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 wrote:
I like OP/Tech products, and I'm thinking about getting a sling strap, and the OP/TECH USA Utility Strap-Sling looks good. I don't like the idea of supporting the camera (Nikon FF) by just one point, though, but that seems to be the standard procedure. For $28, it looks like a good deal. The OP/TECH USA Utility Sling Duo looks good, too.
The reviews look good, and I like the inter-connectability of the OP/TECH system. Any comments?
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/B01J6QBQ60I 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 wrote:
. . . The reviews look good, and I like the inter-connectability of the OP/TECH system. Any comments?
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
jerryc41 wrote:
I like OP/Tech products, and I'm thinking about getting a sling strap, and the OP/TECH USA Utility Strap-Sling looks good. I don't like the idea of supporting the camera (Nikon FF) by just one point, though, but that seems to be the standard procedure. For $28, it looks like a good deal. The OP/TECH USA Utility Sling Duo looks good, too.
The reviews look good, and I like the inter-connectability of the OP/TECH system. Any comments?
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.
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.
billt1970 wrote:
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
I will go for it when I find another $22 to spend to get free shipping.
photon-collector wrote:
I use OP/TECH products and find them very comfortable and secure. I prefer the "Dual Harness." It can easily be configured to support two cameras, one left and one right; or one camera (left, right, or center). It is a two-point anchor system, one at each carry lug. I like having the tripod mount free.
I have paired the OP/TECH dual harness with the PEAK DESIGN Anchor links. I find this the easiest, fastest, safest disconnect system available.
I carry a D500 and D810, and sometimes one or two Bronica GS-1 (medium format) cameras without fear or fatigue.
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How do those interface with OpTech? I looked them up and they look like a proprietary connector?
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.
photon-collector wrote:
I use OP/TECH products and find them very comfortable and secure. I prefer the "Dual Harness." It can easily be configured to support two cameras, one left and one right; or one camera (left, right, or center). It is a two-point anchor system, one at each carry lug. I like having the tripod mount free.
I have paired the OP/TECH dual harness with the PEAK DESIGN Anchor links. I find this the easiest, fastest, safest disconnect system available.
I carry a D500 and D810, and sometimes one or two Bronica GS-1 (medium format) cameras without fear or fatigue.
I use OP/TECH products and find them very comforta... (
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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
jerryc41 wrote:
I like OP/Tech products, and I'm thinking about getting a sling strap, and the OP/TECH USA Utility Strap-Sling looks good. I don't like the idea of supporting the camera (Nikon FF) by just one point, though, but that seems to be the standard procedure. For $28, it looks like a good deal. The OP/TECH USA Utility Sling Duo looks good, too.
The reviews look good, and I like the inter-connectability of the OP/TECH system. Any comments?
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.
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