New Strap......update...

digitalfailure · 24-04-2005, 23:08

Anyone have any recomendations on a new strap for use on my 20D?

I'm getting fed up with the canon item

It gives me a pain in the neck......really, it does :lol: if i carry the camera round my neck for long periods of time, and i'm getting really hacked off with the marks it creates on the body of the camera.
the plastic sleeves on the strap chaffe on the body and leave a greyish mark which I fear will become permanant over the coming weeks.

So, something with a little more padding in the neck area and a non marking build would be ideal.

Matt · 24-04-2005, 23:25

See if you can get hold of a 10D strap, it has felt in the centre so its comfortable on the neck.
The rest of the strap is just webbing material, unlike the newer straps supplied with the 20D and pro models.

Or have a look at 7dayshop.
The neoprene ones look good, but I don't know how they'd fare after a few years of abuse.

digitalfailure · 24-04-2005, 23:34

Hi Matt

I've been doing some googling and think i've found something that looks promising, it's also being endorsed and marketed by another forum...:o

The company who make it is called op-tech, just mooching round for a UK supplier.

Anyone heard of or used them ?

Matt · 24-04-2005, 23:38

Would that be the comfort strap or the fashion strap.

The comfort strap is made from neoprene.

Adrian · 24-04-2005, 23:41

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Originally Posted by digitalfailure

Hi Matt

I've been doing some googling and think i've found something that looks promising, it's also being endorsed and marketed by another forum...:o

The company who make it is called op-tech, just mooching round for a UK supplier.

Anyone heard of or used them ?

I use the Optech Pro strap which you can get at http://www.warehouseexpress.co.uk/ for £16.95 + P&P. It's a good strong strap that really takes the weight off your shoulder and doesn't slip off easily.

Matt · 24-04-2005, 23:50

How good are the clips on these straps?

I'd hate to see one come undone accidentally.

IanC_UK · 24-04-2005, 23:53

Direct link http://www.warehouseexpress.co.uk/ph...ps/optech.html

Looks interesting !

Is the only problem i have with my 20D as well, the strap digs into my neck !

Adrian · 25-04-2005, 00:05

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Originally Posted by Matt

How good are the clips on these straps?

I'd hate to see one come undone accidentally.

They're made of very strong plastic with good strong clips. I can't see how they could become detached accidentally.

***Steve*** · 25-04-2005, 00:17

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Originally Posted by IanC_UK

Direct link http://www.warehouseexpress.co.uk/ph...ps/optech.html

Looks interesting !

Is the only problem i have with my 20D as well, the strap digs into my neck !

It appears to be a common complaint, like many I hate the 20D strap and will be changing it once I decide on a suitable replacement :?

AndyD · 25-04-2005, 00:22

I have the Lowepro neoprene strap fitted to both my 10D and 20D; they make both cameras much more comfortable to carry; they also have quick release clips to enable you to remove them when needed (e.g. when fitted to a tripod - you won't get the strap caught on legs etc).

Plus they don't say "Steal me" in big bold letters!

Steep · 25-04-2005, 00:33

I used to use a neoprene strap on my old Pentax film camera, it made a huge difference when carrying it around all day. My 300D has no neck strap at all but a home made neoprenish hand strap attached to the battery grip that I find very comfortable to use, I can grip the camera or let go completely and let it hang by the strap from my hand quite safely.

CT · 25-04-2005, 01:25

I hate the 20D strap, it's too wide and to remove and replace the strap is a real fiddly job.

digitalfailure · 25-04-2005, 21:21

Thanks for the warehouse express link, i'm looking closely at the pro series strap.

I like the idea of a wider strap to help spread the load a little, and when i'm in a position to get a new telephoto lens the extra weight won't be so much of a problem.

digitalfailure · 07-05-2005, 18:08

A wee update on this for any who are interested.

I got hold of one of these OP/TECH pro straps today and i'm over the moon with it.

the strap is sooooo comfy, even with a long(ish) lens on.

The strap appears to be very well made and should last well.

I managed to find one in my local camera shop, so I got to have a fondle of it before parting with my hard earned cash

If the standard Canon strap gives you a pain in the neck, you should deffinately go and buy one of these straps, well worth 16 and a half notes.

IanC_UK · 07-05-2005, 19:03

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Originally Posted by digitalfailure

A wee update on this for any who are interested.

I got hold of one of these OP/TECH pro straps today and i'm over the moon with it.

the strap is sooooo comfy, even with a long(ish) lens on.

The strap appears to be very well made and should last well.

I managed to find one in my local camera shop, so I got to have a fondle of it before parting with my hard earned cash

If the standard Canon strap gives you a pain in the neck, you should deffinately go and buy one of these straps, well worth 16 and a half notes.

Ok

sounds like i need to have a mooch !

Was it a chain camera shop or an independant ?

***Steve*** · 07-05-2005, 19:14

How much, what colour and where from? Come on, don't keep it to yourself

digitalfailure · 07-05-2005, 19:33

You can get these straps from various places, but I'm a tight git and wanted to see it before I part with the cash.

They can be bought direct from HERE

I also found that jessops are a reseller for them, but their website said 2 to 4 weeks !! :eek:, I couldn't face going into their shops in Chester because one of the assistants scares me

In the end I nipped in to the Chester branch of the London Camera Exchange and bought it from there.

I opted for the Black pro version, this one has 3/8 webbing to go through the camera loops the same as the Canon straps where as the loop version has chord loops.

It cost me £16.95, which I think is a bargain for the extra comfort alone.

Another great touch is the QR buckles which let you take the strap off the camera to stop it getting in the way (tripod use), but you can also join the QR's together to turn it into a small hand loop.