Which Optech Strap?

inverseSquare · 18th of July 2010 (Sun)

Hi all,

Just picked up a used 5D and need a new strap - it'll be used with everything from a 50mm to a 300mm lens.

Was looking at the OpTech E-Z Comfort Strap but I also noticed the much more luxurious looking OpTech Pro Camera Strap.

Has anyone used either?
Was going to throw caution-to-the-wind and get the Pro model but the quick-release clips leave me a little concerned about safety / security - anyone had any issues?

Any other strap manufacturers I should be looking at?

Thanks all

Jonta · 18th of July 2010 (Sun)

Your final question will probably be answered by people posting their favourite strap for the umpteenth time here. Do a search for "strap" or similar in this subforum, and you'll come up with R-Strap, Lumaloop, CC, and all the other things people use.

YouTube for reviews of Optech IIRC.

jdizzle · 18th of July 2010 (Sun)

You can support POTN by buying their straps. It's the same one as the pro version you're looking to buy.

http://www.procameragear.com/catalog...roducts_id/141

sportesan · 18th of July 2010 (Sun)

I have the EZ Comfort strap with a Rebel XSi and various light lenses.
It works very well. I chose it over the pro because like you, I was hesitant to have quick release. I also wanted a more compact strap than the Pro.
I'm very happy with mine!

Vortex99 · 18th of July 2010 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdizzle

You can support POTN by buying their straps. It's the same one as the pro version you're looking to buy.

http://www.procameragear.com/catalog...roducts_id/141

+1
I have one of these and I am very happy with it.

SuzyView · 18th of July 2010 (Sun)

I've got every color of the POTN strap with extenders for 2. It's wasn't hard for me to love them as they are comfy and hold a lot of weight without making my life miserable. Supporting the forum is a good idea as well.

raiyo · 18th of July 2010 (Sun)

I have the OpTech Pro Camera Strap and its very good. I first worried that the buckle will give way and drop my camera. Been using it for a yr now and nothing happen. I am sure it will stay that way if it isn't user error. One thing I like about the buckles is when I don't need the neck strap, I can remove that and the strap is shorten.

NASS Photo · 19th of July 2010 (Mon)

I have two (2) of the OpTech Pro straps sold here by POTN. Support your brothers & sisters. You can't go wrong.

tonywah · 19th of July 2010 (Mon)

Check it out, I love my R straps
http://www.blackrapid.com/

MOkoFOko · 19th of July 2010 (Mon)

Whoa!! I had no idea there were POTN straps for sale--I may have to get one, should interchange with my optech canon strap.

SnlpeR · 19th of July 2010 (Mon)

i had the ez comfort strap.
i liked the bounciness but the strap was just not wide enough

Jon · 22nd of July 2010 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdizzle

You can support POTN by buying their straps. It's the same one as the pro version you're looking to buy.

http://www.procameragear.com/catalog...roducts_id/141

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOkoFOko

Whoa!! I had no idea there were POTN straps for sale--I may have to get one, should interchange with my optech canon strap.

They will. I have them on all my DSLRs and a pair of heavy binoculars (Canon 15x45 IS).

Wilt · 22nd of July 2010 (Thu)

OpTech Super Classic is my strap of choice for cameras that are not heavy 1Ds or that do not have supertelephotos hanging off them.

lannes · 22nd of July 2010 (Thu)

Optech Utility strap swing, combines the great optech shoulder pad with black rapid like sling functionality.

http://www.optech-online.co.uk/optec...trap-black.htm

RetroBlader · 23rd of July 2010 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzyView

I've got every color of the POTN strap with extenders for 2.

This way you can colour-match no matter which bag you decide to use that day, right?

18th of July 2010 (Sun)	#1
inverseSquare Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 352	Which Optech Strap? Hi all, Just picked up a used 5D and need a new strap - it'll be used with everything from a 50mm to a 300mm lens. Was looking at the OpTech E-Z Comfort Strap but I also noticed the much more luxurious looking OpTech Pro Camera Strap. Has anyone used either? Was going to throw caution-to-the-wind and get the Pro model but the quick-release clips leave me a little concerned about safety / security - anyone had any issues? Any other strap manufacturers I should be looking at? Thanks all

18th of July 2010 (Sun)	#2
Jonta Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 534	Re: Which Optech Strap? Your final question will probably be answered by people posting their favourite strap for the umpteenth time here. Do a search for "strap" or similar in this subforum, and you'll come up with R-Strap, Lumaloop, CC, and all the other things people use. YouTube for reviews of Optech IIRC.

