Neck strap

coreyhkh · 04-29-2012, 05:05 PM

I just got a rapid strap and used it all weekend hiked 30km its worth every penny.

twitch · 04-29-2012, 05:10 PM

My (or rather, OpTech's) solution...

emalvick · 04-30-2012, 12:40 PM

I have also used the Optech solution (k10d) and more recently I was given a Crumpler Industry Disgrace for my K5. They are both fairly equal. The Optech one is nice because it is more affordable and it has quick-release tabs (if you like that option). The Crumpler looks a bit nicer, seems a bit better contoured, and it doesn't have quick release. It also costs about 50% more than Optech's options. Both are very comfortable.

wjt · 04-30-2012, 02:36 PM

I have the crumpler, it is a comfortable strap. Length is a personal preference, I like mine long so I can wear it around my neck or across one shoulder.

twitch · 04-30-2012, 03:15 PM

The reason I went with the optech over the crumpler is being able to swap out the neck strap for a wrist strap (or for nothing at all).

nikigunn · 04-30-2012, 04:42 PM

I have a handmade one I bought off eBay. It is about 2" wide, thicker than the Pentax strap so it doesn't want to fold up and pull at the back of my neck, and the weight is distributed better. Plus, it is decorated with a strip of cloth or ribbon showing billiard balls that I found so delightfully wacky I had to buy it.

Edvinas · 04-30-2012, 05:56 PM

I use Optech for six years already (bought it in 2006) and I like it very much. It is way more comfortable than Pentax straps.

pop4 · 05-01-2012, 02:08 AM

I use the MATIN Vintage-20 leather straps on my Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X100 cameras and find them quite good; they're a lot more comfortable than the stock straps that came with the cameras (and more comfortable than the stock Pentax K-5/K-7 straps), and they also look and feel quite nice. I did find the strap to be a little bit long, so cut off a bit of the end fabric part, and then sealed the frayed end with flame of a cigarette lighter.

However, for my dSLRs I personally use Matin neoprene straps, and I would recommend getting some sort of neoprene type strap for a dSLR camera, which tend to be heavier and bulkier.

benie · 05-01-2012, 12:42 PM

They are at Camera Strap Professional Non Slip Camera Straps - UPstrap.
The strap comes in various models and has a non-slip shoulder pad, only this time when they SAY no-slip they MEAN no-slip.
You can hang your camera over your shoulder (not your neck) and it will stay there no matter what shirt of jacket you happen to be wearing.
I've been using one for years and it's as good as new. If it's important: It doesn't come with the Pentax logo
Hope this helps.

K5_Ltd_User · 05-07-2012, 10:31 AM

Good evening,

Thank you all for your posts. Based on your posts, I' ve came to the conclusion that I will buy the Matin Vintage 30 Strap, and the
LowerPro Speedster camera strap, recommended by JimJohnson. The main reason for the last one, is that there are shops in my country selling it (the LowerPro) . I would buy the OpTech/Usa strap, but unfortunately I can' t take two chances with the online ordering from abroad (aside the Matin strap) .

Have a great day, and thank you all again- you' ve all been very helpful in my decision process!

04-30-2012, 05:56 PM	#22
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Optech USA I use Optech for six years already (bought it in 2006) and I like it very much. It is way more comfortable than Pentax straps.

05-01-2012, 12:42 PM	#24
benie New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Israel Posts: 22	Have a look at UPstrap They are at Camera Strap Professional Non Slip Camera Straps - UPstrap. The strap comes in various models and has a non-slip shoulder pad, only this time when they SAY no-slip they MEAN no-slip. You can hang your camera over your shoulder (not your neck) and it will stay there no matter what shirt of jacket you happen to be wearing. I've been using one for years and it's as good as new. If it's important: It doesn't come with the Pentax logo Hope this helps.

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04-29-2012, 05:05 PM	#16
coreyhkh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: London Ontario Posts: 131	I just got a rapid strap and used it all weekend hiked 30km its worth every penny.

04-29-2012, 05:10 PM	#17
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	My (or rather, OpTech's) solution...

04-30-2012, 12:40 PM	#18
emalvick Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davis, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,642	I have also used the Optech solution (k10d) and more recently I was given a Crumpler Industry Disgrace for my K5. They are both fairly equal. The Optech one is nice because it is more affordable and it has quick-release tabs (if you like that option). The Crumpler looks a bit nicer, seems a bit better contoured, and it doesn't have quick release. It also costs about 50% more than Optech's options. Both are very comfortable.

04-30-2012, 02:36 PM	#19
wjt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth Photos: Albums Posts: 371	I have the crumpler, it is a comfortable strap. Length is a personal preference, I like mine long so I can wear it around my neck or across one shoulder.

04-30-2012, 03:15 PM	#20
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	The reason I went with the optech over the crumpler is being able to swap out the neck strap for a wrist strap (or for nothing at all).

04-30-2012, 04:42 PM	#21
nikigunn Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The Enchanted Cottage Photos: Gallery Posts: 75	I have a handmade one I bought off eBay. It is about 2" wide, thicker than the Pentax strap so it doesn't want to fold up and pull at the back of my neck, and the weight is distributed better. Plus, it is decorated with a strip of cloth or ribbon showing billiard balls that I found so delightfully wacky I had to buy it.

05-01-2012, 02:08 AM	#23
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	I use the MATIN Vintage-20 leather straps on my Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X100 cameras and find them quite good; they're a lot more comfortable than the stock straps that came with the cameras (and more comfortable than the stock Pentax K-5/K-7 straps), and they also look and feel quite nice. I did find the strap to be a little bit long, so cut off a bit of the end fabric part, and then sealed the frayed end with flame of a cigarette lighter. However, for my dSLRs I personally use Matin neoprene straps, and I would recommend getting some sort of neoprene type strap for a dSLR camera, which tend to be heavier and bulkier.

05-07-2012, 10:31 AM	#25
K5_Ltd_User Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 273 Original Poster	Good evening, Thank you all for your posts. Based on your posts, I' ve came to the conclusion that I will buy the Matin Vintage 30 Strap, and the LowerPro Speedster camera strap, recommended by JimJohnson. The main reason for the last one, is that there are shops in my country selling it (the LowerPro) . I would buy the OpTech/Usa strap, but unfortunately I can' t take two chances with the online ordering from abroad (aside the Matin strap) . Have a great day, and thank you all again- you' ve all been very helpful in my decision process!