Camera Quick Straps

Wedge · 6 Apr 2010 at 21:54

I know there was a thread somewhere talking about the RS4 rapid strap, but alas i cant find it, so here's another, ... sort of.

Today arrived a 'Quick Strap' that i ordered on the 24th March from a well known auction site £29.99 delivered.

First impressions are very good, really well packaged, and the strap its self came in its own little bag...how cute.

The materials used seem first rate, really high quality webbing and stitching.

The fixing plate (which has a nice rubber pad) and clasp look and feel of real quality. Ive road tested it today dangling my D90 with 24-70 F/2.8 hanging off it for 2 hours walking around mudeford in Dorset with no problems, as far as i can see there is no need to pay the £50+ for the 'original' RS4.

More piccys here

NvidiaDan · 6 Apr 2010 at 21:57

Look's very good, Going to have to get one at some point soon.

Razor-BladE · 6 Apr 2010 at 22:06

Is the plate and latch made of plastic or metal? I can't tell from the pics.

Wedge · 6 Apr 2010 at 22:07

Razor-BladE said:
Is the plate and latch made of plastic or metal? I can't tell from the pics.

Metal

Razor-BladE · 6 Apr 2010 at 23:10

Good. For that price you shouldn't expect anything less!

MikeHunt79 · 6 Apr 2010 at 23:21

Forgive me if this is a silly question, but what does this strap do that the original Nikon strap doesn't?

EDIT: After looking at the photo's, I see that you're able to remove the camera while wearing the strap... I get it now!

Pug · 6 Apr 2010 at 23:53

think i may invest in one of these for my pending Venice trip, trust me a link please?

footman · 6 Apr 2010 at 23:59

I'm waiting for Mr.Postman to bring mine.

Jacob (: · 7 Apr 2010 at 00:20

Tempted to make my own.. but cant afford to buy one at that price

Razor-BladE · 7 Apr 2010 at 01:46

I might make my own as well.. can't cost more than £15..

Jacob (: · 7 Apr 2010 at 03:08

Some ideas how to go about it here:

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY_R_STRAP/

http://www.diyphotography.net/the-diy-r-strap

The_TailGunner · 7 Apr 2010 at 12:53

i need to get a longer strap, but i managed to make one in 5 mins for a cost of nowt. my tripod's quick release plate has a small d-ring connected to the screw, and i happen tio have a metal swivel clip and a couple of hefty-ish keyring thingies.

all I had to do was add my camera strap to the equation and away we go

I'll dig out a longer strap when i get home

Razor-BladE · 7 Apr 2010 at 13:10

Where would you find a d ring with a screw? I have a spare strap, and can probably scrounge about for a latch somewhere.

The_TailGunner · 7 Apr 2010 at 14:18

you could always take the screw off an old tripod quick release plate and adapt it. a lot of them already have something akin to a d ring, but theres nothing to stop you drilling a hole through it and threading a keryring...uhh...ring...through it...

Rojin · 7 Apr 2010 at 22:01

Who needs a rapid strap or even a quick strap, when you can have a PAP STRAP!!! I kid you not:

http://www.papstrap.co.uk/shop/

Actually I'm quite tempted...

The_TailGunner · 8 Apr 2010 at 10:07

lol. that website is a bit...loopy...

Pug · 8 Apr 2010 at 10:37

ordered mine, hopefully be a lot better than the standard straps!

Rojin · 8 Apr 2010 at 14:11

I've ordered a PAP Strap, UK company so I thought I'd give them a go.

Grip arrived for the 7D today, definitely need one of these style straps now over the standard. It's bit of a beast!

this_is_gav · 8 Apr 2010 at 16:25

Ordered the PAP Strap too. Already got a fantastic OpTech strap but this should be better for longer use or even complimenting the OpTech on a 2nd body.

Razor-BladE · 8 Apr 2010 at 18:58

I'm gonna make one when i get a chance.. i don't have an old tripod.. do you think if i went into a photography store or something they'll have a spare tripod screw? Or what kind/size screw would i need?