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Straps straps and straps ?

Postby shutterbug on Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:38 am

Looking to get new straps for all my cams.

Any recommendations?

These are the 3 I have been looking at....

Domke Gripper Camera Strap 1" with Swivel Quick Release ?

Up straps?

Optech Pro straps?
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Re: Straps straps and straps ?

Postby radar on Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:42 am

shutterbug wrote:Optech Pro straps?


Love my Optech strap, directly from Birddog with the D70 logo. Not sure if he is getting new ones with the dslr logos, but I'm sure he'll let us know.

As an example, I had my D70 "hanging" off my neck for about 5-6 hours a day for two weeks while in Africa, not a problem.

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Postby shutterbug on Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:48 am

Thanks Radar, I just don't want any D70/D200/Fuji Finepix/D70dslr logo on the strap
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Postby radar on Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:56 am

shutterbug wrote:Thanks Radar, I just don't want any D70/D200/Fuji Finepix/D70dslr logo on the strap


Fair enough, but the Optech strap is really comfortable, regardless of logo. It should be easily scrapped off, looking at mine. Not sure if it is compatible with the D200 :lol: :lol: , send it over and I'll test it.

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Postby Matt. K on Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:33 am

Lowepro make some good straps...nothing fancy, but very usable.
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Postby petal666 on Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:46 am

I'd planned on scratching the D70 logo of mine but still haven't gotten around to it. :)
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Postby shutterbug on Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:49 am

Thick or Skinny? I usually carry my cam on my shoulders
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Postby Nnnnsic on Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:54 am

Just scratch out or paint over the logo then. Lol.

The Optech one is reallllly comfy.
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Postby sirhc55 on Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:26 pm

Optech is most certainly the way to go. Using the normal Nikon strap on my D1 gave me pins and needles within a half hour. The Optech on the D2Hs, and being of neoprene construction, enables me to carry the camera without any pain at all :wink:
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Postby Catcha on Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:32 pm

sirhc55 wrote:Optech is most certainly the way to go. Using the normal Nikon strap on my D1 gave me pins and needles within a half hour. The Optech on the D2Hs, and being of neoprene construction, enables me to carry the camera without any pain at all :wink:


Agree also

Lucky I purchased mine at the mini meet before going to taronga zoo for a whole day while I was in Sydney , best money spent :D
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Postby DaveB on Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:53 pm

I use Op/Tech straps on almost all my gear. I have the short attachment straps on all of them (these can be joined together and coiled around your wrist, looped through a belt, etc) and have a couple of the neoprene shoulder straps that connect to the attachment straps.

There are a number of options. For attachment straps:
  • 3/8" straps - a strap of narrow webbing that attaches in the same way as a normal shoulder strap
  • Pro Loop straps - a thinner attachment loop that is very flexible (on many cameras this means you're not fighting to get the strap out of the way when shooting in portrait mode, etc)
I have a mixture of these straps (they use the same connectors to the shoulder straps).
For shoulder straps:
  • Classic - a stretchy neoprene strap. Very comfortable around the neck for long periods, but if used over your shoulder can slide off if you're not careful.
  • Pro - a wider strap, with one side more "grippy" and the strap curved to mold to the contours of a shoulder better.

By default these straps come with no fancy insignia (other than "Op/Tech USA" on some products) on them. Highly recommended! I bought mine via B&H, although the Op/Tech site gives you more detail about them.

Don't bother looking at their "E-Z Comfort" or "Fashion" straps: they're not the same thing (although I think the "Fashion 3/8" is compatible).
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Postby gstark on Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:33 pm

Use duct tape to cover the logo if you need to.
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Postby shutterbug on Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:08 pm

gstark wrote:Use duct tape to cover the logo if you need to.


yuck yuck :wink:
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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:19 pm

I know a number of photographers that use duct tape, gaffa tape or electrical tape on a lot of their gear. Including on their bodies to cover any distinguishing featues (ie Nikon, Canon, D70). I personaly don't like getting sticky stuff on my gear, although I accidently got my body with SPF 15+ sunscreen.
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Postby birddog114 on Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:30 pm

Alpha_7 wrote:I know a number of photographers that use duct tape, gaffa tape or electrical tape on a lot of their gear. Including on their bodies to cover any distinguishing featues (ie Nikon, Canon, D70). I personaly don't like getting sticky stuff on my gear, although I accidently got my body with SPF 15+ sunscreen.
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I don't know what are the main purposes for using those tapes! :wink:
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Postby MCWB on Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:35 pm

Alpha_7 wrote:although I accidently got my body with SPF 15+ sunscreen.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:35 pm

HAHAHAHA!!!! GOLD Trent!!!

Excellent stuff!
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Postby nito on Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:12 pm

I think they mean skin :shock:
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Postby shutterbug on Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:02 pm

Just got strapped by Birddog...very nice :wink:
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Postby cameraguy21773 on Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:15 pm

I use only Domke straps, bags, and vests. They are quite functional and wear like iron. I have a 15 year old F-803 satchel that still looks great after a number of times around the world, kinda like Birdy's flightsuit. :wink:
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Postby shutterbug on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:08 pm

I will order the upstrap in the NY.

The optech is very comfortable, but it still slides off.
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