18th of July 2010 (Sun)	#3
jdizzle Darth Noink Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chillin' at the Death Star eating cookies Posts: 67,875	Re: Which Optech Strap? You can support POTN by buying their straps. It's the same one as the pro version you're looking to buy. http://www.procameragear.com/catalog...roducts_id/141 __________________ Phase One IQ260, Cambo, Rodenstock Digaron, Nikon D4 X 2, Nikon D800E, Nikon D800, Nikon D600, and Canon 1Ds MK III. Leica M (Type 240 preordered)

18th of July 2010 (Sun)	#4
sportesan Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 80 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which Optech Strap? I have the EZ Comfort strap with a Rebel XSi and various light lenses. It works very well. I chose it over the pro because like you, I was hesitant to have quick release. I also wanted a more compact strap than the Pro. I'm very happy with mine! __________________ http://sportesan.smugmug.com Rebel XSi, Tokina 11-16, Canon 18-55 IS, Canon 55-250 IS, Canon 50 1.8

18th of July 2010 (Sun)	#6
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which Optech Strap? I've got every color of the POTN strap with extenders for 2. It's wasn't hard for me to love them as they are comfy and hold a lot of weight without making my life miserable. Supporting the forum is a good idea as well. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

18th of July 2010 (Sun)	#7
raiyo Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 269	Re: Which Optech Strap? I have the OpTech Pro Camera Strap and its very good. I first worried that the buckle will give way and drop my camera. Been using it for a yr now and nothing happen. I am sure it will stay that way if it isn't user error. One thing I like about the buckles is when I don't need the neck strap, I can remove that and the strap is shorten.

19th of July 2010 (Mon)	#8
NASS Photo Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East of Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 831	Re: Which Optech Strap? I have two (2) of the OpTech Pro straps sold here by POTN. Support your brothers & sisters. You can't go wrong. __________________ NickS Canon 5DMIII; Canon EF35mm, f/1.4L; EF85mm, f/1.8; EF135mm, f/2.0L; EF200mm, f/2.8L; EF400mm, f/5.6L.

19th of July 2010 (Mon)	#9
tonywah Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 66	Re: Which Optech Strap? Check it out, I love my R straps http://www.blackrapid.com/

19th of July 2010 (Mon)	#10
MOkoFOko Dirty Old Man carrying a full pee and poo can Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan, home of the Zombie plague Posts: 18,968	Re: Which Optech Strap? Whoa!! I had no idea there were POTN straps for sale--I may have to get one, should interchange with my optech canon strap. __________________ My Gearlist I'm moko ಠ_ರೃ I enjoy long walks on the beach. I also enjoy long walks off a short pier.

19th of July 2010 (Mon)	#11
SnlpeR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,013	Re: Which Optech Strap? i had the ez comfort strap. i liked the bounciness but the strap was just not wide enough

22nd of July 2010 (Thu)	#13
Wilt Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 30,826 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which Optech Strap? OpTech Super Classic is my strap of choice for cameras that are not heavy 1Ds or that do not have supertelephotos hanging off them. __________________ Canon dSLR system, Olympus OM 35mm system, Bronica ETRSi 645 system, Horseman LS 4x5 system, Metz flashes, Dynalite studio lighting, and too many accessories to mention Keep POTN alive and well with member support http://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php

22nd of July 2010 (Thu)	#14
lannes Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,374	Re: Which Optech Strap? Optech Utility strap swing, combines the great optech shoulder pad with black rapid like sling functionality. http://www.optech-online.co.uk/optec...trap-black.htm __________________ 1Dx, 1DM4, 5DM2, 7D, EOS-M, 8-15L, 17-40L, 24 TSE II, 24-105L, 50L, 85L II, 100L, 135L, 200L f/2.8, 300L f/4, 70-200L II, 70-300L, 400Lf/5.6 Last edited by lannes : 23rd of July 2010 (Fri) at 21:00.

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