What Strap?

olypdd · 03-10-2013, 06:16 PM

Yes, it's true that synthetic materials make more sense. The leather is beautiful and durable but impractical in some ways too.

JayX2A · 03-11-2013, 02:15 PM

With these sling straps, does anyone find the metal rings for the original strap annoying or in the way or rubbing against the body?

jiimaa · 03-11-2013, 02:56 PM

They come off.

JayX2A · 03-11-2013, 03:03 PM

Also looking at optech if I go neck strap. Anyone know if the pro or uni connection is better?

photoaki · 03-11-2013, 03:09 PM

I got one of these for <$10. Pretty happy with it.
http://www.rainbowimaging.biz/shop/product.php?id_product=182

olypdd · 03-11-2013, 04:47 PM

Just received the BosStrap. I doubled up on the 3/8" straps to the camera body. Very simple, comfortable, and just works. It's not flashy, but it seems to be strong and efficient. One thing I like about it is that it easily wraps around the lens and stows into my Lowepro holster without any problem at all. I am very interested in this but wow is it expensive- ROBERU x Anchor Bridge Camera Strap - KUDU

steve1307 · 03-11-2013, 06:15 PM

I've got a Gordy's leather wrist strap fixed to the right lug.
Occasionaly use a BR R-Sport when hiking or carrying a heavier lens esp with a DA300.

**jac** · 03-11-2013, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by CuriousEye

I replaced the originary PENTAX strap and ordered the DOMKE strap.

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000...&psc=1&s=photo

Looks much more decent and people are often more curious what camera brand hangs around your neck...

Greetings from Austria,
Sascha

Ditto. I like the rubbery little non-slip backing and it doesn't slip from my shoulder. But I very seldom carry a camera over my neck. On the tripod, I snap it off. Always hated the non-releasable Pentax models flapping around on the tripod in even a light breeze.

**jatrax** · 03-11-2013, 06:53 PM

I have been using the Op/Tech sling strap I like the way you can unsnap the strap when using a tripod, but leave the strap around your neck/shoulder. Easy to reconnect when you take the camera off the tripod. Very inexpensive as well. I bought an arca swiss plate that has a strap slot on the side so I only use the left camera lug and then the left slot on the tripod plate. The camera hangs right side down along my right hip and doesn't bounce around like a neck strap.

OP/TECH USA Utility Strap - Sling

olypdd · 03-11-2013, 07:03 PM

Just got back from shooting ducks in a rainy puget sound. I found I could walk comfortably with the camera left in the lowepro holster out of the rain, but take it out and shoot quickly without worry because I had the BosStrap over the shoulder as well. Unobtrusive and very efficient. I like it can hang comfortably or sit in the holster without any problem. So much better than using the neck straps. The 3/8" connector straps are very strong tight weave coated ballistic material and since I doubled up on those, I guess I won't worry about a drop. Wish I would have picked this up sooner.

Kevin R · 03-15-2013, 10:21 AM

I either use a leather hand strap and stow the camera between shots in my sling bag, or a LensLoop. I like that I can run the LensLoop under my coat or backpack straps, and the wide webbing is surprisingly comfortable.

polachekphotography · 03-15-2013, 12:14 PM

We use the Crumpler Industry Disgrace on all of our cameras, in a sling-style configuration (they're technically a neck strap but are long enough to use across the body and over one shoulder). Not as slick as a BlackRapid-type, but I like the peace of mind that comes with using both stock mounting points. It's quite comfortable for long days even with the combination of a K-5, battery grip, DA*50-135, and a flash attached.

I also like that they're only $30 or so. Great value, IMO.

SOldBear · 03-15-2013, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

I have been using the Op/Tech sling strap I like the way you can unsnap the strap when using a tripod, but leave the strap around your neck/shoulder. Easy to reconnect when you take the camera off the tripod. Very inexpensive as well. I bought an arca swiss plate that has a strap slot on the side so I only use the left camera lug and then the left slot on the tripod plate. The camera hangs right side down along my right hip and doesn't bounce around like a neck strap.[/url]

I use the same thing. But mine comes with a "built-in" hand strap

(see last photo). During event shooting, I use the hand trap most of the time, but always wear the sling strap just in case I need both of my paws free.

**jatrax** · 03-15-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

I use the same thing. But mine comes with a "built-in" hand strap (see last photo). During event shooting, I use the hand trap most of the time, but always wear the sling strap just in case I need both of my paws free.

Looks exactly like my setup except my 'hand strap' is on the left side. So I can get to the battery.

