Sony BLTHSB Shoulder Belt for most Sony Camcorders

Customer Reviews

It's a strap. A perfectly fine strap. (And a must-have.)

2008-06-05
I recently purchased a Sony HDR-CX7 memory stick HD camcorder. I was a bit surprised that it did not come with a neck strap. Although I've gotten used to digital cameras being so small that they no longer needed (and thus, did not come with) a neck strap, video cameras usually do have straps. The CX7 is a tiny camcorder and is probably not much larger than the 2000-era Sony digital camera I used to own (but that digicam had a neck strap). I'm not sure what it is about a camcorder versus a digital camera, but every time I used the CX7, I had a tendency to want to "drop" the camera when I was done and let it dangle around my neck on the non-existent strap. I guess I've just been used to doing that with previous camcorders I have owned (rather than slipping it back in to a case, like with these tiny camcorders).

Fortunately, Sony did make an optional strap for this camera. It's a bit odd in that it clips on to a ring on the hand strap (which is what led me to believe there might be some kind of strap/lanyard for it in the first place). Still, it works well, and now I have a backup in case I ever do just "let go" of the camera. (And, I was hesitant to take the camera out while riding the cable cars at the local amusement park, or try to record on a roller coaster, due to not having such a strap.)

So, the strap is high quality and probably will last. The camera should have come with a strap like this, but since it doesn't, this becomes a must-have accessory to purchase. And, if it keeps me from accidentally dropping and destroying my $800 camcorder, it's money well spent.

I can't believe I am reviewing a strap, but here it is.

Protects my Camcorder

2008-04-16
I bought this strap because I was concerned about dropping my camcorder or perhaps having it unintentionally knocked out of my hand when filming at a crowded event. I don't use it at all times, but when needed it has served me well.

Too much for a small camcorder

2008-02-08
I bought this for my little Sony camcorder. It is too long and too big. I have a little camera case and the strap was taking up too much room. I took it off and went without one.

A Handy strap for the Handycam

2007-05-20
Product came well in time. Very cost effective and handy. I will say, a must for the Handycam.

Sony Camcorder Strap

2007-05-13
Item came quickly. Was a good deal. Was glad to find a strap for my camcorder.

Sony BLTHSB Shoulder Belt

2007-04-11
Sony SHOULDER BELT part number BLTHSB Compatible with:

Sony Shoulder Belt

2007-02-02
Belt is a little clumsy to use, because of it's design. It only has one connection point to the camera so it tends to spin and flop around. Not much can be done since the camera only has one point to connect a strap. Also, Sony should include a belt for their cameras, like they used to. It does work though, and there isn't much else that can be used on my camera.

Sony camcorder shoulder belt

2006-11-05
If you are going to carry your Sony camcorder outdoors use this product, rather than keeping the camcorder in its case. That way, it will be ready to use for those surprise, must have videos.

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