Recommended carrying solution for 645?

eypandabear · 10-03-2015, 10:16 AM

I went on a trip to Japan recently and came back as the proud owner of a Pentax 645 (original model), together with an 80-160mm f/4.5 zoom lens.
Now the thing is that this is a heavy beast, and the long zoom lens makes it even more unwieldy. I did not get the original strap with it, only the two small
metal mount points are protruding from the camera.

My camera store around the corner said they can't get the original from Pentax/Ricoh (no surprise there), and recommends that I buy one that can be attached to the
tripod mount.

Now my question is, is that a good solution or should I rather be looking for a) a used original strap or b) some kind of third-party strap that goes on the proper strap mount?

**unkipunki** · 10-03-2015, 10:43 AM

I use a peak design Slide with attached to a arca Swiss plate and one standard strap lug. It is adjustable and wide so spreads the weight excellently with my 645z and 28-45mm.

**seventhdr** · 10-03-2015, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by eypandabear

I went on a trip to Japan recently and came back as the proud owner of a Pentax 645 (original model), together with an 80-160mm f/4.5 zoom lens.
Now the thing is that this is a heavy beast, and the long zoom lens makes it even more unwieldy. I did not get the original strap with it, only the two small
metal mount points are protruding from the camera.

My camera store around the corner said they can't get the original from Pentax/Ricoh (no surprise there), and recommends that I buy one that can be attached to the
tripod mount.

Now my question is, is that a good solution or should I rather be looking for a) a used original strap or b) some kind of third-party strap that goes on the proper strap mount?

You can easily find the original straps on eBay.

Regards

Chris

lenticular · 10-05-2015, 10:59 PM

Another option is a strap made by Op Tech. I use one on a P6x7 to great effect.

asahijock · 10-09-2015, 12:00 PM

I'd second lenticular's suggestion. The Op Tech is very good

asahijock

desertdiver · 10-09-2015, 10:27 PM

Is there any recommendation for a wrist/hand strap for a 645D/Z which makes use of the RRS plate's lug and the original strap lug? I was thinking of the Nikon wrist strap but unfortunately its lower strap is too wide and as such it does not fit the RRS plate's lug.

Thanks and best regards,
Udo

**unkipunki** · 10-10-2015, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by desertdiver

Is there any recommendation for a wrist/hand strap for a 645D/Z which makes use of the RRS plate's lug and the original strap lug? I was thinking of the Nikon wrist strap but unfortunately its lower strap is too wide and as such it does not fit the RRS plate's lug.

Thanks and best regards,
Udo

I don't like a wrist strap on the Z as it is too heavy. But the Peak Design Clutch fits it ok with their own plate. If the RRS plate lug faces the gip side of the camera and will accept a small strap being passed through it I can't see why the Clutch wouldn't work

algrove · 10-10-2015, 05:53 AM

I use Op Tech too and an fstop backpack.

bull drinkwater · 10-10-2015, 10:44 PM

I have the original strap but, I have a coushion that wraps around the strap where it fits behind the neck.

10-03-2015, 10:16 AM	#1
eypandabear New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Leiden (NL) Posts: 8	Recommended carrying solution for 645? I went on a trip to Japan recently and came back as the proud owner of a Pentax 645 (original model), together with an 80-160mm f/4.5 zoom lens. Now the thing is that this is a heavy beast, and the long zoom lens makes it even more unwieldy. I did not get the original strap with it, only the two small metal mount points are protruding from the camera. My camera store around the corner said they can't get the original from Pentax/Ricoh (no surprise there), and recommends that I buy one that can be attached to the tripod mount. Now my question is, is that a good solution or should I rather be looking for a) a used original strap or b) some kind of third-party strap that goes on the proper strap mount?

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10-03-2015, 10:43 AM	#2
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	I use a peak design Slide with attached to a arca Swiss plate and one standard strap lug. It is adjustable and wide so spreads the weight excellently with my 645z and 28-45mm.

10-03-2015, 01:02 PM	#3
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,440	Originally posted by eypandabear I went on a trip to Japan recently and came back as the proud owner of a Pentax 645 (original model), together with an 80-160mm f/4.5 zoom lens. Now the thing is that this is a heavy beast, and the long zoom lens makes it even more unwieldy. I did not get the original strap with it, only the two small metal mount points are protruding from the camera. My camera store around the corner said they can't get the original from Pentax/Ricoh (no surprise there), and recommends that I buy one that can be attached to the tripod mount. Now my question is, is that a good solution or should I rather be looking for a) a used original strap or b) some kind of third-party strap that goes on the proper strap mount? You can easily find the original straps on eBay. Regards Chris

10-05-2015, 10:59 PM	#4
lenticular Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 199	Another option is a strap made by Op Tech. I use one on a P6x7 to great effect.

10-09-2015, 12:00 PM	#5
asahijock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Northants, England Posts: 167	I'd second lenticular's suggestion. The Op Tech is very good asahijock

10-09-2015, 10:27 PM	#6
desertdiver Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 25	Is there any recommendation for a wrist/hand strap for a 645D/Z which makes use of the RRS plate's lug and the original strap lug? I was thinking of the Nikon wrist strap but unfortunately its lower strap is too wide and as such it does not fit the RRS plate's lug. Thanks and best regards, Udo

10-10-2015, 03:16 AM	#7
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by desertdiver Is there any recommendation for a wrist/hand strap for a 645D/Z which makes use of the RRS plate's lug and the original strap lug? I was thinking of the Nikon wrist strap but unfortunately its lower strap is too wide and as such it does not fit the RRS plate's lug. Thanks and best regards, Udo I don't like a wrist strap on the Z as it is too heavy. But the Peak Design Clutch fits it ok with their own plate. If the RRS plate lug faces the gip side of the camera and will accept a small strap being passed through it I can't see why the Clutch wouldn't work

10-10-2015, 05:53 AM	#8
algrove Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 160	I use Op Tech too and an fstop backpack.

10-10-2015, 10:44 PM	#9
bull drinkwater Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: pontiac mi. Posts: 392	I have the original strap but, I have a coushion that wraps around the strap where it fits behind the neck.