Op/Tech Strap for Hasselblad 500CM

[paul ron]

For anyone who uses Op/Tech straps I strongly recomend you buy some of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/OP-TECH-Sec...qid=1366039139&sr=8-24&keywords=optech+straps to avoid bouncing youre camera off the deck if the strap connectors accidentally come apart. which is the achillese heel of these excellent straps

hahaha that's just too funny.. such a piece of crap he has to offer an after thought with these?

the strap is made too short n he sells extensions?

just shows you what kind of business he's running.

Buy yourself a real strap n save youself a headache.

 

[Too old to care]

Paul, I certainly do not want my camera to meet an early death due to a failed strap, what do you recommend.

 

[jspillane]

Compared to your Hassy strap?.. never had one so I really can't say but I wonder if my mamiya strap has the same clips?.. seems MF cameras have 2 flavors of clips.. shop n try?

I don't have one to test right now, but I am fairly certain that Mamiya 6x7 camera straps will not secure onto a Hasselblad body, but Mamiya 645 straps will. A good friend who shoots RB67 is moving near me soon and I'll give it a test to confirm.

I have to disagree regarding the strap length on the op/tech, which is positioned quite perfectly for use with a waist-level viewer, and comfortably can be held over my shoulder then pulled up and center for shooting (I like the camera tight to my body both when hanging and shooting, so others experiences may vary here). I do agree it is quite ugly, but it makes up for it in neck comfort, and it is far more attractive than some OEM straps with company names written all over them...

 

[benjiboy]

Why not buy the Hasselblad wide strap https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Hasselblad+wide+strap

 

[Alan Gales]

I have to disagree regarding the strap length on the op/tech, which is positioned quite perfectly for use with a waist-level viewer, and comfortably can be held over my shoulder then pulled up and center for shooting (I like the camera tight to my body both when hanging and shooting, so others experiences may vary here). I do agree it is quite ugly, but it makes up for it in neck comfort, and it is far more attractive than some OEM straps with company names written all over them...

I own an Op Tech strap for my Hasselblad 500cm and I agree with everything you say even the ugly but comfortable neck pad. I even bought and like the wrist strap for when I don't want something around my neck.

The thing about camera straps is what one person likes another hates.

 

[M.A.Longmore]

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I've been using the Op/Tech straps for years, probably since the early '90's.
When I thought my XE-7, and lens, 360PX flash was heavy ...
>>>>>> Fast Forward To 2012 >>>>> I bought an
RB67 With Prism, Power Drive Back, and 100 - 200mm lens { Almost 10 pounds }
And I finished off the package with 4 ounces of Op/Tech Strap. Unfortunately I
spent my allowance on lots of RB Accessories, so I had to use nylon tie wraps to
prevent the Quick Release Mechanism from becoming disconnected.

Enjoy The Weekend !

Ron
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