Camera Strap for Nikon D7000 to take heavy lens weight (Page 2): Great link craggy, this sounds like the way to go for me. There was a post the other day where someone's black rapids...

cockney greg Loc: London E17

craggycrossers wrote:

Aaron - Optech Utility Sling - http://optechusa.com/straps/utility-strap-sling.html

The photo is a little confusing as it appears to suggest attachment to only one camera lug. Never fear, the sling comes with attachments for two camera lugs which will comfortably take the weight of your camera and a 70-200 lens. I'm impressed !

Great link craggy, this sounds like the way to go for me. There was a post the other day where someone's black rapids system failed when the swivel wore out and his camera went crashing down his front steps.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Op tech or Black Rapid, unfortunately things fail...thats why it's a good idea to check moving parts for ware and tare and replace if needed...just like brakes on a car, ya don't wait till they fail to change um, :(

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

If you are handholding your combo I attach the Black Rapid to the lens foot

Fat Gregory Loc: Southern New Jersey

Domke still sells the contoured USPS rubber strap that is sloped to stay on your shoulder. In the day Letter Carriers carried large leather bags plus the mail (pre junk mail) weighing more than most of us carry today. Plus with 2 shoulders and 1 Neck you can get some relief by switching sides. Not exactly a reply to your post but my solution works for me;-)

Newsuan Loc: Coatesville

Love my Black Rapid as well

drj521 wrote:

Black Rapid shoulder strap. I can wear it all day with my 5d camera and 70-200 lens. I'm sure there are other brands the main thing is to get the weight off the back of your neck.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Mogul wrote:

OPTECH sling with optional accessory lead.

I agree with this. I just bought this strap for my D7000 and carry it with the 70-300 attached most of the time and it works just great as it takes the weight off ones neck.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

cockney greg wrote:

Great link craggy, this sounds like the way to go for me. There was a post the other day where someone's black rapids system failed when the swivel wore out and his camera went crashing down his front steps.

Greg - this is where I bought mine - this link from today - 6 available, free delivery. Good deal.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OpTech-3501242-Utility-Strap-Sling-Black-/261192121719?pt=UK_Photography_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item3cd0437d77

JoeB Loc: Mohawk Valley, NY

Aaron Braganza wrote:

Looking for recommendations for a Good Camera Neck Strap for my D7000 which can take the weight of a heavy lens 70-200 F/2.8

Often the Nikon Brand Strap that came with the Camera can get uncomfortable around my neck after a while, so am reaching out to my fellow UHH mates for some comfortable recommendations, that you may currently use or know off.

Cheers Mates.

I have a D300s with the same lens and I use the "Carry Speed CS-Pro". What I like about it is that with the heavier lens, it mount to both the camera and the lens, which not only makes for a more secure mount, but also holds the camera and lens parallel to the ground. It also mounts to the camera with a mounting plate that that has a swivel on it. The mounting plate make for a very secure attachment and it does not have to be taken off when you use a tripod. I have attached a U-Tube video below of a review that was done on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSkdinjLgWE

Gerry Robinson Loc: Oxfordshire, England

Aaron Braganza wrote:

Looking for recommendations for a Good Camera Neck Strap for my D7000 which can take the weight of a heavy lens 70-200 F/2.8

Often the Nikon Brand Strap that came with the Camera can get uncomfortable around my neck after a while, so am reaching out to my fellow UHH mates for some comfortable recommendations, that you may currently use or know off.

Cheers Mates.

Try here
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=camera+straps&u=&s=0

kind regards

Gerry

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

Op/tech pro and their double camera carry strap.

Thanks MT

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

MT Shooter wrote:

I have used nothing but OpTech straps on my cameras since 1982, and I still use that first one every day, it is now on my Nikon D7100. They are priced right and will literally outlast your camera. Also the most comfortable strap on the market. I can personally recommend both the sling strap and Pro Loop strap models for single camera use with any lens attached.

Also OpTech has dual harness that can carry two cameras. I find that handy for one camera and pouch. I have neck problems and find this the only solution to evening out weight. Pro-loop. We can all agree they get heavy.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Op/Tech dual harness. I ahve used mine to carry the camera in front, under my arm, two cameras - one under each arm and a camera under one arm and a monopod under the other.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Aaron Braganza wrote:

Looking for recommendations for a Good Camera Neck Strap for my D7000 which can take the weight of a heavy lens 70-200 F/2.8

Often the Nikon Brand Strap that came with the Camera can get uncomfortable around my neck after a while, so am reaching out to my fellow UHH mates for some comfortable recommendations, that you may currently use or know off.

Cheers Mates.

Upstrap!!! They not only make a great product, they provide the best customer care and service I've seen anywhere in a long time.
--Bob

csharp Loc: Massachusetts Berkshires

Op/Tech Bino Harness. It spreads the weight to both shoulders and off the neck, and the camera is instantly available. It can also be used as an ordinary shoulder strap. I used a Black Rapid but never trusted the tripod mount, and couldn't put the camera down properly on a table, so I switched to the Op/Tech.

ClutchDisk Loc: Fayetteville, NC

Ya gotta love it. Change Op/Tech to Nikon and change Black Rapid to Canon, what one do you recommend and why ? Kinda interesting.