In need of a new strap.

idiotabroad

What's your favorite so I can take a look.

Art Scott

Optech dual Harness, which is my 95% of the time strap, weight is evenly distributed over shoulders and I can even carry just my d300 with 560-500 attached and not have the strap slid to one side...great system...when I am only going to carry 1 cam for a short walk or specific purpose then it is SMUGMUG PRO STRAP.

divamum

Three recent threads on straps - tons of discussion and info on different varieties. (They really are all different threads even though the URLS look the same in this post - the board software truncates them)

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=188414&highlight=optech+sling

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=198549&highlight=optech+sling

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=206070&highlight=optech+sling

fjcvisual

Blackrapid RS-7

chuckinsocal

fjcvisual wrote: »

Blackrapid RS-7

Ditto ... I love mine.

idiotabroad

Thanks guys, I just went to the site and now to order one and hide it from the wife... hahaha

bigblue1ca

fjcvisual wrote: »

Blackrapid RS-7

Excellent choice, love mine. I can wear it for hours and hours and it never bothers me.

1KIND

There are a bunch of great straps to choose from:

BlackRapid RS-7 - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-blackrapid-rs-7-camera-strap.html
BlackRapid RS-Sport - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/09/blackrapid-rs-sport-camera-strap-with.html
BlackRapid RS-Sport 2 - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-blackrapid-rs-sport-2-camera.html
CustomSLR Split Strap - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-customslr-camera-split-strap.html
CustomSLR Glide Split Strap - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-custom-slr-glide-camera-split.html

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ziggy53

1KIND wrote: »

There are a bunch of great straps to choose from:

BlackRapid RS-7 - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-blackrapid-rs-7-camera-strap.html
BlackRapid RS-Sport - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/09/blackrapid-rs-sport-camera-strap-with.html
BlackRapid RS-Sport 2 - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-blackrapid-rs-sport-2-camera.html
CustomSLR Split Strap - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-customslr-camera-split-strap.html
Glide Split Strap - http://1kindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-custom-slr-glide-camera-split.html

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I would be more interested in your thoughts on your favorite strap and why it is your favorite strap.

1KIND

ziggy53 wrote: »

I would be more interested in your thoughts on your favorite strap and why it is your favorite strap.

Of the ones I linked to each has its own pros and cons. One would be better than the other but lacks in a certain feature that the other has.

When it comes to comfort...I would go with the Custom SLR Split Strap. I love the neoprene due to it being lightweight and the ability to stretch. However, it lacks the underarm strap and the strap is a little big. I like the free spin of the screw mount rather than BlackRapid's carabiner.

The BlackRapid's are comfortable too and offer a thicker padding. RS-7, you have to purchase the underarm strap. The Sports both come with it. RS-Sport 2 is the smallest of the BR line. But I'm currently using the RS-Sport 2 because the underarm strap fits better on me. RS-Sport 2 is geared towards average body size. The smaller width of the strap fits better in my camera bag and less noticeable on the shoulder.

My reviews detail each straps features and what I like and don't like about each. From there, its up to the readers what they feel will suit them. My preference may be different from yours or others.

I wish I can take a feature from each and put them all in one strap. Like I tell manufacturers, my reviews are to not only help those interested know more before purchasing but to also help manufacturers improve on their product. If there are any questions or concerns about any of the straps, feel free to ask.

roakey

I thought the Blackrapid was the answer to all my prayers, but I ended up not liking the wart on the bottom of the camera that I had to remove before mounting the camera to a tripod (7D with a RRS L plate always installed).

Still using a simple Optech harness. Need to check out their dual harness.

Roak

rolette

roakey wrote: »

I thought the Blackrapid was the answer to all my prayers, but I ended up not liking the wart on the bottom of the camera that I had to remove before mounting the camera to a tripod (7D with a RRS L plate always installed).

That's similar to why I didn't go the BlackRapid route... In my case, it is because I shoot primarily in portrait orientation, so I'd have the wart digging into my hand constantly.

I ended up getting a Luma Loop, which I highly recommend. I have one, my wife has one and several friends have them now. Unfortunately, due to a recently issued patent, they are no longer available (as of 3 days ago). Grr... Looks like yet another case of the USPTO not really doing their job.

Very unfortunate. :puke1

Jay