Are there any Cool DSLR Canon Straps? (of Course, the POTN Strap!) [Archive]

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sti jaguar

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 22:12

Are there any cool looking straps for the 30D/5D etc cameras aside from the usual black/red striped Canon straps?

I am looking for different colors and unusual patterns but having the same wideness and quality as the factory Canon straps.

sapearl

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 22:16

Try Tamrac - excellent quality, durability and feature set at a good price. But to be honest, I'm more concerned about build quality than flashiness. Matter of fact, when I'm walking around the city I really don't want the strap screaming out to people - stealth is good.... but then that's just me.

liza

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 22:20

Try the POTN Support Shop.

http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=141

sapearl

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 22:26

Excellent selection Liza - better than mine :D. The neoprene material gives a really nice cushion effect which is especially welcome when you have long, heavy lenses. It really reduces some of the strain and is VERY comfortable.

Try the POTN Support Shop.

http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=141

sti jaguar

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 22:27

Ok, I found some that I like

http://www.geocities.com/treasuresale1/9zer10.jpg

http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/b9/55/f664_1.JPG

sapearl

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 22:35

Very interesting..... just make sure they grip your shoulder well. Some look great but will slide off your shoulder in an instant, giving little security to the camera. Various foam, rubber and some leather will give excellent grip on clothing.

Ok, I found some that I like

http://www.geocities.com/treasuresale1/9zer10.jpg

http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/b9/55/f664_1.JPG

Souwalker

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 22:59

They look more like guitar straps :D
Rgds

dmitrim

14th of October 2007 (Sun), 23:58

I'd worry the metal endings scratching parts of the camera

tmonatr

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 00:13

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=ProductDetail&A=showItemLargeImage&Q=&sku=370763:D

Grentz

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 00:55

I like stealth too...I wish the 30D strap did not have the red line on it, it would be nice if it was all black like the 300D one.

Big WIll

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 04:59

It is all about the POTN strap!

2005GLI

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 05:01

didn't know kneck straps became fashion statements :lol:

sapearl

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 05:51

Those metal points will be trouble - cameras get shoved in bags and other tight places, and with those metal loops scratching up against the LCD and other "soft" parts you'll bound to have aggravation.

Stick with something that has plastic or nylon components.

I'd worry the metal endings scratching parts of the camera

_aravena

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 06:24

Those I'm sure are from some ebay site I've visited...

look a bit cheap. POTN strap and sharpie go a long way

Lord_Malone

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 06:58

Ok, I found some that I like

http://www.geocities.com/treasuresale1/9zer10.jpg

http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/b9/55/f664_1.JPG

The top one is a pimp looking strap. Where did you find that? I like it.

I have the strap pictured at the bottom for my Canon AE-1. ;)

Lord_Malone

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 07:03

The Op/Tech POTN straps are great. I purchased one to show my support for the community, but purchased additional straps directly from Pro Camera Gear on ebay for a little less...

http://cgi.ebay.com/OpTech-Pro-Loop-Strap-Weight-Reduction-System_W0QQitemZ110178719416QQihZ001QQcategoryZ643 43QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The best camera straps I've used so far.

Big WIll

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 12:12

Read my review off the strap in my sig :)

jacobsen1

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 12:15

I don't like the unfinished edge on the PotN strap... So I buy a different optech strap from B&H instead:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/170171-REG/Op_Tech_USA_1001082_Super_Classic_Camera_Strap.htm l

and then put the short connectors on it too:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/485767-REG/Op_Tech_USA_1301012_System_Connector_Uni_Adapter_L oop.html

basic, black, stitched ends. Perfect.

Familiaphoto

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 13:02

Never liked the Canon strap, picked up the POTN to show support and have fallen in love with it. Definitely the most comfortable strap I've ever had.

Lord_Malone

15th of October 2007 (Mon), 20:20