POTN Strap

[KevinG3]

What is the advantage of the POTN strap compared to the Canon strap that came with my 30D? Will I benefit from the POTN strap if I don't currently own any big L lenses? See my sig for the lenses I currently own.

Thanks.

[kwsanders]

It is wider, much more comfortable, and you show your support for the forums. :)

EDIT: forgot the smiley

[rdsmith3]

I got one for my 300D. When you add a battery grip, a flash, and a lens that is heavier than the kit lens (which most are except maybe the 50 mm f/1.8) that is a lot of weight. The POTN strap distributes the weight better. It is much more comfortable. Also, you can disconnect it quickly, if need be.

[Prospekt]

Even with just a light lens it's a good improvement, the standard strap really rubbed the back of my neck when I was wearing a collarless t-shirt.

[claudermilk]

I got sick of the uncomfortable Canon one, so took it off. Got the POTN one based on all the positive comments & it's staying on the camera. :) Besides, it helps support this forum.

[Lord_Malone]

What is the advantage of the POTN strap compared to the Canon strap that came with my 30D?


It'll earn you cool points on this forum. Especially if you have a black one.

[wu_wei0]

It'll earn you cool points on this forum. Especially if you have a black one.

Wow! I got some cool points!!! Black POTN straps are the best (blue can be second) ;)

~wu

[lostdoggy]

Not only looks cooler but it is cooler then the OEM strap. It don't shift while you walk and therefore won't rub your neck red as much or as fast. I like it so much I bought a second one so that when I get my second body it there for me to put it on. I have the Black and RED.

[KevinG3]

Cool, I think I will order one before my trip. How long does it take to get it? I'm in Florida.

[YosemiteJunkie]

It'll earn you cool points on this forum. Especially if you have a black one. One Black POTN Strap has been ordered.

[AlexMa]

Don't forget.........

If you take the strap off, you can connet the "ends" on the camera and have a nifty little handle.

[YosemiteJunkie]

Don't forget.........

If you take the strap off, you can connet the "ends" on the camera and have a nifty little handle.
Cool.. I hadn't realized that.. Thanks.

[cdifoto]

I have the non-POTN double ended version...ie you can hook 2 cameras at the same time to it. It's extremely nice. I had 2 cameras on me throughout Disney...one with Bigma or the 70-200 f/2.8 and the other with the 24-70 f/2.8 - very little discomfort. Other than the d@mn heat. :)


BTW I'm so cool I don't need POTN points. :cool:

[AlexMa]

I take mine off when the camera goes in the bag...............it's nice to be able to take it off with ease.

[lghb]

How do I go about ordering one of these straps?

[wu_wei0]

Top of every page should have a link to the POTN Shop-- http://www.procameragear.com/potn/

Mine's the Pro Loop-- love it, but sure would like to have that handstrap. wish it would be available soon!

~wu

[blonde]

best money i spent so far. it makes carrying the gear so much easier and my neck is not all red like it used to be with the canon one. i leave it on the camera 100% of the time and i will still have it on after i get my hand strap. next up: potn photo vest which will be ordered tommorow

[KevinG3]

Just ordered a black POTN strap - It says they will have more in by June 23rd. I hope this is correct - I'm leaving for my trip on July 15th and hope to have the strap before I leave.

Thanks for the good info and recommendations on the strap. :)

[Jon]

How do I go about ordering one of these straps?See up at the top of the page where it says P.O.T.N. SUPPORT SHOP IS OPEN, check it out now! (http://www.procameragear.com/potn/)? Click there.

[Lord_Malone]

BTW I'm so cool I don't need POTN points. :cool:

Unfortunately, I need as many cool points as I can get. Your "cool" factor drops off significantly after 30 and after marriage.

[wu_wei0]

Unfortunately, I need as many cool points as I can get. Your "cool" factor drops off significantly after 30 and after marriage.
Yeah, I needed all the cool points I can get too- slightly different circumstances. :D The comfort of the thing is just an added bonus ;)

If I wear it without the camera do I still gain cool points? :p

~wu

[Lord_Malone]

Yeah, I needed all the cool points I can get too- slightly different circumstances. :D The comfort of the thing is just an added bonus ;)

If I wear it without the camera do I still gain cool points? :p

~wu

No doubt, wu. ;)

[wu_wei0]

No doubt, wu. ;)
I wasn't sure if I racked up cool points for that, or just geek points. ;) Guess it doesn't matter as I am a long proclaimed geek!

hmmmm perhaps I should get another just for good measure. OF course, then I'd want another body to go on it. . .

