10D Strap

[boBquincy]

The strap that came with my 10D is not up to the standards of the camera. It's too wide, cheaply printed (with a BIG Canon logo), and has cheap plastic ends where the narrow straps attach.

The one that came with my D30 is much nicer.

What strap(s) does the forum use and recommend?


boB

[phidong]

I have the 300D strap for my 300D (duh) but its cheaply made too. It says EOS DIGITAL all big on it.. and I kind of don't want that kind of attention when walking around. I rather people think I have a cheapo film SLR =\ so i'm probably going to get a new strap. Any recommendations?

[Rob Larsen]

bobquincy wrote:

What strap(s) does the forum use and recommend?


boB

I'm rather fond of the Op/Tech straps for comfort and the quick disconnects which are nice when doing tripod work.

http://www.optechusa.com/profess.htm#PRO%20STRAPS

Rob
Erie, Colorado

[robertwgross]

That's interesting. On my Canon D60 neckstrap, the Canon Digital wording is only on one side. If you turn it over, nobody can read anything.

---Bob Gross---

[Rob Larsen]

Giving up the EOS stock strap means you are also doing away with that very convenient eyepiece cover that is attached to it (see page 78 if you hadn't noticed). I'm sure most people will really miss it. ;)

Rob

[JABACo]

Very good Rob. Of course I don't shoot with the timer but if I did that would come in handy.

And I agree with Bob Gross. Just turn it over.

Bradley

[MediaMagic]

bobquincy wrote:
The strap that came with my 10D is not up to the standards of the camera. It's too wide, cheaply printed (with a BIG Canon logo), and has cheap plastic ends where the narrow straps attach.

The one that came with my D30 is much nicer.

What strap(s) does the forum use and recommend?


boB

I use an optech strap also. I love it. Very comfortable, especially with heavier lenses over a period of time.

For the eyepiece cover, I just cut the strap off right at the cover (leaving the narrow side that attaches to the camera intact, but cutting off the wide strap near the word "digital") and clipped/attached it to the tripod strap ring. You could also just attach both ends of the strap to your tripod strap ring and have a fast over the shoulder tripod strap for moving short distances quickly. This is exactly what I did with my Elan II e strap. So, I have both eyepiece covers attached to my tripod (they are different sizes), one cut and one full strap. Works well for me.

You could also cut off the cover and attach it to your new strap and leave it dangling off the camera. That would probably be a bit annoying at first but I'm sure you'd get used to it soon enough.

[Roger_Cavanagh]

Another vote for OpTech - I've got the pro strap - very comfortable even with a big lens.

Regards,

[Rob Larsen]

MediaMagic wrote:

For the eyepiece cover, I just cut the strap off right at the cover (leaving the narrow side that attaches to the camera intact, but cutting off the wide strap near the word "digital") and clipped/attached it to the tripod strap ring. You could also just attach both ends of the strap to your tripod strap ring and have a fast over the shoulder tripod strap for moving short distances quickly. This is exactly what I did with my Elan II e strap. So, I have both eyepiece covers attached to my tripod (they are different sizes), one cut and one full strap. Works well for me.


I like your idea of using the Canon strap on the tripod case. That is much more useful than leaving it in the bottom of a drawer. As for the eyepiece cover (and all sarcasm aside), in my bag I keep a spare eyepiece that I've blacked the opening out with electrical tape. It is rare cases though were I find there is enough sun on the opening to warrant it's use.

Rob
Erie, Colorado

[AndyDe]

boB[/quote]

I'm rather fond of the Op/Tech straps for comfort and the quick disconnects which are nice when doing tripod work.

http://www.optechusa.com/profess.htm#PRO%20STRAPS

Rob
Erie, Colorado[/quote]
I agree, they're really comfortable...I wasn't too sure about the quick disconnects, I was allways worried incase they came apart when I was carrying the camera... so I superglued them together.

[CyberDyneSystems]

I got an el'cheapo Lowepro replacement strap. It has neoprene neck strap instead of that sandpaper on the 10D strap that hurts after a few hours. It also was able to be adjusted to a bit longer than the stock strap which is very helpfull when using the strap with a monopod or tripod hiking around the woods.

[tarves57]

I sold my Canon strap on Ebay and bought a new plain one from Jessops......

No need to advertise the big name!

Susan

[Webster]

Giving up the EOS stock strap means you are also doing away with that very convenient eyepiece cover that is attached to it


Real men use duct tape.

[Rob Larsen]

webster wrote:

Giving up the EOS stock strap means you are also doing away with that very convenient eyepiece cover that is attached to it


Real men use duct tape.



Actually, I went with electrical tape to match the body... ;)

[MediaMagic]

Rob Larsen wrote:
MediaMagic wrote:

For the eyepiece cover, I just cut the strap off right at the cover (leaving the narrow side that attaches to the camera intact, but cutting off the wide strap near the word "digital") and clipped/attached it to the tripod strap ring. You could also just attach both ends of the strap to your tripod strap ring and have a fast over the shoulder tripod strap for moving short distances quickly. This is exactly what I did with my Elan II e strap. So, I have both eyepiece covers attached to my tripod (they are different sizes), one cut and one full strap. Works well for me.


I like your idea of using the Canon strap on the tripod case. That is much more useful than leaving it in the bottom of a drawer. As for the eyepiece cover (and all sarcasm aside), in my bag I keep a spare eyepiece that I've blacked the opening out with electrical tape. It is rare cases though were I find there is enough sun on the opening to warrant it's use.

Rob
Erie, Colorado


It's actually on the tripod itself. I have a bogen 3001 which isn't as nice as some of the newer carbon fiber ones but the tripod has a quick carry strap that screws into the frame with a ring. That ring is where I've attached these. The quick carry bogen strap is a bit of a misnomer as the legs have to be shortened to the "carry length" so the end of the strap can be put over the leg ends, which ain't that quick. Having the canon strap connected to the ring also, I can grab the tripod at full length, run to a new spot and set it up again. It is actually very convenient. Do I really need the eyepiece? nah, like you said, it's rare to be actually needed.. but I figured I have the thing anyway, I may as well use it. So, I use the eyepiece cover whenever I use the timer and often when using the cable release.

David

Another 'eyepiece' trick I used to do was tape a dark lens cloth to the top of the camera and flip it up and down as needed. Tape is your friend! :)

[Jon Borcik]

I'm going to order on of the Op/Tech camera straps tomorrow! :)