Luma Cinch fanboys...show me what you got!

What is the term for this thing? And where can I get one? I'd prefer not to tear up my Cinch as I don't have the tools to sew it back together if needed.

PM me if you like.

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luciddreamer wrote in post #15990753
I really don't think I was any ruder than you in this reply or Greg was to me in his original reply. That's my opinion. I'm sure it's not yours but I'm ok with that.

Several others have commented on your attitude already--it's obvious I'm not the only one who feels that you're being terribly brash and standoffish. If you don't like a company, don't do business with them--don't subject the rest of us to what amounts to "nyah nyah, told you so" statements.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but some are apparently more entitled than most

Hey Everyone, sorry I've been away for a bit and only just had a chance to read the replies to my post. I'm sorry if I started a firestorm here, I was just curious if anyone else had this issue because it happened twice to me and it is pretty scary looking down and seeing the quicklink open while you are wearing it.
First of all, huge thanks to both luciddreamer and Greg for coming up with solutions and advice to my problem. I think I will just pack a tool into my bag and double check the tightness with it every time I head out. To be a bit clearer, maybe one reason my links unscrew more than others is because I do some moderate walking/hiking and it is possible that the links are rubbing up against something as I walk. It's not a huge deal (i think). Like I said, I plan to just tighten it down more and see how that works. If I continue to have problems after tightening with a wrench or pliers I will let you guys know but I don't anticipate it. Another thing just fyi - I am using the links with an optech adapt-its.
Thanks again for all the help.

Has anyone here ever tried the Luma Labs Cinch camera strap with the C-Loop mount?If yes,how did it work for you?
Thanks.

Seek wrote in post #16001535
Hey Everyone, sorry I've been away for a bit and only just had a chance to read the replies to my post. I'm sorry if I started a firestorm here, I was just curious if anyone else had this issue because it happened twice to me and it is pretty scary looking down and seeing the quicklink open while you are wearing it.
First of all, huge thanks to both luciddreamer and Greg for coming up with solutions and advice to my problem. I think I will just pack a tool into my bag and double check the tightness with it every time I head out. To be a bit clearer, maybe one reason my links unscrew more than others is because I do some moderate walking/hiking and it is possible that the links are rubbing up against something as I walk. It's not a huge deal (i think). Like I said, I plan to just tighten it down more and see how that works. If I continue to have problems after tightening with a wrench or pliers I will let you guys know but I don't anticipate it. Another thing just fyi - I am using the links with an optech adapt-its.
Thanks again for all the help.

Yes, this happened to me twice in the same day while hiking around the rain forest in Costa Rica. I was using the Cinch mount attached to a 100-400 lens, not to the camera. I've gotten rid of the quick links and just connect the strap directly to the camera. Too risky for me. Kind of a PITA since I'm often bouncing between two cameras and a tripod. I'm hoping Luma comes up with a more elegant solution here -- to me the quick links feel like a rushed afterthought when compared to the obvious care and thoughtfulness that went into designing the strap itself.

My other complaint is the sticky pad. It gets stuck on my shoulder often and seems to defeat the purpose of having a strap that rotates quickly. I know about the recommendation to flip it over but it seems like a hack to tell customers to not use a built in feature and, as with the quick links, it lacks design elegance.

Overall, good looking and functional strap, probably better than my BR that preceded it, but, baring improvements, I'll be keeping my eyes open for other options.

Edit: Greg from Luma contacted me and offered to send me the new honeycomb version of the pad. Hopefully this will address my problems with the strap sticking. I have to say I am quite impressed by his unprompted offer. Incredible customer service!

