Op/tech Grip strap

I am thinking about getting the Op/tech grip strap.
But a bit skeptical as to how it would be?
I have op/tech straps/system on both my 7D and 5D3. So this strap will really be a very compatible addition to the existing system.
Does anyone have it? How do you like it?

Looks like a personal sauna for my hand. I use the Op/Tech wrist strap (when I'm not using the Op/Tech [POTN] neck or sling strap) and find it more than adequate as far as "protection" against dropping my camera if I'm ever bumped.

v35skyline wrote in post #15741475
Looks like a personal sauna for my hand. I use the Op/Tech wrist strap (when I'm not using the Op/Tech [POTN] neck or sling strap) and find it more than adequate as far as "protection" against dropping my camera if I'm ever bumped.

How does it hold/support? Which body you use it on?

I primarily want to use it as (a bit of) support when doing some action shooting like birding/air show with long lenses like 400mm f5.6 or 100-400mm.
Do you think it will work/hold for that purpose?

You could consider Crumplers wrist strap for protection as well
http://www.crumpler.co​m …Code=EN&SKU=NOS​001-B00000

boingy wrote in post #15741777
You could consider Crumplers wrist strap for protection as well
http://www.crumpler.co​m …Code=EN&SKU=NOS​001-B00000

Thanks.
It does not provide the support I am looking for and also I was planning to stay in op/tech system for easy interchangeability.

rndman wrote in post #15741544
How does it hold/support? Which body you use it on?

I primarily want to use it as (a bit of) support when doing some action shooting like birding/air show with long lenses like 400mm f5.6 or 100-400mm.
Do you think it will work/hold for that purpose?

Hmm, for a 400 100-400, the grip strap might be a better option. The wrist strap I was talking about is more of a safety/backup feature in case I lose my grip. But if you actually want grip support, this might work out. Do you have an Amazon account? I'd say buy it and try it out - it's not that much. And Amazon is second to none about returns if it doesn't work out.

v35skyline wrote in post #15742526
Hmm, for a 400 100-400, the grip strap might be a better option. The wrist strap I was talking about is more of a safety/backup feature in case I lose my grip. But if you actually want grip support, this might work out. Do you have an Amazon account? I'd say buy it and try it out - it's not that much. And Amazon is second to none about returns if it doesn't work out.

Yes I do use amazon all the time. Was just trying to avoid the return and making myself 95% sure (5% left to test and possible return) and hence getting opinion of the folks who use it..

I was also looking at Nikon Strap II (Yes. Nikon!) as another alternative. But I would like Op/tech to work for me

v35skyline wrote in post #15742526
Hmm, for a 400 100-400, the grip strap might be a better option. The wrist strap I was talking about is more of a safety/backup feature in case I lose my grip.

When out birding with my 100-400 I used to regularly drop it and let it dangle from an Op/Tech wrist strap while I used my bins. Perhaps a bit risky, but that's what insurance is for, eh?

Risky? Nah. But a wrist strap doesn't provide the same support as a hand strap, IMO.

Different tools for different purposes.

I use the simple Op-Tech wrist strap ... it works.

rndman wrote in post #15742479
Thanks.
It does not provide the support I am looking for and also I was planning to stay in op/tech system for easy interchangeability.

I was also looking at the Op/Tech Grip strap as well. I use their sling and want to be able to switch between a sling and a hand strap without much bother.

If you do get it give us some feedback on how it worked out for you.

unolord wrote in post #15784804
I was also looking at the Op/Tech Grip strap as well. I use their sling and want to be able to switch between a sling and a hand strap without much bother.

If you do get it give us some feedback on how it worked out for you.

Yeah. I am still contemplating. Also came across this one and seems it is adjustable. Not sure how it will compare to Op/tech in terms of functionality. Another option was this. Yes, it is N...n but if it works, why not.