What camera straps do you have on your Pentax?

LeDave · 02-13-2016, 08:27 PM

Does anyone know if having the strap fit in like this, will it warp the metal key-chain lug piece (Don't know they're called)? How safe is it having the strap like this compared to having it strapped down the bottom?

I also found out a solution to drop-phobia. Add a mountain climbing hook on to the strap and the arca swiss plate alongside with the real BlackRapid hook. Only problem though is you might still be scared that the Arca Swiss plate unwinds by itself and the camera drops.

Last edited by LeDave; 02-13-2016 at 08:38 PM.

allexinwonderland · 02-13-2016, 09:56 PM

No strap. But when I used one it was the Crumpler Industry Disgrace. I like it a lot but need one with a quick release.

**ramseybuckeye** · 02-13-2016, 10:07 PM

Black Rapid, comfort, convenience, secure, and no neck pain.

**todd** · 02-13-2016, 11:13 PM

i'm a happy op/tech sling strapper for a few years now too.. scraped the logo off when I first got it because I'm weird about logos... Don't have an arca type head so use these screws.

Arjay Bee · 02-14-2016, 12:03 AM

Currently none - Gordys Wrist strap - really like it.

When not in use the camera gets stuffed in a back pack or briefcase as I am nervous of the camera swinging about and dinging itself or lens on door jams and so on or being a bit dorky hanging in front.

Sandy Hancock · 02-14-2016, 12:36 AM - **1 Like**

I have just ordered three Peak Design straps - a Slide, a Slide Lite and a Sling. I have a Black Rapid double harness for event shooting, but it's a bit unwieldy for day-to-day use and I've never really liked the standard neck straps.

Guess I'll find out soon if they're any good

**Wingincamera** · 02-14-2016, 12:51 AM

My Pentax neck strap is still in it's original packaging. What I prefer is the Op/tech wrist strap. When the camera is not being used or carried long distance I just put it into the bag.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2016, 06:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeDave

What camera straps do you have on your Pentax?

Original Pentax LX straps, long, thin, black and no logos.

**csa** · 02-14-2016, 08:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

None...

Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow...........

Just kidding you Bert!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2016, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by csa

Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow..........

Carol you know this how?...

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2016, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by csa

Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow..........

Carol you know this how?... as your not immediate neighbours.

**csa** · 02-14-2016, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Carol you know this how?... as your not immediate neighbours.

Just because.............

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/313602-i-dropped-my-k-50-a.html

bertwert · 02-14-2016, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by csa

Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow...........

I actually put the strap on last night and it was SO annoying, I'm taking it off again...

**csa** · 02-14-2016, 08:54 AM

Bert, try a handstrap; you might like that better.

Optech has a few different options, here's one:

OP/TECH USA SLR Wrist Strap

bertwert · 02-14-2016, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by csa

Bert, try a handstrap; you might like that better.

Optech has a few different options, here's one:

OP/TECH USA SLR Wrist Strap

I don't like the idea of the single attachment point, but I plan to make one with paracord and padding that also uses the tripod mount

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02-13-2016, 08:27 PM	#16
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Does anyone know if having the strap fit in like this, will it warp the metal key-chain lug piece (Don't know they're called)? How safe is it having the strap like this compared to having it strapped down the bottom? I also found out a solution to drop-phobia. Add a mountain climbing hook on to the strap and the arca swiss plate alongside with the real BlackRapid hook. Only problem though is you might still be scared that the Arca Swiss plate unwinds by itself and the camera drops. Last edited by LeDave; 02-13-2016 at 08:38 PM.

02-13-2016, 09:56 PM	#17
allexinwonderland Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 137	No strap. But when I used one it was the Crumpler Industry Disgrace. I like it a lot but need one with a quick release.

02-13-2016, 10:07 PM	#18
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,288	Black Rapid, comfort, convenience, secure, and no neck pain.

02-13-2016, 11:13 PM	#19
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,789	i'm a happy op/tech sling strapper for a few years now too.. scraped the logo off when I first got it because I'm weird about logos... Don't have an arca type head so use these screws.

02-14-2016, 12:03 AM	#20
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,713	Currently none - Gordys Wrist strap - really like it. When not in use the camera gets stuffed in a back pack or briefcase as I am nervous of the camera swinging about and dinging itself or lens on door jams and so on or being a bit dorky hanging in front.

02-14-2016, 12:36 AM - 1 Like	#21
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	I have just ordered three Peak Design straps - a Slide, a Slide Lite and a Sling. I have a Black Rapid double harness for event shooting, but it's a bit unwieldy for day-to-day use and I've never really liked the standard neck straps. Guess I'll find out soon if they're any good

02-14-2016, 12:51 AM	#22
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	My Pentax neck strap is still in it's original packaging. What I prefer is the Op/tech wrist strap. When the camera is not being used or carried long distance I just put it into the bag.

02-14-2016, 06:22 AM - 1 Like	#23
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by LeDave What camera straps do you have on your Pentax? Original Pentax LX straps, long, thin, black and no logos.

02-14-2016, 08:29 AM - 1 Like	#24
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by bertwert None... Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow........... Just kidding you Bert!

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by csa Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow.......... Carol you know this how?...

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02-14-2016, 08:37 AM	#26
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by csa Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow.......... Carol you know this how?... as your not immediate neighbours.

02-14-2016, 08:40 AM	#27
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Carol you know this how?... as your not immediate neighbours. Just because............. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/313602-i-dropped-my-k-50-a.html

02-14-2016, 08:47 AM	#28
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by csa Says the young man that dropped his camera in the snow........... I actually put the strap on last night and it was SO annoying, I'm taking it off again...

02-14-2016, 08:54 AM	#29
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Bert, try a handstrap; you might like that better. Optech has a few different options, here's one: OP/TECH USA SLR Wrist Strap

02-14-2016, 09:04 AM	#30
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by csa Bert, try a handstrap; you might like that better. Optech has a few different options, here's one: OP/TECH USA SLR Wrist Strap I don't like the idea of the single attachment point, but I plan to make one with paracord and padding that also uses the tripod mount