looking for replacement camera strap

[theflyingkiwi]

hi,

I am looking to replace the default camera strap that came with the camera

I know that someone has posted this before but I have been unable to find it.

anyone with got any ideas on a good replacement and a link to buy it from

thanks

[IanD]

LowePro makes a Neoprene strap and a heavy cotton/canvas strap that are as good as their bags. They are both dirt cheap and last a cery long time. Both use a QR system. Caution on the neoprene strap, it is not the best one if you are trying to carry a big/heavy zoom. Better off with the cotton/canvas.
Ian

[Tom W]

I have a nice Tamrac strap which I like quite well. Mine is a strong webbing material, with a suede neck cushion. While one may think that black suede would bleed its color when wet, mine has not done so. The guy that recommended it to me uses the same strap, and has not had any color-bleed problems either.

I'm happy with it.

[mrwickham]

The best strap that I have found is by OP/TECH. These are very comfortable, even with a 70-200 L hanging around your neck. One other nice note is the lack of the word "digital" - no point advertising how much money you have spent.


B & H have them for $20 to $30. Best $30 spent on my camera stuff.
Good Luck

[boBquincy]

I use a Tamrac N-40. It sems to work well (and doesn't advertise "CANON DIGITAL"). It was about $19 at a local store.
I do not trust Quick Releases and secured them with twist ties (behind the QR) so the QR could not be accidentally depressed.


boB

[Tom W]

I use a Tamrac N-40. It sems to work well (and doesn't advertise "CANON DIGITAL"). It was about $19 at a local store.
I do not trust Quick Releases and secured them with twist ties (behind the QR) so the QR could not be accidentally depressed.


boB

I took a quick look - I've apparently got the N-45, but with black strap/black suede leather. I do find the quick-releases useful for setting up on a tripod. I get the camera mounted fully before I unhook the latches on the strap.

I wish I could find something like the cloth one that I have on the FT - but they don't seem to make them like that any more. Its about 2" wide, and has a multi-colored design that could be construed as American Indian art. I like it, but it is pretty old. Styles change, I guess.

[defordphoto]

I also have a Tamrac with QCs on both my cameras. I have no idea what 'model' they are. Nylon strap, brown suede leather neck strap. I use no extra security on the QCs. It'd take quite an odd circumstance to trip the QCs. Anyway, they've worked great and are quite comfortable. My wife and I shoot Jet Sprint boats at 3-4 hours a session with a 100-400L IS and 70-200L f2.8 IS and 1.4TC.

[Jon Borcik]

I agree whole heartedly.... The best strap that I have found is by OP/TECH. These are very comfortable, even with a 70-200 L hanging around your neck. :)

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[mjordan]

I have used the Op/Tech for years on all of my cameras. I did find that the quick release side does not go though the little strap slit on the 10D though. It will on one side with a lot of pinching and pushing, but it can't make the turn on the other side. I had to finally put D rings on, which I hated doing because they wear the metal strap rings. I talked to Op/Tech about it but they didn't have a strap with ends that would fit through. I don't know why Canon had to make the slit so narrow. But I got the strap on there and it does work fine, even with my 70-200 2.8L IS on the 10D.

One note. Be sure of the part number of the version you get because some of the connectors are for medium format cameras. Don't ask how I know this. :roll:

Mike

[timmyquest]

I just find this thread ammusing because i have a $2500 or so wish list for my camera, and a new strap is far from anywhere near it lol

[mjordan]

Timmy, we buy what we can and wish for the rest. :D A strap is cheap but makes all the difference in the world when you have a camera (with or without a big heavy lens) around your neck all day. And once you have a good wide strap, it's very hard to go back to the standard strap that Canon includes with their cameras.

Mike

[theflyingkiwi]

Like you, tim I have a wish list for what I would like for my camera, but above all of those and that is for the camera to be comfortable when in use.

It also comes from the fact that my mother has given me a $50 dollar gift voucher at a local camera store and I am wondering what to spend it on. It is kinda hard when eveything else that I need is above the 1k mark in dollar vaule.

so any ideas???

[defordphoto]

I just find this thread ammusing because i have a $2500 or so wish list for my camera, and a new strap is far from anywhere near it lol

Your camera strap is the only thing between your camera and the concrete. Buy one wisely. But, you also need to buy oen that's comfortable for those long shoots, if you do them. The Canon strap is quite sufficient and I see many pros using the Canon strap, but I prefer something a little more comfortable and the Tamrac worked for me. I am going to check out that Op-Tech though too.

