DIY CHAIN CAMERA STRAP
15th May 2012
You need:
- 2 m of strong but lightweight bronze chain (you don’t want to double the weight of your camera!)
- 2 sliplock buckles (I used the ones that came on my nikon strap)
- 50cm of strong nylon webbing
- E6000 glue
- Scissors
How to:
1. Cut the nylon webbing in half.
2. Slide one end of the nylon webbing through the camera strap holder on the camera.
3. On the outer lower half of the nylon webbing, thread one of the sliplock buckles
4. Fold the chain in half and slide the two loose ends onto the nylon webbing.
5. Double the nylon webbing over and pass back through the sliplock buckle.
6. Thread the other loose end through the sliplock buckle and reinforce both ends with E6000 glue.
7. Press down to dry and feel free to reinforce the glue with some hand stitches through the webbing. Finally, repeat this process for the other end of the strap.
Wearing: DIY Lace Shorts (kinda like these), Khaki Vest from Hong Kong, Steve Madden Leopard Print Loafers
This looks awesome, but if that chain accidentally hits the camera or lens, couldn’t it seriously damage the camera?
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~
I think with this strap you probably need to be quite careful with your camera. Try a lightweight but strong chain (like mine) if you are worried about damaging your camera, or perhaps replace one length of chain with a coloured fabric strap of some sort. Good luck!
x
Geneva
Thanks for the helpful response!
wow, this is so amazing!
I only have one side to put my stap on, so I might do it a bit differently.. the only concern is will it damage y camera.. 
but great idea nontheless!
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This is awesome I love it. Love those black shorts as well. Very DIYable also.
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Xox Soph
Thank you, the shorts are getting soooo much wear at the moment. I made them too!
Finally, a chic camera strap!
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Love this! So much prettier than the ugly strap I have on mine right now. Love it paired with your khaki vest too!
xxx
Thank you, this is one of my favourite jackets, and works in the HK summer.
love the idea, camera as a fashion accessory:)
Cute idea!
x
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Love this, Geneva!!
xx T
So cool. For mine I had sewn the webbing into the chain just to be safe. Everyday I practice my sliding moves just in case my chain falls apart lol.
Great post
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Xx
What a lovely idea to add some spice to your camera. Even though it is just the strap, it still give it some edge. I think I’ve seen a strap similar to this but it was quite expensive. This diy is cute,cheap and chic
xoxo, Aves Gry.
So glad to hear you think this one looks as good as a store bought one! Thank you. xx
Haha, like the shoes!
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I like the idea bbbut as long as my strap already hurts my neck I think this one will kill me…
ridiculously amazing, love it!
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ooh lovely! may i ask where your gorgeous shoes are from?
These are Steve Madden honey – look at the bottom of my post for the link! xx
love this! may i ask where you got your lovely shoes from?
Thanks! I got them from Steve Madden actually – you can find the link at the bottom of my post
x
This is fabulous… and I love your outfit as well
Collections
Love this idea! x
great idea!! love this!!!
I love this so much! Now all I need to do is buy a camera…x
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oh wow that’s gorgeous! i so want to make one.
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I want to try this out! Finally I’ll be a able to incorporate my camera into my look!
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Wonderful!)
This is such a great idea, i’d want to carry my camera around everywhere! Definitely going to try this soon
excellent idea!
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that´s very good idea
have a nice day
I need to make this on the asap.
An excellent idea for my camera! Thanks!
Pretty. I love your creativity!
that is awesome. I love this idea!!
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very cool!
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Buena idea y muy fácil de hacer.
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Besos.
Buena idea y muy fácil de hacer.
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Besos.
Looove it! I think it’s your best idea in the blog!♥
I follow you!
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Thank you, it’s one of my favorites too!
Great post !
Where did you find those bronze chains ?
I have no clue
xx
Hi there Celine, I bought mine in Hong Kong, but how about trying amazon? Good luck! x
LOVE IT!!! Totally making it! xoxo
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such a cute idea!! it can be tough carrying around a camera sometimes but why not make it an accessory!
-Jessica
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My thoughts exactly!
A few years back I found a bunch of my mom’s Chanel knockoffs from the 80′s and used one of the old chain and leather straps on my camera . People always ask me why I’m carrying two purses until they get a closer look!
