This Waka Camera sling is a great budget option for photographers looking for a heavy-duty sling strap that simply does the job. While it’s nothing fancy, it’s affordable, durable, and has all the basic features one would look for in a sling strap

The Waka Professional DSLR Camera Shoulder Strap features a robust adjustable strap (capable of supporting full-size DSLRs) and a durable shoulder pad with a pocket for storing small essentials such as extra batteries or memory cards. This sling strap will suit taller photographers better as the strap tends to hang low even at its shortest adjustment. At its shortest, the adjustment buckle comes right to where the camera rests at the bottom of the strap so you may end up having it hit your leg as it hangs when you walk.

BlackRapid was a pioneer of the camera sling and 3-point slinger. They are well-known and loved by the wider camera community. Durable, comfortable, and packed with features, the BlackRapid Sport is ideal for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts.

The BlackRapid Sport features an adjustable strap with an ergonomically-designed, breathable shoulder pad that provides optimal comfort and stability. This 3-point slinger comes with an underarm stabilizer that keeps the shoulder pad in place as you slide the camera up and down the strap for comfortable shooting. The strap has bumpers that can hold the camera in one spot to help keep it stable when not in use.

The Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap (designed for more lightweight and mirrorless cameras)  along with its sister the Peak Design Slide (for heavier DSLR cameras) are, some would say, anomalies. While they have a straightforward design and are very easy to use, they are also among the most versatile and feature-packed sling straps on the market. These are straps for photographers looking for something that’s low-profile, robust, and highly versatile.

The Slide Lite features a specially engineered nylon webbing strap that’s padded internally, as opposed to most straps that feature a shoulder pad. The nylon strap is coated on one side (the side that comes in contact with your shoulder or neck) with a gripping finish to help keep the strap in place and smooth on the other side, to help the camera slide into shooting position. Additionally, the strap has quick adjusters to easily adjust its length as well as dictate your camera’s range of motion even while you are wearing it. In practice, however, because there is no underarm stabilizing strap, often when the camera is slid up for photographing the shoulder strap will slip behind and will need to be readjusted when you resume walking. This is common with sling straps.

All that said, the main highlight of the Slide Lite is its Anchor Link system that allows you to carry your camera securely in a number of different ways. It can connect to your camera at three different points giving some extra security and making it easy to move the strap from being carried sling style to around the neck. Ideal for photographers who employ a variety of shooting styles.

The Slide Lite is compact and lightweight, but it punches way above its weight when it comes to versatility.

Like most of Altura Photo’s products, the Altura Rapid Fire Neck Strap offers incredible value. This Altura Sling is a simple and useful camera sling that’s easy to adjust.

The Altura Photo Camera Strap is an easily adjustable strap that comes with a shoulder pad and base plate camera connector. The shoulder pad comes with a zipper pocket for storing essentials such as memory cards and batteries.

This sling strap attaches to your camera with a claw clasp that connects to a metal plate with an anti-slip rubber bottom that screws into your camera’s tripod mount (compatible with any cameras with a standard 1/4″ tripod mount).

The Altura Rapid Fire sling strap is not very robust with cheaper plastic fittings and does not seem very durable. But it could be a great budget option for beginner photographers who don’t have heavy equipment and are trying out new camera accessories.

The USA GEAR TrueSHOT Camera Sling Strap is an ideal 3-point slinger for photographers looking for something affordable and comfortable with some added features.

Like most 3-point slingers, the USA GEAR Sling Strap features a sturdy nylon strap with adjustable locks, an underarm stabilizing strap, and a shoulder pad. The shoulder pad is made from very comfortable neoprene and comes with an easily accessible integrated memory card pocket, as well as an elastic pocket with a velcro closure (which some photographers prefer over zipper pockets).

The TrueSHOT’s underarm strap has reversible buckles, allowing photographers to switch this 3-point slinger to either shoulder. The reversible buckles would also allow users to connect to another strap on the opposite shoulder and carry 2 cameras, one on each side. One of our photographers found the underarm strap too high and uncomfortable under the arm, especially while wearing a sweater.

OP/TECH USA is a leading brand in camera accessories, and their Super Classic Combo™ is a great example of why the company thrives in such a competitive market. Configurable into a wrist strap, neck strap, or sling strap, this strap kit is a straightforward, “all business” option ideal for photographers who put a premium on functionality and versatility.

The Super Classic Combo™ consists of a wrist strap, a robust, easily adjustable sling strap with a neoprene shoulder pad, a pair of OP/TECH USA’s Extensions™, and a pair of OP/TECH USA’s Uni-Loops™. The whole kit allows users to switch through different carrying styles in a cinch. If you’re someone who does a lot of outdoor/nature photography on the weekends, or someone who’s constantly exposed to a variety of different shooting conditions, the Super Classic Combo™ is definitely worth considering.

Without a doubt, the Ocim Camera Sling Strap is among the best 3-point slingers when it comes to value for money. Considered by many to be a BlackRapid clone (that’s right, not a cheap knockoff, but an actual clone), the Ocim Sling Strap can go toe to toe with 3-point slingers that cost more than three times its retail price. With all its built-in features, it’s ideal for anyone looking for a high-quality strap that doesn’t break the bank.

The Ocim Sling Strap features a robust adjustable strap with a thick shoulder pad that’s locked in place by an adjustable underarm strap. Much like the BlackRapid Breathe line, the strap connects to the bottom of the camera through a stainless steel mount screw, which connects to a metal carabiner with a locking mechanism (it does not have something similar to BlackRapid’s LockStar, though).

While the concept behind this Ocim Camera Sling Strap is obviously not in any way original, and it does have its flaws, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything that offers more bang for your buck.

While this TARION Camera Strap is not a sling or 3-point slinger we loved its look and build so we threw it in. It is as old school as a camera strap can be and is ideal for anyone looking for something sturdy and simple with a classic vintage look.

The TARION Camera Strap features a high-quality cotton yarn and PU leather strap with an anti-slip surface to keep the strap from moving. While the strap itself isn’t adjustable, the ends of the straps can be adjusted to your desired length. Additionally, the strap comes with a pair of metal eyelets that can be attached not just to cameras but to other equipment as well, such as binoculars. The strap attaches to the camera by looping the ends of the strap through the metal eyelets.

All in all, the TARION Camera Strap is an ideal strap if you’re a casual photographer looking for something with a timeless, good-looking design.