Strap for EOS 1D MKII

[Dredd123]

I recently bought a used 1D MKII which unfortunately came without a strap. I'm looking for recommendations on a really good strap to go with this camera please.

Thanks,
Dave.

[Jon]

POTN Strap from the POTN Support Shop, link at the top of the page . . .

[Grentz]

Lots love the POTN strap (which is a branded version of the OPTech Strap).

Good reviews of the Crumpler Industry Disgrace and Domke Gripper as well.

[Bill Roberts]

It depends if you prefer the camera around your neck or over your shoulder.
The POTN / OpTech strap is very comfortable but I don't find that it grips all that well on the shoulder. I much prefer the UpStrap LINK (http://www.upstrap-pro.com/)

That just stays put. But it really is just personal preference. I don't like the standard Canon strap though.

[brian-socal]

I'm sure there are quite a few threads on straps, and I've used several, but I've been using Domke gripper straps for the last couple of years and have been very very happy.

[kevinmcdade]

Camera straps seem to all have personal preferences. Over the weekend I tried out the Black Rapid RS-4 (http://www.blackrapid.com/rs4.php) for the first time and absolutely love it with my 1D body!!! It's a little spendy but it was well worth it. I tried the Optech strap and found it to be too short, uncomfortable, and not easy to carry on the shoulder. I used the RS-4 for several hours this past weekend on my 1dMIIN with my 70-200 2.8 IS attached. I felt no fatique whatsoever after 4-5 hours.

[Perry Ge]

It depends if you prefer the camera around your neck or over your shoulder.
The POTN / OpTech strap is very comfortable but I don't find that it grips all that well on the shoulder. I much prefer the UpStrap LINK (http://www.upstrap-pro.com/)

That just stays put. But it really is just personal preference. I don't like the standard Canon strap though.

UpStrap F.T.W.

I have a POTN strap on my 5D, and the UpStrap on my 1D Mark III. The UpStrap is so good - it just does not come off.

[Grentz]

Camera straps seem to all have personal preferences. Over the weekend I tried out the Black Rapid RS-4 (http://www.blackrapid.com/rs4.php) for the first time and absolutely love it with my 1D body!!! It's a little spendy but it was well worth it. I tried the Optech strap and found it to be too short, uncomfortable, and not easy to carry on the shoulder. I used the RS-4 for several hours this past weekend on my 1dMIIN with my 70-200 2.8 IS attached. I felt no fatique whatsoever after 4-5 hours.

Most definitely a personal preference...many straps that get great reviews I cannot stand :p

[Familiaphoto]

The POTN strap is a good option. I personally have come to prefer the Domke 1.5" strap. I just prefer the width of it on my neck. The POTN strap is just a bit too wide for my taste.

[wantone]

Support the forum and get the POTN strap if you need one :)

Other than that, I recommend the Crumpler Industry Disgrace neck strap which is about $30-40AU.

The feel and padding of it is great for the heavier cameras.

[Dredd123]

Thanks everyone. I would have liked to get the POTN strap but I really need it for this weekend, and living in the UK there would have been no chance. I've plumped for the OpTech Pro strap. Thanks for all the help.

Dave.