lightyear

Thee are several different body connectors that attach to the camera side lugs, all shown on the Op-Tech website. When the camera is dangling from your neck the plastic connectors are off to the side and not overlapping the camera top, but when camera is on a tripod the connectors on at least model can be a nuisance, other connectors are not in the way. Connectors are interchangeable.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

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ceh1024 Loc: Lutz, FL

Back in 2014 I posted a description titled "Camera Strap Experiment" The key is a device originally purchased from Cowboy Studio for about $6.95. can be found now on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Movo-NSA-1-Universal-Connector-Camcorders/dp/B01J6QBQ60
I have modified my original implementation to just use one attachment snap. This system works extremely well and effectively eliminates the one point of contact while emulating the tripod mount 1 point.

Chuck

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

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billt1970 Loc: Gambrills, Maryland

I've been using the OP/TECH system for years now and I simply love their simplicity and ease of use.

Go for it!!

BT

Red6

I have used several different strap systems but OP/TECH works best for me. It is comfortable and very configurable. The best part for me is the strap attachment system they use.

I usually sling my camera strap over my right shoulder with the camera to my left side under my arm at waist level. This makes it very easy to pull up, point, and shoot. This configuration takes the pressure off of the carrier's neck and prevents that hunched-over look and feel. The camera attachments are made to the attachment points on the sides of the camera, not the tripod mount. I read some articles that the tripod mounts are not designed to handle pulling loads at that point and are therefore weaker than the intended attachment points.

The buckles attaching the strap are quick to disconnect making it easy to disconnect the shoulder strap and mount to the tripod. Also there are so many optional pieces to set up just about any carrying arrangement.

Rick from NY Loc: Sarasota FL

I have been a fan of Op Tech products for decades, but for a sling strap, I prefer the Black Rapid. I too was wary about the single point attachment with BR, but when I tried the OT, I found that when the body was dangling at my hip, the dual connection points did not allow for the rig to hang pointed down. By connecting to the tripod socket on the bottom, the gear just naturally fell with lens pointed down. Found that more comfortable when walking and easier to just reach down to grab the body by the hand grip. I settled for the “risk” of single point attachment and the inconvenience of having the connector on bottom (problem when using both handheld and with tripod) and never looked back. FYI - I’m probably pushing my luck saying this, but I have never had an incident with the single point attachment and I’ve used the BR with some big pro bodies and big lenses (of course when available, the connection is made to the lens collar rather than the body.)

One quick story about OT outstanding customer service. Many years ago, I was using its original regular neoprene around the neck camera strap carrying my D2h with 17-55/2.8 (before Nikon FF digital) and boom, I heard the rig hit the pavement. The original OT neoprene strap had the bouncy ends attached to the around the neck part of the strap by 2 plastic pressure connectors and 1 failed. Both the body and the lens needed repair where they connected. Big bucks. Sent the failed strap to OT with description of the incident and my repair invoice from Nikon NPS and, no questions asked, I immediately received a check for the full amount of the substantial cost. Amazing customer service from OT. I’ll add that immediately after my issue, OT modified the strap and securely sewed the bouncy end pieces to the strap with heavy gauge nylon stitching.

Let us know which strap you end up with. BR is pretty expensive compared to other options, but it worked out well for me.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I will go for it when I find another $22 to spend to get free shipping.

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

How do those interface with OpTech? I looked them up and they look like a proprietary connector?

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

Texas George Loc: Stamford, Texas

Jerry several years ago I got a carrier mount that looks almost identical to the one sold by Cotton Carrier. It is a tripod mount with a receiver that mounted on to the strap of my backpack as I liked having my Nikon D5000 with the 18-200 zoom with me hiking. The camera locks onto the receiver and surprisingly doesn’t bounce or move at all. That company doesn’t seem to exist anymore but a similar system is sold by Cotton Carrier.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

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clemente21

I have the sling, which I use for sports photography. I can get my camera out like a gunslinger. The sling comes with two uni-loop connectors from which I connect to my camera via a manfrotto quick release plate. The two connectors add a bit of safety that my camera and long lens don't end up in the floor.

https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-Classic-Mirrorless/dp/B07CN7Z845/ref=asc_df_B07CN7Z845/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385172562943&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17638923740956870200&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016050&hvtargid=pla-459195411028&ref=&adgrpid=77282054543&th=1

pesfls Loc: Oregon, USA

Although I have not mixed the two companies anchors I concur. I have used products from both without complaint that includes everyrhing from M4/3 gear up to an ancient Nikon 600mm f8. The both make great items in my experience.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

I've used them for a long time and like them. Camera straps tend to twist, and the quick disconnects make it easy to keep then untwisted.