[GenEOS]

Tamrac N-40 here. I think its comfortable and I like the graphics.

[MrKnowNothing]

Anyone use the straps that hook on to your belt around back to keep the strap off your neck?

[where1]

Anyone use the straps that hook on to your belt around back to keep the strap off your neck?

I have a strap I purchased 20 years ago or so. It is about an inch wide nylon strap and came with rings to attach to the camera. It is made of two pieces, use one piece as a regular neck strap. Hook up the second piece and it goes from the camera, over one shoulder, across the back, around your stomach and across your back again, across the other shoulder and back to the camera. It keeps the weight off your neck. It also has a part that connects to the tripod mount on the camera. This hooks and snaps to the strap around your stomach and holds the camera close to your body, prevents it from swinging around. I used this while riding bicycles, it unsnaps and unclips easily for shooting, and hooks up again for riding. I used to carry an A1 with motor drive (12 AA batteries inside) and an 80-200mm zoom. This strap was really nice for that heavy combo. I don't remember who made it, there is no writing on it, it is just plain black. I purchased it at a local photo store, that is no longer in business. I saw a similar strap at Ritz, but instead of a snap and clip, it had a some sort of web that held your camera close to your body. I didn't really study it.

[Yance]

The Domke Gripper straps are great. They hold the camera more securely on your shoulder when carrying it on one side. It also has a quick release.

[samdring]

I have used the Op/Tech for years on all of my cameras. I did find that the quick release side does not go though the little strap slit on the 10D though. It will on one side with a lot of pinching and pushing, but it can't make the turn on the other side.
Mike

Funny - also have 10d with Op/Tech and although was a push went through OK
Agree Op/Tech is superb cushionning strap

[CoolToolGuy]

I have OP/Tech straps for all three cameras (G3, Elan 7, and Drebel), and I like them well enough.
I must say, though, I don't understand why camera straps switched from the strap lug type (as on my F1 and A1) to the slot type. I have much more trouble keeping the straps straight with the new style in addition to the issues with feeding the strap through the slot. Any insights on this?
Have Fun
Rick

[boBquincy]

Another reason I didn't like the Canon 10D strap is that I rarely hang the camera around my neck. I usually carry it with the strap wrapped around my wrist a couple times, ready to shoot. The 10D strap did not feel right that way.
The D30 strap seemed fine though, and I still use it.


boB

[where1]

Anyone use the straps that hook on to your belt around back to keep the strap off your neck?

I have a strap I purchased 20 years ago or so. It is about an inch wide nylon strap and came with rings to attach to the camera. It is made of two pieces, use one piece as a regular neck strap. Hook up the second piece and it goes from the camera, over one shoulder, across the back, around your stomach and across your back again, across the other shoulder and back to the camera. It keeps the weight off your neck. It also has a part that connects to the tripod mount on the camera. This hooks and snaps to the strap around your stomach and holds the camera close to your body, prevents it from swinging around. I used this while riding bicycles, it unsnaps and unclips easily for shooting, and hooks up again for riding. I used to carry an A1 with motor drive (12 AA batteries inside) and an 80-200mm zoom. This strap was really nice for that heavy combo. I don't remember who made it, there is no writing on it, it is just plain black. I purchased it at a local photo store, that is no longer in business. I saw a similar strap at Ritz, but instead of a snap and clip, it had a some sort of web that held your camera close to your body. I didn't really study it.

I found the name of the strap. It is called a HARNASTRAP by NECKSAVER, INC.

[Tapeman]

I have both the Tamrac & Op/tech neopreme straps. The smaller models have to much bounce in them for heavy bodies 8 lenses. Op/tech makes on that has wider neopeme and is better for those loads. Also the Op/tech has male & female QCs so you can take off the neopreme part and make a hand strap from the short straps that attach to the camera. the Tamrac has female QCs on the neopreme & males on the camera ends of the strap, so you can't make a hand strap.

[KennyG]

I use the Op/Tech Pro straps on both my 1D and 10D. Slung over the shoulder/chest so the camera is on the opposite side to the shoulder the strap goes over. Two cameras, two heavy lenses, no problem. Feel like an old-time gunslinger. :D