Camera Strap - Again
Mar 2, 2012 07:45:16 #
Here's a video by Karl Taylor about the benefits of a detachable camera strap.
http://www.karltaylorphotography.com/photography-tips-dvds-camera-strap.htm
http://www.karltaylorphotography.com/photography-tips-dvds-camera-strap.htm
Mar 2, 2012 08:27:20 #
Mar 3, 2012 07:46:27 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Here's a video by Karl Taylor about the benefits of a detachable camera strap.
http://www.karltaylorphotography.com/photography-tips-dvds-camera-strap.htm
http://www.karltaylorphotography.com/photography-tips-dvds-camera-strap.htm
I use a strap with the quick release, no neopreme and like it.
Mar 3, 2012 10:08:09 #
I purchased A Lowepro Transporter from Amazon for $10.02 and free shipping. There are some negative reviews saying the snaps are easy to separate. The first thing I did was to try jerking the connecters apart. I tugged and pulled and could not get snaps to come apart accidently. Yet they are easy to separate when you choose. I think it is a great value.
Mar 3, 2012 11:52:18 #
Jerry1940 wrote:
I purchased A Lowepro Transporter from Amazon for $10.02 and free shipping. There are some negative reviews saying the snaps are easy to separate. The first thing I did was to try jerking the connecters apart. I tugged and pulled and could not get snaps to come apart accidently. Yet they are easy to separate when you choose. I think it is a great value.
MTShooter recommended the OP/tech line of straps, etc., and I went with his suggestion. They use those snap clasps, too. I have never heard of one that was snapped together correctly coming apart.
I found a site that sells them - military grade - in packs of 50 for a good price. I have no idea where that site is, though.
Some people run Velcro through the clasps to keep them from coming apart.
Mar 3, 2012 14:07:34 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=Jerry1940 I purchased A Lowepro Transporter... (show quote)
I also use Op/Tech but I replaced their hooks with metal spring loaded S hooks. Now I can attach and detach with one hand.
Mar 3, 2012 16:00:43 #
I also use the OP/Tech strap but I went with the bino version that does not have the quick release snaps. Though I have never heard a story where one failed I am more concerned about a "user-error" where I didn't quite seat it correctly. Having spent a good portion of my professional career as a software engineer, and knowing a good programmer is one who looks both ways before crossing a one-way street, then looks again, you might be able to understand my paranoia. I understand some people prefer them for a variety of reasons and that is their personal choice. For me, the knowledge that the strap will NOT separate from the camera outweighs the benefits. I love the softness and apparent weight reduction of the OP/Tech straps and they are much longer than the stock Nikon strap that came with my camera. I am 67 and the strap is long enough to carry over my shoulder, across my body and still hang at hip level. I am not a pro, making a living at this every day, but I often carry my D7000 and 18-200mm lens for several hours in Texas heat and humidity and find these straps very comfortable.
Mar 3, 2012 16:09:19 #
TchrBill wrote:
Having spent a good portion of my professional career as a software engineer, and knowing a good programmer is one who looks both ways before crossing a one-way street, then looks again, you might be able to understand my paranoia.
I understand perfectly. That's why I like the idea of Velcro through the clasps under certain circumstances.
By the way, Op/Tech will make custom straps for you. I called them and told them what I wanted, and I had them about a week later.
Mar 3, 2012 16:15:49 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I understand perfectly. That's why I like the idea of Velcro through the clasps under certain circumstances.
By the way, Op/Tech will make custom straps for you. I called them and told them what I wanted, and I had them about a week later.
By the way, Op/Tech will make custom straps for you. I called them and told them what I wanted, and I had them about a week later.
That is good to know. I don't know if I would have thought to call them and ask. Thanks for the information.
Mar 3, 2012 17:14:57 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=TchrBill Having spent a good portion of my ... (show quote)
I didn't know that. Thanks. I just ordered one from B&H the one with metal hooks. MT did tell me he has never broke any of their fasteners but he uses velcro too.
Mar 3, 2012 20:41:53 #
Bill MN wrote:
MT did tell me he has never broke any of their fasteners but he uses velcro too.
I think the Velcro comes into play when he is walking through the woods. There are little critters in the woods of Montana that steal plastic clasps.
Mar 3, 2012 21:49:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I think the Velcro comes into play when he is walking through the woods. There are little critters in the woods of Montana that steal plastic clasps.
Bill MN wrote:
MT did tell me he has never broke any of their fasteners but he uses velcro too.
I think the Velcro comes into play when he is walking through the woods. There are little critters in the woods of Montana that steal plastic clasps.
I always have the Velcro straps around ALL my strap clasps in the woods, just as insurance, and its cheap stuff!
Jerry, on my double sling I took OpTechs advise and release one of the clasps on the body so its only hanging by one clasp, with Velcro of course, and I really like the way it improves the speed with which your camera come to your eye, the straps are totally out of the way. Then when I am ready to move on, they clip right back together and I have the security of both clasps holding the camera again. No Velcro on the clasp that I disconnect.
I but the Velco brand "One Wrap" (PN 90340). Its a double-sided Velcro strap that comes in a 12' length and is 3/4" wide for full buckle width security. I just feed the strap through, determine what length I need and cut it off. Then I round off the ends so it is easier to get ahold of when I want to release them. And being black it doesn't show up to others, looks very natural. $7.95 at Lowes.
Mar 3, 2012 23:26:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I think the Velcro comes into play when he is walking through the woods. There are little critters in the woods of Montana that steal plastic clasps.
Bill MN wrote:
MT did tell me he has never broke any of their fasteners but he uses velcro too.
I think the Velcro comes into play when he is walking through the woods. There are little critters in the woods of Montana that steal plastic clasps.
Sure hope Montana doesn't have any of them metal eating monsters because I go in the woods over there too. I think the monsters are to scared to mess with anyone from Minnesota.
Mar 3, 2012 23:28:09 #
Bill MN wrote:
Sure hope Montana doesn't have any of them metal eating monsters because I go in the woods over there too. I think the monsters are to scared to mess with anyone from Minnesota.
jerryc41 wrote:
I think the Velcro comes into play when he is walking through the woods. There are little critters in the woods of Montana that steal plastic clasps.
Bill MN wrote:
MT did tell me he has never broke any of their fasteners but he uses velcro too.
I think the Velcro comes into play when he is walking through the woods. There are little critters in the woods of Montana that steal plastic clasps.
Sure hope Montana doesn't have any of them metal eating monsters because I go in the woods over there too. I think the monsters are to scared to mess with anyone from Minnesota.
You know how to tell if the bears in your area are Black bears or Grizzly bears don't you Bill?
Mar 3, 2012 23:53:03 #
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