~wu

[SuzyView]

I love my green and blue straps and won't even consider putting another Canon "Why don't you just rob me" strap on my cameras again. :) At my son's graduation last week I had the strap with camera on, my purse, and the Velocity 9 on. Well, my husband had to take that picture of me on the avatar, and I couldn't get the camera off me under 2 other straps, then remembered "HA! The quick release!" Brilliant, I say. Took it off in 2 seconds, gave hubby the camera, he took, the wonderful shot you see here and back on my 20D went on the strap. And, like everyone else, looking forward to the wrist strap when it comes available. Also, I figure, I should donate to the POTN every quarter, at least. It's my favorite thing to log on all day and I am totally entertained by everyone's goings on. Thanks and keep those POTN straps in stock!

[PeaPicker]

Don't forget.........

If you take the strap off, you can connet the "ends" on the camera and have a nifty little handle.
I just let the ends hang loose until my 5 yr old great nephew clicked them together...cool.:D

[AlexMa]

http://www.procameragear.com/potn/strap2.html

[winkie]

just out of curiosity, (since it doesnt state the width of the attachment part of the strap) will the POTN strap work on the rebel xt? The reason why I ask is that my friend has a strap from his film SLR that is too wide to fit on his rebel xt.

Thanks

[cjsa]

Yes it will work on the XT

[kohr2000]

got a black and green strap plus a baseball cap

[kwsanders]

Winkie... the POTN strap definitely works on the XT. I have the black strap on mine now.

[winkie]

thanks for the info

[Stratrix]

gonna order one :D

[Longwatcher]

I also like that you can disconnect the main portion of the strap. Comes in real handy when putting on a tripod, I can get the stupid neck strap out of the way. Now if I could find something similar in the handstrap so I can get it out the way in portrait mode when I forget my remote release.

And it is comfortable enough that I actually leave it attached to my camera, the Canon OEM neck straps were the first things to come off (or not put on). I think my 1DsMkII strap is still in the plastic bag it came in.

I may need need to order a third POTN strap for my XL-2 video camera as I am starting to use that more then I was and the shoulder strap for that was not very good either.

[DavidW]

I'm delighted with my POTN strap, though because I'm a wheelchair user, I need my strap rather short. I changed the loop connectors for 3/8" Optech connectors (which I ordered from pcasicola's eBay store - look under procameragear), and I'm now happy. OK - I've turned my Pro Loop strap into a Pro strap, but I find it works for me.

Taking the little end sleeves from the OEM strap helped to ensure the strap falls away when I want it to.



David

[winkie]

ordered a black one

[m3incorp]

Comfort, comfort, and comfort. Since the black seems to earn the cool points, guess I will have to buy a black one to join my blue.

[YosemiteJunkie]

Mine came in the mail today (black for the cool points)

[Skip Souza]

Two arrived here today. A green one to compliment Maureen's red hair (For her new 5D) and a red one to match my VFR. We still have the black ones for Mo's 20D and Pro1. Comfort with cool points :-)

[wu_wei0]

Comfort with cool points :-)

Can't be beat!
In my view, having multiple POTN straps should count toward cool. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! :lol:

~wu

[SuzyView]

I was in DC last week and it was hot! I had the POTN straps on my 20D and 10D and it was not too bad at all. The cool points are very useful and the strap absorbs sweat very well and then dries out.

[FatPete]

Mine arrived in the UK today (a black one) and it looks cool. I've had the Optech-branded one for a few years which is looking a little battered now, so this is a welcome change.

Good price too - the Optechs are approx £18 here in the UK - the POTN strap cost me £14.50 incl. postage. Nice one!

[wu_wei0]

Mine arrived in the UK today (a black one) and it looks cool.

Congrats! It doesn't only look cool, it is cool defined! :lol::lol::lol: Your points should be arriving any day, if they weren't in the package. ;)

~wu

[T.D.]

