Camera Strap for the k30-k50

**crewl1** · 11-13-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally posted by kivis

my wife doesn't want me to advertise Pentax on the supplied strap.

Why?

I use an optech Envy with uniloop attachment.
OP/TECH USA Envy Strap

Moo · 02-10-2014, 04:56 PM

I'm looking for a strap too. Basically the same as the normal bundled straps, but longer. I would have thought that something so simple would be easily available, but apparently not.
No clips or swivels or anything. Sensible price. Available in the UK.
Anyone?

jeffw · 02-10-2014, 06:51 PM

I like this strap set up . Nice loop handle if you remove strap and does not use tripod socket.

BosStrap - Home

**felixkh** · 02-11-2014, 06:30 AM

How about this?
Camera Strap DL | Kata Bags

or this
http://www.kata-bags.com/camera-strap-pl-camera-strap

ziscwg · 02-11-2014, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by jcdoss

Op/Tech neoprene with quick release and extensions

I went for this one as I wanted a wrist strap. $10, made in USA, a CA retailer that ships free from Amazon (this gets it to me in 1 day)

SteveB · 02-11-2014, 12:15 PM

I made my own small lanyard style wrist strap from an old P&S freebie 'boot lace' and it works well enough at preventing me dropping my K-30 and doesn't get in the way.

sumx4182 · 02-11-2014, 06:48 PM

I got one of these: Caden Quick Neck Shoulder Sling Strap for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Panasonic | eBay

But from a US seller and it's great. I love it.

Last edited by sumx4182; 02-11-2014 at 07:22 PM.

dansamy · 02-11-2014, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Why?

I use an optech Envy with uniloop attachment.
OP/TECH USA Envy Strap

Probably she thinks screaming the camera brand invites thieves' attentions.

**Tony Belding** · 02-12-2014, 07:53 PM

I personally am fond of the Couch Hand Made camera straps. They are a bit retro-ish, but they look good, are comfortable, and they're long enough to wear over your shoulder if you so desire. They have lots of different colors and patterns available, too.

mikemike · 02-12-2014, 11:44 PM

I'm a big fan of sling straps or wrist straps. I have the pentax hand strap and that is pretty good and I just saw a listing in the price watch for an awesome price on it.

stevebrot · 02-13-2014, 07:57 PM

Another vote for the Domke "Gripper" strap. I use the 1.5" with swivel with the K10D and heavier film cameras and the 1" without swivel for my smaller film cameras.

Durable fabric webbing
Effective non-slip gripper strips really work
Plenty of extra length for taller users
No bounce
Well-made
Stealthy, does not even come in bright colors
Inexpensive

Steve

RobN. · 02-14-2014, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by shaX 07

I just picked up an OpTech Super Classic Strap Uni Loop... I absolutely love it. I didn't want something that attaches to the tripod mount, and I wanted something longer and adjustable and padded so I could sling it across my shoulder. I also love the uni loop clips because if I mount to a tripod, I can just unclip the strap and not have it dangle in the way. And it only costs $20. I am surprised more people don't use this strap.

This Op Tech setup is exactly what I use as well. Very convenient and comfortable both around my neck and over my shoulder.

Good value for the price.

Pepe Le Pew · 02-15-2014, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by kshapero

my wife doesn't want me to advertise Pentax

What is she?? A Canikon user???

ziscwg · 02-16-2014, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by ziscwg

I went for this one as I wanted a wrist strap. $10, made in USA, a CA retailer that ships free from Amazon (this gets it to me in 1 day)

First day using this wrist strap and it worked great. I would have been happy paying $20 for it. (Op/Tech.... don't look here, nothing to see)

mikemike · 02-17-2014, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew

What is she?? A Canikon user???

I don't like to advertise any brand in my personal apparel. I think the most obnoxious neck straps are the ones that have the model embroidered on the strap itself.

