F1

(199 customer reviews)

$42.00

The supremely versatile F1 camera strap is sleek, fast, and expedition-tough!

Striking the ideal balance of comfort and breathtaking sleekness, for most small and moderate-size cameras (or as a “minimal” strap for larger cameras) — F1 is built in USA for photographers that prize its rare combination of understatement, performance, and agility. more…

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Stowed Safely, to Shooting Freely

Go from having your camera securely cinched up, for easy mobility — to slung low, for unhindered portrait and landscape shooting — just by pulling the F1’s adjustment tab.

Instead of tacking-on over-engineered hardware, it’s made from the same strong, flexible, lightweight fabric as the strap — plus a simple yet secure sliplok that won’t budge under load, no matter how heavy your camera.

One Strap That’s Up for Anything

To be clear, the F1 functions beautifully as a neck strap, but it’s much more versatile than that.

Quickly lengthen the F1 to use as a cross-body/sling strap, or loop the webbing through the D-rings to make a wrist strap — all without carrying (or remembering to carry) extra stuff.

We’ve heard tales of photographers literally tying their F1’s onto things, and attaching the D-rings or adjustment tab to carabiners for peace-of-mind. Use your imagination — F1 can take it!

Light, Strong & Built Tough in USA

A lot of camera straps are stuck in the past … unnecessarily bulky, made from traditional low-tech materials and metal hardware.

We take a different approach, using materials found in modern expedition gear, where strength-to-weight ratio is critical, and exposure to the elements is a given.

If you’re looking for a faux-heirloom made of leather and steel, you’ll have to look elsewhere — because we won’t make camera straps that rust, rot or crack after a downpour (especially for today’s weather-sealed cameras).

Sleek Where it Matters Most

Not all cameras are the same, so we’ve got two optimized mounting options, reducing bulk around the hand when possible.

For cameras that require a “traditional” flat mount, we use hardware developed by aerospace engineers, for cameras being sent to … you guessed it … space. And to tidy up the loose ends, we developed a streamlined installation method.

The barely-there lug mount version (shown here) comes with our proprietary Standard Split Rings, made from a steel and magnesium alloy that’s 25% stronger than stainless steel. It’s almost like holding a naked camera — but much more secure.

Lug Mount Detail

Specs

Best for

Crop-Sensor DSLR, Mirrorless Camera, Small Mirrorless Camera, Micro Four-Thirds Camera, Compact DSLR, 35mm SLR, 35mm Rangefinder

Connector(s)

Flat Mount: Heavy-Duty Acetal Sliplok & Keeper on 3/8" (10mm) Webbing, Lug Mount: Steel/Magnesium Alloy Simplr Standard Split-Rings (included)

Length

Adjustable from 36"–56" (91.4cm–142.2cm)

Width

1" (25.4mm)

Weight

1.4oz (40g)

Fabrication

Mil-Spec Nylon Webbing, Mil-Spec Acetal/Delrin® Hardware, UV-Resistant 100% Polyester Thread

Construction

High-Strength Bartack Stitching

Origin

Made in USA

Press

Aftershoot: 12 Must-Have Wedding Photography Accessories

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 […]

Jack Wang: Accessorizing the Nikon Z6III

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 […]

Wired: Fujifilm X-T5 Review

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 […]

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How-To

Convert Your F1 to a Wrist Strap

Quickly changing your F1 camera strap from a long sling-style strap to a traditional-length neck strap needs no explanation — but converting it to a wrist strap is less obvious. Watch this video to see how easy it is! Shorten the strap all the way. Loop it through the D-rings. There is no step 3. […]

Install a Lug Mount F1 Series Strap, or Split Rings

*If you’re just installing Simplr Split Rings, not an F1 camera strap, you can skip straight to 1:07 in this video. Mounting a camera strap with split rings is just like putting a key on a keychain — but instead of a key, it’s a camera. Situate your Lug Mount F1 or F1ultralight so the […]

Install a Flat Mount F1

The flat mount version of our F1 camera strap installs similarly to a “traditional” camera strap, with a significant difference — the sliplok and keeper are used only for installation, not to adjust the length of the camera strap. Situate your F1 so the adjustment tab is in front of your body when the camera strap […]

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  1. F1 install

    Brad

    Nice strap but putting the rings on the lug mount was a pain. The pain was made worse when I mistakenly put one on backward. I like the older Simplr straps with the plastic interconnect system. That system may have reliability issues? But far easier and more convenient.

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  2. Perfect for my Fuji GFX100RF

    Danny H

    I was using a Peak Design Leash, which works great for my X70, but it just didn’t feel right with the more substantial GFX100RF. In my search for a better option, I stumbled on Simplr which was just a bit more robust but still had the thin strap at the anchors. After using this for a couple weeks, I can saw this was a goldilocks fit for this camera.

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  3. Great for Binoculars!

    Kellen B

    An awesome yet simple strap. I needed something that could go from around the neck to cross-body quickly as I often go out with my binos and camera at the same time and this strap does exactly that. It’s strong and sturdy yet doesn’t weight much which is a big plus as I take my binos with me while hiking.

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  4. Love it!

    Brett

    Using this on my x-t50 and love the simplicity but also the versatility of the strap. Never thought that I’d stop using my peak design straps, but especially on a smaller camera this is exactly what I needed to make the switch. The ONLY thing that would take it to the next level is metal hardware instead of the black plastic.

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  5. Liking it

    Levi

    The strap is comfortable and well made, though I wish it were wider. The strap that came with my Zf is of course not very good, but its widest part is wider than the F1 strap. Carrying the Zf (with the 40mm lens it came with) around my neck leads to pain relatively quickly which is disappointing, though carrying it sling-style is much more comfortable. I have some concerns about using this strap with heavier lenses but don’t yet have any to experiment with. So I just wish the strap were wider, but am otherwise quite satisfied.

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  6. Simple(r)!

    Andrew

    Super happy with the strap so far! Very reasonably priced for the high quality product you receive. The adjustment system is perfect for switching between carry modes. I’m shocked this isn’t being done by every other strap manufacturer!

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  7. Paul

    I find the Simplr strap comfortable in a cross body configuration even with my heaviest lens (an Olympus 300mm f/4). Whether I’m using the strap or just have my camera in hand, the strap doesn’t get in the way of any of the camera controls. Glad I found this brand and I have since ordered a second strap for another camera I own.

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  8. Excellent camera strap

    Omid

    Got the F1 strap and it’s just an overall fantastic camera strap. I’m using it on my Fujifilm x100vi. I also got the lug bumpers, but honestly I don’t think the lug bumpers are necessary. Love how it’s just a minimal, great-looking, and super sturdy and strong strap. Just what I was looking for.

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  9. Simple, subtle, just the right size

    Scott

    I’m not a big fan of overly-branded camera maker straps so this was a great solution. Strap is a nylon material that is both soft and pliable without needing cushion straps or different materials. It’s simple, out the way, and just what I wanted. Great price and really fast shipping was a plus.

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  10. Discreet, comfortable, no-fuss

    Sharon K.

    Just received and not used in the wild yet, I’m initially blown away by how comfortable and clean-lined the strap is. I am looking skeptically at the buckles, hoping they hold up to use. What kind of plastic are they made of? The ease of adjustment is great, with that pull-tab making it easy to go from neck to cross-body.

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    • Simplr

      Glad you’re enjoying your F1, Sharon! The sliplok and D-rings are an acetal/delrin plastic — exactly the same as used by the US Military. There are thousands of F1’s out in the field for years, and to date, there’s NEVER been a failure. It’s truly “expedition grade”.

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