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tim
4th of July 2005 (Mon), 21:04
Which connector type do the 20D etc use? A, B, or pro loop? I suspect pro loop...

I don't want a POTN strap at the moment, but I want to try a replacement strap.
CyberDyneSystems
4th of July 2005 (Mon), 21:40
I've been using Pro loop.. it fits pretty much everything.
pcasciola
4th of July 2005 (Mon), 21:53
Here are the different connectors OpTech offers:

http://www.optechusa.com/PRODUCTIMAGES/medium/medium_XEP-HFfReC.jpg

1 is a swivel hook which I believe is standard on the utility straps.
2 says "Adjustable" whatever that is
3 is the standard 3/8" nylon that most conventional straps have
4 is the pro loop which all the POTN straps have (my personal favorite)
5 Super Pro A
6 Super Pro B

I've never seen the Super Pro connectors before. Does anyone know what they fit?
tim
4th of July 2005 (Mon), 23:03
Thanks for that, pro loop it is :)

Someone pointed me at a page on optechs site with brief descriptions, one I missed myself, it's here (http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=48&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=&CATEGORY_ID=4).
tim
4th of July 2005 (Mon), 23:10
Now the toughest decision - all black or black/red! ;)
elbirth
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 00:16
I like the solid black over all, personally
blackviolet
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 02:29
the first one that i had was a #2 style, and the plastic 'foot' kept coming out of the 'shoe' and off the 'toe' (for lack of a better description - anyway, it sucked). now i have pro loop on one and 3/8" on the other.
Wazza
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 04:01
Why don't you want a POTN just yet?

Do you have some secret plan.*evil laugh*
tim
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 04:05
Why don't you want a POTN just yet?

Do you have some secret plan.*evil laugh*

Seems too nerdy/unprofessional to advertise a forum on my camera strap when doing wedding photos.
Edgar in ATL
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 06:58
For a very formal wedding, use the all black POTN strap and a black Sharpie.
tim
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 07:00
What's a sharpie? Is it just a brand of black pen? Might get rid of the optech logo on the one I ordered.
Edgar in ATL
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 08:48
Tim, permanent ink...would give an embossed look, I suppose.
booggerg
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 08:54
I just used my Optech strap the 1st time outdoors and man that thing gets hot!!! I had to take it off periodically because I didn't want to end up with a big strap shilouette etched onto my skin...
wilflee
5th of July 2005 (Tue), 11:01
Here are the different connectors OpTech offers:

http://www.optechusa.com/PRODUCTIMAGES/medium/medium_XEP-HFfReC.jpg

1 is a swivel hook which I believe is standard on the utility straps.
2 says "Adjustable" whatever that is
3 is the standard 3/8" nylon that most conventional straps have
4 is the pro loop which all the POTN straps have (my personal favorite)
5 Super Pro A
6 Super Pro B

I've never seen the Super Pro connectors before. Does anyone know what they fit?

It's hard to tell because the picture is so small. But #6 seems to fit Rollei 6008i series of cameras.