Looking for a good shoulder sling
Nov 13, 2016 14:06:09 #
It seems a lot of you refer to a "rapid shoulder sling" for keeping your camera ready during a walkabout. What's a good, moderately-priced shoulder sling I might purchase? I'm not necessarily looking to spend $75 on a sling and it seems there are a lot in the $20 range. Are they any good or should I spend the money for one that won't drop my camera on the ground as an occasional customer review complains about? If it makes any difference, I'll be hauling around a Nikon D5500 with a 55 - 300 mm lens which adds a couple of pounds. Thanks, all.
Fourlocks
Fourlocks
Nov 13, 2016 14:44:58 #
Your camera is valuable, why risk with a cheap sling?
Indigo Marble Neporene over the shoulder sling: $45
Peak Design Slide: $60
You can probably do better on the E-Bays
Indigo Marble Neporene over the shoulder sling: $45
Peak Design Slide: $60
You can probably do better on the E-Bays
Nov 13, 2016 16:26:46 #
I got this one on Amazon and really liked it...great reviews and even better price.....no need to pay for a name.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2NVJ7O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2NVJ7O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nov 13, 2016 16:36:26 #
I use Op-Tech strong, inexpensive. But regardless of the strentgh of any strap,or anything else, it can break.
Nov 13, 2016 17:57:23 #
I've tried straps by CustomSLR, Peak Design and Gordy's, but I found the Op/Tech straps to be the most functional and reasonably priced.
Nov 14, 2016 06:06:41 #
billnikon
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fourlocks wrote:
It seems a lot of you refer to a "rapid shoul... (show quote)
There are many choices, I use cotton and black rapid, I use black rapid more than the cotton. Prices vary on the black rapid, you don't need a heavy duty one for your camera.
Nov 14, 2016 06:16:24 #
I shall consider this question over the next 7 days and get back to you. What may seem to some as the type of question asked by a simpleton I can understand how difficult a decision like this can be to make alone. Is it true you get what you pay for or can a bargain strap knocked together in a sweat shop by children in China actually be the one to go for? It is vital we take our time here and thoroughly investigate the market place and what is available.
Leave it with me and I will get back to you. Did that video help you with the shoe lace tying difficulties you were experiencing?
Leave it with me and I will get back to you. Did that video help you with the shoe lace tying difficulties you were experiencing?
Nov 14, 2016 06:38:34 #
I love my Op/Tech sling. I've been using it almost two years now without any trouble. I like that it uses one of the side strap connectors and not the tripod socket so I don't have to remove it to use a mono or tripod. I use an Op/Tech wrist strap on the other side connector because most of the time I keep my cameras in a case and take them out for a quick shot or two and don't need the sling, so I just slip on the wrist strap. But if I'll have it out for a bit I use the quick-connect to attach the sling and away I go. I picked up an extra quick connect so I use my one sling for either camera of my cameras.
Here they are on Amazon for more info:
Op/Tech sling
https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-3501242-Utility/dp/B003T0EYVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479123064&sr=8-1&keywords=optech
Op/Tech wrist strap
https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-6701062-Wrist/dp/B00137NMMW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1479123427&sr=8-8&keywords=optech
Here they are on Amazon for more info:
Op/Tech sling
https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-3501242-Utility/dp/B003T0EYVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479123064&sr=8-1&keywords=optech
Op/Tech wrist strap
https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-6701062-Wrist/dp/B00137NMMW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1479123427&sr=8-8&keywords=optech
Nov 14, 2016 06:50:23 #
Nov 14, 2016 06:58:34 #
fourlocks wrote:
It seems a lot of you refer to a "rapid shoul... (show quote)
Black Rapid is a good manufacturer and has a good reputation. Yes, they are expensive but the reason is that they are good and they know they can get the price. Would you really want to invest in an expensive camera and then rely on a cheap strap to hold your investment?
Nov 14, 2016 07:10:51 #
Nov 14, 2016 07:12:01 #
fourlocks wrote:
It seems a lot of you refer to a "rapid shoul... (show quote)
I use Peak Design's sling and like it very much.
Nov 14, 2016 07:41:52 #
Like others, I use OP/TECH exclusively. Good price and good quality. They have dozens of products, and they all work together.
Nov 14, 2016 07:53:28 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
Black Rapid is a good manufacturer and has a good reputation. Yes, they are expensive but the reason is that they are good and they know they can get the price. Would you really want to invest in an expensive camera and then rely on a cheap strap to hold your investment?
That of course, depends on the quality of the inexpensive strap.
My experience is that with an expensive brand, you pay for the name first, then for the strap.
I have an Olympus E-5 camera, not a particularly light-weight, that I bought an OP/TECH Bino/Cam Harness for. Now about 6 years old, there is no detectable wear on the strap. It is comfortable to wear (divides weight of camera over both shoulders). I'd recommend this, or any other OP/TECH strap to anyone - from my personal experience, as well as my brother's experience (his OP/TECH strap is even older than mine, but also: No detectable wear).
Nov 14, 2016 08:03:42 #
I started with and am very happy with a Blck Rapid Strap. But being left handed I have had to compromise a bit. Since there is no swivel on the shoulder pad, I need wear it backwards. Being a keen fan of out MTshooter I have researched his choice of the Op/tech system and intend to change over to their new wire reinforced camera strap. Their use of connectors will allow me to create a true left hand version and will allow me to not need to use the tripod connection. I suggest you check out their website.
https://optechusa.com/ or MTshooter's site cameracottage.com.
https://optechusa.com/ or MTshooter's site cameracottage.com.
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