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Ben Staley: What I Brought to Africa — My Ultimate Adventure Filmmaking Kit

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by Simplr

Ben Staley, Emmy-winning Producer, Director, and Director of Photography, just got back from a 10-week video shoot in Africa.

As one of the world’s most well-traveled pros — when Ben talks about his clothing, tools, and camera gear — we suggest you take heed!

In this video, he discusses all of his Africa gear, including the early-model Simplr strap which adorns his beloved Leica M6. He’s been beating the crap out of it for years, all around the globe.

Over time, our straps have gotten even better — but if Ben’s old, road worn Simplr strap is any indication — they were pretty good to begin with. 😉

Aftershoot: 12 Must-Have Wedding Photography Accessories

Posted on May 27, 2025June 19, 2025 by Simplr

Paul Waring, an award-winning photographer, recently spoke to Aftershoot about his 12 must-have wedding photography accessories. We were delighted to see our F1 Camera Strap on his list of indispensable items.

Here’s what Paul had to say:

This is one wedding photography accessory I can’t live without. I use a Simplr Straps F1 because it’s lightweight, durable, and non-slip, with just enough flexibility to move comfortably without getting in the way. Mine is also in a camo colour, which I love! Unlike bulky branded camera straps that come with most cameras, the Simplr F1 sits nicely across my body, keeping the camera secure but easily accessible. It’s designed for working photographers, so it doesn’t have unnecessary padding or branding that gets in the way.

With hundreds of weddings under his belt, Paul’s learned what works and what doesn’t, so we appreciate his stamp of approval.

Read the complete article on Aftershoot.

Learn more about Paul Waring.

Jack Wang: Accessorizing the Nikon Z6III

Posted on November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 by Simplr

Scientist and street photographer Jack Wang recently released this video on how the Nikon Z6III can be accessorized to make it more evocative of Nikon’s new-retro Zf. In it, he spends a little time talking about camera straps:

“The most functional strap I own … has to be the Simplr F1. Ultra-minimal and light mil-spec nylon webbing lets me slide the camera around and up, without catching on any of my clothing — and the quick adjustment tab is one of the most elegant implementations I’ve seen. It’s the most minimal strap I own. It just stays out of the way … more function than form.”

Wired: Fujifilm X-T5 Review

Posted on March 3, 2023May 5, 2023 by Simplr

Wired magazine has posted a wonderfully thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T5, referring to it as “…the best camera the company has ever made.”

Nestled within this article, reviewer Scott Gilbertson reveals his preferred camera strap:

“I prefer minimal straps like the Simplr F1, but for something included with the camera, Fuji’s strap is actually quite nice.”

Read the complete review on Wired.

Flemming Bo Jensen: Live Music + Fujifilm X-T5

Posted on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 by Simplr

In this official Fujifilm video, Flemming Bo Jensen, concert photographer extraordinaire, discusses how the X-T5 helps him capture the spirit and excitement of live music — while photographing Copenhagen-based singer/producer Saveus.

“A camera is a tool for me. It needs to function purely on muscle memory, and become invisible.”

Flemming is a long-time Simplr product ~~abuser~~ tester. His invisible strap of choice is our F1 (shown here in stealthy Wolf Gray Limited).

Bert Stephani: Fujifilm X-T5

Posted on November 2, 2022November 6, 2022 by Simplr

In this video, Bert Stephani discusses his love of portraiture, and shares his thoughts on the new Fujifilm X-T5.

Bert has numerous Simplr straps, but the one seen attached to his X-T5 is a castor gray F1.

*It’s worth noting that our recommendation for an X-T5 would generally be a lug mount F1 — but Bert is tall — like 6’7″. Bert likes the flat mount F1 because he’s able to lengthen it well beyond our published max of 56″ via its attachment hardware.

Ben Staley: Until the Light Fades

Posted on July 12, 2022July 15, 2022 by Simplr

Ben Staley is an Emmy-winning DP/Producer, gifted photographer, and hardcore adventurer.

In Until the Light Fades, Ben brings us along on a desert adventure — accompanied by his prized Leica M6 and well-used Simplr camera strap (an olive green M1a … precursor to the F1).

How do You Photograph the Gig of Your Dreams? with Flemming Bo Jensen

Posted on November 24, 2021November 25, 2021 by Simplr

If your specialty is concert photography — 2020 and ’21 have not been your best years ever — until now that is, for one such photographer.

Flemming Bo Jensen’s passion for music, and unmatched timing have made him on of the world’s finest live music photographers. When he was asked to photograph Danish band The Minds of 99 at Parken, Denmark’s national stadium, of course he jumped at the chance. It turned out to be the largest stadium concert in Europe since the onset of COVID, and the subject of this inspired short-film.

Flemming’s been part of the Simplr product testing team since the beginning — and most of his cameras are adorned with F1’s — his camera strap of choice for working fast, in the challenging world of concert photography, while leaving nothing to chance.

Now Available at B&H

Posted on October 30, 2021February 13, 2022 by Simplr

What can we possibly say about B&H that hasn’t already been said? It’s simply the greatest camera store on planet earth.

Now they have your favorite Simplr straps, in stock and ready to ship!

Lens Stories: Fujifilm XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR with Charlene Winfred

Posted on September 5, 2021November 1, 2021 by Simplr

There’s been a ton of excitement around the new Fujinon 33mm lens — and nobody’s better equipped to give impressions than Charlene Winfred — who’s spent years with the “original” Fujinon XF35mmF1.4 R practically glued to her camera.

Alongside the new and old lenses, are some appropriately-matched new and old Simplr straps (Charlene’s been testing our stuff since the prototyping stages) — and we’re just happy to be along for the ride.