I've got a black one that's been on my XT since the day it arrived. Plus I have a green one in case I want to coordinate my accessories with my fashion (j/k!).

Actually, it's just in case I get a whim to get a second body...!!! Maybe the "if you build it, they will come" theory will transfer to the strap. "If you buy it, the 2nd body will arrive!"

Everybody ought to have at least one.

[kheops]

i've just ordered mine
a black one :)
if only some talent could come with it ;)

[wu_wei0]

i've just ordered mine
a black one :)
if only some talent could come with it ;)
Talent you can foster and develop.
Cool is tougher to accomplish, but it comes OEM with POTN straps (black ones, but other colors come with the "cool essentials" version).
With that strap on, you'll have the toughest part conquered! ;)

~wu

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I just ordered a black one as well... quite the business.

[Chris71]

I carried my xt around Disney World for 5 days with the factory Canon strap. Needless to say, It was not very comfortable. Based on all of the suggestions on here, I just ordered a red POTN strap. I know it's not black, but maybe I could get half the points or something?

[estrugo]

What's the difference between the Pro and the Pro loop? the terminals? If I'm not wrong the Pro loop, has that kind of the P&S terminal connecting system? and the Pro is like the regular Canon OEM SLR strap? please help so I can choose... Thanks

Also, will it fit to my S2 also? it has the same wide connectos as the XT

[DavidW]

The difference is the connectors - Pro has Optech 3/8" connectors, Pro Loop has the loop connectors. If you want the 3/8" connectors to fit to a POTN strap, you can buy them here (http://cgi.ebay.com/OpTech-3-8-Nylon-System-Connectors-Free-US-Shipping_W0QQitemZ7565115992QQihZ017QQcategoryZ643 43QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) - it's the same store as the POTN strap comes from, but you can't combine the shipping.

Number 4 in the picture in that auction shows the loop connectors.



David

[estrugo]

Thanks a lot... Will buy a couple of blacks for my gear

[pcasciola]

it's the same store as the POTN strap comes from, but you can't combine the shipping.Sure you can. Just ask. :D

I just added the extra connectors to the strap ordering page in case anyone wants to order additional connectors. In the U.S. it's free shipping, but International members must order these with a strap because there is no shipping added on to the order when you add the connectors to your cart.

The Pro Loop connectors come on all the POTN straps and is shown next to the green strap on the ordering page, and the 3/8" webbing connectors (aka Pro) are shown next to the red strap.

[DavidW]

Ask and you shall receive! Thanks Phil.



David

[Hermeto]

My father in law, 85 years old, retired professional photographer from Serbia, was more impressed with my POTN strap than with my XT when he visited us last year.
I was playing cool for a while but gave it to him as a present when he left, and got myself the new one.

Does he gets the cool points too? :D

[Digitalwave]

My neck used to chafe within 2 hours of shooting with the OE strap. I shot with a POTN/OpTech strap for about 20 hours total in the last 3 days, and not a sign of chafing. It really makes a big difference, especially for the price.

[estrugo]

What type of connector you like the most? Pro Loop or 3/8" Pro?
My choice... the 3/8" Pro

[Digitalwave]

I have the Pro Loop.

[wu_wei0]

My father in law, 85 years old, retired professional photographer from Serbia, was more impressed with my POTN strap than with my XT when he visited us last year.
I was playing cool for a while but gave it to him as a present when he left, and got myself the new one.

Does he gets the cool points too? :D


That's a tough one. I'm not sure if the original cool points are transferable. I'm not up on all the legalese on this. However, you should have picked up some extras for the gift, so at least you can pass those on to him. ;)

~wu

[RyanD]

By the way, anybody wondering about those different connectors, there's some diagrams on the Op/Tech website:

http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=48&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=&CATEGORY_ID=4

Ryan

[izzypizzy]

My wife and I just got ours a couple days ago. I haven't had the opportunity to walk around with it yet, but from what I can tell, they are very comfortable, a big improvement over the Canon straps.

I got black and my wife got blue :)

[Juan23]

I finally ordered a black one a few minutes ago. About how long should I expect to be waiting by the door for it?

