Boss Strap vs. OpTech Utility Strap: I know there is a similar question being discussed right now, but I have a more specific sling strap question. I want to avoid using a strap that...

Rokko Loc: Minneapolis

I know there is a similar question being discussed right now, but I have a more specific sling strap question.

I want to avoid using a strap that uses the tripod socket; I would prefer that the strap attach to one or both of the strap lugs. Does anyone have thoughts on the:

Boss Strap <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/878356-REG/BosStrap_bosg315_Generation_3_Sliding_Sling.html>

vs. the

Optech Utility Strap <http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003T0EYVE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2CSRTMBH2SV8V&coliid=I1ETAJF4J774EU&psc=1)?

Thanks.

doclab88 Loc: Baldwin Wisconsin

dzurak58 wrote:

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I never liked those plastic 3-pronged connectors that you see on just about everything nowadays. I've had some that become very "loose" after repeated connecting and disconnecting. I don't think I would want a lot of money hanging on those connectors. The Boss strap connector looks a lot sturdier. for the few extra dollars I would consider that "insurance". (IMHO)

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

dzurak58 wrote:

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The OpTech is less than half the cost, and it carries the camera by BOTH strap lugs for better security. One lug can be quickly released for active use.
I have used the OpTech straps since 1982 with never a hint of a failure. And yes, I do still use that original 1982 strap today, currently attached to a Nikon D7100 body.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

doclab88 wrote:

I never liked those plastic 3-pronged connectors that you see on just about everything nowadays. I've had some that become very "loose" after repeated connecting and disconnecting. I don't think I would want a lot of money hanging on those connectors. The Boss strap connector looks a lot sturdier. for the few extra dollars I would consider that "insurance". (IMHO)

I have used Op/Tech's bino-harness for some years now, to divide the weight of my camera over both shoulder. The 3-pronged connectors are disconnected every time the camera goes back into the bag, and re-connected every time I take it out. This camera is not a lightweight either, almost 5 lbs with my favourite zoom lens on it. Never had a single problem with either the strap or the connectors.

OTOH, and here I'm speaking in my "role" as dressmaker, I have used the clasps as shown on the boss-strap, for children's clothing (mostly belts and suspenders), both the plastic and the metal clasps. I found that often in less than a year the clasp became 'loose' and not much after that, it didn't need help from myself or my children to come undone.
Because of that, my bet is with the Op/Tech straps.

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

I use an Optech with one clip wrapped in Velcro in case the clip fails on a D5200 with a 55-300 Nikon.

juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida

MT Shooter wrote:

The OpTech is less than half the cost, and it carries the camera by BOTH strap lugs for better security. One lug can be quickly released for active use.
I have used the OpTech straps since 1982 with never a hint of a failure. And yes, I do still use that original 1982 strap today, currently attached to a Nikon D7100 body.

:thumbup: :thumbup: I too have never had a problem with those type of connectors. Op/Tech, the best!!

doclab88 Loc: Baldwin Wisconsin

Mr PC wrote:

I use an Optech with one clip wrapped in Velcro in case the clip fails on a D5200 with a 55-300 Nikon.

I didn't think of wrapping the connector in velcro, that is a good idea.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

doclab88 wrote:

I didn't think of wrapping the connector in velcro, that is a good idea.

Per the OpTech website:

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I use two BR straps modified to use the strap lugs via OpTech Adapt-It connectors and the BR carabiners:

Per the OpTech website:

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

I've bee using OpTech camera straps for over two years after MT Shooter recommended them. I have a single and a double and an Extension. I have never looked back.

IF MT Shooter tells you something. Take it to the bank.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

I have that Bosstrap and love it. No trouble with the connector. I had a Rapidblack RS-7 and did not like it because it had the large contoured shoulder pad. It never stayed on my should contrary to their videos. It was always getting in my way and a general nuisance. It also took up a lot of room in my case. I see that the Op-Tech has a similar pad.

The Bosstrap has a plain strap that is very soft and comfortable. It never gets in the way and is very compact in my case. All things considered, I would go again with the Bosstrap instead of the Op-Tech. It is more expensive but to me, worth it.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Mogul wrote:

Per the OpTech website:

I buy Velcro in various sizes in bulk rolls. It comes in handy for lots of things.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Mogul wrote:

Per the OpTech website:

At Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-1301042-Connectors/dp/B004N623XY/ref=pd_sim_p_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=09Z54G5AWA06D2B4RCTA

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

Mr PC wrote:

I use an Optech with one clip wrapped in Velcro in case the clip fails on a D5200 with a 55-300 Nikon.

I carry the exact same camera and lens around, most of the time, without the clip wrapped in velcro and never had the slightest hint of a problem with my OpTech sling.

NealB Loc: Lowell Indiana

dzurak58 wrote:

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I have the OP/TECH and really like it. I have not had it very long but I used it around 8 hours a day over 5 days last week and it is comfortable.