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Hand straps????????????????
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Tue May 23, 2006 10:29 pmby stephen
Looking for a hand strap instead of the long "rope" that the d 70 comes with, I like to have the camera close to my hand even when not in use for security and danger of bashing it against something if it was swinging wildly on the rope.Can anyone recogmend a comfortable strap and where to get it or have a few pics of one would be even better. Thanks Stephen
Posted:
Tue May 23, 2006 10:34 pmby birddog114
Stephen,
I don't think the ordinary hand strap (as seen on may D70) will work well with the D2h, you may try it at the meet, if you're happy with it then I may find you one.
How's about this type? buy and cut it to suit your style?
http://www.arb.com.au/recovery_straps.htm
Posted:
Wed May 24, 2006 10:08 amby stubbsy
Stephen. I had my D70 Optech grip strap on my D2x at the weekend. It works just like it did on the D70 and felt comfortable etc. BUT I've decided to remove it. With the strap in place rotating the camera to take portrait shots and use the second set of buttons and dials there for that purpose is next to impossible. That was a deal breaker for me. So I'm sticking to just using my D70 Optech Pro Loop strap.
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Wed May 24, 2006 11:29 amby Yi-P
Why is everybody raving about the OpTech straps? Are they that really good???
I still use my D70 strap, going good, but not at its best, so I wonder whats so special about the optechs...
Posted:
Wed May 24, 2006 11:35 amby birddog114
Yi-P wrote:Why is everybody raving about the OpTech straps? Are they that really good???
I still use my D70 strap, going good, but not at its best, so I wonder whats so special about the optechs...
Well, because you haven't seen or use it.
Lot of D70/ D2 owners on this site have it and it's great with your camera body in handling and providing more comfy than the stock.
I still have 5 brand new stock (Nikon) straps and never put them in my cameras at the first place.
Posted:
Wed May 24, 2006 11:39 amby radar
Yi-P wrote:Why is everybody raving about the OpTech straps? Are they that really good???
they are
The optech straps make a big difference when you have your camera around your neck for a few hours. As birddog said, once you try one, you won't use the standard Nikon strap anymore.
Cheers,
André
Posted:
Wed May 24, 2006 11:43 amby losfp
the Op/tech straps are brilliant - the padded goodness means that they are really really comfy, and distribute the weight really well. Plus the Pro Loop versions attach to the camera using flexible loops, so they just fall out of the way easier when you have your camera in portrait orientation.
Another handy feature is that you can detach the strap part and connect the two short loose ends together, like a little hand strap.
The Nikon strap that came with my D70s is now gathering dust.
Posted:
Wed May 24, 2006 11:45 amby Zeeke
I still use the d70 strap... im waiting for some dslrusers straps to get made
then I'll get 2.. one for my d200 and one for my d2x
Tim
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Wed May 24, 2006 10:43 pmby stephen
Thanks guys can anyone post a pic of the optec pro loop strap so i can have a look.I presume i could aquire one of these of Mr Birdy???.Seems these will be a better option than the wetsuit material gripstrap?.
Birdy ,stubbsy i own the D70 not the D2h or X but if you would like to donate one to a worthy cause.....
,i would love to get to a mini meet but unfortuneatly the 3500kms stops me in my tracks
Bloody nullabor
Thanks Stephen
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Wed May 24, 2006 10:58 pmby Andyt
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Wed May 24, 2006 11:01 pmby Yi-P
Where can I try one of these OpTech straps here in Sydney locals? Preferably anywhere near the CBD??
Or for good sake, where can I buy one?? and how much?? lol
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Thu May 25, 2006 11:03 pmby stephen
bump
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 6:21 amby birddog114
Yi-P wrote:Where can I try one of these OpTech straps here in Sydney locals? Preferably anywhere near the CBD??
Or for good sake, where can I buy one?? and how much?? lol
You based in Ashfiled?
Ashfield - Belmore = Ashfield - CBD or may be closer.
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 9:47 pmby stephen
Birdy i bumped it i was wondering if i can get one of these straps through you?. Thanks Stephen
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Fri May 26, 2006 9:57 pmby birddog114
stephen wrote:Birdy i bumped it i was wondering if i can get one of these straps through you?. Thanks Stephen
Stephen,
There's an order form, pls. fill and email it to me.
Posted:
Sat May 27, 2006 12:40 amby Yi-P
Birdy, any pic to look at with the strap on a D70 pls?? I'd like to know if they fold out nicely like the stock one to fit in tight bags...
Posted:
Sat May 27, 2006 12:50 amby fozzie
It is covered on this website as 'PRO LOOP STRAP' and coloured green:
http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail ... EGORY_ID=4
Although it has the D70Users.com logo on it, in stead of the 'OP/TECH' logo.
It will also pack away in a bag with limited space
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