[kohr2000]

I'm a taurus green is the best:p

[ibdb]

My black one arrived today (I think I ordered it one week ago). All I can say is that I already regret not having put in my order before traveling to the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and Disneyland three weeks ago. I would have been much more comfortable.

[kennys350d]

the POTN Strap are shipping out like hotcakes. i got a question. are these longer than the standard strap on the XT?

[TenaCJed]

I just go mine yesterday (black). Now if I can just figure out how to connect it to my camera!!!

Can you tell I am new to this?

[DavidW]

See here (http://item.express.ebay.com/Cameras-Photo_Digital-Cameras-Accessories_Camera-Bags-Cases_OpTech-Pro-Loop-System-Connectors-Free-US-Shipping_W0QQitemZ7565117276QQptdnZCameraQ20BagsQ2 0Q26Q20CasesQQddnZCamerasQ20Q26Q20PhotoQQadnZDigit alQ20CamerasQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZExpressItem) for details (Phil - can you put this on the POTN strap page as well as on your eBay auctions?)



David

[TenaCJed]

See here (http://item.express.ebay.com/Cameras-Photo_Digital-Cameras-Accessories_Camera-Bags-Cases_OpTech-Pro-Loop-System-Connectors-Free-US-Shipping_W0QQitemZ7565117276QQptdnZCameraQ20BagsQ2 0Q26Q20CasesQQddnZCamerasQ20Q26Q20PhotoQQadnZDigit alQ20CamerasQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZExpressItem) for details (Phil - can you put this on the POTN strap page as well as on your eBay auctions?)



David

Thank you for that, after seeing it I feel like an idiot though. :lol:

[Digitalwave]

i got a question. are these longer than the standard strap on the XT??

I actually think mine is shorter.

[spitstickler]

Ok.. so I see the photos in the link up top, but I'd like to see this strap in action. I don't doubt the added comfort. I've contemplated it before but wondered about how puffy/wide it might look on my neck. (oh, the vanity:oops: )

Anyone up for modeling? Let's see a couple of pics from the *cool* crowd with this slung around your neck.

[Bu Yao]

I got red POTN neck strap that come with camera I bought used Nanjing. I found website from neckstrap.

[Jamie Holladay]

Finally got mine in the mail yesterday (blue). Awesome!

[delhi]

So is that coloured part soft and cushion like? Hmm... Black or Red? So torn....

[Juan23]

Got mine the other day and put it to use the day of. I love this thing, no wonder why people like to put it on their gear list. Its sweeeet-tah.

[michael_]

got mine a few days ago damn soooooooooo good for such a simple item.

[Stefan A]

Mine should be arriving soon. Ordered it on Sunday, so I hope any day.

BTW, I ordered a black one before I knew you get cool points for it. Does that mean I am naturally cool? :)

Stefan

[Bob F]

Just bought two for my Rebel and D20, makes a ton of difference when carring both cameras with long lens and a wide angle.


Bought black for both!!!


Bob F

[WindyCityPilot]

Just put the order in for my black strap! Can't wait to get the POS Canon strap off my 20D!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Mine took a week to get here. But I just moved out of my parents' house and it got sent there so I have to wait til this weekend before I can go over and get it!

Ugh the torture lol I WANT MY STRAP!!!!!!!!!

Ok, I feel better.

[kennys350d]

ima get this POTN Strap, so i can get all the ladies.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Okay I now have the experience of owning a POTN strap and wow... Amazing. So comfortable. I love it.

[kevinsyn]

Is there anyway to order a strap that has no logos? I wouldn't mind paying the same price to support POTN. Heck i'd even donate. I just like my equipment plain and simple! I don't even like the Op/Tech Letterings or else I would of ordered that for 15 bucks.

Anyways all I'm asking is there a way to buy the pro strap with no logo?

[Ciqala]

you could always unpick the embroidery i guess. not ideal but it's one way to do it i imagine.

i've been waiting for the new shipment before i put in my order so i havent got one in front of me to confirm it's that easy though.

edit: actually i've just seen its silkscreened not embroidered so i doubt even thats possible.

edit2: just ordered mine in black though :)

[Bosman]

How wide is the POTN strap?
Compared to the one that comes with the Rebel XT?

