Sony BLTHSB Shoulder Belt for most Sony Camcorders

Good quality camcorder strap from Sony. This fits perfectly for my Sony camcorder HDR-SR11. I wish Sony included this along with the Camcorder. May be Sony trying to get more money from consumers. Thanks to Amozone for fast shipping.

I recently purchased a Sony HDR-CX7 memory stick HD camcorder. I was a bit surprised that it did not come with a neck strap. Although I've gotten used to digital cameras being so small that they no longer needed (and thus, did not come with) a neck strap, video cameras usually do have straps. The CX7 is a tiny camcorder and is probably not much larger than the 2000-era Sony digital camera I used to own (but that digicam had a neck strap). I'm not sure what it is about a camcorder versus a digital camera, but every time I used the CX7, I had a tendency to want to "drop" the camera when I was done and let it dangle around my neck on the non-existent strap. I guess I've just been used to doing that with previous camcorders I have owned (rather than slipping it back in to a case, like with these tiny camcorders).

Fortunately, Sony did make an optional strap for this camera. It's a bit odd in that it clips on to a ring on the hand strap (which is what led me to believe there might be some kind of strap/lanyard for it in the first place). Still, it works well, and now I have a backup in case I ever do just "let go" of the camera. (And, I was hesitant to take the camera out while riding the cable cars at the local amusement park, or try to record on a roller coaster, due to not having such a strap.)

So, the strap is high quality and probably will last. The camera should have come with a strap like this, but since it doesn't, this becomes a must-have accessory to purchase. And, if it keeps me from accidentally dropping and destroying my $800 camcorder, it's money well spent.

I can't believe I am reviewing a strap, but here it is.

I bought this strap because I was concerned about dropping my camcorder or perhaps having it unintentionally knocked out of my hand when filming at a crowded event. I don't use it at all times, but when needed it has served me well.

I bought this for my little Sony camcorder. It is too long and too big. I have a little camera case and the strap was taking up too much room. I took it off and went without one.

Product came well in time. Very cost effective and handy. I will say, a must for the Handycam.