Spec me a neck strap

33L · 15 Apr 2008 at 09:43

I am looking to replace my neck strap with something a longer so that i can sling it over my head so it sits on my waist like a satchel bag.
the most wieght i will have is the body and a 70-200 f/2.8 L IS (which i am currently saving for) so reasonable padding would be nice.

if there is nothing out there i am sure i can DIY one.

Raymond Lin · 15 Apr 2008 at 09:45

Optech?

Mr_Sukebe · 15 Apr 2008 at 10:00

Go checkout the Optech range. Their "Pro" is a wonderfully comfortable kneck strap, but they also have some other things like belts and similar that might interest you.

V-Spec · 15 Apr 2008 at 10:00

Optech tbh..

Messiah Khan · 15 Apr 2008 at 10:11

A TP branded Optech one just like me.

Edit; Either that or look at the 'R-Strap'

33L · 15 Apr 2008 at 10:58

is it branded tp or can you customise it?

Shoei · 15 Apr 2008 at 11:06

Another vote for Optech here.

GTRacer · 15 Apr 2008 at 11:13

That R-Strap looks really cool, can't decide whether to get that or the Optech.

GJUK · 15 Apr 2008 at 12:52

any that have a padded bits...I got to get a better one as the canon one does dig into my neck

gt_junkie · 15 Apr 2008 at 12:59

Optech's fully padded. It's like wetsuit material. Very comfy. I can happily hang my 30D with grip and 300mm F4L attached.

gt

Messiah Khan · 15 Apr 2008 at 13:07

33L said:
is it branded tp or can you customise it?

Its branded TP.

gt_junkie said:
30D with grip and 300mm F4L attached.

gt

Ive been known to hang my D300+grip and 300mm f2.8 off it. Its a heavy combo, but the trap feels perfectly safe. I prefer to stick it all on the tripod and sling it over my shoulder though.

SteveOBHave · 15 Apr 2008 at 14:42

Another Vote for the Optech Pro - had it for about 9 Months now and love it.

SCM · 15 Apr 2008 at 14:45

Another vote for Optech Pro from me, got mines for my 40D last month or so and i hardly feel the weight of the camera plus lens compared to the 20D and the standard Canon one.

robmiller · 15 Apr 2008 at 14:53

GJUK said:
any that have a padded bits...I got to get a better one as the canon one does dig into my neck

The Optech is neoprene, with some rubbery bits to provide grip, with elastic that makes your camera feel lighter. It's great.

Mint_Sauce · 15 Apr 2008 at 15:14

I have a Optech as well, very good strap.

33L · 15 Apr 2008 at 15:18

I think it might be a optech - I dont mind the neoprene material and i know its nice and soft from SCUBA diving especially when you have the weight of tank and jacket just on 2 straps.

33L · 16 Apr 2008 at 09:01

i wonder if anyone does customisable neck straps!

Bes · 16 Apr 2008 at 23:28

I'm gonna be different and suggest optech

doofer · 16 Apr 2008 at 23:38

Bes said:
I'm gonna be different and suggest optech

Me too...

turbotoes · 19 Apr 2008 at 12:42

My optech arrived this morning and it's miles better than the orig' one that came with my 400d, the 70-200 feels about half the weight now!!

Spec me a neck strap

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