TIA

[DavidW]

It's a little bit wider - I haven't got my stock strap to hand, so I can't give you a measurement. What makes the difference is that the main part of the Pro Loop strap (POTN strap) is stretchy neoprene stitched to another firmer material, so it has a bit of 'give' to spread the weight.

It makes a huge difference overall, and I wouldn't want to be without mine.



David

[Jon]

Is there anyway to order a strap that has no logos? I wouldn't mind paying the same price to support POTN. Heck i'd even donate. I just like my equipment plain and simple! I don't even like the Op/Tech Letterings or else I would of ordered that for 15 bucks.

Anyways all I'm asking is there a way to buy the pro strap with no logo?Colour over the lettering with a black Sharpie.

[Bosman]

Ok ordered mine today!!

Black of course, when will it get here?

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Ok ordered mine today!!

Black of course, when will it get here?

As stated in many many many posts... About a week. Thats how long it took mine.

[DxHatchback]

the optech strap basically owns the oem canon straps in every single way possible

my favorite part about the optech strap is the quick release, and being able to hook the two ends together to make a small carrying strap

[Bosman]

Order it Tuesday 25th, shipped Wednesday 26th, got it on Friday 28th!

Really nice!

[tellysurv]

OK, stupid question time. Looking at the order page, if I order the strap, do I have to order the connectors seperately or does the strap come with connectors? I'm kinda confused. I want to get one, but I'm not sure. I dont want to spend the extra $7 if I dont have to.

Thanks,
Chris

[Digitalwave]

It comes with the connectors.

[DavidW]

You get one set of Loop connectors with the strap. If you want another set, or any 3/8" connectors, you can buy them separately.



David

[tellysurv]

Sweet. Thanks for the info. Gonna place an order now.

[foty89]

I ordered my black strap today, looking forward to it. I have a day at the park shooting kids in a couple of weeks and this will really help there.

[foty89]

I am going to start with the loops, but think I might go for the webbing as it makes the strap longer. I like to wear the camera across my chest and at the side when not shooting, and most straps I have looked at are not long enough for this to be done comfortably. So, we shall see how the strap does with the pro loops.

[spitstickler]

Got it in the mail today. I was expecting the part that goes on the back of your neck to be bigger/wider, but I'm glad it's not. It's really just the perfect size and is much easier on the neck.

[WindyCityPilot]

Does anyone know if they sell anything to make the strap longer? I got my black strap in the mail a few days ago and used it today for the first time....I love the strap but would like for it to be a bit longer...I've adjusted it all the way out but I still would like it longer....do they sell any extentions to clip in?

[foty89]

Does anyone know if they sell anything to make the strap longer? I got my black strap in the mail a few days ago and used it today for the first time....I love the strap but would like for it to be a bit longer...I've adjusted it all the way out but I still would like it longer....do they sell any extentions to clip in? Do you have the loop ends or the webbing? If you have the loop ends, you can buy the webbing ends in P.O.T.N. Shop, link at the top of each page, for $7 shipped. I like a longer strap too, and may be buying them myself, I will have to see when the strap gets here.

[DavidW]

The 3/8" connectors allow for a longer or shorter strap than the Loop connectors. I wanted my strap extra short (because I often wear a chest carried Lowepro Toploader), and changing to the 3/8" connectors allowed me to do that.



David

[Coco-Puffs]

Question concerning the extra loops:

it says...
Extra Connectors
$7 w/free shipping
(Int'l free w/strap order)
so does that mean if I order one from Japan, I can get an extra set of connectors for free?

[DavidW]

No - you have to pay for the extra connectors, but there's no additional shipping to pay if you order a strap at the same time.



David

[Coco-Puffs]

No - you have to pay for the extra connectors, but there's no additional shipping to pay if you order a strap at the same time.

David


darn, I was hoping it'd be free:p
but, free shipping is a very nice deal!
I think I'm finally going to buy one b/c my Domke's about to go.

