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Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap

  • Price: $13.50
  • B&H # HAGLH
  • Mfr# KGP-02

Product Highlights

  • Use w/ Most Cameras w/ 1/4"-20 Tripod
  • Stabilize Camera & Alleviate Fatigue

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The Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap wraps around the hand, and is designed to stabilize a camera or camcorder when shooting, and to alleviate fatigue during extended sessions of photography or videography. Compatible with most cameras that feature a 1/4"-20 tripod socket.

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Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap
 
4.7

(based on 52 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (39)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Adjustable (30)
  • Comfortable (30)
  • Well padded (21)
  • Does not chafe (18)
  • Strong construction (18)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Supporting camera (23)
    • Stable (19)
    • Comfort (16)
    • Action shots (8)
    • Everyday use (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (18), Semi-pro photographer (10), Pro photographer (9), Enthusiast (5), Casual photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (19)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Major improvement over the OE neck strap

    I always found myself wrapping the cameras neck strap around my wrist and just holding the body with my right hand. I never used the neck strap for a neck strap and it got in...Read complete review

    I always found myself wrapping the cameras neck strap around my wrist and just holding the body with my right hand. I never used the neck strap for a neck strap and it got in the way while shooting. This grip is very comfortable to carry and shoot with for extended periods. Both of my DSLR bodies have them now.

    The base plate is a little hokey and bows a little over time. It also caused the rubber bottom to un-glue itself from my D200. I've since replaced the bottom plate with a RRS style bracket that has a grip loop but still use the Hakuba strap & pad. Even with a camera as light & small like the D40, I still love the grip.

    Wouldn't own a DSLR without one anymore!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Works but could be better...

    Like most, I wanted this grip to replace the Nikon strap with the rubber-like backing which annoyingly grips the neck. The strap itself was inexpensive but was far better quality than I expected, it...Read complete review

    Like most, I wanted this grip to replace the Nikon strap with the rubber-like backing which annoyingly grips the neck. The strap itself was inexpensive but was far better quality than I expected, it is made in Japan which was also unexpected.

    I strapped it to my D90 and adjusted it for fit within 5 minutes, super easy to attach. It fits well and keeps the camera secure, however once I started actually using the camera, I had to do some re-adjusting.

    The problem is that my "trigger finger" movement is hampered by the top strap. Imagine tightening your existing neck strap downwards while trying to press the shutter and you get the idea. My only solution was to loosen the strap enough so that it didn't get in the way as much and I got used to it.

    At first it felt like the strap was really loose (as if I could drop the camera) but after a few days of use, the loose feeling doesn't bother me so much. It's not possible to make this strap snug and comfortably press the shutter. I have medium-sized hands and by design I don't think it can be improved much due to where the strap goes on the top mount of most DSLRs.

    It's still better than the neck strap IMO. I rarely walk around for long periods with a DSLR anyway. One other thing to note is that you have to unscrew the bottom mounting plate to charge the battery.

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    Reviewed by 52 customers

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    5.0

    Geat hand grip!

    By Banan

    from Israel

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Good Value
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

        Simply attached to the camera by a screw into the tripod mount (another tripod mount is located on the bottom of the hand grip screw).

        It's possible to use the neck strap as well when this grip is attached by tying the strap to a dedicated hole in the hand grip.

        Thanks to the adjustable length of this strap, I can use it with the battery grip of the T1i.

        The padding material is of a pretty low quality, but this doesn't harm the functionality.

        I would highly recommend such a type of hand grips. Especially if you carry your camera most of the time in a side bag (or the Capture clip system).

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        5.0

        Get it if You Don't Like Neck Straps

        By Isaac Images

        from NY NY

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Professional Cameras

            Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

            I've used this on my Canon 5D & 5D2 EVEN WITH THE BATTERY GRIP for years. It works. Here's how: Take off the plastic tripod mount piece, put it away somewhere. Rethread the strap through anchor point on the bottom of the battery grip, then back to the grip strap. Tighten to taste. With use, you will hardly be gripping, but balancing the camera in your hand. You will be able to walk around with your hand at your side, and be ready for any shot. Slip your hand out to operate the camera vertically, holding the camera by the battery grip. It does not interfere with tripod use.

