47greyfox
Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
Another OpTech user here. Got them on 3 bodies plus 2 binoculars. Not only are they discrete, but are effective shock absorbers. Comfortable for a long day of walking and stalking (no, not that kind!!) critters and flyers.
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
OddJobber wrote:
I put Canon straps on my Nikons as theft deterrents.
Recently there was a similar posting which pointed out that when traveling in other countries, the camera brand name on the strap may signal thieves and make you a target. As a result, I have removed the Nikon straps from my cameras and replaced them with generic straps that I bought years ago for film cameras.
I use a neoprene neck strap. I have 3. I deliberately tried to break one, then installed the other two on my cameras since they passed my test. They are marked with the matching logo despite being after-market.
Black Rapid for sling strap - fixes to bottom of camera.
Matin Comfort Strap for neck strap.
Peak Design CUFF CF-2 for wrist strap.
For security I also put black tape on top of logo and camera model number on camera and lens cap - as well as dump the logo strap, which is extremely uncomfortable anyway.
Techrod wrote:
For security I also put black tape on top of logo and camera model number on camera and lens cap - as well as dump the logo strap, which is extremely uncomfortable anyway.
Well that's a dead giveaway that you are trying to hide something.
I use the dslr strap from Custom SLR on my Pentaxes and their thinner one for my Fuji xe2. Far superior to the ones that come with the cameras and quite affordable.
https://customslr.com/
JimRPhoto wrote:
Advantages of a cross body strap: No weight around your neck; the camera is down by your right hand, so you can secure it; the camera is much less visible/obvious to someone who would want to take it; the proper width strap, suited for the size and weight of the camera, will put little stress on the shoulder. Add to that, if you check out the BosStrap web site, you will see a line of such straps that do not take up the space of the tripod socket on the camera, but rather hook up to a camera strap lug. Been using it a couple of years now, and it is great. With no padding, it takes very little room in a camera bag. Good luck with all the advice! JimR
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I checked out a few of the recommendations on this thread, for my purposes the BosStrap has some unique features.
1. The camera attaches to a metal loop that slides on the strap, so the strap doesn’t have to move. This is important to me, since I typically wear a backpack on hikes with my camera.
2. The strap attaches to the strap lugs, Not the tripod mount. Should be handy for my monopod on hikes.
Thank you Jim for the recommendation, I look forward to trying out.
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
DPSTCH strap is pricey, but a really good strap and sturdy enough for 500mm lens. Plus, I can carry it at my side.
Why not just turn the strap over so the canon name doesn't show?
For style and a wide strap I use a Capturing Coutre strap. Very comfortable.
[quote=Jules Karney I use the op. Great straps for carry heavy camera and lenses. No need to advertise expensive camera like others have said.
Chris T
Loc: from England across the pond to New England
illininitt wrote:
Have a new Canon T7I which of course came with a Canon strap. Do most just use the one that came with the camera....or buy one of their own. If so....which is a good/wide/comfortable to wear? (some are proud of their camera and love to have that name displayed)
Nitt ... never had any problem with Canon straps ... they're not overkill ... none of mine, anyway .... same thing with Pentax straps ...
But, Nikon straps are another matter ... that bright yellow is a dead giveaway to would-be thieves ....
Sony, now - has gone both ways ... my a77 has a very sedate strap ... but the one that came with the a77 II is quite garish ... (check pics)
So, I replaced it with a Capturing Couture (Navaho Cream) ... what do you think?
Sony a77 w/ sedate strap
Sony a77 II w/ garish strap
Sony a77 II w/ replaced strap
Capturing Couture (Navaho Cream)
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