I would have to have the PhatStraps – That’s It Dot Red Minky
Amanda M. says
Love the seabreeze strap! It would look great with my new camera.
Robyn B. says
I would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla!
Jennifer C. says
I like the “PhatStraps – Premier Rasta – Black Minky!” Great colours! 🙂
Surso S. says
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Jennifer Pirili says
I would choose the Reversible Lattice Chevy!
Amanda Neilson says
That’s It Dot Red Minky! Love it for my red T3 🙂
holly o'gorman says
Reversible Lagoon Hoopla is my favorite I think 🙂
Erin W says
I’d choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky, love it!
Tara Jensen says
I LOVVVEEE seabreeze!
Debbie W says
I like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Jennifer L says
My favorite is the Reversible Lattice Chevy
nikki robak says
reversible sea breeze
DaveO says
Premier Rasta for me.
Brianne Hager says
If I won, I would choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky.
Jennifer L. says
I like the Reversible Lattice Chevy.
Fan R says
I like PhatStraps – Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
KatyEmanuel says
If I won I would choose reversible lagoon-hoopla
Betty Spry says
I think I would choose the PhatStraps – Tucson No Minky
Jo B says
PhatStraps – Reversible Lattice Chevy would be my choice.