Neoprene straps?? (Page 2): With any kind of strap they are used as a secondary support after your hand. Never rely on the strap solely. If you have a heavy camera and lens you should...

JeffinMass Loc: MA

With any kind of strap they are used as a secondary support after your hand. Never rely on the strap solely. If you have a heavy camera and lens you should always be holding it by the lens, not the camera.
Neoprene is strong and water/sweat resistant. Expect to pay $20-30 for a good one.
Like said earlier OpTech is a good brand.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I can handle a camera hanging loosely on a strap, but add the bouncy nature of a rubber strap and I'd never want to get near one.
--Bob

nadelewitz wrote:

I have a couple of neoprene stretchy camera straps, and I'm wondering whether they are good to use with a heavy DSLR, with a long lens and even maybe a battery grip. Are they more comfortable than a canvas strap with or without a pad, and can I trust them to carry the weight, both fabric-wise and stitching-wise.

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

Thanks everyone. I did research on the Op/Techs and the Peak Designs, and they look good for my consideration. I will also check out all your other recommendations.

Selene03

I have tried out lots of straps and pretty much use the Op-tech $21.00 strap for everything because of its comfort. I can carry equipment all day with it. I have some peak design straps of the same design that might be better, but as someone else here said, I don't find them as comfortable as the op-tech straps. I have used op-tech binocular straps for my Sony rx100 cameras too.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

rmalarz wrote:

I can handle a camera hanging loosely on a strap, but add the bouncy nature of a rubber strap and I'd never want to get near one.
--Bob

Have you ever tried an Op/Tech strap? I have several of them and none of them are bouncy. They are all strong and comfortable.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

No, I have not and more than likely won't. I'm very happy with the multitude of cameras being carried with UpStrap products. They not only make a superior product, but surpass most with their integrity. That won them a customer for life.
--Bob

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Have you ever tried an Op/Tech strap? I have several of them and none of them are bouncy. They are all strong and comfortable.

3dees

I have been using Op/Tech straps for years and have never had a problem. I also have a BlackRapid strap but I prefer a neck strap. it's comfortable with my D500 w/grip and Sigma 150-600c.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I use neoprene Op Tech straps on my cameras and also use neoprene Vero Vellini slings on some of my rifles. I have never had the slightest problem and both cameras and rifles are comfortable to carry.

Dennis

Bill P

I have Op-Tech straps on my Hasselblad and on my D3, and they are fine, but first, search UpStrap. Absolutely top of the line.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

rmalarz wrote:

No, I have not and more than likely won't. I'm very happy with the multitude of cameras being carried with UpStrap products. They not only make a superior product, but surpass most with their integrity. That won them a customer for life.
--Bob

I too have been quite satisfied with my Up-Strap.

SVP

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

rmalarz wrote:

No, I have not and more than likely won't. I'm very happy with the multitude of cameras being carried with UpStrap products. They not only make a superior product, but surpass most with their integrity. That won them a customer for life.
--Bob

I'm sure there are plenty of cameras that sport UPstrap products but there are probably many more that use Op/Tech products. I checked out their web site and from what I saw they appear to make quality products. I didn't see anything that indicates their product is superior to Op/Tech or their integrity is any better than Op/Tech. I did notice similarities to products made by Op/Tech, which is the older company. The bottom line is, you use quality UPstrap products and have no reason to use products from any other company; I get that. And since I own lots of Op/Tech stuff that serves me quite well, I will continue to do so. Too bad UPstrap isn't compatible with Op/Tech.

hawleyrw Loc: Dayton, OH

Personally, I had a neoprene strap, opted not to use it with my more expensive cameras. I just felt I couldn’t trust it to hold everywhere. I’ve used a had strap for many years now. Something like the canon WS-20 strap. Mines a bit different but is solid and a quick use strap

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

hawleyrw wrote:

Personally, I had a neoprene strap, opted not to use it with my more expensive cameras. I just felt I couldn’t trust it to hold everywhere. I’ve used a had strap for many years now. Something like the canon WS-20 strap. Mines a bit different but is solid and a quick use strap

I'm not suggesting you do anything different than what you are doing now but this is my own experience. The only neoprene straps I have are Op/Tech and they are pro grade reinforced straps. I carry a Canon 5DSr with an EF 100-400L II and EF 1.4 III teleconverter and 600 EX-RT flash with a better beamer extender hung from an Op/Tech neoprene strap. New, all that would run around $6500 hanging from a $40 strap and I've never been the least bit concerned the strap will fail because I know it wont. The strap is strong and comfortable.

Bill P

There is nothing in or about Upstrap that is similar in any way to OpTech, and could never be made compatible as they are different construction and materials. Upstraps are not neoprene, and have a molded on pad that keeps the camera from slipping off your shoulder. Upstraps are not quiet as comfortable as an OpTech when around your neck, but the bouncing can be troubling. I've liked and used OpTech straps but I'm really impressed with Upstraps.

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

Bill P wrote:

There is nothing in or about Upstrap that is similar in any way to OpTech, and could never be made compatible as they are different construction and materials. Upstraps are not neoprene, and have a molded on pad that keeps the camera from slipping off your shoulder. Upstraps are not quiet as comfortable as an OpTech when around your neck, but the bouncing can be troubling. I've liked and used OpTech straps but I'm really impressed with Upstraps.

I agree, Bill. But, like JeffinMass, I also keep my hand on the camera. Otherwise, centrifugal force would beat me to death.