Neck strap

[seaweed]

Where to buy canon eos neck strap? How much would it cost?

[holeinone]

Originally Posted by seaweed Where to buy canon eos neck strap? How much would it cost?

You should just get the Optech strap... much better.

[xl1]

Originally Posted by holeinone You should just get the Optech strap... much better.

not really, optech can bounce your camera, esp. when you mount big lens and when you walk or run, it will be bounce, for me EOS better, but im using leica one, much better.

[loupgarou]

don't know what you mean by canon strap, if its the one that came with the camera, I'm not using anymore, changed to optech, otherwise carrying heavy lens like bigma etc will strain my neck

[Papilio]

The Optech strap "feels" lighter and is quite comfortable as it is padded. But I agree with xl1 that it's ok for lighter systems and doesn't "feel" right for the long lenses and heavier setups.

I suppose psychologically, the snap lock on the strap gives the impression that this is a weak link which may give way under a large load, and not the strap itself. Not sure if there's an Optech version without this detachable link.

[Rocklance]

Conversely, where to buy good wrist strap for cameras?

My cameras are all smallish (like Canon A80, S2, Oly 7x0), and I perfer to use wrist strap than neck strap. (Don't like to hang a camera and look like tourist Also afraid it will take some bumps if I am not careful, or my chest may get blue black at the end of the day . I prefer to wear a waist pouch and drop my camera inside when not in use.)

Many cameras of such size only comes with neck strap. I can find wrist straps in mobile phone shops, but they are typically too short (more like palm strap for ladies hands, hard to quickly loop around my wrist when picking up a camera) or too long (meant more for hanging mobile phone from the neck), and they come with quick release, which is dangerous for cameras.

[felixcat8888]

Originally Posted by Rocklance Conversely, where to buy good wrist strap for cameras? My cameras are all smallish (like Canon A80, S2, Oly 7x0), and I perfer to use wrist strap than neck strap. (Don't like to hang a camera and look like tourist Also afraid it will take some bumps if I am not careful, or my chest may get blue black at the end of the day . I prefer to wear a waist pouch and drop my camera inside when not in use.) Many cameras of such size only comes with neck strap. I can find wrist straps in mobile phone shops, but they are typically too short (more like palm strap for ladies hands, hard to quickly loop around my wrist when picking up a camera) or too long (meant more for hanging mobile phone from the neck), and they come with quick release, which is dangerous for cameras.

Optech has a range of grips that are hooked to the camera and you can put your palm in and hold the camera grip and at the same time it is locked to your hand

[holeinone]

Originally Posted by xl1 not really, optech can bounce your camera, esp. when you mount big lens and when you walk or run, it will be bounce, for me EOS better, but im using leica one, much better.

Don't you hold your camera when you run? Even with a normal strap, the camera will still "bounce" if you don't hold on to it.

I don't think you have used an Optech strap before. It may feel like foam but it's actually a solid strap that is padded with foam, so there is no elasticity, if that is what you are referring to.

[felixcat8888]

Originally Posted by holeinone Don't you hold your camera when you run? Even with a normal strap, the camera will still "bounce" if you don't hold on to it. I don't think you have used an Optech strap before. It may feel like foam but it's actually a solid strap that is padded with foam, so there is no elasticity, if that is what you are referring to.

Looks like only those who have used Optech straps before will know its usefulness.

Like I have said, I will look for the grip as I find it easier that the neck strap.

This is for the S2 i recently bought. Having fun with the cam and lovin' every minute of it.

[freelancer]

Originally Posted by Rocklance Conversely, where to buy good wrist strap for cameras? My cameras are all smallish (like Canon A80, S2, Oly 7x0), and I perfer to use wrist strap than neck strap. (Don't like to hang a camera and look like tourist Also afraid it will take some bumps if I am not careful, or my chest may get blue black at the end of the day . I prefer to wear a waist pouch and drop my camera inside when not in use.)

I use the Optech Pro short strap more times than with the full strap around the shoulder. Carrying the camera with the short strap is quite convenient

[seaweed]

Originally Posted by loupgarou don't know what you mean by canon strap, if its the one that came with the camera, I'm not using anymore, changed to optech, otherwise carrying heavy lens like bigma etc will strain my neck

Yes, im looking for the strap dat came with the camera.Was using a dark brown original canon strap (on eos 50) but it has worn out. Saw ppl carrying canon camera with blue/red colours neck strap, anyone got any idea where to buy it?

[Ivan11]

The blue and red canon neck strap comes along with my 20d purchase. Maybe u can try TCW to check if they have any or call up Canon at Harbourfront to enquire.

[holeinone]

Originally Posted by freelancer I use the Optech Pro short strap more times than with the full strap around the shoulder. Carrying the camera with the short strap is quite convenient

Yes, me too.

I also have the Hakuba handgrip attached to my cam, so I can loosen my grip on my cam when carrying it. B4 I used the Hakuba, I had to grip my cam rather tight and that makes my fingers hurt.

[+evenstar]

Just changed my original strap to an Optech one...was carring my camera today with a 70-200f2.8 IS and it was a bit bouncy on my shoulders, but I don't feel the weight at all!!

[WoLoh]

Originally Posted by +evenstar Just changed my original strap to an Optech one...was carring my camera today with a 70-200f2.8 IS and it was a bit bouncy on my shoulders, but I don't feel the weight at all!!

May I know where did u get it and how much?
Any pic to show?

[mpenza]

Popular shops like Cathay Photo, MS Color, etc all should have Optech USA straps. I'm using the thicker pro-loop.

[user111]

normal strap have more friction than optech strap so it feels more secure when hanging off the shoulder. the only flaw with optech strap is that it use elastic material to provide a sensation of reduced weight but at the expense of less friction(secureness) and more bounciness

[ricohflex]

Originally Posted by user111 normal strap have more friction than optech strap so it feels more secure when hanging off the shoulder. the only flaw with optech strap is that it use elastic material to provide a sensation of reduced weight but at the expense of less friction(secureness) and more bounciness

Agree.
Give me the dark grey very stylish original Canon EOS 1-N strap anytime.
Better than Optech.

[xl1]

Originally Posted by holeinone Don't you hold your camera when you run? Even with a normal strap, the camera will still "bounce" if you don't hold on to it. I don't think you have used an Optech strap before. It may feel like foam but it's actually a solid strap that is padded with foam, so there is no elasticity, if that is what you are referring to.

IMHO:
i hold my lens, not the body when im run, and when use 2 cam with 2 diff lens i found its to bouncy when im using optech, i try before 2 types of optech none of them gives me secure feel.

anyway, if use small body and lens yes i agree it is very good and smooth.

[seaweed]

Seem like most of u ppl prefer optech neck strap over canon. Can those who r using optech neck strap sell or Give me the canon neck strap