That is such a good idea! Love it, maybe I will try that soon. xx
love this idea!! gonna try this when i get my dslr
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WHERE ARE YOUR SHOES FROM?
p.s. Thank you so much for your amazing Blog, I am totally in love with it
Thank you so much! The shoes are Steve Madden – they are my go-tos at the moment. I have linked them at the bottom of my post. x
That tutorial was just what I needed. Thank you very much, I’ll definitley try to do it myself!
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Amazing idea!
I hate having the neck strap! And am just now realizing after my second purchase of a lens (from dropping it over the past 3 years) I need to cave and have a strap. This gives me a wonderful idea for some neon fabric interlaced through the chain or something.
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Love your take on it – would love to see your finished version! x
Love it!!!
Such a great idea!
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That’s a great idea and it looks very easy to make as well!
Love this! Plus it’s so simple to pull off.
this is just sooo good!! Great idea, well done!!
i hope u don’t mind, but I’ve made a post about your blog, because I loved it!!!
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No of course not! Thank you for the love. x
Great idea!
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Geniouuuus
Love,
Florencia Curien.
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This is a great idea! And way more chic than a normal camera strap! I’ll will definitely try it out!
xx
Lauren
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Thanks Lauren, so glad you like it!
This turned out great! I am hoping to get a new camera similar to that, once I get it I will be doing this for sure! Good idea.
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Great idea!! It looks really good!!!great job!
xoxo from München
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What a great idea! It looks so stylish!
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great idea!
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xxx Amy.
Cool, and that the lens on the nikon?
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Love this idea! Such a great way to doll up a necessary item that you carry around everyday anyways!
We love your blog and are constantly on here looking for great ideas and ways that we can improve our own blog!
Cant wait to see what else you have in store for summer! More neon perhaps?
xx
Carly and Stacie
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Thanks guys! Hahaha allllways more neon – it’s an addition. I try not to overwhelm you guys but I have a million other neon ideas! xx
This is definitely very different than all the other DIY straps for cameras. I really like it! I’m just getting into photography. Would love to see a post on your camera gears!
Thanks! I am a novice when it comes to photography actually – I used a Nikon D60 (I think) but also use my boyfriend’s D7000 when he lets me (haha) it’s amazing – he has a huge number of different lenses but I usually use the 35mm one. Hope that helps!
Genius idea!
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What a great idea!! I want one like that right now!!
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
This is Amazing no more of my big red canon strap marks…this is some classy craft.
Thank you! Yes I’m all about classy craft – trying to stay chic and stylish without breaking the budget. xx
This is such a rad idea Geneva! A must have for every blogger. You’re so clever xxx
Thank you so much Carmen. Yes so simple but changes the look completely – when I was at Sydney fashion week everyone took their cameras off for streetstyle pictures but with this you don’t have to! yay!
Great idea!!!
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love this. such a simple idea but it looks fab!
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xx
Geneva I love your leopard print loafers! I’ve been searching for some. Could you recommend sites I could find some? Thank you!
btw, I love the camera strap DIY!
-Elvira
These are Steve Madden honey – look at the bottom of my post for the link! xx
Thank you!! Oh, and I’m also re-creating your DIY LBD wrap dress for Prom. I chose a more Spring color pattern and so far it’s coming out really nice. I wish I had found a massive waist detail like yours but I’ve made two options for the waist. I would love to show you the end result
-Elvira
great idea!!! love the shoes! they look so comfy!:)
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Thank you! They are steve madden! x
OMG, that looks so good! Might do one for myself, thanks for the tip
love this idea! the chain strap looks so much better than the generic ones.
where’d you buy the bronze chain from?
I bought the chain here in Hong Kong actually, yes I agree the quality of the chain is important to the overall look. xx
great idea !!:)
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I have been thinking about making my new camera a funky emebellished strap for a couple of months now… and you already did it! Damn cool. Hope this pushes me to make mine soon.
It was so easy to make and it will be something you’ll use time and time again – let me know if you have a go!
this is so beyond amazing!
<3, Mimi
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This is amazing! love this idea so much
Zoe
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So glad you like it Zoe! It’s one of my favourite projects yet! xx
Sometimes I just look at your blog posts and shake my head.
