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JohnX · 02-10-2015, 12:39 PM

OpTech system

**lmd91343** · 02-10-2015, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras.

Steve

Me too! (Except for the 6'2" part) I use the tan 1 1/2" for my IR K10, black 1 1/2" for my K3, blue 1 1/2" for my K5. I even have a green "Canon" branded Domke strap I keep on my K20! Every camera I use, save my old Spotmatics, have Domke straps.

I like that they do not get twisted or tangled, are 100% cotton on BOTH sides, are very "grippy" on one side, and take up very little room in the camera bag.

I can carry my heaviest metal camera body and heaviest lens (non telephoto), weighing 3lb 4oz, for hours without shoulder or neck fatigue using the 1 1/2" Domke strap.

pete-tarmigan · 02-10-2015, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras.
Steve

I tried the Domke strap. However, I spend a lot of time craning my neck upward to peer into the tops of trees for birds, so it really dug into my neck. Uncomfortable at first, it became painful with extended use. I had to switch to neoprene.

stevebrot · 02-10-2015, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by lmd91343

are 100% cotton on BOTH sides,

That and the length were the selling points for me. I tend to sweat a lot when hiking and the various neoprene and plastic materials give me a rash.

Steve

wibbly · 02-10-2015, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

i have a peak design clutch and slide, and am very happy with them. because they have clips the straps remove quickly.

https://peakdesign.com/

**crewl1** · 02-10-2015, 01:27 PM

Optech sling strap user here. I prefer the narrower but comfy Envy pad.
Since I only use one connector on my K-3 the other one is open on the strap so I can secure a long lens or monopod to the strap for insurance.
I connect to the left camera lug which leaves the right side available for a hand grip.

Qwntm · 02-10-2015, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras.

Steve

+100 This.

(Except I like the 1" Domke straps.

Been using them for 25 years. I must have 10 of them!)

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-10-2015, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by bdery

I had been using an eBay neoprene strap (3$) for a year, and it's fine. However, this Christmas I received an Op/Tech kit and I'm in love. The "pro" strap itself, with sling attachments, short extensions when I want to turn the strap into a regular neck strap, backpack attachments (magical) and reversing clips to carry the camera on my left side.

+1 for OpTech USA system. I use their products on all my cameras, accessories, and bags

shaX 07 · 02-10-2015, 05:30 PM

I use this one on my K-5ii and I love it.... It's comfortable, long enough to sling the camera diagonally across my body, and it's super quick and easy to detach if I want to tripod the camera.

OP/TECH USA 1001062 Super Classic Strap-Uni Loop

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043WKRCW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Driline · 02-10-2015, 05:44 PM - **1 Like**

+1 for the Optech. Here's a picture.....worth a thousand words you know...

Easy to place on your wrist and holds the camera securely. No neckstrap so you don't look like a tourist. With my Domke 5xB bag at my side it's real easy to just pull out and shoot.

**monochrome** · 02-10-2015, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras.

Steve

I have one of these found in a Domke bag I bought used. Looks very nice and comfortable.

All my vintage cameras have MZ-S straps I bought some years ago in a lot on eBay. They're wider than the average Pentax strap and they have little pockets that I use for for a Remote and an extra card.

SOldBear · 02-10-2015, 08:32 PM

Op/Tech.

Link to post with photos.

r0ckstarr · 02-10-2015, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Driline

+1 for the Optech. Here's a picture.....worth a thousand words you know...

I always double wrap the neck strap around my wrist and it's now become clear that what you've posted is more suited for my needs. Thanks for the pic!

Driline · 02-10-2015, 08:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

it's now become clear that what you've posted is more suited for my needs.

Thanks. Please make your check out to Farmer Frank C/O Tall Corn Iowa.

LFLee · 02-10-2015, 09:45 PM

Crumpler strap, quite bulky...

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lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	Originally posted by stevebrot I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras. Steve Me too! (Except for the 6'2" part) I use the tan 1 1/2" for my IR K10, black 1 1/2" for my K3, blue 1 1/2" for my K5. I even have a green "Canon" branded Domke strap I keep on my K20! Every camera I use, save my old Spotmatics, have Domke straps. I like that they do not get twisted or tangled, are 100% cotton on BOTH sides, are very "grippy" on one side, and take up very little room in the camera bag. I can carry my heaviest metal camera body and heaviest lens (non telephoto), weighing 3lb 4oz, for hours without shoulder or neck fatigue using the 1 1/2" Domke strap.

02-10-2015, 01:14 PM	#18
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by stevebrot I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras. Steve I tried the Domke strap. However, I spend a lot of time craning my neck upward to peer into the tops of trees for birds, so it really dug into my neck. Uncomfortable at first, it became painful with extended use. I had to switch to neoprene.

02-10-2015, 01:19 PM	#19
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by lmd91343 are 100% cotton on BOTH sides, That and the length were the selling points for me. I tend to sweat a lot when hiking and the various neoprene and plastic materials give me a rash. Steve

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wibbly Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Edmonton Posts: 600	i have a peak design clutch and slide, and am very happy with them. because they have clips the straps remove quickly. https://peakdesign.com/

02-10-2015, 01:27 PM	#21
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Optech sling strap user here. I prefer the narrower but comfy Envy pad. Since I only use one connector on my K-3 the other one is open on the strap so I can secure a long lens or monopod to the strap for insurance. I connect to the left camera lug which leaves the right side available for a hand grip.

02-10-2015, 04:53 PM	#22
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Originally posted by stevebrot I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras. Steve +100 This. (Except I like the 1" Domke straps. Been using them for 25 years. I must have 10 of them!)

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MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Originally posted by bdery I had been using an eBay neoprene strap (3$) for a year, and it's fine. However, this Christmas I received an Op/Tech kit and I'm in love. The "pro" strap itself, with sling attachments, short extensions when I want to turn the strap into a regular neck strap, backpack attachments (magical) and reversing clips to carry the camera on my left side. +1 for OpTech USA system. I use their products on all my cameras, accessories, and bags

02-10-2015, 05:30 PM	#24
shaX 07 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 331	I use this one on my K-5ii and I love it.... It's comfortable, long enough to sling the camera diagonally across my body, and it's super quick and easy to detach if I want to tripod the camera. OP/TECH USA 1001062 Super Classic Strap-Uni Loop http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043WKRCW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

02-10-2015, 05:44 PM - 1 Like	#25
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	+1 for the Optech. Here's a picture.....worth a thousand words you know... Easy to place on your wrist and holds the camera securely. No neckstrap so you don't look like a tourist. With my Domke 5xB bag at my side it's real easy to just pull out and shoot.

02-10-2015, 07:16 PM	#26
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot I use the 1.5" Domke "Gripper". The strap is cotton webbing (breathes!), has great grip, and is plenty long for my 6' 2" frame. I actually bought a case of both the 1" and 1.5" versions and have them on most of my cameras. Steve I have one of these found in a Domke bag I bought used. Looks very nice and comfortable. All my vintage cameras have MZ-S straps I bought some years ago in a lot on eBay. They're wider than the average Pentax strap and they have little pockets that I use for for a Remote and an extra card.

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r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Driline +1 for the Optech. Here's a picture.....worth a thousand words you know... I always double wrap the neck strap around my wrist and it's now become clear that what you've posted is more suited for my needs. Thanks for the pic!

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Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	Originally posted by r0ckstarr it's now become clear that what you've posted is more suited for my needs. Thanks. Please make your check out to Farmer Frank C/O Tall Corn Iowa.

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LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Crumpler strap, quite bulky...

Which camera strap for K-3 ?

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