Straps Suggestion

ColColt · Jul 13, 2015

I seem to have a few more cameras these days than I do neck straps to carry them. Looking for some advice for good straps for a Nikon F2A(fairly heavy) and D7000. I'm leaning toward this one but open to a better strap.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1073620-REG/ruggard_ps_38_pro_strap_with_3_8.html

Steve Bellayr · Jul 13, 2015

I have used the Op/Tech and was satisfied with them. Another strap in leather is made in China by Mr Zhou. He is listed on ebay. I have used his straps. Currently I have an F2 on Zhou and and F3 on an Op/tech.

ColColt · Jul 13, 2015

I looked up the Op/Tech...impressive. Thanks for the recommendation.

Kevin Caulfield · Jul 13, 2015

I've used the Op/Tech with my Hasselblad for a long time, and I rate it very highly.

ColColt · Jul 13, 2015

I liked the video and the product so much, I just ordered a couple.

nsurit · Jul 13, 2015

Never have really liked straps, however currently have Pacsafe strap on the camera I use for travel. It offers a more secure strap solution. Dead Link Removed. Bill Barber

Sirius Glass · Jul 13, 2015

Kevin Caulfield said:
I've used the Op/Tech with my Hasselblad for a long time, and I rate it very highly.

That and Hasselblad straps are my first choice.

hoffy · Jul 14, 2015

+1 for the Op/Tech straps. Highly recommended by me as well.

Ranssu · Jul 14, 2015

The UPstrap has been the best I've used. So much so that I have four of them.

David A. Goldfarb · Jul 14, 2015

I don't like the texture or the elasticity of neoprene straps, so I don't care for Op/Tech, but I do like the UpStrap.

Xmas · Jul 14, 2015

I use Gordys wrist straps sometimes with camera behind back...

horacekenneth · Jul 14, 2015

Gordy's also has some nice looking shoulder straps but I haven't used one yet.

bobwysiwyg · Jul 14, 2015

ColColt said:
I seem to have a few more cameras these days than I do neck straps to carry them. Looking for some advice for good straps for a Nikon F2A(fairly heavy) and D7000. I'm leaning toward this one but open to a better strap.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1073620-REG/ruggard_ps_38_pro_strap_with_3_8.html

You might want to have a look at www.blackrapid.com offerings. I shoot 4x5 and 35mm. Most frequently a Nikon F100 when shooting 35mm. When I have a 70-200 f2.8 zoom attached I can empathise with your weight issue. The strap of theirs I use goes over head and under your arm yet makes bringing the camera into shooting position easy. More control while walking and no constant banging on your chest. The only slight draw back is it attaches at the tripod lug so if you use a tripod often..

benjiboy · Jul 14, 2015

bobwysiwyg said:
You might want to have a look at www.blackrapid.com offerings. I shoot 4x5 and 35mm. Most frequently a Nikon F100 when shooting 35mm. When I have a 70-200 f2.8 zoom attached I can empathise with your weight issue. The strap of theirs I use goes over head and under your arm yet makes bringing the camera into shooting position easy. More control while walking and no constant banging on your chest. The only slight draw back is it attaches at the tripod lug so if you use a tripod often..

Black Rapid straps are O.K. if you like the idea of suspending your camera upside down only connected to the strap by the tripod bush, which would frighten the hell out of me, my favourite straps are 1 1/2" wide Domke Gripper Straps http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16178-REG/Domke_742_6BK_1_5_Web_Camera_Strap.html

bobwysiwyg · Jul 14, 2015

I do understand what you are saying, had similar thoughts initially myself. But rationally does upside down really matter? I suspect also that tripod lug is as strong a connection point (possibly stronger) as traditional strap lugs.

fotch · Jul 14, 2015

I don't trust straps with expensive, heavy cameras, unless they are in a original leather case. Since I don't like working with the case, I either carry the camera in my hand or put it in a camera bag.

ColColt · Jul 14, 2015

The Domke Gripper Straps look good as well and a good name. I'm a bit old fashioned and don't care for wrist or shoulder straps. I like the camera strap around my neck and camera bouncing on my stomach than dangling from my wrist. You'd develop arthritis carrying an old Nikon F that way.

GarageBoy · Jul 14, 2015

Nikon AN6Y

Alan Gales · Jul 14, 2015

I use an UP Strap with my Nikon D300. I really like it. You can quickly disconnect the strap and connect an UP Strap wrist strap which I use when shooting sports photography. Long straps get in my way when shooting sports.

The OP/Tech straps are also really good. I used one of those with a Hasselblad 500/cm.

ColColt · Jul 14, 2015

Nikon AN6Y

That's what I call a bright strap! No chance of loosing your camera for sure.

MattKing · Jul 14, 2015

benjiboy said:
Black Rapid straps are O.K. if you like the idea of suspending your camera upside down only connected to the strap by the tripod bush, which would frighten the hell out of mel

I agree. I don't think it is an issue of the strength of the tripod coupling, but rather whether or not the coupling would be likely to come loose due to the movement of the camera.

I have a friend who had that happen with her high end Nikon Digital body and lens.

Op Tech make a product that uses their couplers and attaches to strap lugs, but otherwise works similarly to the Black Rapid. I use it with my Retina IIIc.

AgX · Jul 14, 2015

ColColt, you are looking for neck-straps. But ever considered a shoulder strap of a glider design?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_R-HHw7qcCw
(http://www.sun-sniper.com/en/home-579.html)

The basic idea is to have a shoulder strap and still fast access to the camera, even with a shoulder pad and nevertheless without dislocating the pad.
Something you even could DIY.

MattKing · Jul 14, 2015

AgX said:
ColColt, you are looking for neck-straps. But ever considered a shoulder strap of a glider design?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_R-HHw7qcCw
(http://www.sun-sniper.com/en/home-579.html)

The basic idea is to have a shoulder strap and still fast access to the camera, even with a shoulder pad and nevertheless without dislocating the pad.
Something you even could DIY.

That is how the Black Rapid straps work.

AgX · Jul 14, 2015

I did not know about it. But also just glanced through some post...(What I always blamed on others.) Sorry.

bobwysiwyg said:
The only slight draw back is it attaches at the tripod lug so if you use a tripod often..

One then could use a rapid access plate system and mount another female part at that strap. As that mount would not have to bear large forces one could machine it down to lesser weight.

ColColt · Jul 14, 2015

I don't much care for that sort of strap. I just like the old neck type straps...to each his own, I reckon.

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