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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.
Wayne Wong –
Got the F1 strap for my Fujifilm X-T3. When I first got it, I thought there was a mistake… these straps are light, but with use, I’ve found them to be robust and really strong! Love the simplicity of it and love the multiple ways of using the strap from sling to wrist strap. Couldn’t ask for more.
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Dirk –
As a sling it’s a swank upgrade from the freebie that came with my camera. Comfortable to wear, no scratchy metal hardware, easy to loosen/lengthen, if a bit annoying to tighten/shorten.
If you follow the Simplr instructions to convert to a wrist strap the loop is much too large to provide any security — it’ll slip right off your hand and dump the camera on the pavement. But if instead you cinch the strap about half way before feeding it back thru the D-rings, then the wrist loop is tight enough that it won’t slip off. It’s a bit clumsier than a dedicated wrist strap, but the convertible aspect is super handy.
I got the flat mount version so I can hook it up to a pair of Peak Design anchors.
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Simplr –
Thanks for liking our stuff, Dirk! A couple points of feedback … One: The length of the strap and position of the adjustment tab have both been carefully considered. By adding Peak Design anchors onto your strap, you’ve lengthened the strap significantly, which means the adjustment tab is no longer in an optimal position. F1 is light and sleek enough that you’ll feel little need to remove it (we’ve heard this so many times from users), so try it without the anchors as it was designed! Two: Although the wrist-conversion isn’t intended to be tight around your wrist, it still sounds like you may be doing something wrong. Not a bad idea to re-watch the video here on the F1 page to make sure you’re doing it right.
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Alex M –
Finally caved and gave this a try after getting ads on Instagram for a while. I’m glad I did – the provided rings are sturdy and lie flat against the camera body when you’re using the camera. The straps cover everything they need to, and protect the body from getting scuffed by the rings. Nice, thoughtful, minimalist design. The only problem I can see with this business model is that I’m never going to need another strap.
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Chris –
For a long time, I eschewed neck straps in favor of a simple neoprene wrist strap that allowed me to carry the camera in my hand but prevented it from falling if I were to lose my grip on it. Over the years, however, I got tired of having a heavy camera/lens combination in my hand all the time like this. I purchased an F1 for my rangefinders and fitted the ends of the strap with small gate hooks to allow it to be transferred from one camera to another easily (and I have the neoprene wrist straps with gate hooks as well for when I may still want to carry the camera that way). Simplr’s split rings are permanently on all of my rangefinders. Recently I purchased a new mirrorless camera with flat mounts, so I got a new F1 for that camera. Simplr straps are elegant but minimalist. I love the method Simplr devised for keeping the ends of the mounting straps neat. These straps don’t call attention to you or to your camera. They just do what they are supposed to do. Thanks to Simplr, I am now much more likely to have a camera with me when I am out and about. And when you have a camera with you, you get the opportunity to perhaps capture something amazing!
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Stephane –
I have tried to find the simplest, most minimalist, most comfortable camera strap for years and this is the best one I ever owned. The feel is amazing, it’s incredibely lightweight and still feel strong. Being used to small leather or rope straps, I was worried I would find it too large but it’s also very slim and takes virtually no space in my bag. Having a camera with flat mount, I always found the other straps to be bulky and not great looking, but Simplr found the best, simplest way of connecting.
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TR –
I THOUGHT I needed a camera strap with disconnectors. When actually, I just had an overweight camera strap, and the connectors were one more reason I wanted to REMOVE it. No more carrying a strap, and a wrist strap, plus a bag to carry whatever strap I wasn’t using. Now I just have a camera and an F1, and want for no more. Thank you SIMPLR for putting my camera gear on a much needed diet!
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Rene –
I had previously bought an Ultralight F1 strap for my Fuji X100V and was quite pleased with it. When I recently acquired a Fuji XPRO-3, I decided the larger strap would be better. It turns out to be perfect for this camera and I’m quite happy with it. I looked at a lot of straps before deciding on the Simplr straps and, yes, other straps may be “cooler” or “hipper” or more stylish but the value of this strap can’t be beat. I’ve been an outdoor/event photographer for 40+ years and have used many straps. This is THE best strap for the money out there.
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Ross –
Great utilitarian strap, unfussy, not rough material but feels strong, and being able to turn it into a hand strap is something I’ve wanted from a strap for a long time. Highly recommended!
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Aaron –
Quick adjustment, high quality, and lightweight. The size is very suitable for mirrorless cameras. I investigated in a competing product also with quick adjustment, but it looks like wearing a parachute or seatbelt. Yes you can find many cheaper straps, but the F1 is a neck strap, sling strap, and wrist strap all in one.
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Rosstifer –
I originally contacted Simplr via Instagram to inquire about changing to the new rings for my Castor Gray F1 … but then I saw the Wolf Gray was back — and, yeah, I had to spend the $42, as this color is just too sweet paired with my all black X-Pro 3.
In recent months, I’ve been mostly using my Hyperion strap for its comfort and simplicity. But I have to say, the F1 is making a return as my go-to. It’s somehow ridiculously light but also sturdy. And the adjustment from sling to neck to wrist is clutch. Phenomenal design.
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