Really, how can you come up with such fantastic ideas? And such creativityyyy =0
teach me! hahaha
this camera shoulder strap is so unique and very pretty. certainly it’s a signature by now.
Geneva’s camera strap.
looking forward to more creative ideas dear!
xx
Catherine.
Style Hostess
Wow! I have never thought about chain camera strap before, but it honestly looks so amazing!!
So So So cleaver!
Love your work, SW x
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So smart, as always!
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Love this
love the idea, great
great idea! I will definitely be giving this one a try!!xx
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I love it!!!!!!!!
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I love it!!!!!!!!
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Very Original!
I like it!
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super cool!
xoxo
What a fun cool idea!! I love it!!
What a super fun idea! I love it!!!
I just love the idea this is so clever and Fashion!!! I never know what to do with my camera when I take it to take picture for my blog!!!
Great!
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This idea is amazing!! On my way home I will try to get all the items to make this camera strap myself! Thanks for sharing!
Finally a super chic way to wear my camera!
Kisses from Austria,
Simone
Such a great idea! You’ve inspired me to get my superglue out tonight…
Emma Louise Layla Xx
Wow! That’s just so smart! So much better than the ugly strap I have on my. This way you can actually use the camera as a fashion accessorie
Love it!
Oh I like it so much!
Great idea!
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Great job!
Fantastic idea. I love it!!
From South Africa
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That’s perfect, definitely doing this one
XO,
L.
WLL
Too cute! xxx
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Chains make everything cooler- love this!
xo/Allison
wow great idea!!
this is such a genius idea, i will have to try to do this myself. thanks for the great DIY. you have a wonderful blog here. following you now.
xx rae
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what a wonderful idea! thanks!
I will try it soon, meanwhile i will share it with my friends, do you mind?
Amazing! I love the way that this looks.
THIS IS SO COOL!
woooow that’s gorgeous!!!!!
I love the idea.
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Loveeeeee this!
XO
Oh wow, this looks amazing!
Never actually thought of that!
This is a great idea!! now i just need the camera … lol
You are always so talented and creative.
love your look too, can you do a post of your shorts
they are very nice!!
xx
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Wonderful idea
I really have to do this when I finally get my own camera 
xx
you are so clever!
keep inspiring! ^_^
keep in touch,
Mawhi
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That’s a great acessorie.
Kisses, Em**
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This is such a great idea and looks incredibly good.
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I seriously love this DIY! such a great idea! As soon as I find the perfect chain, I’ll create one myself! thanks for sharing!
xxHelene//Feelingfabulous
Ooh Geneva, this is one of my favourite projects of yours yet! I have a serious weakness for chain strap bags, and have been wanting to make a DIY camera strap for ages (the standard issue canon is so ugly), so thank you for this brilliant idea! Now to hunt for some attractive chain in London…
Briony xx
OMG love this..will be doing it…thanks !!! i have been looking for a cool camera strap…now i know i’ll just make one !
Wow, how stylish!
Super!
I love the strap but I cannot seem to find any chains like this anywhere? What store or store type did you find the chains?
Wow really its so stylish camera, Nikon have one competitor in quality cameras with best lenses. that competitor is Fujifilm, fujifilm is a quality camera, there you can find many quality like: digital camera, SLR camera and DSLR.. etc.
what Nikon do you have?
I love this idea. I just got a new DSLR and think I may need to spice it up a little bit.
will definitely make this one! you are such an inspiration geneva!
Love your blog and this DIY! I featured it in my blog… hope you don’t mind!!!
you shouldn’t promote copying
You should at least not claim this as your own idea. Copying is fine, but please make sure to credit where you got the idea….
instead of claiming it to be your own. tsk tsk
I’m really sorry if you think this is copying but I am not sure what you are talking about. If you have an IP issue please feel free to contact me directly to chat about it. I love sharing design ideas and would be very interested in seeing anything similar.
x
Geneva
where can I buy one of those chains?
yesss where did you buy the chains?!
where can i buy one of those chains?
wow, fantastic idea
nikon D90?
Just wondering what camera you use? xx
Where did you buy the chain!?!
which camera do you use?