Replacement neckstrap for 10D

[vvizard]

Anybody know if Canon got any good, or more correctly, not as friggin painfull neckstraps? I lurked my 10D around with my 70-200mm a couple of days, and the weight my neck was supporting nearly killed it. I got severe "insert correct word here" in my neck. Don't know the correct English word, but I'm meaning the thing you usually get on your heels when walking/dancing in a wrong (or stiff) pair of shoes. There got to be straps more comfertable for heavy equipment? I would prefer if it stood Canon on it. If it lacked Digital it would actually be even greater, but I will not tolerate a strap which says NIK*N, although the D2H-strap was very good :shock:

Is theese kind of things stocked at photo-dealers? Or do you know a website having a collection, and preferable got a good recommandation for a nice model?

[Scottes]

I got a $20 Optech strap - plain black, though, no lettering. It is wonderful - night and day compared to the Canon. Others have have mentioned like the Optech Pro strap but I didn't like it when I saw it. It does have a better shape for wrapping around the neck and may place some of the weight on the shoulders.

I recommend a strap which has a bit of stretch to it. It eases the pain when the camera moves or bounces.

[Ballen Photo]

Anybody know if Canon got any good, or more correctly, not as friggin painfull neckstraps?

I NEVER use the Canon brand neck straps, they all stay like new and never unwrapped. :shock: I usually will pick up an aftermarket strap by Tamron or someone who knows how to pad them correctly. One strap in particular is made by a company named "DLC", and has a stretchy heavy neoprene type of padding that is very comfortable with a heavy camera/lens combo hanging from it. :D My best advice to you is go to your dealer and have a look around.
.........Bruce

[Motorsports Photo]

When i got my D30 I noticed the deficiency in comfort riight away.

I swapped it for thre strap on my A2E. Ahhh, much better!

As noted previously, check out the rack at the camers shop and pick a comfy one.

-Pete

[Tom W]

.... check out the rack at the camers shop and pick a comfy one.

-Pete

Ironically, that's about the only reason I visit the local Wolf Camera here. Well, that, and they do great enlargements. ;)

[daaaveman]

Here's a thread over at Sports Shooters that discusses this subject.

http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=7722

I haven't hit all the links yet but there is some good info there. Best of luck.

[Belmondo]

Actually, IanD got me started on OpTech straps, and they're very comfortable, even with large lenses on the camera. Interestingly, they refer to their straps as a 'weight reduction system', so I bought two of them. Sadly, I still weighed the same, but when the Mk II arrives, I'll have another strap all ready for it.

[Jon Borcik]

I got a $20 Optech strap - plain black, though, no lettering. It is wonderful - night and day compared to the Canon. Others have have mentioned like the Optech Pro strap but I didn't like it when I saw it. It does have a better shape for wrapping around the neck and may place some of the weight on the shoulders.

I recommend a strap which has a bit of stretch to it. It eases the pain when the camera moves or bounces.

I vote for the Optech Strap also. My neck was killing me with the Canon strap while lugging around my 10D with a 100-400L lens mounted during sports shoots. I got the Optech strap... pain is gone! ! ! :) It truely was night & day. I can lug the camera around all day now... no problem! :lol:

[Scottes]

Interestingly, they refer to their straps as a 'weight reduction system', so I bought two of them. Sadly, I still weighed the same...

Don't you love advertising? Remember those Certs commercials from years ago? Pop one in your mouth and the pretty girl kisses you? Sucked me in for a case of Spearmint....

[John_T]

Guess I'd better pay my respects with some gratitude to Op/Tech too. Neck & wrist straps, snoot boots & hood hats. Good stuff. Only complaint I have is I don't like wearing advertising labels, and the big USA in the OP/TECH USA logo hangin 'round your neck often gets you disapproving glances, and could get you shot in some places.

[IanD]

OP/TECH Pro Loop Weight Reduction System........
Try it, you'll like it!
Like Tom, no physical reduction in personal weight, but make the camera a lot more comfortable.

[Cadwell]

OP/TECH Pro gets my vote too! :wink:

[DamienB]

Another vote for the Optech pro straps. Also 7dayshop.com do a cheap neoprene strap which is somewhere between the Canon strap and the Optech - not as padded but still much more comfortable than the Canon 'steal me' straps.

[chris.bailey]

Another vote for the Optec Pro

"PRO STRAP™ is rapidly becoming the choice of professional photographers and people who use large cameras with long heavy lenses. It's also ideal for use on portable power packs. The patented weight reduction system makes the PRO STRAP™ absolutely essential for prolonged use of a heavy camera or portable power pack. Equipment instantly feels 50% lighter and 100% more comfortable when using a PRO STRAP™ . The weight is evenly dispersed while the strap functions as a shock absorber to eliminate neck and shoulder fatigue. The Non Slip Grip™ adds the finishing touch which enables camera gear to be safely carried slung over the shoulder. You'll definitely feel the difference!"

Not sure it makes the 10D and 100-400 feel 50% lighter but it is a lot more comfortable than the Canon neck-razor strap.

[Andy_T]

Interestingly, they refer to their straps as a 'weight reduction system'


If they are long enough to do rope jumping with them, it might really work :lol:

However, there might be preferrable alternatives for that.

Best regards,
Andy

[daaaveman]

All you ever wanted to know about Op/Tech straps...

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

[vvizard]

Saw B&H having the Pro strap, but couldn't find any Norwegian dealer for it. Mailed OP/TECH to hear if they got one. Thanks for the answers