F1

(188 customer reviews)

F1

(188 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…

$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, Heavy-Duty Acetal Hardware, UV-Resistant 100% Polyester Thread

Construction

High-Strength Bartack Stitching

Origin

Made in USA

Press

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 […]

Flemming Bo Jensen: Live Music + Fujifilm X-T5

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 […]

Bert Stephani: Fujifilm X-T5

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 […]

More F1 Press & Sightings

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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Customer Reviews

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  1. Andrea G.

    I was looking for simplicity and I found it!
    I’m using the strap with a dslr (flat mount) and I really like it.
    It’s simple and functional, no brand, no camera model, just a very well made piece of gear.
    Thank you Simplr!

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  2. Allan

    I purchased the lug mount F1 Sling strap for my Fuji X100F and have found it to be a truly excellent strap.

    It has a ton of length adjustment so you can carry your camera around your neck or you can extend the strap, making it long enough to wear cross-body with the camera resting under your hand at your side – protected from bumps and bangs when in a crowd and out of the way for a nicely inconspicuous carry. This is how I prefer to carry my camera when I’m out and about.

    The price is well within reason and the F1 is made of durable, high quality materials and components. I highly recommend this camera strap and will be getting a couple more of them for my XPAN II and my M4-P. I would not change anything about the design of the F1 strap; it is near to perfection as is.

    One thing I would like to see is more color options, though. I wanted some color in my strap but the red was too bright for me so I went with the olive green. I would great to see the folks at Simplr offer more color options such as royal blue (Zeiss and Hasselblad’s color), kelly green (Fujifilm’s color), yellow (Kodak’s color) and orange and maroon to go along the red strap.

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  3. Mike A

    I saw the F1 strap on the FujiLove website and its simplicity and style really caught my attention. I previously had a “rope” style strap on my XT-3 which after a while felt uncomfortable. So I took the plunge and bought the grey F1 to complement the silver top of the camera. It feels great due to the increased width, is built extremely well and looks very cool indeed. I’m a great fan of “less is more” and this really ticks that box. It cost a further £15 in customs duty to import to the UK but it has been well worth it.

    Many thanks Simplr for a great product!

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  4. Soren

    I just love the simplicity of the Simplr straps. Got them for two of my cameras, to compare with the Peak Design Slide Lite strap that I have on another camera, and these just do the job so much better, much lighter and pleasant to use.
    Only downside is that they are a bit too “shiny” for my taste, but I guess that will wear off after some more use.

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  5. Brian Lewis

    I have been using this daily on my X-Pro2 for about a month now. Functionally, it is perfect. Really, this is everything I ever wanted in a camera strap. I’ve been through several of the fashionable paracord/rope straps and they pale in comparison. If you are looking for function over form, this is the strap to have. I particularly like weaving it through itself and using it as a wrist strap.

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  6. Michael Charek

    I first became aware of Simplr when I read a review on the FujiLove site. I had been looking for a strap to replace the Peak Design Leash I had been using, to attach to a new quick-detach swivel connector on the camera. I emailed Simplr asking if I could order the F1 strap a little bit longer, and told JP, the owner, what I was trying to accomplish. He suggested altering the strap to connect it more directly to the swivel without hardware, and I immediately ordered one.

    The strap is simplicity itself. Made of rugged materials, with no metal hardware that might scratch a camera. I adjusts easily and stays put after adjustment. And it looks great. I picked the black color, which fits perfectly with a black Fuji X-H1.

    I can highly recommend Simplr for their products, their quality, and their willingness to work with their customer to tailor a strap to their needs.

    I will be ordering Simplr straps for my other photo equipment soon.

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  7. lynn R

    What is nice about the F1 is that it simply disappears in use, other straps I have owned and used didn’t, I always found myself fiddling with them.

    The F1 is a strap that gets out of the way and lets me focus.

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  8. csbloom

    With 40 years of taking pictures under my belt and over 20 cameras in use, I decided to try the Simplr F1 strap. My old favorites were from Tamrac and they were so overbuilt that even after 25 years they’re still in use I have and use custom straps from Gordy’s for some of my vintage cameras, a Monarch paracord strap, some newer Tamrac straps and some model specific straps from China that are dedicated to Rolleiflexes. I will never purchase a Peak design strap and will not attach any strap to the tripod mount and let it dangle around waist level. With that being said, my first Simplr F1 arrived in gray and immediately got attached to my Fujifilm XH-1. I travel frequently and I’m hiking outdoors a lot with a 100-400mm lens, a Rolleiflex and usually three other lenses. Weight, durability and comfort are all factors for me but so is space. The F1 strap is not only the lightest, it’s also the strongest strap I’ve used. It can also fold on itself and be reduced to nothing when packed in a camera bag or backpack. It’s also void of any rivets or unnecessary metal in its construction which means that unnecessary scrapes and scratches caused by strap will be avoided. That’s important too, especially with an 85-year old vintage Leica camera whose value could be affected considerably. Yes, it’s also very comfortable. The strap is a near-perfect balance of form and function. It really is. I’ve now purchased three and the super-strong split rings built into the F1 strap to improve some of my other straps. If there was an option for a “neckpad” or a simple band of the same nylon webbing that served only to keep the straps together that would be great but without it, it’s still the best. You won’t be disappointed and even if you already like the strap you’re using, the Simplr straps will be great for a change of pace.

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  9. Fernando Diehl

    Good product, excellent quality.
    I loved the simplicity and functionality, and the colors are so beautiful.
    It has just the necessary components, that make it easier to use, no excessive nor decorative pieces.
    I recommend the F1.
    I will buy a wrist model soon.

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  10. Andrew

    I have the F1 lug mount strap which I use on a Fuji X-T20. While agreeing with the other reviews, I would like to emphasise the facility that allows quick and effective adjustment of the length of the strap. This allows you to quickly switch between sling and neck depending on the situation and also to quickly adjust where the camera sits; hip, waist or chest. I find this invaluable when out and about in the field particularly in crowds. It’s is a very well thought through product.

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