Camera Straps Love them Hate Them...I hate them (Page 3): I'm buying the dual harness OpTech. How does it "convert quickly strap to a hand?" Please show picture.

Pentony Loc: Earth Traveller

Harvey wrote:

My OpTec harnesses- I have two- an older single and a new dual - convert quickly strap to a hand - darn handy.

I'm buying the dual harness OpTech. How does it "convert quickly strap to a hand?" Please show picture.

nascar27 Loc: Kansas City, MO

Tea8 wrote:

Interesting, but I think I'll keep my OpTech sling strap.

I will second that on the Op/Tech sling strap. Love mine. 8-)

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Pentony wrote:

JR1: Please show pictures of your small cable tie and tie in use. I think it may be good to prevent
1. thief using knife to cut straps
2. fall if straps breaks

Sorry for rubbish shot all other cameras set for photoshoot used cheap bridge

here I hope you can see the cable tie running between both clips they will not come apart

Budnjax Loc: NE Florida

Never tried those, but am quite happy with the Black Rapid straps. They are simple, but extremely well made and allow you to easily carry most any (or 2) DSLRs with big lenses and without breaking your neck.

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

nikonshooter wrote:

I clearly don't love them.....in fact I never atta... (show quote)

nikonshooter is that your company? Why carry that extra junk around attached with a ¼ bolt :?:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

mel wrote:

$70.00, does money grow on trees?

Take a look at Really Right Stuff pricing. That's one of the least expensive things they make. Their products have a reputation for excellence, though.

ocbeyer Loc: Baltimore

EstherP wrote:

No go!
There is no way I'll give up my Oly. For anything!
(Unless maybe a Hasselblad, but I know that's way outside the budget).

:thumbup: :thumbup:

PhotoBiker Loc: Charleston, SC

JR1, please excuse my ignorance. I like your idea of using cable ties for security. They must be reconnected every time you go out for a shoot with the camera and strap, correct? You don't disconnect then reconnect with the cable ties, I'm assuming. Thank you for the photo of your set up, by the way.

PhotoBiker Loc: Charleston, SC

JR1, please excuse my ignorance. I like your idea of using cable ties for security. They must be reconnected every time you go out for a shoot with the camera and strap, correct? You don't disconnect then reconnect with the cable ties, I'm assuming. Thank you for the photo of your set up, by the way.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

As I never remove the straps why connect and disconnect, the strap stays on the camera, why remove the straps, as with any strap they stay on, I bought the straps for comfort, wide sprung, padded and ideal for lenses like 150-500s

http://www.mailshotsuk.co.uk/acatalog/Op_Tech_Pro_Camera_Strap.html

I just don't like the quick release straps so I secure them, don't want one going with a £2k of gear on it

http://www.mailshotsuk.co.uk/acatalog/Op_Tech_Pro_Camera_Strap.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

JR1 wrote:

As I never remove the straps why connect and disconnect, the strap stays on the camera, why remove the straps, as with any strap they stay on, I bought the straps for comfort, wide sprung, padded and ideal for lenses like 150-500s

http://www.mailshotsuk.co.uk/acatalog/Op_Tech_Pro_Camera_Strap.html

I just don't like the quick release straps so I secure them, don't want one going with a £2k of gear on it

http://www.mailshotsuk.co.uk/acatalog/Op_Tech_Pro_Camera_Strap.html

These seem like a good idea - could easily be homemade.

http://optechusa.com/secure-its.html

PhotoBiker Loc: Charleston, SC

Thanks for the explanation, JR1 ... Makes complete sense. Sorry for the duplicate post.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

nikonshooter wrote:

I clearly don't love them.....in fact I never atta... (show quote)

Well it is going to be the lesser of too evils. Camera straps and all the grief they bring or a damaged/dead camera from hitting the ground. Personally, I will take the strap every time or the latter.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I didn't want to jump in on Ed's post. So this is what I have come up with. I like the L bracket tho. Might have to look into those.:) Here is my link.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-142898-1.html
Erv

EstherP

sb wrote:

That's pretty expensive and looks pretty complicated and bulky. Has anyone seen a simple ring that hooks on the camera that allows you to simply clip the strap on and off as needed?

Yes, Op/tech straps and harnesses with Uni-loops.
EstherP