02-13-2014, 07:57 PM	#26
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Another vote for the Domke "Gripper" strap. I use the 1.5" with swivel with the K10D and heavier film cameras and the 1" without swivel for my smaller film cameras. Durable fabric webbing Effective non-slip gripper strips really work Plenty of extra length for taller users No bounce Well-made Stealthy, does not even come in bright colors Inexpensive Steve

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11-13-2013, 08:41 AM	#16
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by kivis my wife doesn't want me to advertise Pentax on the supplied strap. Why? I use an optech Envy with uniloop attachment. OP/TECH USA Envy Strap

02-10-2014, 04:56 PM	#17
Moo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 173	I'm looking for a strap too. Basically the same as the normal bundled straps, but longer. I would have thought that something so simple would be easily available, but apparently not. No clips or swivels or anything. Sensible price. Available in the UK. Anyone?

02-10-2014, 06:51 PM	#18
jeffw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	I like this strap set up . Nice loop handle if you remove strap and does not use tripod socket. BosStrap - Home

02-11-2014, 06:30 AM	#19
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	How about this? Camera Strap DL \| Kata Bags or this http://www.kata-bags.com/camera-strap-pl-camera-strap

02-11-2014, 11:04 AM	#20
ziscwg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 110	Originally posted by jcdoss Op/Tech neoprene with quick release and extensions I went for this one as I wanted a wrist strap. $10, made in USA, a CA retailer that ships free from Amazon (this gets it to me in 1 day)

02-11-2014, 12:15 PM	#21
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	I made my own small lanyard style wrist strap from an old P&S freebie 'boot lace' and it works well enough at preventing me dropping my K-30 and doesn't get in the way.

02-11-2014, 06:48 PM	#22
sumx4182 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 181	I got one of these: Caden Quick Neck Shoulder Sling Strap for Canon Nikon Sony Pentax Panasonic \| eBay But from a US seller and it's great. I love it. Last edited by sumx4182; 02-11-2014 at 07:22 PM.

02-11-2014, 07:04 PM	#23
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by crewl1 Why? I use an optech Envy with uniloop attachment. OP/TECH USA Envy Strap Probably she thinks screaming the camera brand invites thieves' attentions.

02-12-2014, 07:53 PM	#24
Tony Belding Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 781	I personally am fond of the Couch Hand Made camera straps. They are a bit retro-ish, but they look good, are comfortable, and they're long enough to wear over your shoulder if you so desire. They have lots of different colors and patterns available, too.

02-12-2014, 11:44 PM	#25
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	I'm a big fan of sling straps or wrist straps. I have the pentax hand strap and that is pretty good and I just saw a listing in the price watch for an awesome price on it.

02-14-2014, 06:02 PM	#27
RobN. Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South US Photos: Albums Posts: 11	Originally posted by shaX 07 I just picked up an OpTech Super Classic Strap Uni Loop... I absolutely love it. I didn't want something that attaches to the tripod mount, and I wanted something longer and adjustable and padded so I could sling it across my shoulder. I also love the uni loop clips because if I mount to a tripod, I can just unclip the strap and not have it dangle in the way. And it only costs $20. I am surprised more people don't use this strap. This Op Tech setup is exactly what I use as well. Very convenient and comfortable both around my neck and over my shoulder. Good value for the price.

02-15-2014, 07:05 PM	#28
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by kshapero my wife doesn't want me to advertise Pentax What is she?? A Canikon user???

02-16-2014, 12:28 AM	#29
ziscwg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 110	Originally posted by ziscwg I went for this one as I wanted a wrist strap. $10, made in USA, a CA retailer that ships free from Amazon (this gets it to me in 1 day) First day using this wrist strap and it worked great. I would have been happy paying $20 for it. (Op/Tech.... don't look here, nothing to see)

02-17-2014, 08:48 AM	#30
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew What is she?? A Canikon user??? I don't like to advertise any brand in my personal apparel. I think the most obnoxious neck straps are the ones that have the model embroidered on the strap itself.