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            5.0

            Good price

            By thepresentor

            from Toronto, Canada

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Value
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Travel

              Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

              Great replacement for a neck strap - and you can attach a neck strap to it as well.

              Using a Canon 7D with a 24-70mm lens which can get quite heavy, but the strap holds up very well and feels sturdy.

              You will need to detach the strap in order to switch out batteries - which some may find annoying.

              For the price, it's a great buy and it works.

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              5.0

              Exactly what I had in mind!

              By tifferiffic

              from Chicago, IL

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Install
              • Good Value
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Professional Cameras

                Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                I have the Canon 5d and it works great. My hands are pretty average for a woman and it works well. I can see it working even better for larger hands. If you have really small hands I would try something else. I don't think it would be tight enough with small hands.

                I really do love it. I shoot a lot of weddings and it's a lot easier than using a neck strap.

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                5.0

                Great Grip

                By Saratoga Tom

                from Saratoga, CA

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Adjustable
                • Comfortable
                • Easy to install
                • Inexpensive
                • Strong Construction
                • Well Padded

                Cons

                • None

                Best Uses

                • Action Shots

                Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                This grip is very easy to install. It allows easy access to the shutter release and other controls close to the release. It eliminates having the long strap dangling and getting in the way. It is rugged and most affordable.

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                3.0

                Works but could be better...

                By Monoposto

                from Santa Monica

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Adjustable
                • Strong Construction
                • Well Padded

                Cons

                • Hampers movement

                Best Uses

                • Alternative strap
                • Supporting Camera

                Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                Like most, I wanted this grip to replace the Nikon strap with the rubber-like backing which annoyingly grips the neck. The strap itself was inexpensive but was far better quality than I expected, it is made in Japan which was also unexpected.

                I strapped it to my D90 and adjusted it for fit within 5 minutes, super easy to attach. It fits well and keeps the camera secure, however once I started actually using the camera, I had to do some re-adjusting.

                The problem is that my "trigger finger" movement is hampered by the top strap. Imagine tightening your existing neck strap downwards while trying to press the shutter and you get the idea. My only solution was to loosen the strap enough so that it didn't get in the way as much and I got used to it.

                At first it felt like the strap was really loose (as if I could drop the camera) but after a few days of use, the loose feeling doesn't bother me so much. It's not possible to make this strap snug and comfortably press the shutter. I have medium-sized hands and by design I don't think it can be improved much due to where the strap goes on the top mount of most DSLRs.

                It's still better than the neck strap IMO. I rarely walk around for long periods with a DSLR anyway. One other thing to note is that you have to unscrew the bottom mounting plate to charge the battery.

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                3.0

                its not handy

                By makie

                from North Bergen, NJ

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Economic

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                    its not comfortable to use

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                    4.0

                    Great grip for DSLRs

                    By Coop

                    from Baltimore, MD

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Adjustable
                    • Comfortable

                    Cons

                    • Mounts slightly wonky

                    Best Uses

                    • Stabilizing
                    • Supporting Camera

                    Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                    I use the grip on my GF1. It's sized more for a DSLR and I had a bit of a time fitting it well onto the smaller body of the GF1, but generally it works well.

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                    5.0

                    Nice Grip!

                    By Garry

                    from North Tonawanda, NY

                    About Me Casual Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Adjustable
                    • Comfortable
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Comfort

                      Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                      The grip went on real easy and has made carrying my camera a lot nicer while sightseeing. Having the camera, at the ready, all the time made for some great shots on my last trip.

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                      5.0

                      works perfectly

                      By bright objects

                      from Savannah, GA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Adjustable
                      • Comfortable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Supporting Camera

                        Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                        It's simple and works. I got this for my 60D. I am still able to mount it to my tripod with the strap attached. I also loved how inexpensive it was.

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                        5.0

                        Well made grip

                        By LGCPhoto

                        from Seattle, WA

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Adjustable
                        • Comfortable
                        • Does not Chafe
                        • Strong Construction
                        • Well Padded

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Supporting Camera

                          Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                          I'm using this on my Panasonic GF1 which is otherwise very slippery to hold. Despite being such a small camera this grip adjusts down to a usable size (with index finger kept out to hit the shutter). I especially like that there's a pass-through tripod socket.