[kram]

In for one finally. Got the navy blue though the red looks the best imo. But cannot delay the shipment from the US coz......it is also going to get me my 20D :)

Yipppppppeeeeeee

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Congrats

[BIGTUFFGUY]

slow day at work, just had to find a way to spend money.....:rolleyes:

/me waits impatiently for black POTN neckstrap so he can be cool like the rest of you

[estrugo]

Finally I got mine... two blacks, nice, very nice, well not the POTN, but the OP Techs,
I like the plain stuff, no logos :-P I wish I could clean off the Op Tech logo too, but it looks like stamped, and I think better not to try

I think I got them from the same store that sells the POTN ones. Procamera Gear in eBay, but I'm not sure...

[estrugo]

Does the strap get damaged if I bend it too much, for many times? let's say bend it, to make it fit in a tight case?

[kennys350d]

is the strap longer than the 10d strap?

[BIGTUFFGUY]

got mine in yesterday.
and OH BOY is it underpriced!!!

amazing, really...

[Col_M]

I ordered mine yesterday and it can't come soon enough, i hate waiting for new toys :lol:

[Freff]

I ordered mine yesterday and it can't come soon enough, i hate waiting for new toys :lol:

Ordered mine today, any idea of UK delivery time. Like you, very impatient;) .

[Ciqala]

Ordered mine today, any idea of UK delivery time. Like you, very impatient;) .

should only be about a week tops.

[BIGTUFFGUY]

mine was 9 days 2 hours and... just kidding.
it was 9 days though ( i ordered on a sunday)

i love the neckstrap btw.. only thing i'm contemplating is painting the CANON logo red.. hummm anyone do that yet?
can someone modifiy it to look red in pshop?

[Col_M]

Ordered mine today, any idea of UK delivery time. Like you, very impatient;) .

No idea, like has been said i recall it being about 1 week, but i've ordered a t-con which should arrive tomorrow to keep me occupied and to take my mind off it :lol:

[ssim]

Does the strap get damaged if I bend it too much, for many times? let's say bend it, to make it fit in a tight case?

No.

[coreypolis]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/viperx27/IMG_2199.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/viperx27/IMG_2198.jpg

[Freff]

Mine arrived today. Ordered on Wed, sent on Thurs got it today Tues. USA - UK in 4 working days, If that's not great service what is. Great price also, I'm happy. :D :D :D

[Col_M]

Mine arrived today. Ordered on Wed, sent on Thurs got it today Tues. USA - UK in 4 working days, If that's not great service what is. Great price also, I'm happy. :D :D :D who delivered it, royal mail, parcel farce or a courier? mine was shipped on thursday too and i'm hoping if it wasn't the postie i may still get it today :D

[DavidW]

Mine turned up in the post - Phil sends them out using a USPS service, which finishes up being delivered by Royal Mail.



David

[Col_M]

Ta David :)

[MrWills]

Just got mine today it is awesome, and is way more comfortable than the stock Canon one!!! :)

[Freff]

who delivered it, royal mail, parcel farce or a courier? mine was shipped on thursday too and i'm hoping if it wasn't the postie i may still get it today :D

Sorry for the delay.

Posted by UPS and delivered by Royal Mail. Hope you get yours soon.

[Coco-Puffs]

im still debating if i should get it or not. my domke straps about to let go after years of abuse but the POTN strap just seems like an overkill for my Kiss(300D) or my film Kiss (rebel).

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Get one... LOL It is so worth the money. And its not overkill.

[lakiluno]

who delivered it, royal mail, parcel farce or a courier? mine was shipped on thursday too and i'm hoping if it wasn't the postie i may still get it today :D

shipped thursday, arrived this morning by the royal mail (who, I may add, are amazing compared to Canada post...)

and I object to it being "Free shipping" - its obvious its just included in the price - after all, if it was really free, then international would be the same price as domestic. It should really read "Shipping Included"

[jeffahn]

How did a camera strap get to Scotland before it got to a US address when shipped on the same day? :(

[Lord_Malone]

That's it. I'm getting another one.

[Col_M]

Mine still hasn't come :cry: i suppose it could have taken a detour via customs so i'll give it a few days :) It's always my luck that my deliveries either come late or vanish completely :confused:

And thanks for the postage info guys

[pcasciola]

How did a camera strap get to Scotland before it got to a US address when shipped on the same day? :(We've had some straps take longer going 50 miles within the same state than the ones that go 3000 miles to the U.K.

