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Lee
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Apr 16, 2010 00:40 |  #1

Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to what brand/make of camera strap they like to use.

I am currently using the camera strap that came with my camera, and it is not comfortable; it also gets tangled very easily, which I find irks me quite a bit.

I am looking mainly for comfort. I suppose it would be cool if the strap had those quick disconnect buckles so I could take the camera off the strap without going over my neck -but again, not necessary.

And just a curiosity question -how many of you use hand straps instead of neck straps on your camera? I got one from Adorama made by Hakuba, and I used it for a little bit. I stopped using it because I found that it is actually convenient to be able to sling the neck strap across my shoulder if I need both hands ... which I can't do with a hand strap.




  
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Apr 16, 2010 01:28 |  #2

I use a Classic Strap from OP/TECH.

http://www.optechusa.c​om/ (external link)

Or you can try the POTN neck strap also made my OP/TECH USA.

http://www.procamerage​ar.com …/cPath/30/produ​cts_id/141 (external link)


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Apr 16, 2010 01:31 |  #3

+1 for optech.
i have the "super classic" with the "pro-loops"
very secure. very comfortable even with a heavy lens.

I've recently switched to the R-strap. have a look at that too.


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Apr 16, 2010 01:32 |  #4

Domke gripper 1" Swivel with Quick release is what I use.

Not soft like neoprene, but very comfortable and light.


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Apr 16, 2010 06:32 |  #5

POTN OpTech, shop link is at top of page.


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Apr 16, 2010 07:22 |  #6

I like Tamrac's "boomerang" style straps. They are comfortable both when worn around the neck or on the shoulder. The straps can also be quickly removed for those times when it is more convenient to just use tha Canon E-1 hand strap.




  
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Apr 16, 2010 07:24 |  #7

I am a big fan of mine, Crumpler "Industry Disgrace" It truly is a great strap and super comfortable!


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Apr 16, 2010 08:38 |  #8

CW Jones wrote in post #10005641 (external link)
I am a big fan of mine, Crumpler "Industry Disgrace" It truly is a great strap and super comfortable!

i have one on both of my bodies. love them.


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Apr 16, 2010 08:56 |  #9

OPTech camera strap for me as well (or you can use the POTN strap as its the same product with POTN lable). The overall feel and padding is fantastic and really a world of difference when comapared to the offical canon strap which I could never wear bare onto my neck comfortably (I always used a thick highcollar jumper as padding) but the OPTech is easily comforable enough to not need the jumper anymore.

Further the clips that attach it to the camera body are a great thing if you alternate from tripod to handheld shooting. You can unclip the major length of the strap in moments and then the two remaining parts on the camera body will clip together. It's too short for a strap, but it makes for a very neat way to get them out of the way when using a tripod; and if you need the strap again a few moments and its clipped back into place and ready to go again


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Apr 16, 2010 10:01 |  #10

Any thoughts on the R trap? Seems like it may be a nuisance if you're going to be mounting the camera to a tripod :(




  
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Apr 16, 2010 10:08 |  #11

I use the upstraps on my 1D series cameras and love them. you hang it on your shoulder and it doesn't go any where.

For around the neck, I use the POTN optek strap.


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Apr 16, 2010 10:10 |  #12

CW Jones wrote in post #10005641 (external link)
I am a big fan of mine, Crumpler "Industry Disgrace" It truly is a great strap and super comfortable!

Same. Great straps. I hate Crumpler gear but their straps are awesome.


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Apr 16, 2010 10:34 |  #13

CW Jones wrote in post #10005641 (external link)
I am a big fan of mine, Crumpler "Industry Disgrace" It truly is a great strap and super comfortable!

Yes.
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Apr 16, 2010 10:35 as a reply to  @ Nevilleblack's post |  #14

Black Rapid RS-5 strap, very expensive but great utility,

http://www.blackrapid.​com/ (external link)


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Apr 16, 2010 10:39 |  #15

Crumpler industry disgrace is really comfortable.


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