Sling Strap for DSLR: We are gearing up for a whale watching tour and I am curious about what might be a good sling strap for my D7000 with 70-200mm lens. Obviously I will be lugging...

wISOr Loc: Austin, TEXAS

We are gearing up for a whale watching tour and I am curious about what might be a good sling strap for my D7000 with 70-200mm lens. Obviously I will be lugging it around for at least 6 hours and need a little input, puleeze.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

Sparky072

I agree on the use of the Op/Tech Sling Strap. I am currently using it with my D7000 with the 70-300mm lens and the Vello Vertical Grip. The setup is quite heavy but the sling strap makes it easy to carry and use.

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

MT Shooter wrote:

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

That's the same one I use. In fact I bought it on word from MT there. I first had it on my P510 and I wondered at first how well it would work. Well when I got my 5200 the other day I hooked it up and again wondered if it would really support the weight of my new DSLR like it said it would. Well I have to tell you I don't think my DSLR could feel more secure on anything else. And when worn on the utility strap that way I don't notice anymore weight on it than when I had my little P510 on there.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

MT Shooter wrote:

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

Ditto...I also use the wrist strap now too

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

MT Shooter wrote:

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

It looks, from the display, that the lens will stick straight out from the hip. Wouldn't that create a situation where the lens could get banged and maybe damaged?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Mac wrote:

MT Shooter wrote:

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

It looks, from the display, that the lens will stick straight out from the hip. Wouldn't that create a situation where the lens could get banged and maybe damaged?

There is that sort of hazard with ANY sling strap as they are designed to hang the camera at your side rather than in front of you. At least when hung from the camera strap lugs the camera is always in the same orientation when you go to grab it. With the tripod socket mounts, the camera tends to twist and is seldom in shooting position when you reach for it.
There is no system on the market where there is not some sort of inherent hazards to the camera, short of keeping it in a case or a bag of some sort.

wISOr Loc: Austin, TEXAS

I like your thinking, and like the sling strap too. I was curious about the ones that attach by the tripod mount. First thing I thought was UNSCREW

MT Shooter wrote:

quote=Mac quote=MT Shooter This is the one I use... (show quote)

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Mac wrote:

MT Shooter wrote:

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

It looks, from the display, that the lens will stick straight out from the hip. Wouldn't that create a situation where the lens could get banged and maybe damaged?

Mine doesn't hang with the lens out...

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

MT Shooter wrote:

quote=Mac quote=MT Shooter This is the one I use... (show quote)

Ok, thanks. I had been using a BlackRapid, and really liked it, but after that big discussion on the tripod socket load bearing capabilities, I went back to a regular type strap. I'll give the optech a try.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

The optech strap hanging position for reference...

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

rpavich wrote:

The optech strap hanging position for reference...

Thanks rpavich.

greymule Loc: Colorado

rpavich wrote:

MT Shooter wrote:

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

Ditto...I also use the wrist strap now too

Hi Rob-

Say, I have the wrist grip [EZ Grip Strap] also from OP/Tech. Have you found an easy way to allow a tripod quick release to remain attached with the EZ gip?

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

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rpavich wrote:

MT Shooter wrote:

This is the one I use, you will find it extremely comfortable. And it mounts to the cameras strap lugs where they are DESIGNED to carry the weight of your camera and lens.

http://optechusa.com/utility-strap-sling.html

Ditto...I also use the wrist strap now too

Quote:

Hi Rob-

Say, I have the wrist grip [EZ Grip Strap] also from OP/Tech. Have you found an easy way to allow a tripod quick release to remain attached with the EZ gip?

Not sure what you mean...mine is on the opposite side of my shoulder sling...nothing is attached to the tripod area.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

greymule wrote:

Hi Rob-

Say, I have the wrist grip(EZ Grip Strap) also from OP/Tech. Have you found an easy way to allow a tripod quick release to remain attached with the EZ gip?

Not sure what you mean...mine is on the opposite side of my shoulder sling...nothing is attached to the tripod area.

Edited to add...I see what you mean....

I have another wrist strap that I like better...I'll add a picture.