Best Strap for Nikon 5100: I am just an ocassional traveler. Just returned from a 12 day trip and the "issue" strap became a problem. Any ideas on a better strap and where to purchase?

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Apr 25, 2012 12:09:17 #

Rotorhead Loc: Midwest-Fly-Over Country

I am just an ocassional traveler. Just returned from a 12 day trip and the "issue" strap became a problem. Any ideas on a better strap and where to purchase? Thank you.

Apr 25, 2012 15:58:31 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I have 3 of these, been using them for over 30 years now:

http://optechusa.com/pro-strap.html

Best strap on the market for the money, and they are 100% American Made!

Apr 25, 2012 18:05:08 #

Rotorhead Loc: Midwest-Fly-Over Country

Mr. MT Shooter,
Thank you so much for your reply. It is exactly what I need! This forum is great!

Rotorhead

Apr 25, 2012 18:45:46 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Rotorhead wrote:

Mr. MT Shooter,
Thank you so much for your reply. It is exactly what I need! This forum is great!

Rotorhead

MT twisted my arm, too, and I have single straps for my cameras and the dual for carrying two. Good products from a good company.

Apr 25, 2012 19:54:06 #

Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas

Welcome to UHH. This is the best place to get answers quick. There is always someone that knows the answer or where to go to get it.

Apr 26, 2012 10:19:01 #

knightmarian

MT Shooter wrote:

I have 3 of these, been using them for over 30 years now:

http://optechusa.com/pro-strap.html

Best strap on the market for the money, and they are 100% American Made!

Great...now I can't figure out which one I want to buy! Thanks, MT! :?

Apr 26, 2012 10:22:25 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

knightmarian wrote:

MT Shooter wrote:

I have 3 of these, been using them for over 30 years now:

http://optechusa.com/pro-strap.html

Best strap on the market for the money, and they are 100% American Made!

Great...now I can't figure out which one I want to buy! Thanks, MT! :?

You mean there's another choice???
LOL

Apr 26, 2012 10:26:20 #

TP Loc: Georgia

I have the 5100 and use a "pacsafe" strap. Nice feature is the embedded stainless steel wire to prevent theft by cutting. An occasional risk in some of the more challenging places in the world! Try "www.zappos.com/pacsafe-carrysafe-100-camera-strap-mocha"

Apr 26, 2012 10:33:52 #

Arnold

Try these folks in Seattle, they have some terrific products that make carrying a camera simple with your hands free.

http://www.blackrapid.com/

Arn

Apr 26, 2012 11:38:25 #

Cornman Loc: Grand Rapids, Michigan

MT, I took your suggestion and bought the loop strap and it works great, along with a regular strap, with the connectors, I can interchange the straps, great product. Thanks for the idea.
Cornman!!

Apr 26, 2012 16:58:51 #

Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas

MT Shooter wrote:

I have 3 of these, been using them for over 30 years now:

http://optechusa.com/pro-strap.html

Best strap on the market for the money, and they are 100% American Made!

Thanks MT. I just ordered the Pro Strap this morning, went with Pro instead of loop, as I figured it wouldn't fray like one of the reviewers told about. The Pro Strap will have a more flat surface on the camera connection. Thanks

Apr 26, 2012 17:06:24 #

MtnMan Loc: ID

I too took his advice and have on on my 5100. Perfect!

My wife just bought one for her P500 also. A little overkill but she likes it. The Nikon issue on that one is even wimpier.

MT Shooter wrote:

I have 3 of these, been using them for over 30 years now:

http://optechusa.com/pro-strap.html

Best strap on the market for the money, and they are 100% American Made!

Apr 26, 2012 22:07:29 #

cmge Loc: Arkansas

The only strap I kcan wear all day and not have my neck hurt is a Crumpler Industry Disgrace. I have recycled at least three other kinds that were supposed to be good.

Apr 26, 2012 22:14:45 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

MT Shooter wrote:

I have 3 of these, been using them for over 30 years now:

http://optechusa.com/pro-strap.html

Best strap on the market for the money, and they are 100% American Made!

You have to consider that MT attaches bazooka sized lenses to his cameras!!

Apr 27, 2012 21:06:47 #

knightmarian

My OP/Tech wrist strap came today. Love it already! Thanks again, MT!

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