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03-10-2013, 06:16 PM	#31
olypdd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 311	Yes, it's true that synthetic materials make more sense. The leather is beautiful and durable but impractical in some ways too.

03-11-2013, 02:15 PM	#32
JayX2A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 120 Original Poster	With these sling straps, does anyone find the metal rings for the original strap annoying or in the way or rubbing against the body?

03-11-2013, 02:56 PM	#33
jiimaa Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 84	They come off.

03-11-2013, 03:03 PM	#34
JayX2A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 120 Original Poster	Also looking at optech if I go neck strap. Anyone know if the pro or uni connection is better?

03-11-2013, 03:09 PM	#35
photoaki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 187	I got one of these for <$10. Pretty happy with it. http://www.rainbowimaging.biz/shop/product.php?id_product=182

03-11-2013, 04:47 PM	#36
olypdd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 311	Just received the BosStrap. I doubled up on the 3/8" straps to the camera body. Very simple, comfortable, and just works. It's not flashy, but it seems to be strong and efficient. One thing I like about it is that it easily wraps around the lens and stows into my Lowepro holster without any problem at all. I am very interested in this but wow is it expensive- ROBERU x Anchor Bridge Camera Strap - KUDU

03-11-2013, 06:15 PM	#37
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	I've got a Gordy's leather wrist strap fixed to the right lug. Occasionaly use a BR R-Sport when hiking or carrying a heavier lens esp with a DA300.

03-11-2013, 06:39 PM	#38
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by CuriousEye I replaced the originary PENTAX strap and ordered the DOMKE strap. http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000...&psc=1&s=photo Looks much more decent and people are often more curious what camera brand hangs around your neck... Greetings from Austria, Sascha Ditto. I like the rubbery little non-slip backing and it doesn't slip from my shoulder. But I very seldom carry a camera over my neck. On the tripod, I snap it off. Always hated the non-releasable Pentax models flapping around on the tripod in even a light breeze.

03-11-2013, 06:53 PM	#39
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I have been using the Op/Tech sling strap I like the way you can unsnap the strap when using a tripod, but leave the strap around your neck/shoulder. Easy to reconnect when you take the camera off the tripod. Very inexpensive as well. I bought an arca swiss plate that has a strap slot on the side so I only use the left camera lug and then the left slot on the tripod plate. The camera hangs right side down along my right hip and doesn't bounce around like a neck strap. OP/TECH USA Utility Strap - Sling

03-11-2013, 07:03 PM	#40
olypdd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 311	Just got back from shooting ducks in a rainy puget sound. I found I could walk comfortably with the camera left in the lowepro holster out of the rain, but take it out and shoot quickly without worry because I had the BosStrap over the shoulder as well. Unobtrusive and very efficient. I like it can hang comfortably or sit in the holster without any problem. So much better than using the neck straps. The 3/8" connector straps are very strong tight weave coated ballistic material and since I doubled up on those, I guess I won't worry about a drop. Wish I would have picked this up sooner.

03-15-2013, 10:21 AM	#41
Kevin R New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 7	I either use a leather hand strap and stow the camera between shots in my sling bag, or a LensLoop. I like that I can run the LensLoop under my coat or backpack straps, and the wide webbing is surprisingly comfortable.

03-15-2013, 12:14 PM	#42
polachekphotography Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 77	We use the Crumpler Industry Disgrace on all of our cameras, in a sling-style configuration (they're technically a neck strap but are long enough to use across the body and over one shoulder). Not as slick as a BlackRapid-type, but I like the peace of mind that comes with using both stock mounting points. It's quite comfortable for long days even with the combination of a K-5, battery grip, DA*50-135, and a flash attached. I also like that they're only $30 or so. Great value, IMO.

03-15-2013, 12:21 PM	#43
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by jatrax I have been using the Op/Tech sling strap I like the way you can unsnap the strap when using a tripod, but leave the strap around your neck/shoulder. Easy to reconnect when you take the camera off the tripod. Very inexpensive as well. I bought an arca swiss plate that has a strap slot on the side so I only use the left camera lug and then the left slot on the tripod plate. The camera hangs right side down along my right hip and doesn't bounce around like a neck strap.[/url] I use the same thing. But mine comes with a "built-in" hand strap (see last photo). During event shooting, I use the hand trap most of the time, but always wear the sling strap just in case I need both of my paws free.

03-15-2013, 12:37 PM	#44
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by SOldBear I use the same thing. But mine comes with a "built-in" hand strap (see last photo). During event shooting, I use the hand trap most of the time, but always wear the sling strap just in case I need both of my paws free. Looks exactly like my setup except my 'hand strap' is on the left side. So I can get to the battery.