Optech camera straps

[FeimouP]

Hi all,

Just a quick question to ask about Optech camera straps. I am looking at getting one and wanted to know if anyone has one and what their views are? I know what has been said about the quick release catches and just wanted to know how reliable/secure they are.

Thanks for your time
Shaun

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: Optech camera straps

Hi Shaun;

I bought one at the start of the year for my 40D...

It's certainly far more comfortable than the standard Canon strap; and I haven't noted any particular 'problem' with the quick-release clips. They're pretty firm & stable as far as I can see...

Only 'problem' is that it's bulkier and less flexible than the standard strap, so folding & packing in the bag is a little more hassle; but a small price to pay for the comfort factor...

[colin C]

Re: Optech camera straps

Hello Shaun

I have three and have never had a problem with the catches. I regularly hang a 500mm from my shoulder with one and if there was any hint of insecurity, I would have found another solution. I would suspect that the very few reported problems are more likely to be user error, where they didn't fully click home the catch, possibly in the heat of the moment.

Many members here use them without problem. The apparent weight reduction and greater comfort provided by the wider strap is very welcome. I use the version with the "Bootlace" loops, to connect to the camera body, that way I can also fit the Canon hand strap E.

Go for it!

Colin

[Nathaniel]

Re: Optech camera straps

On the advice I received from other forum members I have bought Optech camera( two) and bag straps (one) and find that they are brilliant. I am one of those who doesn't unclip the strap at top end and carry the camera in my hand. Once clipped on it stays that way for me and I always have the camera around my neck. The apparent weight reduction is very important to me.You can now get these neoraphane camera straps, with the Canon loggo on Ebay, Amazon for under £6. So go for it.

[jhdee]

Re: Optech camera straps

Same for me - no problems with catches and use the same bootlace loop type as Colin. Certainly more comfortable than most other straps I've tried.
Also agree with C-F's comment - a little more bulky when it comes time to pack in a bag.

jhdee

[Glenn]

Re: Optech camera straps

Use them here as well and have never had a problem with the catches.

[sharky]

Re: Optech camera straps

While on the subject of straps, does anybody know of a realtree strap available anywhere?

Thanks


Chris (realtree addict)

[FeimouP]

Re: Optech camera straps

Thanks for all of your comments - this is appreciated and I am going to order the strap today.

Regards
Shaun

[Rover]

Re: Optech camera straps

Another vote from me. Never a problem, a lot more comfortable, the catches work fine.

[colin C]

Re: Optech camera straps

While on the subject of straps, does anybody know of a realtree strap available anywhere?

Thanks

Chris (realtree addict)

I have seen a couple in Camo and Optech have recently released one in Camo, but it is not realtree ......... more like Army Camo!

Colin

[Les McLean]

Re: Optech camera straps

I use the optech camera straps on all my bodies, and find them perfect, I also use an old one on my tripod when carrying, and with the elasticated strap, it means I can exert a bit of pressure on the tripod to make sure there is no movement if windy.

[Colin]

Re: Optech camera straps

Best strap you can find imho and no problems for me with the quick release either

[colin C]

Re: Optech camera straps

I use the optech camera straps on all my bodies, and find them perfect, I also use an old one on my tripod when carrying, and with the elasticated strap, it means I can exert a bit of pressure on the tripod to make sure there is no movement if windy.

Great tip.

I use a heavy duty tent peg and a bungey chord. Your solution is easier and more elegant.

Colin

[EOS_Jim]

Re: Optech camera straps

when shooting long exposures, on the canon strap there's a small shield that attaches to the eyepiece to stop any stray light entering the viewfinder. Using the optech strap, you can't fit the small shield.

Again a very small proiblem.

I have two that are never off my cameras. A lot more comfortable than the canon straps

[colin C]

Re: Optech camera straps

when shooting long exposures, on the canon strap there's a small shield that attaches to the eyepiece to stop any stray light entering the viewfinder. Using the optech strap, you can't fit the small shield.

Again a very small proiblem.

Being a smart arse (moi? surely not!), on the 1 series bodies, you just flick a lever and a smaller shutter drops across the viewfinder. Which is really good, until you go to use the camera the next day and have a mild heart attack, because you can't see anything through the viewfinder.

Colin