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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PhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze that one is very pretty
I would choose That’s It Dot Red Minky if I won!
I would definitely choose the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
I would pick the Tucson No Minky, love the look and the pattern.
I think I would try Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
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
I would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
I really like the PhatStraps – Smokey Ash – Black Minky one!
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
I love the Reversible Sea Breeze!!
I love the smokey ash!! Fingers crossed!
what a great idea, they needed to invent these straps years ago
I love the Reversible Sea Breeze strap!
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…
I like the Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky!! so cute!
I’d choose the Reversible Sea Breeze
I would love to win the Lagoon Hoopla one, thanks for the opportunity!
I love the reversible Sea Breeze Phat strap. It’s colourful and warm and makes me smile.
I like the Tucson
I love the reversible lattice chevy!
I’d pick either the grey chevron/aqua minky or the reversible lattice chevy. I’m thinking I might need both!
Reversible Lattice Chevy
PhatStraps – Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining for me
That’s It Dot Red Minky would be my pick!
I really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining.
LOVE the plain jane black leather!
The Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
It’s not as exciting visually as the other ones but I really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
I love the PhatStraps – Smokey Ash – Black Minky
I would pick Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky
I love the Tucson No Minky!
I really like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining matches with anything,thanks for this awesome contest !
This would be SO perfect for me!!!
Sorry, I got so excited I forgot to put which one I like best, lol!….. Sea Breeze!
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.
I’d choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky one.
I’d choose this one: http://estore.canon.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_12152_10102_30510_-24
I would choose the grey chevron one with aqua on the other side- I love it!
I would choose the Tucson No Minky
sea breeze for me please
PhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze
I like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining!
I love the Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla! super cute
I would choose the Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
I would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla
I would pick the PhatStraps – Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
I would choose the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
Reversible Sea Breeze!
I would choose the Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla PharStrap
oops, PhatStrap not Pharstrap
I’d get the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining if i won!
I liked the Tucson No Minky
I would choose the Aqua Minky! Love the color combo
I would choose the PhatStraps – Reversible Lattice Chevy if I win!
I like the PhatStraps – Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky
Id like the Parker Street
I think I’d pick the Smokey Ash – Black Minky or Dot Red Minky
Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining for me.
Gray Chevy – Aqua Minky is so pretty. I think that is what I would pick.
I would get Reversible Lattice Chevy
The reversible sea breeze for me! So adorable and whimsical!
I like the – Tucson No Minky
So cool ! I would choose the Smokey Ash with Black Minky !!
PhatStraps – Reversible Sea Breeze
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining is the one for me.
Dot Red Minky
Tucson No Minky
Thanks for the chance I really could use this! My pick is the Tucson No Minky!
Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
I like the PhatStraps – That’s It Dot Red Minky.
Reversible Sea Breeze
I would have to have the PhatStraps – That’s It Dot Red Minky
Love the seabreeze strap! It would look great with my new camera.
I would choose Reversible Lagoon Hoopla!
I like the “PhatStraps – Premier Rasta – Black Minky!” Great colours! 🙂
Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
I would choose the Reversible Lattice Chevy!
That’s It Dot Red Minky! Love it for my red T3 🙂
Reversible Lagoon Hoopla is my favorite I think 🙂
I’d choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky, love it!
I LOVVVEEE seabreeze!
I like the Plain Jane Leather Black with Black Suede Lining
My favorite is the Reversible Lattice Chevy
reversible sea breeze
Premier Rasta for me.
If I won, I would choose the Smokey Ash – Black Minky.
I like the Reversible Lattice Chevy.
I like PhatStraps – Reversible Lagoon – Hoopla
If I won I would choose reversible lagoon-hoopla
I think I would choose the PhatStraps – Tucson No Minky
PhatStraps – Reversible Lattice Chevy would be my choice.