Rookie Question: Hello, been reading for about a year and first time writing a question. I have a Canon 70 D camera and have an Op/Tech shoulder strap on it. I was given a Cotton...

bcpockets Loc: Atlantic City, NJ

Hello, been reading for about a year and first time writing a question. I have a Canon 70 D camera and have an Op/Tech shoulder strap on it. I was given a Cotton Carrier hand strap and can't use both due to the loop on the camera? Is here anything that will allow you to use both straps? Thanks for you time and help in advance and have learned a lot over this year reading all the posts.

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Bc, Welcome!
I don't think that you can use both systems, I have the Op/Tec sling strap and have connectors on all of my cameras, that way I don't need a strap for each camera, as I can use the same strap for whichever camera I'm carrying at the time. More to your question though, Op/Tec makes a wrist strap that attaches with the came quick connectors that sells for about $7 U.S. I use one when I'm just shooting around the house.

bcpockets Loc: Atlantic City, NJ

Thanks for the help, I guess I can go that way if no other options.

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

Nope - - -

- - - but I have a battery grip on my 60D & 6D I have my OpTecUSA Pro Strap attached to right hand side of camera and the battery grip. This allows my to carry my cameras vertically hanging from my shoulder. I can detach the strap from the quick clips and take a couple of turns around my wrist for a more secure carry when shooting of-hand.

J. R.

bcpockets Loc: Atlantic City, NJ

Thanks for the suggestion.

Capn_Dave

I am not sure, but can't you hook it to the other side of the camera?

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I am not sure what the o/t system looks like. I have my camera setup with a strap and hand grip. I will send you a picture later on to day.:)

bcpockets Loc: Atlantic City, NJ

Thanks and look forward to the pictures.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I was able to configure both on my 5D M III. You just have to be a bit creative with the looping. Actually, my wife did it. She's a bit more creative with that type task. I'll take a couple of images and post. (later)
Mark

bcpockets wrote:

Hello, been reading for about a year and first time writing a question. I have a Canon 70 D camera and have an Op/Tech shoulder strap on it. I was given a Cotton Carrier hand strap and can't use both due to the loop on the camera? Is here anything that will allow you to use both straps? Thanks for you time and help in advance and have learned a lot over this year reading all the posts.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Erik_H wrote:

Bc, Welcome!
I don't think that you can use both systems, I have the Op/Tec sling strap and have connectors on all of my cameras, that way I don't need a strap for each camera, as I can use the same strap for whichever camera I'm carrying at the time. More to your question though, Op/Tec makes a wrist strap that attaches with the came quick connectors that sells for about $7 U.S. I use one when I'm just shooting around the house.

Good advice. OP/TECH is the only carry system I'd use, especially since it's all interconnectable. I like being able to do the quick disconnect and have a bare camera.

bcpockets Loc: Atlantic City, NJ

Thanks, I will be very interested in the pics

backroader Loc: Wherever we park our motorhome

I use both but the straps and connectors are from Peak Design. They don't use flat straps through the camera bar.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I'm not sure it these show how it was attached, but it works well. It's been on for over two years - no issues. There is one downside - the battery door is a bit covered. When I want to remove or insert the battery, I must push the grip aside to enable the door to open. It's not terrible, but it is not a perfect scenario. I'm not too bothered by imperfections (for some things. LOL)

bcpockets wrote:

Thanks, I will be very interested in the pics

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markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I'm not sure if these show how it was attached, but it works well. It's been on for over two years - no issues. There is one downside - the battery door is a bit covered. When I want to remove or insert the battery, I must push the grip aside to enable the door to open. It's not terrible, but it is not a perfect scenario. I'm not too bothered by imperfections (for some things. LOL)

I can take a few more photos of how I attached the two. I simply used the additional grommet and threaded the additional strap of the hand strap to the shoulder strap.

You could hire my wife. Her rates are quite reasonable!
Mark

bcpockets wrote:

Thanks, I will be very interested in the pics

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bcpockets Loc: Atlantic City, NJ

Not sure I understand what you mean by the additional grommet? I'll try and figure it out when I get home and look at my camera.