Seek wrote in post #16001535
Hey Everyone, sorry I've been away for a bit and only just had a chance to read the replies to my post. I'm sorry if I started a firestorm here, I was just curious if anyone else had this issue because it happened twice to me and it is pretty scary looking down and seeing the quicklink open while you are wearing it.
First of all, huge thanks to both luciddreamer and Greg for coming up with solutions and advice to my problem. I think I will just pack a tool into my bag and double check the tightness with it every time I head out. To be a bit clearer, maybe one reason my links unscrew more than others is because I do some moderate walking/hiking and it is possible that the links are rubbing up against something as I walk. It's not a huge deal (i think). Like I said, I plan to just tighten it down more and see how that works. If I continue to have problems after tightening with a wrench or pliers I will let you guys know but I don't anticipate it. Another thing just fyi - I am using the links with an optech adapt-its.
Thanks again for all the help.

Just an idea I got from carry speed connector, try find an "o ring" that fit snugly to the quicklink to stop the lock from back out. I know picture would worth a thousand words but I haven't got the chinch to try it, so I hope you can understand from my description above.

Received my honeycomb strap from Luma--3 cheers

MOkoFOko wrote in post #16029456
Received my honeycomb strap from Luma--3 cheers

Ditto. Thanks Greg. Looks cool.

Blurr Cube wrote in post #16029483
Ditto. Thanks Greg. Looks cool.

That's only one cheer. You disappoint me

MOkoFOko wrote in post #16029585
That's only one cheer. You disappoint me

you're so hard to please

MOkoFOko wrote in post #16029456
Received my honeycomb strap from Luma--3 cheers

Same here! I got mine yesterday too! I love the honeycomb design too! Thanks Greg!

jdizzle wrote in post #16029946
Same here! I got mine yesterday too! I love the honeycomb design too! Thanks Greg!

I myself also placed an order for the Luma Cinch camera strap but forgive the ignorance,what is a honeycomb design?
Thanks.

No One wrote in post #16029994
I myself also placed an order for the Luma Cinch camera strap but forgive the ignorance,what is a honeycomb design?
Thanks.

This should help answer your question. It's the rubber material on the strap.

https://photography-on-the.net …p=15950309&post​count=1184

jdizzle wrote in post #16030070
This should help answer your question. It's the rubber material on the strap.

https://photography-on-the.net …p=15950309&post​count=1184

Thanks for the link.

gakoenig wrote in post #15990854
I wasn't trying to be snarky or combative in my reply to you, and if I came of that way, I sincerely apologize.

The only reason I may have been a bit emphatic is that I don't think folks need to run out and start procuring specialty 6mm wrenches to tighten down their links. *IF* someone feels the need to really screw them down, I honestly think that job can be accomplished with a pair of pliers without any undue damage to the finish of the link.

As to our design decisions, I have absolutely no problem getting critiques. I spend about 75% of my time exploring concepts, design options, materials and manufacturing techniques that (for various reasons) never make it into the product. For example, here is just a small smattering of Cinch 2 project design concepts sitting in an Akro Bin on my desk:

In the end, I like to think that every aspect of the Cinch that we sell has been well considered, weighed against other options and is the very best product we can possibly make.

Hi Greg, I live in the other side of the globe where your company reside and I have no problem using your straps ever since the first version was out. I was already using many of these carrying system but I still ditch them in favor of yours.

I believe a smart consumer will be able to take a good product apart a lemon... the finishing, quality, design as well as the amount of work you guys put into the product before it reaches our hands.

Its just that ultimately humans are still very unique and each has its own need that we often tweak a bit here and there. Eg. the luma loop, I'm using 2 loops instead of 1 on heavier setup. I have 1 drop on me just last month using a single loop but I suspect is human carelessness more than the product itself because after I picked it up and fasten the knob and try to pull from it, it seems to be secured. Most of the time I use the cinch and now I'm still waiting for Cinch 2 even though I pre-order it when you guys email me. My local post office really need to do something about missing parcel since I paid for regular overseas postage instead of registered one.

I'm still waiting for cinch 2 to come, seen it online I believe its more lean and simple which is what I like. I try not to use a strap unless I have to and if I ever grap 1 it would be a luma product.