I guess the key is to get it out of the US Postal Service hands as fast as possible.

[GilesGuthrie]

Black one ordered. :)

Now, to find a red pen...

[Coco-Puffs]

just ordered mine!

[jeffahn]

We've had some straps take longer going 50 miles within the same state than the ones that go 3000 miles to the U.K.

I guess the key is to get it out of the US Postal Service hands as fast as possible.

Or key to use another carrier? I've had several bad experiences with USPS...most recent - 70-300 IS USM overnighted - box mangled like all hell; absolutely horrible.:mad:

BTW *still haven't received it* it's either tomorrow or bust since I'm moving...then further delay in FWDing to new address *Sigh*

[Rjohnston]

I ordered mine last friday and still haven't got it:cry: . Maybe tommorow

[the.digital.guy]

Ordered mine on Thursday 8/17 and received it on Tuesday 8/22.......Great !!!

[dylix]

just bought mine tonight :)

[Rjohnston]

GOT IT!!!! Today is the happiest day of my life :D

[Col_M]

I got mine today :D mmmmmmmm comfort :cool:

[PalmBayFlo]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...ok ok...that's it, I'm ordering mine tonight!!!

edit....yup..ordered it....looking forward to comfort around me neck!

[DavidW]

So the postman's been then, Col? It's amazing how this thread seems to beat people down - but there are few (if any) unhappy customers.



David

[Col_M]

So the postman's been then, Col?
yeah thankfully :D
He had me worried though especially as some people in the UK who's straps were dispatched on the same day as mine got theirs last tuesday. The joy of the lottery that is international post :p

[JonMoss]

Just ordered ! :)

[Coco-Puffs]

how long does it usually take for intl shipping (specifically tokyo)??
its been a week and i cant wait till I get it :p

[ClickClick]

So the postman's been then, Col? It's amazing how this thread seems to beat people down - but there are few (if any) unhappy customers.



David


Well I am in the minority here. I ordered it and didn't like it. The strap was constructed solid and was very comfortable, but it just wasn't long enough for me. At the longest length, it wound up at my upper ab bumping (annoying) against me everytime I moved.

Really though, it is not the strap as much as it is me. I am a bodybuilder so the strap really doesn't settle over my shoulders like normal people, it rides up my traps and cuts into my neck.

If the strap was longer so I could wear it across my chest and have it hang on my opposite side like a gun holster, I would be happy. I sort of made a strap that does this myself by purchasing a very cheap travel bag and using the tiny strap from that.

[jej826]

I got my black one last week.What a difference.Much more comfortable!

[dylix]

how do they ship them? ups? usps? its been almost a week!!!

[pcasciola]

but it just wasn't long enough for meIt's a modular strap. You can order the standard 3/8" nylon webbing connectors which can be made at least 4-6" longer than the loop connectors.

[ClickClick]

It's a modular strap. You can order the standard 3/8" nylon webbing connectors which can be made at least 4-6" longer than the loop connectors.

From where?

[DavidW]

From where?
The extra connectors are now on the strap ordering page (http://www.procameragear.com/potn/strap2.html). Over at the right, there's a drop-down selection for Extra Connectors. You want 3/8 webbing, which gives you the option of a shorter or longer strap than with the (standard) Pro Loop connectors.



David

[Redser]

Got mine yesterday. Very comfy : )

[dylix]

ok, just got mine today. They aren't lying when they say its much better than the canon one! its superb!

[WindyCityPilot]

The extra connectors are now on the strap ordering page (http://www.procameragear.com/potn/strap2.html). Over at the right, there's a drop-down selection for Extra Connectors. You want 3/8 webbing, which gives you the option of a shorter or longer strap than with the (standard) Pro Loop connectors.

David

I love the pro loop connectors because of how short they are...when you disconnect the neck strap it makes a great little handle for the camera. The thing I wish they had was a piece to extend the neck strap and make it longer. Bottom line I would like to keep the pro loop connector for the camera end and find something to extend the neck strap end. Anyone have any ideas? Basically a strap that has the black plastic snap connectors at both ends would be great. One for each side of the neck strap that are about 6 inches long or so would work wonders!