Thread wrapped leather camera strap

Step 3: Check the length.

Once you have your strips, a good way to check you got a standard width is to roll up your strip and see if it sticks up at all.

Next we need to get the right length for your camera of choice. For most cameras its a case of holding the camera at a point that feels right for you. A normal strap length would place the camera resting on the crest of your rib cage.

For my camera it is slightly different, a Twin Lens Reflex camera is held at a specific distance down from your eyes. I decided it would be handy to have the strap hold the camera at this point. So that when I am setting up a shot it will take most the weight while I mess around. 

Once you have your distance mark on the inside of leather for the next step.