Looking for wider pentax straps

sjwaldron · 12-16-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by SpecialK

I got a wide stretchy Ape strap. I wanted to keep people from seeing a brand logo, and to be more low-key. Now they look at the primate logo, then the camera. Oy!

I almost bought a pair of those. How do you like them? Are they nice and long? They seem pretty good compared to many straps out there because they don't use those plastic quick releases.

SpecialK · 12-16-2011, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by sjwaldron

I almost bought a pair of those. How do you like them? Are they nice and long? They seem pretty good compared to many straps out there because they don't use those plastic quick releases.

Once the "wetsuit" smell goes away, it is a pretty nice strap. The extra width and springiness of the neoprene makes it a bit more comfortable with heavier lenses. I thought about cutting the stitching to remove the Ape logo, but never have...

**jatrax** · 12-17-2011, 07:58 AM

Just saw this on ebay: Pentax Strap I cannot tell if it is wide or not but worth a look.

**G_Money** · 12-20-2011, 07:47 PM

I just use one of these dirt-cheap straps:

eBay strap

They're a little stretchy so they're a little easier on your neck with heavier lenses and if it gets filthy or ratty a new one's only $3. Personally I don't care for the straps with conspicuously displayed brand names.

cbope · 12-20-2011, 10:57 PM

I would also be very interested in a better/wider strap for my K-5 with the red PENTAX logo on it. Something to annoy CaNikon owners... ;-)

stevejs2 · 12-21-2011, 11:07 AM

Has anyone tried the Leica strap for M series cameras? It comes highly recommended by Ken Rockwell (Camera Straps). He says it is for lightweight cameras up to 2.5 lbs. I don't put big heavy lens on my K-5 so it won't exceed 2.5 lbs. I've seen favorable reviews on B&H and Amazon. Several people who have used it with the Nikon D7000 have liked it. Has anyone had used this Leica strap with the K-5?

jnigo · 12-24-2011, 12:25 AM

Does anyone know anything about this strap, or the red asahi pentax one? Post pictures if you can

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k2112S · 02-08-2012, 07:36 PM

Love this thread. I was just shopping for a new strap. Everytime I see a Canikon user the one thing that gets me jealous is the wider neck straps. Kind of wanted to wear my colors on my neck, but looks like that won't happen. Just curious does anyone know anything about this strap?
Link

JACOBY · 02-09-2012, 01:05 AM

jatrax Thats the one I got then switched the ends to use the optech quick release connects works great.

jnigo · 02-10-2012, 11:27 PM

I went ahead and bought these straps off ebay. I really like the top one! I highly recommend it, even if the shipping takes forever!

02-10-2012, 11:27 PM	#25
jnigo New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 13 Original Poster	I went ahead and bought these straps off ebay. I really like the top one! I highly recommend it, even if the shipping takes forever! Attached Images

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12-16-2011, 03:59 PM	#16
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	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 SpecialK I got a wide stretchy Ape strap. I wanted to keep people from seeing a brand logo, and to be more low-key. Now they look at the primate logo, then the camera. Oy! I almost bought a pair of those. How do you like them? Are they nice and long? They seem pretty good compared to many straps out there because they don't use those plastic quick releases.

12-16-2011, 07:29 PM	#17
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by sjwaldron I almost bought a pair of those. How do you like them? Are they nice and long? They seem pretty good compared to many straps out there because they don't use those plastic quick releases. Once the "wetsuit" smell goes away, it is a pretty nice strap. The extra width and springiness of the neoprene makes it a bit more comfortable with heavier lenses. I thought about cutting the stitching to remove the Ape logo, but never have...

12-17-2011, 07:58 AM	#18
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Just saw this on ebay: Pentax Strap I cannot tell if it is wide or not but worth a look.

12-20-2011, 07:47 PM	#19
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	I just use one of these dirt-cheap straps: eBay strap They're a little stretchy so they're a little easier on your neck with heavier lenses and if it gets filthy or ratty a new one's only $3. Personally I don't care for the straps with conspicuously displayed brand names.

12-20-2011, 10:57 PM	#20
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	I would also be very interested in a better/wider strap for my K-5 with the red PENTAX logo on it. Something to annoy CaNikon owners... ;-)

12-21-2011, 11:07 AM	#21
stevejs2 New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	Has anyone tried the Leica strap for M series cameras? It comes highly recommended by Ken Rockwell (Camera Straps). He says it is for lightweight cameras up to 2.5 lbs. I don't put big heavy lens on my K-5 so it won't exceed 2.5 lbs. I've seen favorable reviews on B&H and Amazon. Several people who have used it with the Nikon D7000 have liked it. Has anyone had used this Leica strap with the K-5?

12-24-2011, 12:25 AM	#22
jnigo New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 13 Original Poster	Does anyone know anything about this strap, or the red asahi pentax one? Post pictures if you can Attached Images

02-08-2012, 07:36 PM	#23
k2112S Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13	Love this thread. I was just shopping for a new strap. Everytime I see a Canikon user the one thing that gets me jealous is the wider neck straps. Kind of wanted to wear my colors on my neck, but looks like that won't happen. Just curious does anyone know anything about this strap? Link

02-09-2012, 01:05 AM	#24
JACOBY Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PGH PENNA Posts: 340	jatrax Thats the one I got then switched the ends to use the optech quick release connects works great.