Decent straps for the SLR body...

Does anyone have any comments they'd like to share in regards to replacement camera straps?

I was looking at the Lowepro ones, and a few reviews have said that the quick-release system doesn't lock securely - that looks a bit scary. Does anyone have close-up photos of the Lowepro straps (any of the four models) with designs, locks etc. so I can see what they are like?

Other than Lowepro, what else is there that's good?

There's always the POTN Strap.

http://www.procamerage​ar.com …/cPath/30/produ​cts_id/141

theres Smugmugs also if your feeling cheap

I like the Smugmug freeby. The Crumpler Industry Disgrace looks a bit excessive, but comfortable.

http://www.crumplerbag​s.com …es/b342_o10798_​ai1870.jpg

Chandler. wrote in post #5653278
There's always the POTN Strap.

http://www.procamerage​ar.com …/cPath/30/produ​cts_id/141

Nah, too big, way too big.

zeva wrote in post #5653303
theres Smugmugs also if your feeling cheap

I ordered the freebie, waiting for mine to arrive... hehe

carianoff wrote in post #5653331
I like the Smugmug freeby. The Crumpler Industry Disgrace looks a bit excessive, but comfortable.

http://www.crumplerbag​s.com …es/b342_o10798_​ai1870.jpg

What material is underneath? That kinda looks uncomfortable, looks stiff and starchy... I like soft fabrics

The SM strap is like stretchy soft thick spandex with like a rubbery lining. Its soft, fake but soft.

carianoff wrote in post #5653580
The SM strap is like stretchy soft thick spandex with like a rubbery lining. Its soft, fake but soft.

Sounds like that could be the way to go

now, if only I knew whether I am actually getting the smugmug strap or not...

I have a one inch wide Domke Gripper strap with swivel quick release on my XT. I quite like it. They are available in two widths, 1" and 1.5".

1.5 Domke Grippers on my cameras.

Chandler. wrote in post #5653278
There's always the POTN Strap.

http://www.procamerage​ar.com …/cPath/30/produ​cts_id/141

+1!

I ordered the SmugMug strap, waiting for it to arrive. I figure it's gotta be better than the Canon strap and it's free.

I felt the same about the POTN strap, way to bulky for my liking. Maybe if I was packing a 400mm f/2.8 around my neck.

I might mention that I usually don't carry my camera around my neck - I just have the strap wrapped around my hand. However there are instances where I have two camera bodies, then the other one goes around my neck whilst I sling the first one over my shoulder to shoot.

I dislike the Domke gripper straps with today's plastic bodies, as it would seem they mar the body more. I prefer the OpTech Super Classic strap, as a limited stretch, non-slip design that is more compact (not nearly as wide as the Pro strap that POTN sells).

Wilt wrote in post #5655027
I dislike the Domke gripper straps with today's plastic bodies, as it would seem they mar the body more. I prefer the OpTech Super Classic strap, as a limited stretch, non-slip design that is more compact (not nearly as wide as the Pro strap that POTN sells).

i use both the classic and the POTN-type optech strap and around the neck they feel about the same to me. so i like both .

ed rader

The Smugmug strap is extremely comfortable. I also like my Lowepro Transporter strap. My favorite is my Kata R-102 though.... But that's my backpack with a built-in strap....