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                          5.0

                          Great for wrist

                          By carolinaphotog

                          from NC

                          About Me Pro Photographer

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                            Cons

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                                Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                Before this purchase, I wasn't using a strap, and was having a lot of pain in my wrist in hand after shooting all day at a wedding. The strap has alleviated about 75% of the stress on my hand, and I'm very happy with it.

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                                5.0

                                better than a neck strap

                                By zapotec

                                from oakland ca

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                      Love this little grip. The camera feels firm in your hands, ready to go, without it bouncing around on your chest with a neck strap. Found I can hold the camera for a long time with this grip without getting tired.

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                                      5.0

                                      Works for me

                                      By yourmom

                                      from kansas city

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Comfortable

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                          Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                          Works well on my 50D. This seemed like one of the only hand straps that doesn't require you to have a grip. Working the top buttons with your right hand can be a bit tricky but as long as the strap isn't too tight and you can move your hand a bit, you should be fine.

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                                          5.0

                                          Nice with Canon 60d

                                          By GoUsfBulls

                                          from Florida

                                          Verified Reviewer

                                          Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                          I'm using this with my Canon 60d. The grip feels very sturdy and is easy to attach. I prefer this over the neck strap!

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                                          5.0

                                          Good product for amature photographer

                                          By Slava

                                          from Albuquerque, NM

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Adjustable
                                          • Comfortable
                                          • Strong Construction
                                          • Well Padded

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Comfort
                                            • Supporting Camera

                                            Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                            Easy to install. It will take a little bit of time to get adjusted to using it. On Nikon D90, reaching for the shutter button is strange at first, but you will get use to it, and it is not bad at all. Very comfortable to carry you camera around and taking shots. It helps to relive some tension in your wrist. Also this grip allows to attach a neck strap to your camera as well, very useful. Bottom bracket will block the battery door, but it's not a problem, just unscrew it and you done.
                                            I would recommend this product, if you are looking for the hand grip.

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                                            4.0

                                            GREAT Value!

                                            By Jason

                                            from Los Angeles, CA

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Reviewer

                                            Pros

                                            • Adjustable
                                            • Comfortable

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Comfort
                                              • Stabilizing
                                              • Supporting Camera

                                              Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                              Nice hand strap for the price! I use it on a D200 w/ a MB-D200 grip and it adjusts for a perfect fit. Easy to install, Comfortable, Adjusted to reach buttons, highly recommend! My only gripe is the plate w/ the wheel lock isn't perfectly flat so the camera is wobbly and usually tips over when you set it down... other than that it's a GREAT value!

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                                              5.0

                                              Works great for me!

                                              By Fritz

                                              from St. Louis, Missouri

                                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Adjustable
                                              • Comfortable
                                              • Does not Chafe
                                              • Easy to use
                                              • Well Padded

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Comfort
                                                • Stabilizing
                                                • Supporting Camera

                                                Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                                I have never been a fan of camera straps that hang around my neck. The camera would pull on my neck. The neck straps were awkward and would constantly get in the way. This grip is inexpensive but works great! I use it with my new Canon 5D Mark II. I keep a grip on my camera and am ready to shoot without fumbling around. I don't have the extra battery pack and don't feel I need it since I have not had any problems with the battery going dead even after shooting for several hours.

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                                                5.0

                                                Cost effective and solid

                                                By Jeff

                                                from Florence, SC

                                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Adjustable
                                                • Comfortable
                                                • Does not Chafe
                                                • Strong Construction
                                                • Well Padded

                                                Cons

                                                • None

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Stabilizing
                                                • Supporting Camera

                                                Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                                Inexpensive, but a solid value. Comes with hardware bracket.

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                                                5.0

                                                IT WORKS GREAT

                                                By PARTICULAR PRINTER

                                                from WARREN COUNTY, NJ

                                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Adjustable
                                                • Comfortable
                                                • Does not Chafe
                                                • Well Padded

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Comfort
                                                  • Stabilizing
                                                  • Supporting Camera

                                                  Comments about Hakuba LH Camera Grip Hand Strap:

                                                  I can let the camera rest in the grip and do not have to hang on tightly.

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