Wandrd’s Magnetic Camera Straps Are My New Favorite Accessory
More evidence that magnets are magical.
Wandrd, a camera bag maker, has introduced magnetic camera straps that have quickly become the writer's favorite accessory. The company's new Magnetic Camera Strap system features a circular anchor called "Torus Links," which attaches to the camera's eyelets and can support up to 198 pounds. These Torus Links, similar to Peak Design's Anchor Links, are designed to make swapping straps easier and faster.
The Torus Links are rated to carry heavy loads and have a yellow under the black fabric warning system if the cord starts to wear down. Once the yellow or red color appears, users should replace the Torus Link immediately. Unlike other camera straps, Wandrd's system uses magnets for securing the straps, making it quicker and more secure to connect and disconnect the straps. The magnets guide the Torus Link into the strap's CoreLock mechanism, which pinches into the hole to secure the camera body.
The magnetic system allows users to quickly unlock and lower the camera mid-shoot, and reattaching the strap is almost instantaneous. The writer tested the system and found it far more efficient than their usual Peak Design Leash. Wandrd's magnetic straps can also be worn as a single-point sling across the torso, providing quick and easy access to the camera.
The nylon strap is soft and comfortable, and the custom liquid nylon webbing prevents any scratching on the camera gear. Wandrd even sells DIY kits to attach the Magnetic CoreLock system to existing straps. With a variety of strap sizes and an affordable price, Wandrd's magnetic camera straps seem to be a game-changer for photographers.
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