Hand Strap

[cydiamante]

Is there any way to prevent the hand strap padding from moving completely forward? Its very annoying!

I usually adjust the strap for the padding to fit perfectly around my hand, but after a little use the padding slides forward making the strap loose again :hv20-smilie51:

Any ideas? Or am I doing something wrong?

[Terfyn]

It is annoying! The poor neck strap does not help.
I suggest you stick the padding to the back strap once you have adjusted it for comfort.
I have thought of buying a pistol grip to screw into the tripod mount, this would give a better support to the camera as well.
My only gripe about the HV-20 is its small size and its lightness. In the old days!!! cameras that aspired to this quality were massive beasts that would sit easily on a shoulder. You have an amazing piece of kit - pity about the strap!

[retired26]

No you are not doing anything wrong, it does it to everyone. I have thought of having my wife sew it in place for me. It is anoying.

JW

[cydiamante]

Yes sewing could work, thanks.

[PWHerman]

I have the same gripe! My hands are a little large and my fingers are a little long, so having the stupid strap move around gets annoying! I've just learned to deal with it, though. This camera's too good in every other aspect to complain. :P

[BarnOwl]

There would be a great market for a proper hand- and neckstrap though.........Bit thicker and one that stays put!

[scsz]

I have thought of buying a pistol grip to screw into the tripod mount, this would give a better support to the camera as well.


I bought this grip and it is nice. Gives me a different hold on the camera and do not have to use the strap. Seems to allow for some different positions as well. I will take a picture with it attached when I get a chance.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/items/98770.jpg

[Terfyn]

Thanks SCSZ. It looks exactly what I want. I have not seen one in the UK yet but I will keep looking.

[scsz]

Thanks SCSZ. It looks exactly what I want. I have not seen one in the UK yet but I will keep looking.

I got it from B&H, maybe they can ship it to the UK?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/98770-REG/Video_Innovators_114_CH_1000_Camcorder_Handle.html

[PWHerman]

Hey scsz, can you get up that picture of it attached to your HV20 soon? Maybe one of you holding onto it, too?

A Thousand Thanks!

[scsz]

HV20 with the handle, ATR25, and Photodoix hood.

http://www.socalspeedzone.com/photos/hv20/CIMG4050.JPG

Holding the camera. I find that the angle position of the grip works best for me. I use my right hand to turn the recording on/off and to adjust the zoom. By using the grip I seems to be able to keep it more stable as well.

http://www.socalspeedzone.com/photos/hv20/CIMG4054.JPG

[PWHerman]

Thanks!

We have a VERY similar setup, heh. I have the ATR25 and the Fotodiox hood on mine, too! Very cool!

[jclightman]

Sweet grip accessory, I may get one too! My friend has the Sony HC7 and i did notice the hand strap on his being much more comfortable....oh well.

[newtubesponge]

I can tell you my way to keep the handgrip tight. I noticed it gets looser over time, so to make the velcro hold stronger I use a wire brush on both sides (the soft furry side and the wiry side). Do this on shoulder bags with velcro fasteners as well. Hope that helps. Another method I found that works: remove the strap completely and replace it with a long band of tight elastic, weave it several times through the metal loops and tie a knot with the loose ends - the elastic pulls my hand close and keeps it snug to the body of the camera.

[Terfyn]

My chance to reopen this exciting thread!
The answer - "impact adhesive" - a drop spread along the strap, where it slides into the cover, has solved that problem. the cover is definitely stuck. I mean WOW!
Now for the wire brush.
My apologies to all who thought they were going to read something interesting.
Did you know that I can't find a supplier of a pistol grip in the UK - apparently they have gone out of fashion.

[moira]

I bought an op tech wrist strap from here (http://www.loobylins.co.uk/index.asp). Do you mean that glove-like thingy ? They have those. I was going to buy my strap from B&H but the shipping was ridiculous, I doubt I'll buy anything from them ever !! I got it for half the price from UK. The service is fantastic and I felt like I'd made a friend, Linda is a riot:hv20-smilie87:

[BarnOwl]

I bought an op tech wrist strap from [URL="http://www.loobylins.co.uk/index.asp"] Do you mean that glove-like thingy ? They have those. I was going to buy my strap from B&H but the shipping was ridiculous, I doubt I'll buy anything from them ever !! I got it for half the price from UK. The service is fantastic and I felt like I'd made a friend, Linda is a riot:hv20-smilie87:

Which strap is that? I have been looking on their website and found a whole page of Op Tech straps but didn't see a specific wrist strap suitable for the
HV20. Could you post a picture of the strap on your cam because I think a LOT of people are interested in a better strap. Tnx. in advance.......:hv20-smilie03:

[moira]

Barnowl I bought the strap one, I didn't fancy a narrow band round my wrist as in the common ones on sale here. Its mainly added security from dropping (or as someone else reported.....being snatched ).The glove-like one might be better for someone who does a lot of filming perhaps ?130

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Hmmmmmmm hope this file thing works:hv20-smilie84:

[moira]

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ok......just a webcam pic

[lkj]

[QUOTE=scsz;7957]I bought this grip and it is nice.

How is the handle for stability? I'm using a monopod two handed and might want to
migrate smaller.

[BarnOwl]

I actually put two staples through the inner strap to prevent it from sliding. Works as a charm and can easily be undone!

[cydiamante]

Staple did the job for me 2!