How WANDRD's Magnetic Camera Straps Attach

November 5th, 2026

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Red and black camera strap with rubber connector clips lying on a concrete surface beside a camera and lens.

Almost every camera strap on the market from a couple dozen brands right now makes use of links that make it a lot easier to connect the camera to the straps. This smart yet simple solution made straps a lot more efficient, and WANDRD's take on the quick-release camera strap has a few extra features that make it better.

Before quick-release camera straps existed, choosing a kind of camera strap was quite the commitment because removing and replacing one took much more time and effort. Shoulder straps were pretty much the most common form, while sling straps were for more heavy-duty users, and for more casual ones, a wrist strap was an obvious choice. However, with quick-release straps, the whole concept became modular because of how easy it was to switch between them. This particular take by WANDRD, however, adds a couple of simple yet impactful features that offer to take that to a whole new level.

The WANDRD Magnetic Camera Strap

The WANDRD Magnetic Camera Strap comes in three different sizes and three different colors. The standard strap made for larger camera setups is the 30 mm variant, while the Lite 15 mm version is ideal for more compact cameras or even full frame cameras paired with compact lenses. The third variant is a wrist strap that can, of course, work with any camera setup as long as it is something you can comfortably carry with one hand. These three variants are available in a standard black color as well as Wasatch Green and WANDRD Red.

The Magnetic Part

Black compact camera with a textured leather grip and strap lug, shot at an angle against a blurred gray background.

No, the entire strap is not magnetic, and it won't be used to mount the camera on random metallic surfaces (in case anyone had that weird idea). Instead, it uses a magnet on the connection of the strap's attachment point to the link that is then connected to the camera. The WANDRD Magnetic Camera Straps make use of a donut-shaped link with a hole in the middle that serves as an additional measure to secure the connection to the link. Each of the links is rated to be able to carry up to 90 kilograms of load, which is technically well over the usual weight of gear that photographers use with these straps. Safe to say that the standard 1-2 kilograms that we use are nothing compared to what they can safely support.

Close-up of a black Leica Q3 camera top plate with a wooden shutter button and a red strap with black quick-release connector.

The attachment mechanism that WANDRD calls the "CoreLock" is made up of two quick-release buttons that each control part of a cylindrical point that goes into the hole of the link. The two points meet in the middle to act as the joint that keeps the link and the strap together. Pressing one button on one side doesn't unlock the link because technically half of the mount is still holding it. To release the link, the user has to press both sides of the CoreLock in order for it to completely release the camera. This mechanism allows for a quick way to remove the strap when intended and lessens the probability of accidentally releasing the camera while in use.

The 30 mm and 15 mm Sling Magnetic Camera Straps

As mentioned, the straps come in the standard 30 mm and Lite 15 mm variants. The 30 mm variant was made for bigger camera setups with heavier requirements, while the 15 mm Lite variant is more ideal for smaller cameras. While I didn't personally test out the 30 mm strap, it does follow the same format as the 15 mm strap that I've been using on my Leica Q3.

Three camera straps laid out on a black textured surface: an olive green strap on the left, a black strap in the center, and a small orange wrist strap on the right.

On both ends of the straps are the CoreLock mechanisms to hold links on both sides of the camera. The 15 mm Lite strap has a range of 29 to 51.1 inches, while the larger 30 mm strap has a range of 31 to 52 3/8 inches in length. While there are a couple of inches' difference, the implications are pretty much the same, and both straps can hold the same amount of load. The only difference would be the level of comfort that the user will have, especially when the weight being supported is more significant.

Leica compact camera with a side grip hanging from an orange strap against a black t-shirt, with a blurred city balcony behind.

The biggest difference between the two strap variants is that the 30 mm version has two sliding adjusters, while the smaller one only has one. This means that the bigger strap can be adjusted from both sides, while the smaller strap shortens only on one side.

Close-up of a bright red camera strap with a black plastic slide buckle lying across a rusty metal surface, with a blurred camera body in the background.

Near the loop where the straps meet the CoreLocks is an extra torus-shaped loop that resembles the link. This is an alternative point to which one CoreLock can connect for it to achieve a Y-shaped configuration where the strap is only connected to one side of the camera, which frees up the other side for more range of motion. On the 30 mm version, both ends of the strap have these alternative attachment points, while on the 15 mm Lite version, only one side has one. Regardless, both strap variants allow for this alternative carrying style that can make shooting and walking around more comfortable for the user. Alternatively, this attachment point can also be used for future accessories that one might want to have attached to their camera for quick access.

Orange camera strap with black quick-release clips worn across a black t-shirt, with a black Leica camera at the hip.

The WANDRD Magnetic Wrist Strap

The wrist strap comes with a single CoreLock mechanism that is intended to connect to just one side of the camera using a single link. However, the strap still comes with an extra link for the other side, which makes it easier to switch between either side if there is ever a reason to do so. The strap has a width of 15 mm and has a range of 9 to 13.8 inches in length. Unlike the double-sided straps, this one technically does not shorten depending on the user's preferred length but instead tightens to the user's wrist circumference, which either happens when manually adjusted or when the user lets go of their grip on their camera.

Two bright red camera straps with black quick-release connectors lying on a gray concrete surface, shown from above.

Personally, I would have preferred if one could lock the length so that it can be easier to remove if preferred. However, it seems that unlike the other straps, this one is more of a just-in-case support as compared to the other straps that are typically allowed to hang without the support of the user's hand. Though a lot shorter, the magnetic wrist strap also has a weight capacity of 90 kilograms, which means that it can support whatever camera setup that a specific user can carry with just one hand.

Hand gripping a black Leica Q-series camera with a Summilux 28mm lens and bright orange wrist strap, against a blurred bright window background.

WANDRD's new Magnetic Camera Straps definitely offer a unique twist to the quick-release camera straps that the majority of the industry has embraced. The CoreLock mechanism clearly offers a secure way of mounting the links without requiring extra movement. The alternative attachment points offer additional carrying styles that can actually come in handy for the user. Altogether, they are worthy of being considered for your next camera strap system.